GigaG Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I've always found this obscure Arrow-Vekoma frankencoaster to be interesting. It was started by Arrow and finished by Vekoma in a similar fashion to Ninja at SFStL. Two POV videos exist - an older video and TPR's video. TPR- Other Video- This coaster has a unique layout. It appears to sit on a hill. It's inversions seem like they are in reverse order - it starts with a double corkscrew, then a reverse sidewinder, then a loop. In fact, my research shows that it is the first reverse sidewinder element. Unfortunately, the coaster was recently left to be SBNO. The state it is in today is restorable, but still dilapidated. Here is a video showing that- Now, I would have dedicated this thread to this unique Arrow looper that might never run again if I hadn't found a coaster with the same name that is totally messed up in every way, shape, and form. This monstrosity- http://rcdb.com/11049.htm# It has a circular loop, oddly shaped transitions, and a sharp downwards slope near the end. It is manufactured by a company called Chang Long, which has made 15 coasters total- http://rcdb.com/r.htm?ot=2&co=8770 Most of their coasters share the name "Gliding Dragon" and seem to be Dragon Wagon type rides. But they make some weird crud too. Here is another Chang Long looper- http://rcdb.com/9513.htm#p=31326 Or this one with unusual seatbelts- http://rcdb.com/9134.htm#p=0 And there is one more that has no pictures- http://rcdb.com/6753.htm Chang Long has also ripped off a spinning wild mouse- http://rcdb.com/3839.htm#p=31208 From the same guy who got the videos of the dilapidated Crazy Roller Coaster, here is a POV of one of Chang Long's loopers. Notice how the entire train groans simultaneously at certain points- Finally, on another note, they guy seems to have some cool park vidoes. His name is pysclonesteve. What Chinese coasters do you find unusual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Universe coaster, Chuanlord Holiday Manor, it's pretty messed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 ^^Judging by the reactions during the POV I would assume the ride is not exactly smooth It also seems to have a neck-breaking loop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I just have to bump up this thread!!! I can't stop laughing while I saw these two picture. This coaster valleys before the side winder so the manufacturer did some modification lately. This is REAL! RCDB hasn't been updated yet. Thoughts? RCDB Before modification After modification. The whole ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 ^God that looks painful! There is a knock-off SLC in China called "Dizzy Love and Whirling Passion" http://rcdb.com/4207.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike541x Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 ^^You have got to be kidding me! I can't remember the name, but I recall seeing an Arrow loop, corkscrew model knock off where the lift hill was steeper than the first drop. I thought that was pretty amusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 That sidewinder...how does someone mess up the shaping that much? It looks like something that happens in NL1 when you accidentally pull one of the handles on a track node too far and it stretches the element out. It's so bad. Are there any videos of this adjustment out there? I've got to see how the train rides through that. It appears that while still basically upside down the train levels out then...rolls...or something. It's so awkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapesLie Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 OMG That is amazing! And TERRIBLE at the same time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 There's an unopened coaster at Carde Happy World built by Hebei Zhongye Metallurgical Equipment Manufacturing Co.,Ltd, the jointing work on the loop hasn't been complete yet, part of the support structure actually connects with the track and the bolts that connects the supports and the footers started to rust!!! Thank god this coaster was prohibited from opening a couple of days back. RCDB Seriously? Are you kidding me!?!? Undone jointing work. Rusted bolts The whole coaster. Also among the coasters with the ugliest color scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projektion Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 I just have to bump up this thread!!! I can't stop laughing while I saw these two picture. This coaster valleys before the side winder so the manufacturer did some modification lately. This is REAL! RCDB hasn't been updated yet. Thoughts? RCDB It looks like it would barely make it's way around the first loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted April 12, 2014 Author Share Posted April 12, 2014 ^^You have got to be kidding me! I can't remember the name, but I recall seeing an Arrow loop, corkscrew model knock off where the lift hill was steeper than the first drop. I thought that was pretty amusing. I think that was a LAUNCHED knockoff. Gerstlaueringvar, could you dig up a picture of this? I'm too lazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 12, 2014 Share Posted April 12, 2014 OMG! That sidewinder... I'm speechless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Here you go, air launched Loop and Screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Sorry Yin, but China is TERRIFYING!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Here you go, air launched Loop and Screw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Sorry Yin, but China is TERRIFYING!!!! I get terrified a lot as well, especially that Sidewinder. Definitely the worst roller coaster element in the roller coaster history IMO. Now, any idea what we need to name that Sidewinder? I would like to call it EncephalemiaWinder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Sorry Yin, but China is TERRIFYING!!!! I get terrified a lot as well, especially that Sidewinder. Definitely the worst roller coaster element in the roller coaster history IMO. Now, any idea what we need to name that Sidewinder? I would like to call it EncephalemiaWinder. The WTFWinder or the Miley Cyrus Winder is all I can think of at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 "Wierd Chinese Coasters" just sounds redundant. Probably the majority of them would all apply, in this category. (from 2012 experience) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrozooka0 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Here you go, air launched Loop and Screw. what park is this thing at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Here you go, air launched Loop and Screw. what park is this thing at? http://rcdb.com/11531.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 If you have come here from my new thread or elsewhere, please post in the successor to this thread here- http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=68662&p=1482299#p1482299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailisun98 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Any updates on that knockoff Intamin 10-looper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 ^Wasn't it 11 looper? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 ^Yeah, it was 11-looper. Hasn't been built yet, I think I've seen pics of supports for it rusting in a field. Maybe we should continue this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Continuing this thread... THE HORROR- http://vhcoasters.com/2014/07/19/lewa-world-builds-knock-off-boomerang/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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