"Prowler" - GCI Woodie for Worlds of Fun
- Thread starter SFMMMan
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I hope it will be somewhat tall. As far as GCIs go, the taller their rides are, the more do enthusiasths seem to love them. For the record, Troy and Thunderhead are their tallest rides so far.
Well, September 1st, is that when this topic is going to be stickied?
Well, September 1st, is that when this topic is going to be stickied?
Antinos
Slut for Spinners
^It already is, just in case you didn't notice. I'm interested in this, although I feel like it's the biggest piece of news from WoF since Patriot. I don't know why, but it's just not a park you hear from. At least they're adding this. At first I thought this was going to be that other GCI that's going to that one park(I can't remember the name for crap) in Europe somewhere(the topic is in this forum).
Anybody else think this is going to be similar to Renegade?
Anybody else think this is going to be similar to Renegade?
CedarPoint6
Hyper Poster
I can't say I've ever been disappointed by a GCI (yes, even Gwazi). They seem to keep getting better every year as Chris and the guys tweak the designs just a little bit each time. There's more airtime then there once was, everything's smoother, and those trains are still the best things you can find on a coaster. I'm excited to see the layout as I hope it'll be a nice custom design. Good for World's of Fun too as they're not removing a coaster to put the ride in as many (most) of their past additions have.
SFMMMan
Mega Poster
A video appeared on Worlds of Fun's website, I'd go check it out.
The video describes it as a ground-hugging terrain-twisting type of ride, with a 102 foot elevation change throughout the course of the ride.
There is no press release yet, but as of the video, here are some stats:
85 ft. first drop
51 mph
102 ft. elevation change
And the best part, Millenium Fliers!
By the video, it looks to have tons of twisting and turning, plus a decent amount of airtime, too.
I'll post a press release later if it comes out today.
The video describes it as a ground-hugging terrain-twisting type of ride, with a 102 foot elevation change throughout the course of the ride.
There is no press release yet, but as of the video, here are some stats:
85 ft. first drop
51 mph
102 ft. elevation change
And the best part, Millenium Fliers!
By the video, it looks to have tons of twisting and turning, plus a decent amount of airtime, too.
I'll post a press release later if it comes out today.
^ You know, giving a link never hurts. :wink:
http://www.worldsoffun.com/
Though this is admittedly a stab in the dark, given the small drop and speed it could be possible to see a similar layout to that new German GCI.
Though Prowler is 6 mph faster and 15 ft. taller, I would imagine a similar ground hugging design and layout.
Here's the link to the News Update for that German GCI.
http://www.coasterforce.com/home/p2_articleid/607
http://www.worldsoffun.com/
Though this is admittedly a stab in the dark, given the small drop and speed it could be possible to see a similar layout to that new German GCI.
Though Prowler is 6 mph faster and 15 ft. taller, I would imagine a similar ground hugging design and layout.
Here's the link to the News Update for that German GCI.
http://www.coasterforce.com/home/p2_articleid/607
^Um... or the layout could be this.
With a news announcement of...
It's been announced you know, lol.
It's all http://prowler.worldsoffun.com/
And it looks awesome!
With a news announcement of...
It's been announced you know, lol.
It's all http://prowler.worldsoffun.com/
And it looks awesome!
TjChapperz
Mega Poster
Damn it beaten by ben by secs.
layout, stats etc all can be found on the website:
http://prowler.worldsoffun.com/public/ride/stats.cfm
layout, stats etc all can be found on the website:
http://prowler.worldsoffun.com/public/ride/stats.cfm
CedarPoint6
Hyper Poster
Interesting to see them move to a bit of a more out and back style lately. Obviously this is a terrain issue here, but it's interesting to see them go with a lot less crossovers, etc.
It's a very nice looking layout and should maintain its speed fantastically. Like Marcus said, kind of reminds of a Voyage/Beast cross. Looking forward to all that GCI type air into and out of some of those corners.
It's a very nice looking layout and should maintain its speed fantastically. Like Marcus said, kind of reminds of a Voyage/Beast cross. Looking forward to all that GCI type air into and out of some of those corners.
I'm surprised no one has really bashed the layout yet! :razz:
The only deciding factor on this coaster will be its speed.
If it is able to keep up the speed, those airtime hills will sing and the coaster should be a good ride.
As mentioned before, very Beast-ish.
The only deciding factor on this coaster will be its speed.
If it is able to keep up the speed, those airtime hills will sing and the coaster should be a good ride.
As mentioned before, very Beast-ish.
madhjsp
Giga Poster
I'm not surprised.. what's to bash?
It's nothing extravagant, but it's obviously going to be a very fun ride. UC pretty much said it earlier, that GCI's are all pretty much the same: they're relatively short but they maintain their speed throughout the course, they have lots of twists and turns and little pops of air, sometimes where you don't expect it.
They're all the same, but they're all a joy to ride! I really like the way this one darts through the trees and makes use of the terrain.
It's nothing extravagant, but it's obviously going to be a very fun ride. UC pretty much said it earlier, that GCI's are all pretty much the same: they're relatively short but they maintain their speed throughout the course, they have lots of twists and turns and little pops of air, sometimes where you don't expect it.
They're all the same, but they're all a joy to ride! I really like the way this one darts through the trees and makes use of the terrain.
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Anonymous
Guest
The Prowler
There is really nothing too negative to say about this layout. Beast like, though, come on, looks more raven-ish to me; the low lying layout and twisting through the trees, even the beast has some over 70 foot tall surprise hills. As stated in the press release, the only above tree-line hill is the first drop. Also. there are no underground tunnels. Anyway, the layout looks great, just not so GCI-like. One of my favorite features of GCI woodies are the crossovers. I like wooden coasters that have "head-chopper" sections, they make the ride that much more intense and exciting.
There is really nothing too negative to say about this layout. Beast like, though, come on, looks more raven-ish to me; the low lying layout and twisting through the trees, even the beast has some over 70 foot tall surprise hills. As stated in the press release, the only above tree-line hill is the first drop. Also. there are no underground tunnels. Anyway, the layout looks great, just not so GCI-like. One of my favorite features of GCI woodies are the crossovers. I like wooden coasters that have "head-chopper" sections, they make the ride that much more intense and exciting.
Uncle Arly
Strata Poster
It does look good.
Just, the airtime will only be from small bunny hills. So there's not gonna be any ejector.
Just, the airtime will only be from small bunny hills. So there's not gonna be any ejector.
