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Holiday World | Thunderbird | Launched B&M Wing Coaster

tomahawk

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If they were to do anything like that, it would be a fly to lie invert/flyer. Conversion taking place on an MCBR or something.
 

Jarrett

Most Obnoxious Member 2016
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tomahawk said:
If they were to do anything like that, it would be a fly to lie invert/flyer. Conversion taking place on an MCBR or something.
I'd had that idea too. That one seems a bit more pointless, though. Or at the top of an element if they do it mechanically like an S&S 4D coaster. Have the invert go into the top of the pretzel loop and have rails or magnets pull it into a fly and take the pretzel loop to continue the rest of the ride as a flyer. That would be sick as ****!

Sadly, footers don't seem to suggest it, so none of that tonight. :( But maybe someday! Had Kings Island done that with Banshee where it turned that batwing into a pretzel loop that went from invert to flyer at the top, pretzel looped, twisted out, went into a Starry Sky Ripper-esque loop, took the same carousel but banked it so that you were inverted again, same inline twist, and then have it set you back down on the helix it would probably be my #1.

Ah, we'll know in fifteen! So excited!
 

BBH

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I've taken the liberty of preparing a bag of popcorn and a cup of decaf coffee for tonight's announcement. I am, as is everyone else, extremely excited, especially considering I'll probably ride it next year.
 

roomraider

Best Topic Starter
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haha the stream has started with a load of quotes from enthusiast forums. Amusing :)
 

tomahawk

Strata Poster
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Kind of hoping we see one from the worlds biggest goon, aka Jarrett show up. Doubt it though.
 

Jarrett

Most Obnoxious Member 2016
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^Gotta work tonight. :( But I'm watching the live stream and I'm there in spirit! :p
 

Intricks

Strata Poster
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I have never squeed so hard as I have than just right now

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BBH

Giga Poster
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B&M launched wing coaster called Thunderbird...

Holy. **** ing. ****.
 

tomahawk

Strata Poster
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My God, Jarrett was **** right.

Launched B&M Wing Coaster named Thunderbird.
 

Intricks

Strata Poster
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And its a flywheel launch of all things.

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roomraider

Best Topic Starter
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It looks pretty big actually.

0-60 in 3.5 secs. Did they just say Fly Wheel?
 

Intricks

Strata Poster
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Yes. Fly wheel using "Will" Power.

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Jarrett

Most Obnoxious Member 2016
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Y'all were saying? ;)

I literally just ran around the house flipping out and scared my parents. Gonna be such a **** around my friends at work tonight. :p Can't wait, but it's off to work for now.
 

BBH

Giga Poster
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Jarrett, you are a god. Holy ****.

I've never been more excited and giddy in my life. Never would have expected it. Ever.
 

Maverix

Mega Poster
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Is it a flywheel launch or are they using the flywheel as a generator? Correct my if I'm wrong but doesn't Hulk have something similar that they had to use to bring enough power for the launch?
 

Intricks

Strata Poster
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Bro-fist Jarret.

I will say this though, that orange track looked odd for a reason

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ciallkennett

Strata Poster
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I'll say this first: not really been following this project at all, but watched the announcement like a good goon.

The way that they said "First B&M Launched Wing-Coaster in the US" perhaps hint at similar projects elsewhere...

But yeah. First B&M built launch, if I'm not mistaken. From what I saw of the layout it looks very short and uninspired.
 
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