Parc Asterix |"Oz'Iris"| B&M Invert
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iblamefish
Roller Poster
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
It could be there as an extra block so that trains can leave the station quicker.
Even if it's not, the fact that it drops down into another trench straight after it I think will mean that the pacing won't be too ruined. At least that's what I'm hoping for
Whoever designed this ride is a genius - I've never seen anything quite like the beautiful symmetry of this before:
Martyn B said:
It could be there as an extra block so that trains can leave the station quicker.
Even if it's not, the fact that it drops down into another trench straight after it I think will mean that the pacing won't be too ruined. At least that's what I'm hoping for
Whoever designed this ride is a genius - I've never seen anything quite like the beautiful symmetry of this before:
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
Not sure about that. I thought the idea of blocks was to be able to (a) stop the train and (b) allow the train to continue from a stop, through the rest of the layout, safely. I can't see that happening from there. This is a trim (or at least hopefully a precautionary one).iblamefish said:
Want. Now.
iblamefish
Roller Poster
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
I think it's the biggest, most action packed, most impressive small coaster that B&M have made in a long time, maybe ever.
They really know how to make a small custom invert very special.
Ethan said:
I think it's the biggest, most action packed, most impressive small coaster that B&M have made in a long time, maybe ever.
They really know how to make a small custom invert very special.
bob_3_
Giga Poster
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
I think it's great that people are excited about this! But I also think people may be expecting too much from this.
You have to remember this is a brand new B&M and following the trend from the past few years, don't expect a blazing batman ride. Expect a smooth gliding beautiful piece of engineering. I very much doubt the forces will be high, especially when it opens (I've noticed they seem to age well).
I personally think it looks absolutely fantastic, and that wingover zero-g element is SO messed up.
I think it's great that people are excited about this! But I also think people may be expecting too much from this.
You have to remember this is a brand new B&M and following the trend from the past few years, don't expect a blazing batman ride. Expect a smooth gliding beautiful piece of engineering. I very much doubt the forces will be high, especially when it opens (I've noticed they seem to age well).
I personally think it looks absolutely fantastic, and that wingover zero-g element is SO messed up.
tomahawk
Strata Poster
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
Am I the only one who can envision a nice effect, either water, fire, something as it drops into the trench right before the zero-g? I want to see the scale of theming they go with because if done right, it might suck, but it may still be fun to ride.
iblamefish said:
Am I the only one who can envision a nice effect, either water, fire, something as it drops into the trench right before the zero-g? I want to see the scale of theming they go with because if done right, it might suck, but it may still be fun to ride.
mouse
Giga Poster
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
And hopefully I'm going to Asterix at the end of the year! Hope it will be open by then.
Agreed, the layout is really unusual, nothing like other inverts. If it goes through the tight inversions at a decent speed, this should be pretty intense.iblamefish said:
And hopefully I'm going to Asterix at the end of the year! Hope it will be open by then.
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Anonymous
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Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
^^ What colour change?? If you mean on the spine then it's just the light reflected in different ways due to the shape of the spine...
^ If you mean this year, then forget about it, since it seems like they are going to put a lot of time into theming this ride since it's scheduled to open 2012...
^^ What colour change?? If you mean on the spine then it's just the light reflected in different ways due to the shape of the spine...
^ If you mean this year, then forget about it, since it seems like they are going to put a lot of time into theming this ride since it's scheduled to open 2012...
Ethan
Strata Poster
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
Oh yeah I see it too. Hopefully it's just the light :?
Seeing as nobody has seen that inversion before, it is now named after me... -_-
I really can't wait to ride this coaster. Perhaps better than Nemesis?? (I suppose they are too different to compare though)
Xpress said:
Oh yeah I see it too. Hopefully it's just the light :?
Seeing as nobody has seen that inversion before, it is now named after me... -_-
I really can't wait to ride this coaster. Perhaps better than Nemesis?? (I suppose they are too different to compare though)
mouse
Giga Poster
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
^ It's a zero g roll.
I wouldn't say this and Nemesis are too different to compare, this seems like it will be quite intense with tight inversions, but I don't think it should be compared with anything until it's actually up and running.
^ It's a zero g roll.
I wouldn't say this and Nemesis are too different to compare, this seems like it will be quite intense with tight inversions, but I don't think it should be compared with anything until it's actually up and running.
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Anonymous
Guest
Re: "Unknown", B&M Invert for Parc Asterix
It's a zero-g roll with some lateral movement which most likely give a even better rotational experience for the rider.
It's a zero-g roll with some lateral movement which most likely give a even better rotational experience for the rider.
