Innovative coaster models that never 'hit the big time'
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Smithy said:
The back's a lot scarier as you're considerably higher up. At the front it's really not much of a drop at all. Here's an absolutely amazing video - whoever took it is clearly a genius, though it's a shame about the poor quality camera used - that shows the whole thing from off-ride:
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1O-I5jYdVk[/youtube]
I hadn't thought about Intamin's Aquatrax until somebody else mentioned it. The only reason I can think of that's prevented other parks from getting one is cost. You wouldn't have to have the extensive theming that Atlantis Adventure has I guess, or even the water, but if a park just wanted a straight-up, launched, single car coaster, then I'm guessing that something like Lynet or Anubis from Gerstlauer would still be quite a bit cheaper.
Edit - Ugh, what is it with this **** ing website and not embedding Youtube videos properly anymore?
Smithy
Strata Poster
I did come across that video and put 2 and 2 together. Can't even begin to imagine what each seat would feel like, far back and as you say you go high up into the air and over, front seat and you drop under, middle you probably hardly notice in comparison.
Wonder if youtube embedding has changed as on others sites it's just the last part of url whereas before on here I swear it was just the full link
Wonder if youtube embedding has changed as on others sites it's just the last part of url whereas before on here I swear it was just the full link
Treeis
Mega Poster
What about that intamin 2d, squiggly spinny thing? Im not doing a great description of it...let me find a link.
http://www.intaminworldwide.com/amuseme ... fault.aspx
Zacspin! Thats what its called. I havent heard much about them for a while, which suprised me because I thought they would be popular, what with the small footprint and all.
http://www.intaminworldwide.com/amuseme ... fault.aspx
Zacspin! Thats what its called. I havent heard much about them for a while, which suprised me because I thought they would be popular, what with the small footprint and all.
andrus
Giga Poster
^Yes, the ZacSpins are still fairly new and there have been quite a few built on regular basis (4 in existence, and one more being built). And they don't need to be small. I remember Intamin saying at IAAPA that the only reason to why no large scale model has been built is because no park has demanded it (I guess one great appeal with this ride type is to be able to squeeze it in anywhere). Intamin said that it is possible to order a full sized ZacSpin doing turns and all!
caffeine_demon
Strata Poster
AquaTrax said:
I'm sure it's just coincidence that the uploader has the same name...
Jason Voorhees
Hyper Poster
^Actually it IS him.
His Atlantis Adventure POV that was posted on CoasterForce's youtube channel is on that channel.
The account name is Gavin Jones.
At the end of the video it says "coasterforce.com" for Gravity Max.
Gavin has been to both Taiwan and South Korea.
I'm pretty sure that he's the only one on CoasterForce that has creds in Taiwan (besides rollermonkey)
He wrote a park guide for Taiwanese parks around the time this was uploaded.
A direct quote from his Atlantis Adventure POV, "It's made by Intamin, not B&M." means he's an enthusiast.
I think that's enough proof. Aqua is right.
Gavin you can correct me if i'm wrong.
His Atlantis Adventure POV that was posted on CoasterForce's youtube channel is on that channel.
The account name is Gavin Jones.
At the end of the video it says "coasterforce.com" for Gravity Max.
Gavin has been to both Taiwan and South Korea.
I'm pretty sure that he's the only one on CoasterForce that has creds in Taiwan (besides rollermonkey)
He wrote a park guide for Taiwanese parks around the time this was uploaded.
A direct quote from his Atlantis Adventure POV, "It's made by Intamin, not B&M." means he's an enthusiast.
I think that's enough proof. Aqua is right.
Gavin you can correct me if i'm wrong.
Jason Voorhees
Hyper Poster
^Yeah it is.
ATTACKHAMMER
Strata Poster
^ your proof doesn't sound stalker like at all.
Gravity Max looks awesome! :--D
Gravity Max looks awesome! :--D
Jordanovichy
Credit Whore 2016
Well these three last posts have made me laugh quite considerably. XD
Wouldn't mind trying gravity max though. looks smexy
Wouldn't mind trying gravity max though. looks smexy
Mysterious Sue
Strata Poster
Lol, I'm just waiting for Gavin to post...
What about Winjas? That ride is pretty damn innovative - it's almost like a catalouge of what they can do in terms of trick track - but you don't see Maurer Söhne incorporating it in any of its current rides
What about Winjas? That ride is pretty damn innovative - it's almost like a catalouge of what they can do in terms of trick track - but you don't see Maurer Söhne incorporating it in any of its current rides
caffeine_demon
Strata Poster
I still reckon it's coincidence!! 
