Silverwood Discussion Thread

[Double0Kevin]

^Isn't Aftershock the tallest at around 200'?

 

EDIT: Ahh... I misread, I thought you were saying this would be second to Panic Plunge... Woops.

Edited December 20, 2012 by Double0Kevin

[cal1br3tto]

^^Good catch. Here I was thinking the total height would be 102'.

[TheSchwitek]

From Silverwod's Facebook:

 

Silverwood will be the place to be for all NEW thrills in 2013! Stay tuned for the announcement - we can't wait!

 

I wonder how they counted the Theme Parks?

[_IntaMAN_]

I was thinking , what if Silverwood got a new coaster from RMC? They're in the same state and have worked with Silverwood before, so will we see A THIRD RMC in the states next year?

[BigBomer]

^While I don't think that's happening, I would love to see it

[cal1br3tto]

^^^I was wondering the exact same thing! And depending on how they counted, they may have meant "...among all 50 states," since I know there are several states that don't have any parks with coasters.

 

I'm wondering if they mean a custom model of something that exists in the US? Or something that exists elsewhere but not in the US? Or something completely new? Can't wait to find out!

 

My guess: LOOPING MEGALITE.

[Blue Fire Guy]

Argh, these teasers are driving me insane! I've always wanted to visit Silverwood, but the presence of this to-be monster may just make me go this coming summer. I'm in a state of wishful thinking bliss right now, can't wait to find out what this thing is!

[Double0Kevin]

Depending on what this is, I might say F it and go up to Silverwood this summer. Take a long weekend and drive up or something.

[TheSchwitek]

I say its a RMC creation with a heartline roll just after the lift. (Like Hydra, but off the top of the lift.) Ha. I crack myself up.

[cal1br3tto]

I do think the teasers point to the possibility of a coaster, though that could just as well be enthusiast wishful thinking. Then again, I'm sure there are at least a few tall, inverting flat rides out that haven't yet made a US (or world) debut.

[bottom_feeder_13]

^ The only thing about a flat is the 40 foot discrepancy between the given height of the inversion and the overall height of the ride, implying a coaster.

[coastercrzyjames]

Wow this news excites me! I have had Silverwood on my "to-do list" for quite some time now, it's just so out of the way and hard to get to.

These teasers are definitely peaking my curiosity, and if they do build anything crazy for 2013, I'll definitely be going up to check it out!

This will be a project I'll keep my eyes on.

[IronWolfman]

LOL I just realized Aftershock's loop is 102 ft tall (according to RCDB).

 

Honestly, since it's for sure I'll be visiting next year (cause my Dad takes me every year) and I will have a camera, I'm super excited for this ride!

[smallish]

My guess is a new type of freefall/tower ride that flips you upside down when you're a hundred feet up.

 

Past experience tells me that if it were a coaster:

-They would be hyping the fact it is a coaster

-Word would have gotten out about it being a coaster (Seriously, if Screamscape doesn't specifically think it's a coaster, it probably isn't.)

-We would have heard something about this at IAPPA, especially if it were a prototype.

-Though a Rocky Mountain is heavily rumored for SIlverwood, it seems a VERY late to start, especially looking at how early Outlaw Run started construction.

-Also, considering that a RMC is already supposedly their next big project, and rumors also say it was pushed back to 2014/2015, that means whatever this is must be less major than a new coaster.

-If we assume it is a coaster, it seems likely it would be a relocation of an existing coaster because that is more likely to be able to be built within their budget and time frame. But the advertisements say it's unique, so it must be new, which is a contradiction.

[BigBomer]

^You basically went deeper into what I was thinking they would do. I mean if you look at how early they started construction on Outlaw Run it just doesn't seem that they would be able to get something like that ready for the 2013 season. Though I don't believe it will be a relocation because they said it was "One-of-a-kind". I have no idea what it is, I hope it's a coaster but I don't think that's what it'll be.

[A.J.]

Isn't a coaster from Rocky Mountain Construction rumored for every theme park that doesn't have one?

[Voxelmatic]

Hmm... I don't know why, but the only thing I'm thinking is a smaller-scale B&M dive machine.

[IronWolfman]

Hmm... I don't know why, but the only thing I'm thinking is a smaller-scale B&M dive machine.

Oh My Gosh, I was just coming on here to type just that! I was thinking a Krake-level Dive Machine!

[larrygator]

Do any of these currently operate at a US park?

 

I know it's a longshot but it is a ride that inverts you before you reach the apex.

[A.J.]

Do any of these currently operate at a US park?

 

I know it's a longshot but it is a ride that inverts you before you reach the apex.

I wouldn't think of one of those because Skyscrapers exist throughout the US.

 

However - that got me thinking - what about one of these?

 

[3Mutts]

^^ Yep, Cedar Point has one called Sky Scraper (not that model but pretty much identical). Im thinking something from S&S because they have tons of never before seen prototypes. Personally I hope it's that odd tower ride with the coaster going around it.

[SaweetDude04]

Could possibly be a SkyCoaster as well. I believe that one was planned a few years back but cancelled.

 

 

Might be. Look at this attraction for sale that is 100 feet http://www.italintl.com/detail_page.php?record_id=1125

 

Where exactly is that one?

 

I believe this is the sky coaster from SFWoA/Geauga Lake with the rapids ride and the Batman/Dominator exit ramp in the background.

[AnonymousReed]

What about one of those Vekoma Stingrays?Those are about 103ft. and there are not any in the U.S. yet so it would definitely be 'one-of-a-kind'.

[_IntaMAN_]

^ That thing looks madly insane... I wouldn't ride it especially with Vekoma being the manufacturer...

 

I'm really hoping Silverwood gets a new coaster. It would really spice up their lineup! A new flat would be great but still would prefer the new coaster....

[larrygator]

^ That thing looks madly insane... I wouldn't ride it especially with Vekoma being the manufacturer...

 

Your loss, it's a really good ride.