GnastyGnoric7 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I think Impulse will make a great addition to an already fantastic park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ^ I never knew the old grannies loved bumper boats so much. The times I've been to Knoebels, it was mainly like 10-13 year old boys on them. Never saw adults ride the things. Â That's what I'm saying! I was laughing out loud trying to imagine some of those old ladies actually riding the stupid things, who knew bumper boats were so popular with the geriatric crowd. Some have pointed out that many of the complainers are probably getting bumper boats mixed up with the motor boats, which is actually a unique family attraction (I wouldn't be sorry to see those go either, but to each their own). Also I wish some of the parents who say how disappointed their kids will be would actually talk to their kids about which they'd prefer, a coaster or boats. When they see that cobra roll from the parking lot, bumper boats will be the furthest thing from their minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 BTW that rendering can't be the final layout, can it? Because I'm not seeing an immelman, or any straight bunny hops, and also it's got the launch section before the first hill... Unless of course by "immelman" they meant "barrel roll", since I am seeing that, and they have the straight section of track so they can have that track that wraps around the lift hill and threads the loop, which is awesome by the way. The Immelmann is an Immelman Turn, after the Loop. Contrary to popular belief, the Immelmann Turn is the Original Immelmann (Named after Max Immelmann from WWI) not the Modern Inversion. Also, the Airtime Hill is just before the Vertical Loop, after the Cobra Roll, if the Concept Art is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ^Oh, Thank You. Looks like the World's Smallest Airtime Hill to Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ^ The one on Wicked doesn't Disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 This is great news! I have always thought Wicked looks very interesting, even though I have heard mixed reviews. Â Just another reason to go to Knoebles (as if any more were needed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Can't wait to visit Knoebels in 2015! Absence of OTSR's on coasters makes the park even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ^Oh is it already certain that it will have lap bars only? I hadn't realised that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ^Oh is it already certain that it will have lap bars only? I hadn't realised that! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor6 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Impulse looks great! Knowing Knoebels, there won't be any trim brakes and the crew will be super efficient. Looping coasters with lap bars are always a win in my book! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 The name combined with the long track before the lift combined with the choice of manufacturer makes me strongly suspect this was originally intended to be a launch coaster like Wicked, but they had budget problems at the last minute (and stuck with the name since they already registered the trademark). A vertical lift has a unique thrill all its own so I'm not that disappointed, but it does take away some of the ride's uniqueness. I wish we could, like, hold a fundraiser to get it to be a launcher. I wonder if it would be possible to convert it later on if they decide they have the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 just speculating but a chain-lift is also easier serviceble - and Germany is a long way by ship if some major part of the launch mechanism breaks down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 The name combined with the long track before the lift combined with the choice of manufacturer makes me strongly suspect this was originally intended to be a launch coaster like Wicked, but they had budget problems at the last minute (and stuck with the name since they already registered the trademark) That's an interesting point, I hadn't thought of that but it does make sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Complete speculation on my part...could the long length of track between the station and lift possibly be enclosed for the final ride? Either just a tunnel like the pre-lift on Phoenix or a dark ride-style section such as Blue Fire/Deep Space/etc.? I'm not familiar with NoLimits, so I'm not sure how difficult doing such a thing with with this rendering would have been, especially since the station is depicted without a roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 ^Seems like something simple they could add that would help make up for the lack of launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 The GP will still see this coaster as having a vertical drop so even without the launch it will still be a huge draw for Knoebels. Looking forward to getting out there again to ride this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 When Wicked blows an LSM Drive, it only takes a week or so to get a new Drive from InTraSys in Germany. I would imagine a Lift Chain is more of a Problem. It does indeed seem odd there is what could be used as a Launch Track. Perhaps the Power Requirements and Cost of Infrastructure was too great. Even with the Flywheel Inverter being used as a Buffer on Wicked, it still sucks a lot of Power. When the Flywheel wasn't working this summer, you could actually hear every launch through every electrical transformer in the park. Let's also hope the Weldments on the Columns are Good this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 ^always kinda weird to hear about this kind of "problems" from the US. But considering how often our Washington DC office reports power outages each year. Â In the last 10 years I experienced no power outage at home - suburb of Hamburg - and only two outages in the city center. The longer one was one christmas evening and with our emergency diesel on even our christmas tree was lit up while the surroundings were dark - cool sight. Â Maybe they will add a pre-drop hold element like on the B&M dive machines to spice it up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy216 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 The ride really does look great! I love Wicked up until the MCBR, but after that, it just kinda wanders and has a bad shuffle on the s-turn. I've ridden Wicked at least 20 times, so its just a bummer that the first half is so spectacular, but the second half doesn't match up. This, on the other hand, looks fantastic the whole way around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 ^No MCBR is always a plus, I believe this one doesn't have one unless I missed something. Should definitely be a fun, zippy ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah4040 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 (edited) As someone who has operated the bumper-boats, i will glad to see them go.. haha Edited February 24, 2014 by Noah4040 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Wicked is only rough when the Wheels are Worn, like when most coasters are rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy216 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 ^I have ridden it at various times during the season (even as far back as opening year) and I agree that the ride is VERY smooth, but there is a lot of shuffle in that s-turn before the final curve and dip into the brakes. It just doesn't track super well there; however, everywhere else on the ride is insanely smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Maybe it's another surprise that this coaster will be using chain lift launch? Like Tornado at Bakken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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