PortAventura Discussion Thread

[psaulaferraz]

The Coaster is now finished!! Video by PA COMMUNITY

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[Gabri999]

The Coaster is now finished!! Video by PA COMMUNITY

 

Captures of the structure finished:

 

 

[Arn'O]

That just looks so so amazing!

[rcjp]

^^ Now that looks properly tall! It's just a shame we'll have to wait until next year.

[eastcoast]

I thought the whole purpose of the twist on TTD was to create forces to keep you in your seat having the lap bar only. I find the drop on Millennium Force much more thrilling than on TTD. Its just a blur on TTD with that twist. I fully support the drop on this coaster, just notso sure about the track following it.

[KarlaKoaster]

Well done RCS! Just over two months to build this huge coaster in earnest!

[thrillseeker4552]

I thought the whole purpose of the twist on TTD was to create forces to keep you in your seat having the lap bar only. I find the drop on Millennium Force much more thrilling than on TTD. Its just a blur on TTD with that twist. I fully support the drop on this coaster, just notso sure about the track following it.

 

I completely agree! The twist on TTD makes the drop seem so much shorter. I'm totally down for a straight free fall drop.

[Gabri999]

The trains arrive, but.. Incomplete

 

 

 

In CAPTE we thing that will have this harnesses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

You think that is the best option?

[Projektion]

I don't think we've heard any reports on what Flying Aces restraints are like yet, and whether they are improved from Skyrush. If they are improved, I'd gladly take them for the giga as well as on new trains for FB please.

 

I find it odd how only the chassis of the train has been delivered.

[ImNotOneOfYou]

My guess is that the rest of the train isnt straight.

[Joe Cool]

What a waste of 30 million dollars.

[JordyC]

My guess is that the rest of the train isnt straight.

 

[psaulaferraz]

Trains are starting to run thru the track. It seems like they are first testing them with ropes attached to the trains and to the track to be sure that the safety envelopes are OK. You can see the train running (only chassis and two cars only) thru the end of the drop in this photo by PAC:

The double spine track looks very pretty

[coasterfreak101]

I don't understand what part of this ride even requires them to test the safety envelopes - there are never supports next to or above the track?

[Projektion]

Even if there shouldn't be any clearance issues, Intamin rides seem to usually still do a pullthrough test. Formula Rossa also had a pullthrough and that doesn't have any moments that seem worthy of a clearance test.

[gerstlaueringvar]

I don't understand what part of this ride even requires them to test the safety envelopes - there are never supports next to or above the track?

This is what makes roller coasters the safest things on the planet.

[rcjp]

With the opening day coming I wonder what will be/has been done to furius baco given that it was apparently getting pretty bad.

[ImNotOneOfYou]

I don't understand what part of this ride even requires them to test the safety envelopes - there are never supports next to or above the track?

This is what makes roller coasters the safest things on the planet.

 

[snapfordakids]

I don't understand what part of this ride even requires them to test the safety envelopes - there are never supports next to or above the track?

This is what makes roller coasters the safest things on the planet.

 

Preach! Lets not question the experts. When you skip safety precautions, that exactly how people die.

[RollerManic]

I don't understand what part of this ride even requires them to test the safety envelopes - there are never supports next to or above the track?

It's about redundancy.

[KingRCT3]

The pull through test is not only about testing clearance. In fact, there is no clearance envelope here.

This test is also to verify if the track pieces are well-aligned and have no defaults ; to see if the brakes, tires and all the mechanisms are in place and align with the underside of the train, etc.

[RyanTPM]

^Well, we know those bi rail track pieces on the break run certainly have defaults. Whether that'll actually make an impact or not is questionable.

[Arn'O]

A lot of new pictures from PA-Community. I think that looks awesome, it is bigger than i thought and colour scheme is looking Great.

Pull-trough tests continuing

Station is looking good too!

[Projektion]

With the opening day coming I wonder what will be/has been done to furius baco given that it was apparently getting pretty bad.

Given they were closing off certain seats towards the end of the year makes me hope they've done something especially since Intamin is currently working with the park for this new coaster, even though I'm doubtful

[rcjp]

^I think whatever they do it'd be unacceptable if some seats remained closed. We'll see