gerstlaueringvar Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Ride Entertainment Group posted a video of their turning zip lines using their new technologies, what do you think about it? Would you like to see it getting installed somewhere? [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Looks interesting... But to be honest Ziplines never really interest me, nor does this appeal to me. With that being said, yes there is a market for this, and there are people who will eat this up! I am just not personally one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckInSD Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I could see San Diego gobbling this up, just like water jetpacks and the WaveHouse. This would fit perfectly at SeaWorld, Belmont, or even Aquatica. Zipline surfing? YES please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I thought this same concept had already been designed and built somewhere about two years ago. Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I view it as a gimmick to add to the zipline world. But if used properly with themeing, flybys, or even fly above some water, the GP would eat it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BintamiM Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Vertigo? The only difference is that you are standing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Interesting concept. In my view, a zip line's appeal isn't what the line itself does, but the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFEV Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I thought this same concept had already been designed and built somewhere about two years ago. Am I wrong? Absolutely agree! Except for the whole standing/surfboard thing (weird...seems to overcomplicate the ride system), it is really similar - if not darn close to the same thing - as the Zipcoaster that's been open for awhile down in Kissimmee just outside of Orlando at the Forever Florida Zipline Adventure Park. http://foreverflorida.com/adventure-options/zipline-thrill-park-adventure/#rattlesnake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Interesting concept. In my view, a zip line's appeal isn't what the line itself does, but the location. Agree. This looks like it could increase the potential of these rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 They announced something new. Wonder how the restraints work and how they keep the wheel chair on place. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 We'll go check it out at IAAPA, but honestly, I'm just not a huge fan of simulator type rides. Maybe this has other applications as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 ^ That's why I adapted these seats into a stand-up coaster. But the E-Motionboard isn't really new, I mean, they'd already unveil it about almost a year ago, see this video from december 2013: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-lPmQ9djVc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I could see how this would work for a skiing simulator, but I'm not a huge fan of simulator rides, either. Still, this might be a good, cost-effective way for a park to update their old simulator rides (or for a small park to add a "big" attraction). I'm curious to see how it will go over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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