chickenbowl Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Here's a picture of the chassis that Knoebel's has been working on. They said that it's capable of making turns more than 90*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Here's a picture of the chassis that Knoebel's has been working on. They said that it's capable of making turns more than 90*. Â NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Actually, after some poking, I found some footage of the second-longest-surviving Flying Turns, the one in Coney Island. This one started life in Flushing in 1939 before being relocated to Coney Island, and lasted until 1974. Â http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfCpcRd6uDc The video itself is kind of off-the-wall, but the footage starts at 59 seconds in and ends at 1 minute 15 seconds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewalk13 Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Speaking of these rides of yore (and hopefully soon in the future), here's some interesting footage of the FT at Euclid Beach. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Stratosfear arrived last night and was topped off today! Â -From the Knoebel's facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Knoebels-Amusement-Resort/207828210550 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Pretty cool but every time I see an update here, get hopeful that FT is opening up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Pretty cool but every time I see an update here, get hopeful that FT is opening up That day will come...eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metsfan0618 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Knoebels has a serious winner on their hands. These towers are great. Morey's has the 148ft. version also and they really pack a punch-much better than any S&S tower. One of the best things about the Larson ARM towers is the unexpected drop considering you can't see the top of the tower from the carriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I do like those drop towers. Looks like a nice addition to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Is this the same brand of drop tower that they have at Lake Winnie? That one scraed the crap out of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Lake Winnie, Waldameer and Morey's as well. It looks like this tower will have the circular-arrangement seating like the ones at Lake Winnie and Waldameer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The views will be spectacular from the top. Good shots of that SBNO coaster that will never open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Great addition to the park. I can't wait to ride it this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWolfman Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 After riding Panic Plunge at Silverwood, I'm glad there are more of these drop towers going up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The views will be spectacular from the top. Good shots of that SBNO coaster that will never open. Â They should use this in their promotional literature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The views will be spectacular from the top. Good shots of that SBNO coaster that will never open. Â They should use this in their promotional literature. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Just checked Knoebels website for ticket prices and it looks like I'll be visiting on a day when the pay-one-price tickets aren't available. Is anyone able to offer advice on how much we should budget for ride tickets? Planning to spend the whole day at the park (open 11-7), is $40 each likely to be enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Just checked Knoebels website for ticket prices and it looks like I'll be visiting on a day when the pay-one-price tickets aren't available. Is anyone able to offer advice on how much we should budget for ride tickets? Planning to spend the whole day at the park (open 11-7), is $40 each likely to be enough? Â Absolutely. Knoebels is a great bargain. You'll be able to get on plenty of rides for $40 each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Typically, I get the Pay-One-Price stamp for events like Phall Phunfest. But, on a normal day where you aren't taking laps on a single roller coaster for hours on end (ahem), $40 does the trick. Â The nice thing about normal tickets is that you can budget them two ways - you can either buy a ticket book (lots of grocery stores in Pennsylvania have discounts on those) and keep the tickets you don't use for a later visit, or you can pay as you go and not waste your money if something goes wrong. Â EDIT: Where are you flying in to? I can point you to a Weis grocery store along your route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 ^Thanks, I didn't think to check whether grocery stores might sell Knoebels tickets. We're driving from Pittsburgh (visiting Kennywood the day before), stopping overnight in State College. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Perfect! There are four Weis Markets locations in the State College/Bellefonte area. Â goo.gl/maps/8wUZD Â The fourth one (not pictured) is along Interstate 99, Exit #83. It's shiny and new and has a gas station. Â Which one you go to all depends on which way you're going to Knoebels. If you're sticking to Interstates 99 and 80, go to the one off of Interstate 99. If you're going to take PA Route 45, go to the one on South Atherton Street (C and D on the linked map). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Awesome, looks like one of those is very close to our motel - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim S. Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 There's actually an advantage to tickets-only days, in that they're more motivated to run all the trains on the coasters, leading to shorter wait times. (Knoebels NEVER slacks off on operations, but if you want to ride the front seat, there will still be a line.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I'll be heading to Knoebels with a bunch of buddies on opening day this year! I'm freaking excited right now! Â ...and terrified of Stratosfear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Yes, gives a great reason to take a day trip out here and finally re-ride Phoenix : D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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