Chance Rides is now marketing a Hyperlite roller coaster model, a 100 ft. tall airtime coaster designed in a compact layout. Sound familiar? It should, as this design philosophy most likely derived from Intamin's Megalite.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FWiX2SbGlo[/youtube]
Bear in mind, these Hyperlites are based on the Morgan hyper coasters, Morgan having been purchased by Chance back in 2001.
I am perplexed by this ride design. Morgan Hyper coasters were ok (I still much rather prefer their Arrow forefathers), but seemingly lost out to better hyper design from B&M and Intamin's in the early 2000s. The last Morgan Hyper coaster to be built was at Six Flags Mexico in 2004.
This Hyperlite design faces stiff competition from Intamin's Megalite. The Megalite is noted for being quick and agile with great pops of airtime. At least in this preview design, emphasis has been put on helixes and positive g-forces - I believe many would take the Megalite instead. Chance must be sure to refine their product in order to have a fighting chance.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FWiX2SbGlo[/youtube]
Bear in mind, these Hyperlites are based on the Morgan hyper coasters, Morgan having been purchased by Chance back in 2001.
I am perplexed by this ride design. Morgan Hyper coasters were ok (I still much rather prefer their Arrow forefathers), but seemingly lost out to better hyper design from B&M and Intamin's in the early 2000s. The last Morgan Hyper coaster to be built was at Six Flags Mexico in 2004.
This Hyperlite design faces stiff competition from Intamin's Megalite. The Megalite is noted for being quick and agile with great pops of airtime. At least in this preview design, emphasis has been put on helixes and positive g-forces - I believe many would take the Megalite instead. Chance must be sure to refine their product in order to have a fighting chance.
