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Antinos said:
It's shocking how many people think roller coasters are powered by engines like automobiles.
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http://www.rcdb.com/1372.htm

I admit that I used to think that, probably because dragon flyer was one of the first "coasters" I rode.
Worked it out when I started playing RCT though.
 
Re: Silver Dollar City |"Outlaw Run"| Wooden Hybrid Coaster

TrevorBondi305 said:
I think some people like traditional, bumpy woodies. If all wooden coasters were made with topper there would be no point for wooden coasters at all IMO.
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Bingo.

The reason to build a wooden coaster is because of its classic ride and feel, and offers a cheaper start up cost. The reason not to build a wooden coaster is because they require frequent maintenance.

The reason to build a steel coaster is because they offer a smoother ride than a wooden coaster, allowing for inversions and high speeds. The reason not to build a steel coaster is that there is more of an initial cost.

So, to build a topper, you are combining both concepts, resulting in a roller coaster that is smooth like a steel coaster, yet requires the constant maintenance of a wooden coaster.

If smoothness and speed are the goal, it is simply smarter to build a steel coaster to avoid the hassle of maintenance down the road.

Crunch the numbers over a 20 year life span, and I would imagine the advantages of a topper track style are outweighed by the benefits of simply building steel.
 
Re: Silver Dollar City |"Outlaw Run"| Wooden Hybrid Coaster

What is the point of a smooth woodie? They're **** if they're smooth.
 
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^^ Would you really care if the new coaster was a steel one though? Would there be ANY form of talk about this ride beyond the point of "Meh, looks boring" if this were a steel coaster?

Wooden Coasters are still relatively primal. Outside of steep drops (Intamin Prefabs and RMC I-Track) and 90°+ banking (GG, RMC and finally GCI), nothing else has really been explored since SoB (which was a flop).

The only way SDC would have gotten any form of press that they are getting now would be to build the steepest and most inversions on a steel coaster (which would be far too costly).

To those arguing the "we want a traditional wooden coaster ride" point, there are still HUNDREDS of wooden coasters out there that still give you what you want. If you really dont like the fact that a Wooden Coaster has broken your view and opinion on how a wooden coaster should be built, then ignore the damn thread. Jesus.
 
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Uncle Arly said:
kimahri said:
What is the point of a smooth woodie? They're **** if they're smooth.
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Isn't El Toro (SFGADV) smooth?
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Or Phoenix at Knoebels?

Sent while out and about
 
Re: Silver Dollar City |"Outlaw Run"| Wooden Hybrid Coaster

Heck, Evel Knievel/American Thunder is smooth. But it's my favorite woodie.
 
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My favorite woodie is either blue streak or wildcat (at hershey, don't know why so many people don't like it), and we all know both of those are smooth :wink:

But seriously, why do we need to argue over whether it's a true woodie or not??? the important part is whether or not the ride experience is good.
 
Re: Silver Dollar City |"Outlaw Run"| Wooden Hybrid Coaster

I think people are confusing "rough" and "throws you about" again.
 
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kimahri said:
What is the point of a smooth woodie? They're **** if they're smooth.
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Isn't El Toro (SFGADV) smooth?
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Or Phoenix at Knoebels?

Sent while out and about
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Yes El Toro is Smooth. It's pretty meh as well. Phoenix has a few rattles and the ability to throw you around and it's in Knoebels so it's allowed to be some what smooth. Knoebels is a silly place.

I don't really care what a Woodie does in regards to the layout. As long as it can bash you about a bit then it's doing fine in my eyes, I want to be hurt on a wooden coaster. What ever this ride is, if it's glass smooth like Toro it's going to lose enjoyability for me rather quickly if I ever ride it.

I say Boulderdash is over rated but it's a nice analogue to use in comparison to Toro, possibly all intamin prefabs and possibly these things as well and a larger amount of people have been on it than some others. It kept changing after every ride, it bashed about in different places, there was always something new each time. I like Unpredictability in a Woodie.

and personally "Rough" and "Throws you about" are synonymous :3.

One more thing, something about Skyrush.
 
Re: Silver Dollar City |"Outlaw Run"| Wooden Hybrid Coaster

^so basically what you're saying is that you want more pain??? That makes no f***ing sense!
 
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No, he wants the typical pain found on typical wooden coaster as the pain is a part of the experience.

Example being (and I hope this is a proper one of what I believe Kim is trying to say):

A wooden coaster wouldnt be the same if you werent put through the whole heavy laterals and bouncing around. You get onto one and brace yourself for a bumpy ride. If there werent any bouncing around or some laterals, it just wouldnt feel proper.
 
Re: Silver Dollar City |"Outlaw Run"| Wooden Hybrid Coaster

The 2013 site is saying I need an authentication ID and pass to see the countdown...?
 
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^ They're probably updating the site with the information ready for announcement.
 
Re: Silver Dollar City |"Outlaw Run"| Wooden Hybrid Coaster

This looks incredible. I need to get to SDC next year.
 
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Wow.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/Silverdollarcity?ref=stream
 
Re: Silver Dollar City |"Outlaw Run"| Wooden Hybrid Coaster

In the comment section on that picture, somebody posted my NoLimits video!
 
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