Blackpool Pleasure Beach | Icon | Mack Multi-Launch

[Lofty]

I know this is a long shot, but, could it be anything to do with the clue-proximity of the beach and sand? Maybe a different texture that's coating the tracks could potentially be causing vibrations/pumps?

 

[MakoMania]

I know this is a long shot, but, could it be anything to do with the clue-proximity of the beach and sand? Maybe a different texture that's coating the tracks could potentially be causing vibrations/pumps?

Possibly, the sand does cause them problems. Only thing is people are saying that Blue Fire & Helix feel exactly the same.

 

[Lofty]

They don't. Having done all three of them, Blue Fire and Helix definitely do not feel the same as Icon in terms of the vibrations. Blue Fire and Helix both have it in certain areas, but it's entirely through the layout with Icon.

 

[CrashCoaster]

I didn't feel any vibration or rattle on Blue Fire when I rode it in Easter. Icon vibrated/rattled the whole way round. In fact when I rode it in the back row, I actually thought it was going to jolt in a couple of places, but luckily it didn't. Although I fear it may in the future.

 

[Matt N]

Only newish Mack I've ever ridden is Cobra's Curse at BGT, and I don't remember that having any sort of rattle to it at all, so I'm hoping that Icon is the same in August. It must be subjective as to whether you feel a rattle or not, though, because Andy Rumney said that Cobra's Curse "rode like a shopping trolley like all the other Mack coasters". Also, I found Manta at SeaWorld Orlando to have a noticeable rattle, and I think I'm one of only two I know of who thinks that!

 

[CrashCoaster]

Only newish Mack I've ever ridden is Cobra's Curse at BGT, and I don't remember that having any sort of rattle to it at all, so I'm hoping that Icon is the same in August. It must be subjective as to whether you feel a rattle or not, though, because Andy Rumney said that Cobra's Curse "rode like a shopping trolley like all the other Mack coasters". Also, I found Manta at SeaWorld Orlando to have a noticeable rattle, and I think I'm one of only two I know of who thinks that!

Manta's a B&M though.

 

[Coaster]

I found the rattle to just be a noise, rather than actually affecting the ride experience. I don't think it's an issue really, anyone heard some of the noises The Smiler makes? :emoji_astonished:

 

[James F]

Now The Smiler definitely has a rattle!

I found the rattle to just be a noise, rather than actually affecting the ride experience. I don't think it's an issue really, anyone heard some of the noises The Smiler makes? :emoji_astonished:

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[Matt N]

Manta's a B&M though.

I know, I was just using it as an example of a coaster I'd ridden that I thought had a rattle.

And yes, Smiler definitely has a rattle there!

 

[Efan]

Are you actually arguing over whether a brand new coaster from a manufacturer that's renowned for smoothness has a tiny rattle to it? It's extremely insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

 

[streetmagix]

Go and try Altair at Cinecitta world. I rode it the 2nd year it was in operation and it was rougher than SAW or Smiler. Typical Intamin.

 

[Efan]

Go and try Altair at Cinecitta world. I rode it the 2nd year it was in operation and it was rougher than SAW or Smiler. Typical Intamin.

Intamin Colossus clones aren't exactly well known as being smooth rides, are they?

 

[Lofty]

The rattle really is **** all - if people are bothered by it, I'd be quite happy to walk by them at the entrance as they contemplate riding due to said rattle.

 

[Will]

Just had one ride today, second to back row around 5PM - about an hour back up after a breakdown. Sadly, it was very meh, 6.5/10.

I'll believe I'll like it more with a few more rides but that one really didn't gel with me.

 

[MakoMania]

Rode after 9pm today, back row, absolutely brilliant, my shirt nearly came off there was so much airtime.

I've previously said I prefer the front but I think I've now changed my mind.

 

[Dar]

Maybe they're running it a bit slack while everything beds in, leading to a bit of rattle? Tighten it up after a few weeks of constant running?

 

[Pear]

How are you guys still discussing this. Every ride has a bit of a rattle whether it be minor or major. Get over it and enjoy the ride.

 

[rob666]

Great evening on the park, three Icon rides with a thirty minute queue back to the gate, celebrating fifty years of coaster riding.
I concentrated, sat front, middle and back.
No ****ing rattle.
At all.
No vibration.
At all.

 

[sandgrown]

Rattlesnake

 

[rob666]

Good one Sandgrown, I was going to pass such a comment yesterday.
Smoothest coaster I have ever been on, no clunk, clank or bonk from station to station.
Yet to go on it without spotting a dozen familiar faces.