Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 3 minutes ago, Jallie79 said: I could poke the manufacturer b eww ar here... but I will let him sleep. He seems peaceful. Lol. I do get that, I've heard a lot of people complain about the clamshell. On ther other side, heard many praise then. I personally love them yeah I actually didn't have an issue with Valrvn's it was GateKeeper, They just have no give at all for me after the drop. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browntggrr 6476 Posted August 2 18 hours ago, decyferite said: Was it because of the noise on the drop? If so they addressed that by putting sand in the box part of the track. From my understanding they put sand in the rails now to fix this issue? If I'm wrong someone please correct me. The noise from B & M coasters goes back to Raptor. Some parks like the noise & incorporate it into the theming i.e. the former Incredible Hulk, other parks want it quieter. The decision is up to the park. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
decyferite 541 Posted August 2 I like the clamshell, but it's more of a if I see the coaster has a clamsell I know I can ride... My size prevents some restraint systems. SV is the big one for me here. Was thinking about something, I'm probably wrong but did Racer ever have buzz bars? For some reason in my mind I thought it did 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpectralBeacon 318 Posted August 2 Nothing new back in Xbase today, but there's a lot of people out working on the construction site today. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sikkinixx99 1474 Posted August 2 The Racer and The Beast had buzz bars 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ArrowChainLiftNoiseMakesMeHappy 104 Posted August 2 I wonder if this new coaster will be the new best night ride... I felt a little famous for my answer to KI's question last night on what the best night ride is. 5 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Itsintheshed 118 Posted August 2 1 hour ago, sikkinixx99 said: I hate SV's restraints they always get tighter as you get air time. The ones on Storm Chaser are perfect. I agree, I had the same problem with SV's restraints every single time and it sullied the experience for me. Though I also experienced that problem on storm chaser. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 Can someone go up on the tower to see if the Skyhigh Coasters trailer is back on site? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpectralBeacon 318 Posted August 2 8 minutes ago, Maverick44 said: Can someone go up on the tower to see if the Skyhigh Coasters trailer is back on site? It was still in the front parking lot when I left today. Edit: I did not see any other trailer from WindSeeker, but the big lift hill base footer is done as well as the large triangular one. Lot of other big holes dug but they looked like they were full of rain water. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sikkinixx99 1474 Posted August 2 Waiting on my friend to send me pictures should be soon 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DubVLegend 1287 Posted August 2 Ok so a Friday without a new teaser.... Maybe we will see some announcement invitations or an announcement date pop up. At least I'm hoping. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 If Skyhigh is there. They will be going up sooner then later. Unless they just shipped things they will need and the workers are not on site yet. Thank you @SpectralBeacon and @sikkinixx99 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JubJester 5113 Posted August 2 2 hours ago, IndyGuy4KI said: Why the hate on those restraints? I think they are some of the best restraints. I think we all know why. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj74205 343 Posted August 2 Honestly the only downside of clamshells is being stapled. Otherwise they're A1. B&M really need to ditch OTSRs for their loopers, however. I hope they realize they'll need to figure this out for 4-across trains to stay competitive. Also, I'm surprised I haven't heard of Sky High before, at least in the context of coasters, lol. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 9 minutes ago, JubJester said: I think we all know why. No that's not why. If you read you would see. Back to bringing that debate back into this when you say its me...…* Insert Thumbs up emoji here* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qpDarKqp 112 Posted August 2 I loved the clam shells on Diamond Back when they were without the stupid seat belts... After that I felt it lost a ton of Air time. =/ Seat belts ruin all the fun! XD 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 Thank you @CoasterWorks9 I think someone said it was still In the parking lot up front. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 Just now, qpDarKqp said: I loved the clam shells on Diamond Back when they were without the stupid seat belts... After that I felt it lost a ton of Air time. =/ Seat belts ruin all the fun! XD Sorry to double post but Am I missing something because Diamondback never had clamshell restraints?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumpfcm 16 Posted August 2 Forgive the ignorance, but what are clamshell restraints, if they are not the ones on the Diamondback?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrSourNinja 290 Posted August 2 4 hours ago, Maverick44 said: You keep that clamshell away from this coaster! Those are some of the worst restraints ever haha. Plus you wouldn't get any of the airtime! I think if they could go with restraints like Maverick it would be golden. IF there was ever an inversion. Not gonna happen though. Never rode maverick, heading up there in mid august but I don't really see what's wrong with the clamshell. Much better than half the garbage restraints around the park already. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sikkinixx99 1474 Posted August 2 Maverick restraints are awesome I didn't like the original ones. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrSourNinja 290 Posted August 2 17 minutes ago, Maverick44 said: Sorry to double post but Am I missing something because Diamondback never had clamshell restraints?? Diamondback definitely has clamshell restraints... 6 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KIghostguy 1851 Posted August 2 9 minutes ago, stumpfcm said: Forgive the ignorance, but what are clamshell restraints, if they are not the ones on the Diamondback? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Clamshells are the bars on Diamondback. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stumpfcm 16 Posted August 2 That’s what I thought. ThanksSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 I must be confused because I thought the vest restraints were clamshells lol my bed lol I love the DB restraints I do not like the vest! sorry for confusion! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawaiian Coasters 325 4221 Posted August 2 I really like the clamshells. I prefer lapbars than any over the shoulder harness. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 Yess now that I understand lol I prefer clamshell and not vest. I also will say that the Maverick restraints are great for OTS. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qpDarKqp 112 Posted August 2 Would you guys prefer the Diamond back staggered seating over the 4 row Fury/Levi seats? I do love the trains on DB. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick44 6910 Posted August 2 3 minutes ago, qpDarKqp said: Would you guys prefer the Diamond back staggered seating over the 4 row Fury/Levi seats? I do love the trains on DB. I like DB seating for sure. Everyone has a great view for the most part. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bennett 1834 Posted August 2 57 minutes ago, sikkinixx99 said: Maverick restraints are awesome I didn't like the original ones. The ride before was not ridable for me at 6'6". The new restraints are awesome, and I can enjoy the coaster now without getting my brains beat in. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
