Blackpool Pleasure Beach (BPB) Discussion Thread

[robbalveySite Admin]

This video shows the difference in speed between the rider cam that Craig shot at the POV that the park provided us. The POV hits the final brakes about 6-7 seconds slower than the rider cam. Not a HUGE difference, but enough to where you'd notice it while riding.


Here's the POV that the park sent to us at is referenced at the end of the video above:

[ytterbiumanalystWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Just watched that video, and the difference is remarkable. I think I'd probably love this coaster, though realistically it'll be about 15 years before I have a chance to get to England. Icon looks really fun, and I'm sure people in northern England are going to love this.

[DoinItForTheFameWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Wow!!! The difference in those videos is INSANE!!! The new video shows the pacing to be MUCH better than we originally thought. So glad this coaster is turning out to be as awesome as we hoped!

[CondorI know more about donkeys than women!]

I suddenly feel a lot better about this coaster.

[AnythingHave I mentioned how awesome donkeys are?]

There have been mixed reviews of Icon among the UK enthusiast community. Here's one which is fairly balanced: http://riderater.co.uk/7012/review-icon-rollercoaster-at-blackpool-pleasure-beach/