SeaWorld Orlando | Pipeline: The Surf Coaster | B&M Surf Coaster | 2023

[MakoMania]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1633991056961462274

 

[lom.lom.lom]

Is it me or does it look slow?

 

[Hutch]

That actually looks quick for an early test run.

Still hesitant because of the stand-up style, but... I'm intrigued...

 

[Lofty]

As much as we inevitably knew the comment was coming... on this occasion it actually doesn't look slow. I'm quite impressed.

 

[Hixee]

Looks a lot faster than the PWM Intamin, that's for sure.

 

[Matt N]

That looks pretty fast! Some of those elements could be great fun!

 

[jasone]

Yeah I think pacing looks pretty darn good considering this is an early test. The corkscrew (or whatever they are calling it, surfy flip roll thing) looks like it’s taken at a decent speed. The more I think about the fact you’re actually able to move during some of these elements… it might be really unsettling. Very intrigued now.

 

[Jamesss]

If anything it runs through the first few elements a tad faster than I expected.

B&Ms are the best looking coasters. So graceful.

 

[Eyebrows]

Hot damn. If nothing else, this ride is gorgeous.

 

[roomraider]

If this is the first test run then they'll be calibrating the launch, like they do with every launched coaster ever. If it looks fast it probably is running fast. And vise versa.

Must have all see those videos of Xcellarator running at 100mph during testing by now.

Won't get a true idea of the speed until it's been testing for a while and they've got it all dialed in properly.

 

[roomraider]

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Another view of the launch from close up

 

[Projektion]

Testing with riders

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1638299844455301125

 

[Peet]

Testing with riders

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1638299844455301125

I don't know much about surfing but that doesn't appear to be the correct leg position

 

[Hutch]

Lol it's not even open yet and we're already at the point of giving up on the standup position. That person seems to be taking it a little too far though... think I'd rather maintain the ability to have children.

 

[Pokemaniac]

Lol it's not even open yet and we're already at the point of giving up on the standup position. That person seems to be taking it a little too far though... think I'd rather maintain the ability to have children.

To be fair, they are doing it at the top of a hill. There might be airtime. As long as the feet are properly back down to brace when the G forces turn positive, it could be quite fun.

 

[Peter Immelmann]

To be fair, they are doing it at the top of a hill. There might be airtime. As long as the feet are properly back down to brace when the G forces turn positive, it could be quite fun.

No risk, no fun

 

[Hutch]

To be fair, they are doing it at the top of a hill. There might be airtime. As long as the feet are properly back down to brace when the G forces turn positive, it could be quite fun.

I'm really curious to see how those hills ride. I don't see there being enough airtime to lift up your legs from the board, though perhaps more some relief on the legs.

It seems like that person is holding themselves up after a little hop. Could be dicey on the knees when you "land" and are greeted to even more positive gs.

 

[opivy028]

I was looking at the trains, and the bicycle seat might have more support for your butt than older stand up trains. Combine that with the vest restraints and your upper body might be held and supported strongly enough where this is actually a natural feeling thing to do for a lot of people on this ride

 

[bratcurry]

Could be dicey on the knees when you "land" and are greeted to even more positive gs.

Yeah, I'm totally gonna jump and hold through every valley

 

[misstech]

Any news on the opening date? I’m going to be at the park on 1st May


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