coasterkid124 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That would be awesome. The world needs more Intamin wing coasters. Skyrush's first drop is so intense, I could just imagine what this will be like. Maybe if this and Taron are successful next year, Intamin will begin to work its way back into the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I have been told that a UAE newspaper will have an exclusive on the ride in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 ^Well it's about damn time! The coaster seems to not have as much excitement surrounding it. Taron was the same at first but has gotten attention for people. This one is next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 With this coaster having a vertical loop in it, I'm much more convinced now the trains will be Blitz style rather than Wing style. Which is a bit of a shame, but then again who knows? Plus this thing will still have incredible airtime from the looks of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Everyone's focusing on B&M and RMC because they're in the U.S. and in the spotlight, when Intamin is secretly knocking it out of the park oversees. I feel that their return to the U.S. is an eventuality. I think it's not if, but when it happens. By the way I'm not saying that either B&M or RMC isn't doing amazing, because they are. I'm just saying the latest Intamin coasters are ones that nobody even saw coming at first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 It is really unfair that Intamin has been blacklisted because of their little problems. Are Intamins the most reliable rides ever? No, but the problems are very overblown. Plus they are one of the only companies that is willing to push the envelope. B&M is an amazing company as well, but they have always been years behind Intamin in nearly every aspect. Skyrush was their last coaster installation in the US. Besides the complaints about restraints, it has been a very reliable ride and shows how far Intamin is willing to push limits of coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippindotsguy8 Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 It is really unfair that Intamin has been blacklisted because of their little problems. Are Intamins the most reliable rides ever? No, but the problems are very overblown. Plus they are one of the only companies that is willing to push the envelope. B&M is an amazing company as well, but they have always been years behind Intamin in nearly every aspect. Skyrush was their last coaster installation in the US. Besides the complaints about restraints, it has been a very reliable ride and shows how far Intamin is willing to push limits of coasters. First of all, it's not necessarily true that they've been blacklisted. Many of the US parks are simply focused on other things right now that other manufacturers specialize in. Also, there really isn't anything "unfair" about it if they had been blacklisted. If parks would rather invest in a product that's more reliable, even if it pushes less boundaries, then they lost that battle fair and square. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 Personally I like that Intamin is off doing its thing right now overseas. They are coming up with creative and amazing designs that can show US markets what they have to offer, without it being new. I can't wait for the day an Intamin 10+ looper makes it way to the states Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) I can't wait for the day an Intamin 10+ looper makes it way to the states Personally, I'm more excited for the day the U.S gets a megalite, but that's just me Edited September 22, 2015 by Coaster Hero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 It is really unfair that Intamin has been blacklisted because of their little problems. Are Intamins the most reliable rides ever? No, but the problems are very overblown. Plus they are one of the only companies that is willing to push the envelope. B&M is an amazing company as well, but they have always been years behind Intamin in nearly every aspect. Skyrush was their last coaster installation in the US. Besides the complaints about restraints, it has been a very reliable ride and shows how far Intamin is willing to push limits of coasters. It sucks Intamin hasn't been doing, well anything in the US. But it's understandable that parks are going to choose more reliable rides. B&M seems to play it safer then Intamin with their coasters. I do believe B&M is making a comeback though, especially with Fury325 being in a lot of peoples Top 5 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 People tend to forget Gringott's just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Personally, I'm more excited for the day the U.S gets a megalite, but that'y just me Me too!!! Been salivating ovee mega-lites for a while now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 People tend to forget Gringott's just saying... They only did part of it (the track was their primary function IIRC) and supposedly they screwed that up too and a bunch of stuff had to be redone at the last second. There's enough production model 8 and 10 inversion Intamins in the world that simply aren't that good and age poorly that I don't feel the need or care to see one built in America. Megalite, sure I guess - I'll just as happily take more Lightning Runs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Personally, I'm more excited for the day the U.S gets a megalite, but that'y just me This. When I win the megamillions this is the first thing I'm buying. Then some land to plop it down on. We'll have an east coast bash when its up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubs023 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Any new progress on the rise?I was out there today and the lift hill and first drop is about two thirds complete. I made the mistake again of not getting pictures after my wife told me a 2nd time...I was at Cedar Point July 18 and saw the first trucks arrive with track and supports. I just assumed other people would have seen it so I didn't get any pictures. If I return to Ikea this weekend I will get some pictures and post them...My bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I can't wait to see how the drop looks. My question is, will it be like Skyrush's or I305's, or maybe even a curved drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 ^^^ Seriously, so long as its a megalite I wouldnt mind spending a whole East Coast Bash riding one coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubs023 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Returned to Ikea and was able to get some pictures... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That loop looks so massive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Oh wow, that looks quite unbelievable. This is certainly going to be a phenomenal coaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That drop looks so much like Skyrush! Skyrush's drop is absolutely nuts, and I'm sure this one has the potential to be better! Hopefully Intamin makes a resurgence in the US soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 This looks fantastic! Wow! I may have missed this, but is the height of that loop released? Will it be the tallest, or will that Mack in China still hold the record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I may have missed this, but is the height of that loop released? Will it be the tallest, or will that Mack in China still hold the record? Here is the official press release: ... and the world’s tallest loop of 52m (170ft)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) Thank you so much tubs023 for the pictures! It's greatly appreciated, that ride is really shaping beautifully. Edited September 23, 2015 by KingRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Wow so Skyrush lift and twisty drop right into the worlds largest loop. Then is seems relentless airtime and twisties. This is going to be sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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