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New attractions at Paultons Park
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I agree that a Mack Watercoaster would probably have the same 1,1m height requirement as the all the other newer ones. But would they really build two additional coasters in an area of the park that already has one? A watercoaster on its own is pretty expensive already...
I think you are right, no way they are paying for 2 expensive rides in one year.
jasone
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Just having a look at the footers and could they be similar to Juvelen/Yukon quad?
I am no footer expert, far from it so could be way off, but thought of this as it has I beams, and I believe the height requirement is 1.2m for Yukon quad at least.
Although the footers at Paultons seem to be even larger than this from pictures, hard to understand the scale..
Photos from rcdb: https://rcdb.com/11058.htm
I am no footer expert, far from it so could be way off, but thought of this as it has I beams, and I believe the height requirement is 1.2m for Yukon quad at least.
Although the footers at Paultons seem to be even larger than this from pictures, hard to understand the scale..
Photos from rcdb: https://rcdb.com/11058.htm
Shrek-Racer
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You could be right, however, I believe Intamin no longer does the the I-beam supports and I remember Lawrence Mancey in the superfans event that he would love to bring Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure from universal to Paultons Park.
Although I might be slightly disappointed if that's the case as I would hope to be a coaster with an inversion, but it would be a nice addition to the park. Obviously it will all be reviled in may fingers crossed
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Shrek-Racer
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Looking at the footers, I know this may sounds a bit out of the question, what about something from Maurer? I know Maurer Söhne haven't been mentioned but, what about their spike coaster for instance. It's a unique ride that has inversions and very compact. Not sure on the height requirement but it's an attraction that hasn't been mentioned.
Two pics from the Sky Dragster Construction, could be a fit
the height requirement for these usually seems to be 1.2m as wellAttachments
witchfinder
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Surely Paultons have more sense than to buy a Maurer Spike coaster! The two that have been installed so far have been maintenance and operational nightmares haven't they?
Also @Shrek-Racer what makes you think they are capable of inverting? They are pretty slow and the restraint is basically just a seatbelt!
Also @Shrek-Racer what makes you think they are capable of inverting? They are pretty slow and the restraint is basically just a seatbelt!
Shrek-Racer
Roller Poster
Spike® Shamrock - Maurer Rides
Maurer Rides' Spike ASM Launch turns ideas into experiences. This 650m roller coaster with 7 inversions and the unique shamrock element thrills riders.
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Shrek-Racer
Roller Poster
Thinking about it, Maurer has quite a bad reputation for reliability as Dragons Fury at Chessington World Of Adventures tends to have a bit of downtime. If they did work with Maurer, I think it would be a risky move going forwards but I would say it again, we'll see what they announce for the superfans day in May.Although not exactly the layout itself, the newer models can actually invert. Just go on the link and check it out.Spike® Shamrock - Maurer Rides
Maurer Rides' Spike ASM Launch turns ideas into experiences. This 650m roller coaster with 7 inversions and the unique shamrock element thrills riders.
witchfinder
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I was not aware of that. It will probably never get built and if it does it will probably never work, but fair enough!Although not exactly the layout itself, the newer models can actually invert. Just go on the link and check it out.Spike® Shamrock - Maurer Rides
Maurer Rides' Spike ASM Launch turns ideas into experiences. This 650m roller coaster with 7 inversions and the unique shamrock element thrills riders.
Coaster Cam
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Update from @PaultonsHoot showing more concrete footers. A hole is visible in each footer indicating that a support will either slot into them or additional works will occur before the footers are finished.
You can also see construction of a large concrete pad just below Cobras lift hill, will this be for the station or a switch track?
You can also see construction of a large concrete pad just below Cobras lift hill, will this be for the station or a switch track?
toofpikk
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Frankly I don't think this isn't true. I believe Dragon's Fury was designed to be a temporary attraction with a life expectancy of about 15 years. Maurer's coasters were heavily modified after the Smiler Crash, and their continued operation past how long they were designed to be up for has meant they've essentially been maintained on mechanical life support for quite a few years. This is a pretty widely known fact, that I'm sure Paulton's are privvy to.
Paulton's is well networked throughout the European park scene, so they will have a well informed understanding of all the manufacturers that have been speculated beyond how Merlin operates their rides.
Boodangy
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Idk if Maurer really had a bad reputation for reliability as a whole until they debuted the infamous spike coasters? Of course, I don't know about every park, but Linnanmäki has both a Maurer spinner and a Skyloop, and during my 45 visits last year I more often got an e-stop on a flat ride while on it than saw either of the maurers down. Maybe Dragon's Fury is an exception or then my home park is?
Fleetwood_Mack
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Dragons Fury going would be a big loss to Chessington. One of the best coasters in the country, IMO. The way she flies around that track on a hot day is insane! It tickles me that it's more intense than the multi-launch B&M Wing Coaster it has for a neighbour. Preserve her, preserve her at all costs!
jasone
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It does look very similar to gold rush construction to be honest now:
I think it could be a Intamin family LSM - similar model, able to invert (unlike the straddle coaster?). Only thing is the height restriction for that model is lower..
Has it been confirmed a 1.2m height restriction?
I think it could be a Intamin family LSM - similar model, able to invert (unlike the straddle coaster?). Only thing is the height restriction for that model is lower..
Has it been confirmed a 1.2m height restriction?
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owenstreet7
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I'd say that with that model, it could still be a 1.2m height restriction.
The 1m height restriction is likely a bare minimum and the more intense coasters would be a 1.2m.
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PaultonsLover
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Tbf if the first ever intamin family launch coaster arrived at Paulton's, it would generate a lot of attention to the park and maybe that's something they want.
Shrek-Racer
Roller Poster
Moving away from the coaster speculations, what other rides could Paultons get for their 2026 vikings land?
Of course it might be a flat ride of some sort that we haven't seen in the UK as on the staff memo it mentioned another ride "UK's first".
Does anyone have any suggestions of what it could be?
Of course it might be a flat ride of some sort that we haven't seen in the UK as on the staff memo it mentioned another ride "UK's first".
Does anyone have any suggestions of what it could be?
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