CedarPoint6
Hyper Poster
Take it to PMs guys... these last few posts have a lot more argument and a lot less content. So leave the topic for actual discussion.
Most Innovative Coaster
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Snoo
The Legend
Aww.. you ruined the fun!
..and I didn't get to post some stupid spam retarded post in the middle like I normally do..
As for the topic, I'm going to roll with Hydes thoughts:
Although there were designs before it, I've always felt it opened the door for suspended coasters to shine.. and then Inverts to roll out into the open.
..and I didn't get to post some stupid spam retarded post in the middle like I normally do..
As for the topic, I'm going to roll with Hydes thoughts:
Hyde244 said:
Although there were designs before it, I've always felt it opened the door for suspended coasters to shine.. and then Inverts to roll out into the open.
Screaming Coasters
Strata Poster
Ok Steve, you know best...
[edit] - Sorry guys, I didn't see this page. I'll take it to PM's.
[edit] - Sorry guys, I didn't see this page. I'll take it to PM's.
10ryansmith
Roller Poster
There are a ton of innovative rides. Alot of them have already been metioned. One that I think that they missed was Expedition Everest and the flip track. That is the only coaster that I have ridden that has that and it is awsome.
jayjay
Giga Poster
I don't know what the first coaster with upstop wheels was, but the invention of the upstop wheel really set the ball rolling for every type of coaster built today.
Then there was Matterhorn Bobsleds, the first coaster made with tubular steel. This allowed the possibility of inverting coasters.
I wouldn't ever define any coaster as the most innovative, but some are more than others, and some stand out.
Then there was Matterhorn Bobsleds, the first coaster made with tubular steel. This allowed the possibility of inverting coasters.
I wouldn't ever define any coaster as the most innovative, but some are more than others, and some stand out.
The flip track is primarily used for dual loading stations and storage track.10ryansmith said:
Vekoma simply used this design outside of the station.
Universal's two Revenge of the Mummy coasters are also good examples of layouts that use the flip track during the ride.
Don't forget the flip track concept is also used on a number of water rides, such as Maelstrom at Epcot or Storm Force 10 at Drayton Manor.
Even before the invention of the upstop wheel, there was the invention of the chain lift, anti-rollback, and Turn Around, all essential parts to a full circuit roller coaster.jayjay said:
theRock-steel
Mega Poster
I haven't ridden all these, but I would have to say that they each stand out as being quite different :
X (or X2 --4D)
Oblivion (straight underground "dive")
Maximum RPM! (the lift)
Dueling Dragons (dueling inverts)
Magnum XL-200 (an early hyper)
Millennium Force (a "giga" ?)
Son Of Beast (a 200ft. wooden with a loop)
Superman - Ultimate Flight (flying, "pretzel loop")
Mystery Mine (strange for the U.S.)
Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit (again, different for the U.S.)
Manta (interaction with animals)
X (or X2 --4D)
Oblivion (straight underground "dive")
Maximum RPM! (the lift)
Dueling Dragons (dueling inverts)
Magnum XL-200 (an early hyper)
Millennium Force (a "giga" ?)
Son Of Beast (a 200ft. wooden with a loop)
Superman - Ultimate Flight (flying, "pretzel loop")
Mystery Mine (strange for the U.S.)
Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit (again, different for the U.S.)
Manta (interaction with animals)
stevewalsh
Roller Poster
Without Doubt Aerial Inversion Ride is a Highly Innovative Ride, Just due to the restraint system, and the loading system, and the most advanced trains ever.
theRock-steel
Mega Poster
wash said:
There is supposed to be some kind of splash down pool with animals in it near the end. They really haven't been very descriptive about this, so that's all we know so far.
stevewalsh
Roller Poster
furie said:
LOL Furie, Its not a made up acronym, its the name B&M and John Wardley gave to the ride type when they were designing it, AIR is an Acronym of Aerial Inversion Ride. (Just like RITA is the Reverse Acronym of Alton Towers Intamin Rocket)
Leighton
Mega Poster
I'm sure I heard the AIR acronym before I properly became an enthusiast in 2002.
Alot of sites seem to support it.
http://www.coastergrotto.com/review.jsp?argId=256
http://www.coaster-net.com/editorialsandarticles.php?action=displayarticle&editorialid=6
I could keep posting quotes for the next 3 hours, there are lots from reputable coaster sites, but I need to get to sleep
Even though they don't prove that it does actually stand for Aerial Inversion Ride, it proves that he is not the only person that has heared it.
Not sure about the RITA acronym though. :?
Alot of sites seem to support it.
Coaster Grotto said:
http://www.coastergrotto.com/review.jsp?argId=256
Coaster-net.com said:
http://www.coaster-net.com/editorialsandarticles.php?action=displayarticle&editorialid=6
On the main ride list Coaster-net.com said:
http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/air said:
I could keep posting quotes for the next 3 hours, there are lots from reputable coaster sites, but I need to get to sleep
Even though they don't prove that it does actually stand for Aerial Inversion Ride, it proves that he is not the only person that has heared it.
Not sure about the RITA acronym though. :?