cfc Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 More from Day 2 of IAAPA! [twitter] [/twitter] We had a great interview with Alan Schilke of RMC on our live stream! Go watch starting at the 27 minute mark: … One of our lucky IAAPA winners will get this awesome B&M brochure! Go LIKE or RT our IAAPA tweets to be entered to win! The cuteness level of Oscar’s Wacky Taxi is through the roof! Another look at the Intamin booth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanthonyam Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Those Intamin rafts look like they might be slightly cramped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Those Intamin rafts look like they might be slightly cramped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasternerd3 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Those Intamin rafts look like they might be slightly cramped. Yes they do! (Not sure how I'm supposed to fit in that lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterAuditor Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 The Skywarp Eclipses look insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedomask5432 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I personally like the Skywarp Horizon, and it seems like it would be more economical than the other two models for sale. I can literally imagine a whole area of some theme park with all three models Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I personally like the Skywarp Horizon, and it seems like it would be more economical than the other two models for sale. I can literally imagine a whole area of some theme park with all three models SFNE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Great Alan Schilke interview! Bonus points since it was totally on the fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenban Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I personally like the Skywarp Horizon, and it seems like it would be more economical than the other two models for sale. I can literally imagine a whole area of some theme park with all three models While it might be the cheapest to build, I think eclipse is the easiest to manage and might be cheaper to operate. Eclipse is the only model with a single platform with only one entrance and exit. Everything else will have two separate stations, and two lines, or a split. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Great Alan Schilke interview! Bonus points since it was totally on the fly. lol! Thanks! It really was! That whole live stream obviously was completely unedited and impromptu in every way! Honestly, I think I liked doing that WAY better than the old style of going around and asking everyone questions which they mostly cannot answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I personally like the Skywarp Horizon, and it seems like it would be more economical than the other two models for sale. I can literally imagine a whole area of some theme park with all three models While it might be the cheapest to build, I think eclipse is the easiest to manage and might be cheaper to operate. Eclipse is the only model with a single platform with only one entrance and exit. Everything else will have two separate stations, and two lines, or a split. But in the live video interview, Skyline said that the Horizon had the option of running a single train--eliminating the possibility of separate loading platforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Hey everyone! So to wrap up our IAAPA coverage here are 50 more totally random images and one video from the show! I apologize that there aren't any captions for them as we are in the middle of going from IAAPA to Free Play Florida (Retrogaming expo here in Orlando) to Las Vegas! It's been a crazy week and I'd rather post these photos without captions than not, so here goes... If you have any questions about them, just ask! [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew] Edited November 17, 2017 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks for all the great coverage!!! As much as I love the look, and idea of the new SkyCoaster harness... I think I would still prefer the old one. There's just something about laying there, face down that seems a bit more intimidating to me. These new harness seems a little more... bulky? (maybe) than the previous ones which might take away that "OMG! I feel like there is nothing holding me in!" feeling!! That being said, I'll still give the new one a try to see what it's like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks for all the great coverage!!! As much as I love the look, and idea of the new SkyCoaster harness... I think I would still prefer the old one. There's just something about laying there, face down that seems a bit more intimidating to me. These new harness seems a little more... bulky? (maybe) than the previous ones which might take away that "OMG! I feel like there is nothing holding me in!" feeling!! That being said, I'll still give the new one a try to see what it's like! Keep in mind that it's not there to replace the current one, it's there as an "option" for those people who may be too freaked out to go face first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angry Darren Mullins Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just a quick question...did the Chinese companies show up to sell things to western parks that westerners can't ride in China? Seriously...I want to know...or did they stay home because of what happened with Golden Horse a few years ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Keep in mind that it's not there to replace the current one, it's there as an "option" for those people who may be too freaked out to go face first. I didn't look at it like that. But now that you mention it, I think it's awesome that they are bringing these out as an option for those who might be to freaked out by the other harnesses. It gives more people the chance to experience the amazingness that a skycoaster is!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Honestly, I think I liked doing that WAY better than the old style of going around and asking everyone questions which they mostly cannot answer. I liked the response better because of that. By asking Alan questions about already completed projects you got answers on the length of certain projects, how many iterations a design can take, his favorite coaster element, etc., etc.. You probably get none of that information if your asking the usual, “What is your current project?” or “Can you tell us what you will be working on in the future?” Really enjoyed the interview, thanks for making it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaalsgirl Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Is that a working compass that you're holding with the Time Traveler logo on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricUncleSam Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Just a quick question...did the Chinese companies show up to sell things to western parks that westerners can't ride in China? Seriously...I want to know...or did they stay home because of what happened with Golden Horse a few years ago? Wait, did I miss something? What happened with Golden Horse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Is that a working compass that you're holding with the Time Traveler logo on it? Unfortunately no. It's a fidget spinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Great coverage! I think we'll be seeing that Hello Kitty ferris wheel all over Japan. That's right up their alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Is that a working compass that you're holding with the Time Traveler logo on it? Unfortunately no. It's a fidget spinner. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRice92 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I’m loving all the coverage of IAAPA! Especially the Alan Schilke interview! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Keep in mind that it's not there to replace the current one, it's there as an "option" for those people who may be too freaked out to go face first. I mean, based on that promotional video, you'll be going face-down when you pull the rip cord anyway, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 In case it hasn't been said enough, Robb, Elissa, thanks for all the fantastic coverage you've been providing for us of this year's event. I am very excited for everything coming down the pipe and this has helped tremendously with the "off-season" depression! (Yeah yeah I know, there's no such thing as an off-season with HITP and Orlando... you know what I mean.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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