KBrylczyk Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 By some strange twist of fate my wife and I found ourselves in Logan, Utah today. We were in town for a potential new job for myself (final interview), but since we were only a few miles away from the S&S headquarters my coaster nerd came out in full force and we took a quick drive over there late in the day. I was expecting to see some equipment, maybe the Raptor test track, etc. Instead we were met with something that had me scratching my head. It's a small prototype with one car on the track that looks extremely wicked. The car was covered, so no clues there, but the track was definitely Maxx Force style. I'll let the photos speak for themselves, but can someone explain to me just what in the heck is going on with this layout?! This looks like something RMC would design if they were on PCP.
ALT2870 Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 Possible an update of their Free-Fly design? I think there is only one installation and it's over in Europe. Looks like a fun family coaster design.
Canobie Coaster Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 ^ I was thinking the same thing with how the track twists. I'd love to see more of those built since they look cool.
pǝʇɹǝʌuı Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 Whatever it is it looks cool. Could be a free-fly as has been mentioned, or a flying coaster, or by some weird twist of fate an updated 4d coaster design...
jedimaster1227 Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 I agree that some variant of the Free Fly (perhaps the Free Fly X concept they teased a few years ago at IAAPA) is likely what this is.
thrillseeker4552 Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 Yep, it is definitely funny looking. I'll have to go check it out sometime soon. I often get so caught up in going to school here that I forget to go check S&S for new contraptions!
grsupercity Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 They made a family invert a few years ago. I wonder if they are making a more thrilling invert now?
DirkFunk Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 There were pictures of this thing on Twitter (and probably from Reddit) a few days ago. The seats looked like they were positioned well above the track and looked like they had the ability to rotate.
RollerManic Posted October 15, 2019 Posted October 15, 2019 There were pictures of this thing on Twitter (and probably from Reddit) a few days ago. The seats looked like they were positioned well above the track and looked like they had the ability to rotate. Sure sounds like a Free Fly X then (what they were dubbing it a few years ago at IAAPA). Glad to see some substance on this thing - I really liked the concept when I first saw it.
DoinItForTheFame Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 I sure hope this means they have an interested customer for Free Fly X!!! Looked like such a an amazing concept!
jynx242 Posted October 16, 2019 Posted October 16, 2019 Looks like a cool concept - I like the idea of the free fly type ride doing something other than zac-spin type maneuvers. I'm looking forward to see what this is going to do!
domirellativegal Posted October 24, 2019 Posted October 24, 2019 I've seen a video on Instagram which was since taken down with this ride in motion, it's a launched coaster and really looks to be a free fly x prototype...
CenturyFlyer Posted October 28, 2019 Posted October 28, 2019 a video from Amusement Today that provides some detail. The off-ride shots look really fun, but the on-ride looks pretty funky. I would love to try it out, however!
Canobie Coaster Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 I'm really intrigued to see how wild of a layout S&S could make with these seats. It looks really cool!
JG-77 Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Holy shit, it's a suspended coaster on steroids!
CarolinaJay Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Could you imagine if this was going to freaking KD in place of Volcano?!! DUDE THAT WOULD BE FREAKING SICK!!!!
A.J. Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Here is the official video of the Axis ride that S&S posted on their social media channels: [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew]
prozach626 Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Could you imagine if this was going to freaking KD in place of Volcano?!! DUDE THAT WOULD BE FREAKING SICK!!!! I think the last thing KD wants right now is another prototype/first of a kind.
thrillseeker4552 Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Stopped by the facility yesterday after class. No photos because I was quickly in and out (and that video shows everything already). It's definitely a crazy concept and is honestly pretty big in person. Can't wait to hopefully see this in a park one day.
Superbatboy Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 Here is the official video of the Axis ride that S&S posted on their social media channels: [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew] Looks fun
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted October 29, 2019 Posted October 29, 2019 This looks so cool! Is it kind of like the Free-Fly coasters in the sense that different conditions/weight distributions could affect the amount of spinning differently each ride? Or more like X2 in the sense that it flips at specific moments triggered along the track? I've always loved coasters that give one-of-a-kind experiences. Can't wait to see one of these constructed at a park!
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