palmerleeberry Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 I'll tell you all this: If Knoebles can get this coaster up and running, then I won't call this coaster "The Lying Turds" anymore"! There, that should motivate them. "Yeah, and donkeys will fly out my !!!" "Well, you can always count on me to work 24/7, even though you only use me for, like 8/5?"
Blatch Posted June 3, 2011 Posted June 3, 2011 They're still not expecting it to even open this year though, but if nothing else major happens it'll be 2012's new ride I guess. You forgot about what Hersheypark will be putting in. And Thrope. And BGW. It will still be a pretty unique ride, however. We've all been waiting long enough, and hopefully we will soon be able to see the whole video.
chadster Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 I think the important thing here is that they have not given up and have spent tons of money to get this attraction tweaked just right. I for one, can't wait to see the entire POV, not to mention ride the thing.
AlphaMaster Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 (edited) The complete POV has been posted on the Knoebels Youtube page! Looks pretty awesome http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwuRkBoWCh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwuRkBoWChI ADMIN EDIT: I went ahead and embedded the Youtube version of the video. Edited June 7, 2011 by jedimaster1227
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Wow, looks very, very promising. The only rough part looks like the turn into the 2nd lift hill, but other than that, they did an excellent job on the engineering of the track itself. Now hopefully these trains work out for them and we can finally get to ride this thing next year!
BaMiTsPaT Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 That looks really cool after the second lift! I can't wait to see when they actually open this coaster, as I'm sure it will be a hit.
DiSab Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Maybe I'm ignorant to the fact, or maybe I've missed it, but how different are the dynamics of this ride compared to the steel bobsled coasters? Is it the fact that its wooden, or the completely different layout design that's making this such a difficult project?
CoasterLine Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Wow, I'm shocked. That new POV looks a lot smoother than the first POV that was posted a while back... Smoother and easier transitions. Hopefully this can actually open sometime in the next 10 years, and maybe I'll make a trip down.
Sir Clinksalot Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Very nice. I'm not expecting it to be open this year ... but maybe next year when we are actually looking at going to Knoebels.
Mr Bungle Posted June 4, 2011 Posted June 4, 2011 Awesome! This looks like big new to me. I had all but given up on the ride and wasn't that excited about it anyway to start but it seems to run a lot faster then the 25 mph advertised...
Jim S. Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Maybe I'm ignorant to the fact, or maybe I've missed it, but how different are the dynamics of this ride compared to the steel bobsled coasters? Is it the fact that its wooden, or the completely different layout design that's making this such a difficult project? I'm going to guess that the layout is the major part of it. The turns are pretty sharp -- as a matter of fact, the part after the second lift is 1 1/2 figure-8s stacked on top of one another.
chadster Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 Simply beautiful. Looking forward to it's completion.
Big-M Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 I just watched that POV. That ride looks like a load of fun. Even though this ride has been delayed so much, after seeing that, I'm confident it will be worth the wait.
cal1br3tto Posted June 5, 2011 Posted June 5, 2011 For some reason I really want to ride this during its opening year. Maybe it's just because I'm visiting Knoebels soon and don't like the idea of missing it by only a year! We'll see if I'm still equally motivated once it's actually open.
Skycoastin Steve Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 This was just posted to Knoebels' facebook page. A tragedy occurred at Knoebels' Crystal Pool early afternoon of July 6th. We have learned that there was no head injury, but the boy was seen under the water. Upon rescue, guards immediately began CPR. He was transported by ambulance to Geisinger Medical Center. We are deeply saddened to report that the child has passed away. Please join the Knoebel families in placing the child's family and friends in your prayers. I'm sure there will be more official news on it in the near future.
sspaz1000 Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 It's also on knoebels website too. The news stations up there seem to be reporting the same info from the Facebook page.
beatle11 Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 Hate hearing these things. My deepest condolences to the family and friends.
Ccron10 Posted July 7, 2011 Posted July 7, 2011 This is very sad to hear and hopefully the lawyers stay out of this terrible accident.
alilstronger Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 This sucks! It is going to make going tomorrow bitter sweet. I'll look at the pool and tear up a little.
sspaz1000 Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 This sucks! It is going to make going tomorrow bitter sweet. I'll look at the pool and tear up a little. You and me both dear.
DerekRx Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 I stopped off at the park for a few hours this afternoon and they were doing some more testing on the chassis of the one 3-car train on the ride, checking weight. I highly doubt it'll be ready for Phall Phun Phest, but stranger things have happened! Hard to see, but the "Train" is going up the big lift. Notice the clearance marker and the three big metal boxes Not too long later it was here, at the lowest point of the ride. Completed the course, went up the final lift easily and was back into the station for another test in no time.
A.J. Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. Thanks, Derek, you made my day. I'm really excited for this ride. I don't care how long it takes them to build it, as long as its built right.
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 (edited) Could 2012 be the year? I know we say that every season, but this looks promising! Edited September 2, 2011 by MayTheGForceBeWithYou
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