BrownStreak Posted April 26, 2006 Posted April 26, 2006 I have noticed in several pics on this site that there are B&M's that have these skinny little "spikes" jutting out on both sides of the track and there will be a series of these along portions of the track. I have never noticed these while riding any of the 10 or so B&M's I have been on. What are they?
alpengeist04 Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 Are you talking about Goliath and/or Sheikra?
DerekRx Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 Without a more clear idea of what you're talking about, specifically which B&Ms, I'm just going to have to guess you're talking about Goliath at SFOG and Sheikra and say they are poles used to hold the nets up for lost articles. If you can specifically point out pictures of what you're talking about, we can probably make better guesses.
BrownStreak Posted April 27, 2006 Author Posted April 27, 2006 The only coaster pics I have are ones I have downloaded from online and I didn't want to repost someone's picture But I think that my question has been answered- thank you!
Carnage Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 ^ Could always link directly to some rcdb.com pics.
RCoasterny Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 You mean in this picture: http://www.rcdb.com/ig2662.htm?picture=59 ? And here: http://www.rcdb.com/ig3290.htm?picture=56 ? In the Sheikra picture, sections of the track orginally had them then they were removed later when it was determined that it wasn't needed. It looks like SFOG's Goliath didn't come with them originally and then were added on. You can see that the rods are bolted to the track ties in the Goliath picture.
BrownStreak Posted April 27, 2006 Author Posted April 27, 2006 That would be them- but I never noticed the nets being there before- more like the Sheikra ones- just there with nothing attached
Worm Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 I must say i've never seen a net on sheikra before... ...bird catching...hehe...
nannerdw Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 When I went to SFOG, I noticed that those "nets" really look more like metal chainlink fences. I really don't see the point of the nets. Loose change is probably the main thing that falls to the ground during the ride, and that could very easily slip through those large gaps. http://pictures.rcdb.com/picmax/six-flags-over-georgia/goliath46.jpg
Vekoma Fan Boy Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 I see no point in the "chain link" nets on Goliath's first drop. Nothing is going to fly out of your pockets as you go down. And if they did the momentem needed to pull them out would take the beyond the end of the loose articals net. and at the bottom whats it gonna do? Rip a hole in your pocket and fly down your pants leg and fall of? Not thinkin' so!
okinawaboy11 Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 When I went to SFOG, I noticed that those "nets" really look more like metal chainlink fences. I really don't see the point of the nets. Loose change is probably the main thing that falls to the ground during the ride, and that could very easily slip through those large gaps. http://pictures.rcdb.com/picmax/six-flags-over-georgia/goliath46.jpg They will stop cell phones, hats, etc. CAMERAS for all you crazy coaster people who take cameras on the rides . Change...hmm not so sure, I guess its to break the fall of a lethal penny flying at the speed of sound. Ha I guess.
TheStig Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 Yeah considering that those "fences" are over EVERY piece of track where people or cars can be underneath it on Goliath, same with SheiKra. They are there where populated areas of the park are so that guests can't be hit buy loose articles... Colin C
okinawaboy11 Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 ^ Hey, my name is Colin too. Anywho, are there any other coasters BESIDES B&M's that have 'em? I know that The Hulk has it under its Zero G roll. But thats still a B&M. Hmm....
BrownStreak Posted April 28, 2006 Author Posted April 28, 2006 They will stop cell phones, hats, etc. CAMERAS for all you crazy coaster people who take cameras on the rides . Change...hmm not so sure, I guess its to break the fall of a lethal penny flying at the speed of sound. Ha I guess. Actually Myth Busters proved that a penny dropped off something even as high as the Empire State Building- will not kill you!
Hercules Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 That's true. I saw that episode. I don't really see what you guys are getting at though. Everyone knows that those nets are there for when people fall out
V2-dude Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 ....are there any other coasters BESIDES B&M's that have 'em? Bottom of the picture:http://www.rcdb.com/ig1143.htm?picture=11
nannerdw Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 Actually Myth Busters proved that a penny dropped off something even as high as the Empire State Building- will not kill you! Well, Imagine if someone hurled a quarter at your face at the speed of its terminal velocity. That would still be pretty painful!
Imhotep Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 Alright guys, answer this B&M question.. Ive always been curious What exactly the purpose of these type of supports? (the rightmost support on the cobra roll) I always assumed they are supports fitted with bearings that allow the track to flex as the coaster goes over that support, reducing stress on the track. Is that their real purpose? or am I way off?
BorisTF Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 Alright guys, answer this B&M question.. Ive always been curious What exactly the purpose of these type of supports? (the one in the right of the picture) I always assumed they are supports fitted with bearings that allow the track to flex as the coaster goes over that support, reducing stress on the track. Is that their real purpose? or am I way off? which bit am i looking at, the part between the support and track connector?
haux Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 I always assumed they are supports fitted with bearings that allow the track to flex as the coaster goes over that support, reducing stress on the track. Is that their real purpose? or am I way off?You're correct. There's a bearing in there that allows the track more freedom of movement than the regular support braces. Check out the middle support on inverted zero-G rolls. Same thing.
Homey G. Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 I see no point in the "chain link" nets on Goliath's first drop. Nothing is going to fly out of your pockets as you go down. And if they did the momentem needed to pull them out would take the beyond the end of the loose articals net. and at the bottom whats it gonna do? Rip a hole in your pocket and fly down your pants leg and fall of? Not thinkin' so! K, 'cept my cell phone, and then my wallet a week later. Ride it in the back and see if you're not pulled out of your seat. The zero gravity that governs your ass also governs anything in your pockets. And before some of you lose your mind, both articles were buttoned in.
Lord Kotowa Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 Yes that is what they do, so that the track can push against the support and ease the stress on the supports. They are found on most B&M's and even when B&M helped Intamin. Best example would be this picture http://www.rcdb.com/ig814.htm?picture=14
Billy Posted April 28, 2006 Posted April 28, 2006 im sure there are some standards and they are probably being extra safe. and why not!
Imhotep Posted April 29, 2006 Posted April 29, 2006 You're correct. There's a bearing in there that allows the track more freedom of movement than the regular support braces. Check out the middle support on inverted zero-G rolls. Same thing. Awesome, thanks for answering my question! I feel a little smarter now..
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