tatsu_dude Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 ^^ Exactly. The first few weren't that bad, but the Kumba one just about killed me. Also, it says Steel Dragon 2000 has a chain lift because "the hill is too long for any sort of hydraulic launcher." WTF is that even supposed to mean?
MagnumFreak25 Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Green Lantern and Kumba are just sad. Did they seriously not notice the fact that they are totally different coasters?!?!?! Plus why is there an SLC it there, why not Raptor, Banshee or Batman: The Ride!
Projektion Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 ^Why an SLC? why not Kumba, the one in the friggin' picture. ^^ As I was skimming trough the pics, I saw Kumba and thought it was a good choice, then when I scrolled down to the next picture I saw the "Kumba Located in Tel Aviv..." part of the description. That's what tipped me off that something wasn't quite right about this list.
tatsu_dude Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Wow, I didn't even realize that the Kumba he are talking about is a standard model SLC, I just thought it was some weird mix up. Someone needs to find out where "Josh Lew" lives and take him on the nearest hang 'n' bang. Maybe it'll make him rethink putting one on the list and not a single RMC!
GCI Wooden Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Is it THAT hard to find a picture of the roller coaster you're talking about! Also, everyone knows that Kingda Ka is 125 MPH, right? Ok, this could be the dumbest article I have ever read. How did an SLC make it into the top 9 most exhilarating coasters? All sorts of stupid in one place.
GwaziBSRider1 Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 I wouldn't consider Colossos to be a "classic" either. I'm sure it's a fantastic ride, but it was only built in 2001!
Bargey Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 The Green Lantern description is right up there with the Kumba one. I would love to ride this coaster that starts out as Movie World's Green Lantern but somehow morphs into a B&M on the way back to the station.
SingleRiderCam Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Also, they called the drop on Takabisha one of the 7 inversions of the ride and also said that Full Throttle dominates Six Flags Magic Mountain's skyline when Tatsu and SuperLex are higher and more visible.
fraroc Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 Wow...I mean, if it was an SLC like Jubilee Odessey, then I'd say "Okay, its a pretty smooth and thrilling SLC and it's something different" but Kumba in Israel is just your normal average everyday SLC. Even if it was smooth, it would pale in comparison to ANY B&M invert.
OrlandoGuy Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 honestly, some of the posts in this thread are weirder than anything the "GP" has supposedly said lol
gerstlaueringvar Posted October 4, 2014 Posted October 4, 2014 I think these "experts" made the list based on statics, if SoB is still around, it would probably be a top 3! Then I saw Kumba, part of me died.
reissecup Posted October 5, 2014 Posted October 5, 2014 Now that would definitely make roller coasters dangerous! Speaking of dangerous, look at that beautifully deigned restraint system. Probably gives it some really good air-time
Sharman19 Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 TPR's Desperado vid. Bad Granmmar, and wrong coaster?
GCI Wooden Posted October 8, 2014 Posted October 8, 2014 I heard someone saying that they went on a 90 MPH Wooden coaster.
Sharman19 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 Ladies & Gentlemen, the GP of all GPs, the GP who thinks he is a civil engineer: Uber-Brain-Dead GP! Obviously he doesn't trust Intamin or B&M
rcjp Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 ^I assume he meant the seat belt came undone, and not the restraint itself (or the seat)
Sharman19 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 ^I assume he meant the seat belt came undone, and not the restraint itself (or the seat) The staff are right. He was fine. B&M makes fail safe restraints, and he still doesn't trust them. The only incidents with B&Ms are the victim's fault. But no one has died at Cedar Point (As far as I know) and they won't let that happen.
rcjp Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 ^I know, I know. I was just saying that either he completely made it up (also possible) or, because B&Ms restraints don't fail like that, all that could have happened was the belt thingy unbuckling itself.
GwaziBSRider1 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I AM a civil engineer, and I know that those rides are completely safe. I've never seen any shoddy welding at Cedar Point before. He must've "earned" his degree from the University of Phoenix or some other crappy "pay for your degree" school.
Sharman19 Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I AM a civil engineer, and I know that those rides are completely safe. I've never seen any shoddy welding at Cedar Point before. He must've "earned" his degree from the University of Phoenix or some other crappy "pay for your degree" school.
RaceBoarder Posted October 9, 2014 Posted October 9, 2014 I AM a civil engineer, and I know that those rides are completely safe. I've never seen any shoddy welding at Cedar Point before. He must've "earned" his degree from the University of Phoenix or some other crappy "pay for your degree" school. Well, he did stay at a Holiday Inn Express while visiting Cedar Point
Diamondbacker27 Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 I think that that story is completely made up.
Shavethewhales Posted October 10, 2014 Posted October 10, 2014 Ladies & Gentlemen, the GP of all GPs, the GP who thinks he is a civil engineer: Uber-Brain-Dead GP! Another civil engineer checking in here, and out of all the stupid GP comments I've seen and ignored over the past decade or so this one actually gets my jimmies rustled. Even stepping aside from the ridiculousness of his supposed complaint, an actual civil engineer doesn't just throw around accusations like that. Here's a piece of the ASCE code of ethics that was covered each year I was in school: Engineers shall issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. http://www.asce.org/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/ Shotty repair welds my ass. The inspections performed on this type of equipment are no joke. Amusement rides in this country are generally more safe than some of our basic infrastructure. The "restraint came open" statement happens on literally every ride almost every day. Obviously untrue as virtually all restraints are bolted shut, though they may have a slight play depending on the model. I think people use it as an excuse when they get scared on rides and don't want to go on anymore but also don't want to look like a giant puss. Don't even get me started about the "numerous near fatalities" line, that's just pure libel. I'll bet this guy is some freshmen who's going to drop the program after he fails physics.
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