Re: portemine's Basic Coaster Contest !
I know I am technically past the deadline but I have been working on this so I figured I would post it. I hope you will allow me to be a contestant in the running for the contest.
This rave green and blue coaster is called ECS and is inspired by none other than the Seattle Sounders and their loyal fans. ECS is a B&M dive machine utilizing an element currently unused by dive machines, the zero-g roll. It also has the iconic splash down and features a station with a special viewing window of the "splash zone". I understand the splash down may be considered theming but I felt it would be incomplete without it. If you wish to disregard it for judging portemine, feel free. The layout is compact and features a couple near misses. The unique twisting first drop adds a new dimension to the dive machine while staying true to many of the features we have all come to know and love. I hope you all enjoy your ride on ECS.
A train ascends into the sky
Most of the layout is visible from this shot
Station: features queue (with extended front row line), opening gates for loading, a control room, and a beautiful arched glass structure
The station is especially designed so that people in the queue can get a glimpse at the "splash zone" before boarding...also the control room is visible in the back
ECS POV
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