technfxrick Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 So now that Kosmo's open, has there been any news on FT, or should that one just get bumped into the New in 2010 Category.
Big Mike Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks Jordan!!!  I love new credits!!  Great info, I am proud to have you as a Valuable Big Mike Reader, showing everyone how we give the most up to the minute info   Peace, Big Mike
CorkscrewFoley Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 This looks great! It's too bad FT didn't come this easy.
jbarner14 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 ^^ No problem Big Mike. I'm as excited as anyone is since there's a coaster pretty much in my backyard. I'm going to try to be there for its opening day.
Myself Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 I called the completion date! It looks spectacular, and HTSC's station fits Kozmo's Kurves much better than I thought it would. As stated earlier in the thread, this is probably the most anticipated 'kiddie coaster' ever. But who cares? It's one more credit I'll be getting and it looks like a great fit for the park.
Speeddeamon128 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 I'm going to Knoebels on Friday! I hope Kozmo's Kurves will be open by then.
Reon Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Kozmo looks awesome. I think its a factory coaster, and not something custom, but it fits the area perfectly and looks absolutely beautiful. Just another of example of why Knoebels is hands down my favorite park of all times! I really need to get back out there...
Jim S. Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 They claimed it was going to be custom, but so far nobody has figured out exactly what is customized about it. I suppose you'd have to check the measurements. Â I for one am hoping they speed up the lift hill like they did on the High Speed Thrill Coaster (but without the internal combustion engine, please.)
Speeddeamon128 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 What is the rain policy for Knoebels? It is only supposed to rain for 2 hours on Friday but I would still ride Phoenix in the rain as well as the Bumper Cars & Haunted Mansion.
Wild 1 Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 ^ With Knoebels its as long as its not thundering, everything is open. Including the coasters.
Speeddeamon128 Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 ^Thanks I went 2 years ago & it rained I just don't remember what was opened.
DrJazzDDS Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 I was at the park last night and I have to say that the new coaster looks amazing in person. The pictures posted on here don't do the ride justice. When I left around 9 PM, the train was sitting on the lift hill. There was a person in the station around 7 PM but was gone shortly thereafter.
Josh Linn Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 They claimed it was going to be custom, but so far nobody has figured out exactly what is customized about it. I suppose you'd have to check the measurements. I for one am hoping they speed up the lift hill like they did on the High Speed Thrill Coaster (but without the internal combustion engine, please.)  It's a bigger, more intense version of Miler's kiddie coaster model, that's the only customization. It's pretty much a clone of Ravine Flyer 3 from Waldameer, just bigger.
tatertot3710 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 According to Kozmo's facebook, the ride is supposed to be testing today!
ctriceman Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/knoebels_adds_new_mini-coaster  There is an article from a local paper with some good info on the ride. They said they are hoping they will get it up and running this weekend. Had no idea that HSTC was powered by canned propane.
Jim S. Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 http://www.standardspeaker.com/news/knoebels_adds_new_mini-coaster  "We have also added a new safety feature, with each rider having an individual lap bar, meaning that the child and parent can have the lap bar for their individual needs."  What? A family coaster with individual lap bars? How big are these cars? Conversely, how big of an adult are they expecting to be able to ride?  I can only hope that if they think kids need lower lap bars, it means that the coaster will be as good a ride as the one it replaces. Unfortunately, I suspect that they're just trying to lower the height requirement to get more customers.
jbarner14 Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 ^I wonder if the individual lap bars will cause taller people to not be able to ride. I been on some coasters where I was glad it was a single lapbar as it allowed me to spread out legs in the car in order to fit. This really worries me.
ctriceman Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 Â Â What? A family coaster with individual lap bars? How big are these cars? Conversely, how big of an adult are they expecting to be able to ride? Â I can only hope that if they think kids need lower lap bars, it means that the coaster will be as good a ride as the one it replaces. Unfortunately, I suspect that they're just trying to lower the height requirement to get more customers. Â I've noticed that Knoebels is very "big person" friendly. There are really no rides there that someone of a large size couldn't fit on. Recently they changed the belts on fandango so larger people can fit.
Sean Menefee Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 ^I wonder if the individual lap bars will cause taller people to not be able to ride. I been on some coasters where I was glad it was a single lapbar as it allowed me to spread out legs in the car in order to fit. This really worries me. Â It shouldn't be a problem unless you're ultra tall. Harvest Coaster's trains look pretty similar to Kozmo's, and I've seen a ton of leggy adults ride without much folding needed. Â http://www.sm2designs.com/gallery/displayimage-21-23.html
Jim S. Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 According to Kozmo's Facebook, the ride is OPEN as of 1:40 PM EDT today!
tatertot3710 Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 Holy crap! I guess this made up for how long FT is taking. I can't wait to hear some of the first reviews!
Ccron10 Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 I've noticed that Knoebels is very "big person" friendly. There are really no rides there that someone of a large size couldn't fit on. Recently they changed the belts on fandango so larger people can fit. Fandango's restraints are still a pain though. They REALLY squeeze you into the seat and make you feel cramped. Great to hear Kosmo's Kurves is open (too bad I was 3 weeks too early for the credit).
jbarner14 Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 I'm going to try to make it down tomorrow. I wanted to make it there on opening day but my day was just too hectic.
CheeseburgerZoo12 Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 I went on Kozmo's Kurves yesterday. As kiddied coasters go, it was pretty good.
Jim S. Posted August 2, 2009 Posted August 2, 2009 How many laps did you get? With HSTC, it could vary, but it was always a decent number.
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