caffeine_demon
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MouseAT said:
I'd like to try them, just to see how they feel (unlikely unless someone buys me a plane ticket.. any offers??
), but the ones on superman didn't look too terrible, but just really made my shins sore!
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New trains for Steel Dragon 2000
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I'd like to try them, just to see how they feel (unlikely unless someone buys me a plane ticket.. any offers??
), but the ones on superman didn't look too terrible, but just really made my shins sore!rollermonkey
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After SD2K's accident, we don't really know what got changed. The trains and track cosmetically looked the same, but for all we know could have been completely new trains under the fiberglass shells, and most likely had all new inspection criteria and operating procedures added on top of Morgan's original requirements.
Of course as mentioned, many parks got caught out for not performing the required maintenance during the post Fujin-RaijinII fallout.
For me, I like the new trains. I think they look great, and bring new life to a pretty awesome ride. Fuji-Q has replaced the trains (or at least the leading fiberglass shell and paintjob) on Fujiyama a bunch of times.
I also wonder who approached who to do this. Since they spent @ $25-milloin on the original ride, I wouldn't be surprised if they threw money at Walter & Claude until they agreed to do it. At the same time, B&M has been doing some slightly more 'adventurous' things (at least for them), so maybe this was their idea. Either way, it's awesome, and I hope to see some other rides get refreshed in this manner.
As far as the leg bars, most Japanese people I observed on rides tend to behave quite well, keeping all arms and legs inside the ride vehicle, so to speak. However, the new seats appear to be quite a bit higher than the old Morgan benches, so there could be something related to the clearance envelope with the new trains, and this is certainly an easier fix than replacing a support or catwalk on one of the world's biggest rides.
Of course as mentioned, many parks got caught out for not performing the required maintenance during the post Fujin-RaijinII fallout.
For me, I like the new trains. I think they look great, and bring new life to a pretty awesome ride. Fuji-Q has replaced the trains (or at least the leading fiberglass shell and paintjob) on Fujiyama a bunch of times.
I also wonder who approached who to do this. Since they spent @ $25-milloin on the original ride, I wouldn't be surprised if they threw money at Walter & Claude until they agreed to do it. At the same time, B&M has been doing some slightly more 'adventurous' things (at least for them), so maybe this was their idea. Either way, it's awesome, and I hope to see some other rides get refreshed in this manner.
As far as the leg bars, most Japanese people I observed on rides tend to behave quite well, keeping all arms and legs inside the ride vehicle, so to speak. However, the new seats appear to be quite a bit higher than the old Morgan benches, so there could be something related to the clearance envelope with the new trains, and this is certainly an easier fix than replacing a support or catwalk on one of the world's biggest rides.
CanobieFan
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As someone who's 6.2.... I sure hope not! And I hope Cedar Fair doesn't cream themselves and go adding pointless belts to all its B&M Hyper's
tomahawk
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^Same for me, but I'm curious if that is something that they may be a park thing, or what. I know the GIB's had a height limit when they were at Six Flags parks, but I know Silverwood got rid of it for Aftershock since they were able to get the floor to lower more, I think that's what it was.
rollermonkey
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I thought that max height restrictions usually come from the OTSR not being able to close far enough to lock on a person with a long torso. I have a couple of over-height friends who talk about the difficulty scrunching down enough to fit in the OTSR.
I've never heard anyone complain about B&M hyper trains being uncomfortable, though.
I've never heard anyone complain about B&M hyper trains being uncomfortable, though.
IntaminToWin
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BUT, how does this train ride? The wheels are quite large so wheelspin hops shouldn't happen. There's a chance it could go faster or slower through the course depending on weight and length difference, no matter how small they may be.