Alton Towers | The Smiler | Gerstlauer Infinity
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Smithy
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
Maybe there's trick track? Like, you drop out the station, down the drop through the inversion, and then back through the station (alongside lul) and back through that same section 3 times.
Yeah that sounded better in my head
Maybe there's trick track? Like, you drop out the station, down the drop through the inversion, and then back through the station (alongside lul) and back through that same section 3 times.
Yeah that sounded better in my head
Krazycoaster
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
They're aiming to get the indoor bit done so they can get it covered up so that they can concentrate on the rest of the coaster.Martyn B said:
RobJackson85
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
I've just been browsing the plans again, and, correct me if this has already been mentioned, but .....
... the section after the cobra roll heading too the final turn and brake run, could that have an inline twist and/or a corkscrew/flat-spin/what ever Gerstlauer call them there?
This could be a way of introducing more inversions, thus going for the inversion record? Mind you, looking at the recent pictures the cobra roll doesn't seem to invert fully, more just a heavy banking.
I've just been browsing the plans again, and, correct me if this has already been mentioned, but .....
... the section after the cobra roll heading too the final turn and brake run, could that have an inline twist and/or a corkscrew/flat-spin/what ever Gerstlauer call them there?
This could be a way of introducing more inversions, thus going for the inversion record? Mind you, looking at the recent pictures the cobra roll doesn't seem to invert fully, more just a heavy banking.
Intimidator 305
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
11 Inversions would a new record, but a User at Towersstreet.com wrote that a park in Japan opened a 12 Inversion Coaster this year.... is this true??
http://www.towersstreet.com/talk/planni ... nued/1695/
Rumors says Saw 7 have 13 or 14 Loopings http://www.towersstreet.com/talk/planni ... nued/1710/
i am hope the 12 Inversion Coaster for Japan is true..
11 Inversions would a new record, but a User at Towersstreet.com wrote that a park in Japan opened a 12 Inversion Coaster this year.... is this true??
http://www.towersstreet.com/talk/planni ... nued/1695/
Rumors says Saw 7 have 13 or 14 Loopings http://www.towersstreet.com/talk/planni ... nued/1710/
i am hope the 12 Inversion Coaster for Japan is true..
Colossus
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
A 12 looping coaster already opened in Japan? No that's a load of crap, if only there was some sort of rollercoaster database to find out the answers to questions like this.
Funny, because I have seen that film and I don't remember the part with "13 or 14 loopings" not unless Jigsaw strapped somebody into the euthanasia coaster and I missed it?
Your are disappointed then as it is not, there is however an 11 inverted ride opening at Jingling Happy World in China.
Intimidator 305 said:
A 12 looping coaster already opened in Japan? No that's a load of crap, if only there was some sort of rollercoaster database to find out the answers to questions like this.
Intimidator 305 said:
Funny, because I have seen that film and I don't remember the part with "13 or 14 loopings" not unless Jigsaw strapped somebody into the euthanasia coaster and I missed it?
Intimidator 305 said:
Your are disappointed then as it is not, there is however an 11 inverted ride opening at Jingling Happy World in China.
insanecoastervids
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
Guys the 11 inversion coaster in China is not open and it also has track problems and if this has 11 inversions it will be the record for nowColossus said:
bob_3_
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
I DON'T think they'll go for an inversion record, I don't think they'll do a trick track. I seriously think people are ignoring the most exciting aspect of the ride (the duelling)! And hoping for something that's clearly not there. I know TTF are trying to make out like they know everything and they're "working with AT" but seriously, a cute little in-line is what I'd expect they're blocking, it's a nice introduction to a fantastic layout. I've said it once and I'll say it gone what more do you want?! That "knot" is breath taking, and I'm sure even more so in person and in motion, then add 5 more inversions..AND the duelling aspect! Stop being greedy guys.
I'm fully aware that a looping duelling coaster is not a "worlds first" but they rarely come along. And it's really exciting to see one come to the UK, I'm sure Alton can manipulate their marketing to justify their wording.
I DON'T think they'll go for an inversion record, I don't think they'll do a trick track. I seriously think people are ignoring the most exciting aspect of the ride (the duelling)! And hoping for something that's clearly not there. I know TTF are trying to make out like they know everything and they're "working with AT" but seriously, a cute little in-line is what I'd expect they're blocking, it's a nice introduction to a fantastic layout. I've said it once and I'll say it gone what more do you want?! That "knot" is breath taking, and I'm sure even more so in person and in motion, then add 5 more inversions..AND the duelling aspect! Stop being greedy guys.
I'm fully aware that a looping duelling coaster is not a "worlds first" but they rarely come along. And it's really exciting to see one come to the UK, I'm sure Alton can manipulate their marketing to justify their wording.
Nemesis Inferno
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
I just love how TTF have censored a barrell roll...
Working closely with Towers, via a large barge pole holding them away because of releasing the 'secret element concept' a month or so ago...
I just love how TTF have censored a barrell roll...
Working closely with Towers, via a large barge pole holding them away because of releasing the 'secret element concept' a month or so ago...
RobJackson85
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Re: Alton Towers | SW7 | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1st
Pretty much sums up my thoughts on this. Yes I know in my last post I mentioned about an inversion record, but, I'm not that hung up on the 'worlds first/beating' advertising jargon.
What impresses me most, is the fact Alton have managed to build a decent sized multi looping coaster! Also in the closest part of the park too the grumpy neighbours!
Hands up here who thought this would never happen due too the height restriction!?
The general public will lap this up no matter what the SW is. In my eyes, for Alton, this is a great coaster too build.
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bob_3_ said:
Pretty much sums up my thoughts on this. Yes I know in my last post I mentioned about an inversion record, but, I'm not that hung up on the 'worlds first/beating' advertising jargon.
What impresses me most, is the fact Alton have managed to build a decent sized multi looping coaster! Also in the closest part of the park too the grumpy neighbours!
Hands up here who thought this would never happen due too the height restriction!?
The general public will lap this up no matter what the SW is. In my eyes, for Alton, this is a great coaster too build.
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