Surf Coaster Gets Lap Bars And New Name.

[Gutterflower]

Surf Coaster at Sea Paradise in Japan is undergoing a transformation into Surf Coaster Leviathan. The ride will feature new "Blade" trains, special effects and night lighting. Most interestingly the new trains are lap bar only replacing the old Togo OTSR's which can only be a good thing. And they look pretty funky too

 

The ride is due to reopen next Saturday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Source: http://www.seaparadise.co.jp/news/002410.php via http://vhcoasters.com/2014/03/06/surf-coaster-gets-new-trains-and-name-change/

Edited November 9, 2015 by Gutterflower

[805Andrew]

I'm curious to see how the lightning effect will work being outdoors. Sounds cool.

[GrapesLie]

^THIS

This is so awesome! I really wish more parks in the US would do stuff like this to keep their older rides relevant!

[cfc]

Surf Coaster was already a pretty good ride (a better-than-average Togo coaster). Replacing the OTSRs with lapbars, and adding the lighting package, should be an improvement.

[gerstlaueringvar]

Very cool! I always think those TOGO coasters can benefit from lap bars a lot. Is it getting new trains from another manufacturer or are the trains getting modification?