PKIVortex Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Not all, but alot of them do yes. I can think of 3 off the top of my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingMaster Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 If X-Flight/Firehawk type of coasters weren't a fad I don't know what is then. However Firehawk is a great ride, but they are only 3 Vekoma Flying Coasters in operation. They are a few more other types of Flying Coasters out there though. Yeah, just like there are only three Beemer Flyers in operation (Tatsu at SFMM, Superman: Ultimate Flight at SF:OG, and Air at Alton Towers), and, strange as it is, they're made by the most popular ride manufacturer out there, besides Intamin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 They are a few more Superman Flying Coaster clones. They are one at SFGam, and SFGA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFirehawkFAN Posted June 8, 2007 Author Share Posted June 8, 2007 Which type of flying coasters are better? Ive only rideen Firehawk, Ill be riding Tatsu at MM in a couple weeks though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I much prefer Vekoma Flying Coasters over the Superman variety of B and M flying coaster (found at, as said, SFOG, SFGAm and SFGAd.) But there is only one Tatsu! Man, what a ride. Tatsu is to the others as The Beast is to the other wood coasters at Kings Island. Entirely different magnitude. Don't overlook Goliath while you are at Magic Mountain. Definitely must be experienced to be understood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Of all coasters...why a floorless? Their hardly being built anymore. It's not like it was back in the early 2001 when they were being built like crazy. The last Floorless built was Hydra and that hasn't gotten that many good reviews. Well it depends on how you want to look at it. Even though Griffon at BGE is a dive coaster, it is a floorless dive coaster. And SheiKra (another dive coaster) at BGA is currently being modified to be floorless as well. Yes, floorless is another fad, but much different than a stand-up or suspended coaster. It is a comparable fad to an inverted coaster. I really can't imagine a park would take on the cost of modifing a coaster to become floorless after just over 2 years if it was not popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I think having a floorless roller coaster really would add a lot to the ride. However there are some other things I would like to see them to do before they go and get a floorless roller coaster such as a gaint airtime machine. Anyways Dominator will not be moved from GL due to the fact it was 10 million to build and would cost just as much to move it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennywooddude Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 If X-Flight/Firehawk type of coasters weren't a fad I don't know what is then. However Firehawk is a great ride, but they are only 3 Vekoma Flying Coasters in operation. They are a few more other types of Flying Coasters out there though. Yeah, just like there are only three Beemer Flyers in operation (Tatsu at SFMM, Superman: Ultimate Flight at SF:OG, and Air at Alton Towers), and, strange as it is, they're made by the most popular ride manufacturer out there, besides Intamin. There are 6... Dick did state that he wanted to downsize the park but I don't think he's stupid enough to take out the most popular coaster and their biggest draw besides the waterpark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 ^ I agree. Anything can happen, especially when it comes down to a business decision. But if CF removed Dominator to go to another park I would be absolutely shocked. Now if GL would close down the dry park, that is a whole different story. But first of all, current indications seem that CF is not close to making the decision to close the dry side. And if GL would close, I would be surprised if Dominator would come to KI. I would think it would go to KD first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Actually I was hoping we'd get Dominator instead of XFlight, I love those suspended roller coasters Kings Island really needs one, and I don't count Face Off There just isn't much to that, it's kind of a modern day Sreamin' Demon While I've never been to GL I thought that ride looked like the Raptor, I'm sure nowhere as good but I love those type of suspended coasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raptor66 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 Dominator isn't suspended, but yeah your legs dangle so it's kinda like one. But I agree I've never ridden Dominator, but it looks like it can't compare to Raptor. I would actually prefer to have a B&M invert over a floorless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfan09 Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I rode Dominator last year at GL and I loved it. I personally think it would be a great addition to King's Island. I know they have room somewhere amongst those trees, they can make room. I know I could stand to breathe a little less air if it meant moving Dominator closer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padfoot714 Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I'd much rather have an inverted ride like Raptor. IMO floorless rides are overrated. I was at CP and GL last year in the same week and Raptor was a far better ride than Dominator IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I rode Dominator when it was Batman Knight Flight. Great ride. I also highly enjoyed Kraken at Sea World. I wouldn't be upset if KI got it's own version of a Floorless coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Ive' only ridden one floorless coaster, Kumba. It was awesome! As much as i like it id' much rather get an inverted coaster. As long as it's not a Batman clone.. i hate those.. Something unique, ill play RCT3 and take some screen shots of a neat design for KI. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Kumba is not floorless but a sit down coaster. Kraken at Sea World however it a floorless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Oh it is? My bad.. It's still a great coaster though. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 A floorless coaster your feet are dangling like on an inverted coaster, but the train rides on the track, instead of hanging from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I know, i just forgot.. i rode it when Sheikra brand new. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Now that one is now floorless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerzach Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 that would be cool if we were getting Dominator, but i still think that noway in blank that we will get Dominator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Dominator is a fun ride but I would much rather have something a little bit more pop and more airtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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