ajfelice Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 The amount of concrete does not surprise or bother me one bit. There are a lot on footers concentrated into one area. It's fairly common to see sizable concrete pads underneath compact coasters such as this one. Once the colorful supports and track are all twisting around the area, it will look fine. Knoebels is the king of simplicity, and their simplicity and quirkiness is what makes us come back for more.
Myself Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Besides that, aside from the pools for Bumper Boats and Boat Tag, this area already was mostly asphalt and gravel anyway.
SigilX Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 Most of the concrete was used looking at other pictures to fill in the Bumper Boats Pool/ create the footers. Knowing how Knoebels did a nice job with the other coaster I'm sure they will add gravel to cover the footers or add planters and such. Also not sure how the station will be, but given what they did with Twister and Flying Turns I wouldn't be surprised of they wrapped the line under the coaster to avoid congestion. So you''ll see nice walkways there too.
coasterbill Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 I'm expecting this ride to be a real sleeper hit. Knoebels always seems to get it right (even if it takes them 7 years to do it in some cases) and the cool layout and lap-bar-only trains should make for a great ride.
linearinduction Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Let's just hope they checked the Weldments in the Columns since Stakotra screwed them up on Wicked. I also hope Zierer has improved the Lap Trays so they don't crush you too much on the Tower Recovery.
vacoaster09 Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Let's just hope they checked the Weldments in the Columns since Stakotra screwed them up on Wicked. I also hope Zierer has improved the Lap Trays so they don't crush you too much on the Tower Recovery. So that's why Wicked has that loud rattle every track segment. I figured it had something to do with the track segments not having a smooth weld between them.
RCF Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Let's just hope they checked the Weldments in the Columns since Stakotra screwed them up on Wicked. I also hope Zierer has improved the Lap Trays so they don't crush you too much on the Tower Recovery. So that's why Wicked has that loud rattle every track segment. I figured it had something to do with the track segments not having a smooth weld between them. It's funny actually, cuz some seasons have the rattle and some don't. Hopefully it's bypassed on Impulse, cuz it's rather annoying.
linearinduction Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Let's just hope they checked the Weldments in the Columns since Stakotra screwed them up on Wicked. I also hope Zierer has improved the Lap Trays so they don't crush you too much on the Tower Recovery. So that's why Wicked has that loud rattle every track segment. I figured it had something to do with the track segments not having a smooth weld between them. It's funny actually, cuz some seasons have the rattle and some don't. Hopefully it's bypassed on Impulse, cuz it's rather annoying.Actually, what you guys are describing are worn wheels, aka, wheels with nicks and cuts in them and worn rubber in the bogies that act as shock absorbers. Additionally, The Track Joints are also Bolt Together, and the only Rough Spot on the Track is the Lake Turn. The Column Weldments Stakotra screwed up is what led to the Late Opening of Wicked.
vacoaster09 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 ^That's that makes sense.... So what you are saying is that overall, the ride is smooth!
PVA62 Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Knoebel's twitter put up some new pictures! https://twitter.com/KozmoKG
A.J. Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 That spiral looks like it's going to be really intense.
Noah4040 Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Hello all, stopped by the grove today. So i thought I would share some of the Impulse construction pics I took. I would have taken more but the temp with windchill was about -2F.....
larrygator Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 In this weather I don't blame you for not taking more pictures. Thanks for showing us the ones you did take.
Nrthwnd Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Thank you for taking the photos you did take, in this c-c-c-c-old weather. Brrr.
A.J. Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 I don't mean to point out the obvious, but... Knoebel lumber!
RyanTPM Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Impulse is looking great! thankyou for the pictures
Meteornotes Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Thanks for the photos. You're extra-brave for just getting out of the car in this stupid cold weather. dt
Jcoaster Posted February 17, 2015 Posted February 17, 2015 Wow impressive pictures. That inversion into the helix is going to be so intense. I'm excited for this coaster I hope I can get out there this season.
A.J. Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 The cobra roll and vertical loop are now finished. They're interesting shapes compared to other inversions. The cobra is almost a banana roll, and the loop actually pulls out at a higher height than it starts so the entire thing looks tilted to one side. [fbvideo] [/fbvideo]
EastCoastKid Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 ^ Those certainly are some funky-looking inversions, but it still looks so beautiful at the same time. The sea of supports kinda off-sets the weirdness of the inversions, IMhO. Makes the whole thing look even crazier!
alilstronger Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Thank you for the pictures. I love the colors!
gerstlaueringvar Posted February 23, 2015 Posted February 23, 2015 Thank you for the pictures, glad Zierer is making the most out of a layout consists of normal elements. Impulse will be a fun addition to Knoebels!
Myself Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 Via Knoebels' Twitter page: The lift is flying up and there's really not much left after that! Just the turnaround and helix between the loop and the roll.
Jcoaster Posted February 26, 2015 Posted February 26, 2015 This coaster has me really excited. It looks like a short, intense and action packed layout.
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