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...
JonnyRCT3 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)... That makes a tie with GateKeeper, interesting. Any word on the height of the loop for Flash at Lewa Adventure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 That makes a tie with GateKeeper, interesting. Any word on the height of the loop for Flash at Lewa Adventure? 49 m / 161 ft = Full Throttle (Premier) 50 m / 164 ft = Lewa (Mack) 52 m / 171 ft = Ferrari World (Intamin) 56 m / 184 ft = Wanda Hefei (Intamin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I definitely find the top connectors to be weirdly angled. So, is this going to be a loop with a funky banking (Tennesse Tornado), or are we going to have a non-inverted loop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) I definitely find the top connectors to be weirdly angled. So, is this going to be a loop with a funky banking (Tennesse Tornado), or are we going to have a non-inverted loop? Hmm... looks it could be non-inverted. Here's a quick Photoshop with the top of Rip Ride Rockit's loop: Edited September 23, 2015 by BDG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Whoa, that looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yep, most likely that. Awesome! Definitely prefer that than a regular loop! Oh, but I just saw trims on the drop... Unless it's the cable-lift system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 ^I think it's for the cable lift as in the press release they said it would have the world's steepest lift I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Oh, but I just saw trims on the drop... Unless it's the cable-lift system? It's the trough for the cable lift, not a trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Would it still count for the record if the loop is non-inverting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) Looks like both sides of the lift have stairs, like Skyrush, which would point to the winged trains. I wonder if they are gonna need another support between the two for the lift now. The supports look very thin compared to I305 and Skyrush, and the lift is only triangular compared to what Skyrush and I305 have. Edited September 23, 2015 by _koppen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 ^^^ Phew, I'm relieved. ^^ No I think, but anyway that record would have been beated next year, so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Hero Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Everyone's focused on how enormous that loop is, and I'm just sitting here staring and thinking about how incredible that drop is going to be. The shaping looks insane so far, and if the crest is tight, it's going to be one heck of a drop. Also someone mentioned that there are catwalks on both sides of the lift, which I noticed as well. Perhaps the Winged trains be used on this coaster. If they are then this could very well be Skyrush 2.0 with an added loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 It's funny, until now I didn't think of how ridiculously small that airtime hill after the loop is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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