However, I still cannot logically understand why you would want to put such a thing right in the beginning of the coaster.
Why not? all the
cool kids are
doing it. :lol:
Couple of theories.
Space?. A splash takes a certain amount of linear space, and the train has to also negotiate the pull out of the immelmann, which also takes up space. So having the straight water splash puts the immelmann back far enough to then fit the airtime hill on the trip back.
The other reason could be for the thematic intentions. Eg they might want the dramatic effect of the train emerging from the arse crack of the krake with a burst of spray. Marrying the elements together so to speak.
I mean, yeah I'd perhaps put the water splash after the Immelmann just to avoid losing too much of the speed, and redesign the rest of the layout accordingly.
I don't see how the outcome of Diamondback has anything to do with Krake...? Not exactly the most intelligent of judgments...
My point was more on the page of the topic where you were saying "This rectangular thing probably isn't a water splash. It's gotta be something else etc."
I mean on this ride it clearly has to be a water splash. If they were doing a fake manta style one they wouldnt bother with a trench that interrupts the body of water/costs extra/looks unnatrual for no good reason. As was said earlier, if you wanted to go close to the water, you could just build a section of track like this:
http://www.coasterforce.com/images/park ... hsfog7.JPG
Something like this, on the other hand:
http://www.rcdb.com/557.htm?p=3316
Makes a hell of a lot more sense in this case. There's plenty of space for it, and you could make some really neat effects with it that no train would be able to reproduce.
That doesn't need a trough though, does it? So why have they built one on Krake? For the benefit of the six riders in the outside seats who would get closer to the water than otherwise?
Besides, the scoop system is largely maintenance free isn't it? Doesn't require multiple pumps to operate in unison.
Yes! A water trim is definately not an unreliable form of braking, as long as the water level remains constant, which is easily monitered. It also doesn't take off that much speed! SheiKra and Griffon may have bukier trains, but an 18 seater is still fairly bulky, and from the picture, the splash is definitely shorter. To me, it all adds up nicely.
Agreed. So long as the water level is kept the same (which is easy) and the temperature is monitored (Since that would effect the density of the water) then you could accurately model how its going to behave each and every time.
When they design rides they have set parametes it can operate in right? So just do your calculations with the water temperature in these same ranges, and you'd be able to predict the range of speeds it will hit.
