Coasterkidman Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Lately the Local press and Mr. Spiegel have been saying that the new Roller Coaster for 2009 will be a B&M Diving Machine. Although Members of KICentral (Shaggy and Company) have been sying for months now that it will be a B&M Mega (Hyper) Coaster. So, Let's hear you're voice. What do you Think? Quote
teenageninja Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Maybe it's a hyper with a 90 degree drop? Quote
TH13TEEN Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Maybe it's a hyper with a 90 degree drop? Thats all I have to say for that comment. Quote
Shaggy Posted June 30, 2008 Posted June 30, 2008 Although Members of KICentral (Shaggy and Company) have been sying for months now that it will be a B&M Mega (Hyper) Coaster. I've never said it was a mega/hyper. I have said that it's not a diver. Shaggy Quote
Jasper Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I for one hope it is a diver and think it will be a diver. I want it to be one because i have never rode a ride that actualy goes straight down besides TTD and Maverick. Quote
Coasterkidman Posted July 2, 2008 Author Posted July 2, 2008 ^why do you think it will be a diver? Quote
ahank Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 I personally do not believe it will be a dive machine. Seeing all the clearing back in the woods leads me to believe that it will have to be a really long dive machine if it is a dive machine. Quote
firehawkboy Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Would a dive machine really go out into the woods like they show it too? Because on Griffon right after the lift, it turns to the brakes then the vertical drop. So I'm guessing this is going to to be different dive machine than Griffon and SheiKra. If at all it is a dive machine. I personally hope its just a regular hyper. Maybe one like Nitro, only bigger, more turns, more air time. With seats like Behemoth.. Also I was thinking, "floorless hyper"?? That would be great for air time. Quote
ahank Posted July 2, 2008 Posted July 2, 2008 Would a dive machine really go out into the woods like they show it too? Because on Griffon right after the lift, it turns to the brakes then the vertical drop. Ah, your right! I forgot about that. I have been on SheiKra, and it wouldn't fit into that area at all! Maybe Mr. Spiegel is only trying to cover up what the real ride is? Quote
Garret Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 I'm a fan of the Intamin coasters myself. Unfortunately, I don't see much chance of KI getting their version of Millenium Force or the TTD anytime soon. Quote
RailRider Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 The clearing that has gone on is perfect for an out and back layout for a B&M Mega, the Diver is much more of a compact twister layout. Compare the layout of Apollos Chariot with that of Griffon and its pretty clear that a Mega would fit better. Unless its a Diver Out and Back??? Quote
Coasterkidman Posted July 3, 2008 Author Posted July 3, 2008 ^But why are they clearing so wide? It's like they only need to clear 50 feet and they clear 80! Quote
firehawkboy Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 ^But why are they clearing so wide? It's like they only need to clear 50 feet and they clear 80! How do you now it 80 ft?? That's how Nitro is laid out. I personally think it will be a hyper just because of the layout. Ever since October, the rumor has been that it will be a hyper, and all the sudden Mr. Spiegal says that it's going to be a dive coaster. I think he says that because of the splash down. But maybe he's just saying its a dive coaster becuase he sees that splashdown. King's Island is known for having the "first" for alot of our coasters, so I'm sticking to the rumor that we will have the first hyper coaster with a splashdown. Quote
KIBeast Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 The clearing that has gone on is perfect for an out and back layout for a B&M Mega, the Diver is much more of a compact twister layout. Compare the layout of Apollos Chariot with that of Griffon and its pretty clear that a Mega would fit better. Unless its a Diver Out and Back??? Good to see you around, Rail Rider! I'm all for Beast Slayer! I'm just not sure a diver out and back would work all that well, considering the width of those cars. But, not a bad idea either. Quote
RailRider Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 ^ I lurk every once in awhile. Yeah Im not sure a Diver out and back would work either, because the trains are so wide. Could be more of a Hyper/Mega with some Twister style elements. Something I could very easily see fitting in the area that has bee cleared so far. Should really be evident as the SplashDown trough developes. The Diver has a much wider gage compared to the Hyper/Mega. Quote
yournamehere Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 I think it will be a hyper with 5 rows across instead of 4. they would want to put a single riders line in though. Quote
RailRider Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 Why 5? I mean if we are going to say 5 why not 6? That means new train fab and probably a different track gauge. Seems like too much new technology to provide problems. With the nightmare that is SoB, I would bet more on something that is tried and tested... Quote
yournamehere Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 5 to have two end seats hanging in air, it would be something new and make for a single riders line. They could even make it floorless. Just an idea. Quote
ahank Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 I would think the cars would be like Behemoth's. If Behemoth came out this season with these cars, why not use the same cars for our new hyper, if we get a hyper. Quote
yournamehere Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 They're using the behemoth trains, i just thought that would be cool. Quote
The Interpreter Posted July 5, 2008 Posted July 5, 2008 They're using the behemoth trains, i just thought that would be cool. Really? I know money is tight, but what will Behemoth use for trains next year? Terpy, who just HAD to Quote
Phantom Theater Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 Maybe all the clearing behind TC is to expand Rivertown.When they build this their not alot of room like the other areas.They dont have footers back their yet,but on swan lake? Quote
coaster_junky Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 Maybe all the clearing behind TC is to expand Rivertown.When they build this their not alot of room like the other areas.They dont have footers back their yet,but on swan lake? do what? Quote
DropZone99 Posted July 6, 2008 Posted July 6, 2008 Maybe all the clearing behind TC is to expand Rivertown.When they build this their not alot of room like the other areas.They dont have footers back their yet,but on swan lake? There is footings behind The Crypt. Quote
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