New attractions at Paultons Park

[Graeme]

Not so much 'fall in' but I think I get, and agree with, your point. But only if we're talking about too many lateral forces, rather than 'falling into' the restraint. Falling in is fine with a lap restraint, as evidenced by many slow Mack inversions, and for me, and I imagine other tall folk too, is preferable to having the top of your shoulder smash into the restraint. Too many laterals though, with no upper body support, can be, erm, interesting.

Hmm, that's interesting. I'd say the complete opposite. With those old Schwarzkopf loopers (only done the Looping Star and Silver Arrow, to be honest), the positive Gs are enough that you never even think about having a lap bar. But most coasters with a vertical loop can run slowly, even Nemesis, and I've definitely fallen downward (towards the ground) when coming out of a vertical loop. In which case, your shoulders fall into the OTSR (forwards, not upwards), which is quite comfortable.

Without the OTSR, I feel like you would need your abdominal muscles to support you. I know Drakon doesn't have a vertical loop, but I can't imagine going down a 95-degree drop with just a lap bar. I suppose it works, though, as a few coasters have that set-up. With laterals, though (I'm thinking Cannonball Express), I'd definitely rather take the blow with my body than my neck!

Another thing is Sik vs Colossus. I know some people do prefer the inline twists on Colossus because of the OTSR.

 

[CineramaMax]

The facts are that Mack footer connectors have been seen at the park and the attraction will open in 2027 as part of a vikings expansion. But for the record I'm expecting a clone of the Plohn launched water coaster or something very similar.

Plohn's planned coaster looks extremely impressive. We know now that the Mancey's like their unique 'UK first' attractions. So with that said, it's highly plausible that we would see the first UK water coaster/launched water coaster at Paulton's. This looks to be the most thrilling area in the park, so one of these would make a huge amount of sense. It'd be pretty darn special also. My money (and hopes) are on one of these.

 

[Nicky Borrill]

So what you're saying is that wild mice need OTSR?

Good point…

I don’t know what it is then, but I do agree with Graeme that there are some types of manoeuvre that are more comfortable with OTSR, but it isn’t hang time, and clearly not ‘all’ laterals…

 

[emoo]

In case there was any doubt, Vikings at Energylandia shows mice should not have OTSR.

 

[Nicky Borrill]

In case there was any doubt, Vikings at Energylandia shows mice should not have OTSR.

But you love Viking... You insist on marathoning it every time we go!!!! Can only put that down to the OTSRs.

Meaning to message you btw, will do that now...

 

[Niles]

In regards to the Accommodation a little update as the park have been told they have to do a more detailed Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as there are concerns of this projects impact on the wildlife and the landscape. Hopefully does not effect them to badly but a quick read does indicate they need to give a lot more information of the projects effects.