Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I don't know if SoB would be considered a "Hyper" A hypercoaster in the style sense is one that is built for speed and airtime. To accomplish this the elements of a hypercoaster are a large first drop, generally several additional drops of declining height, a turn around and then many airtime-inducing hills. Hypercoasters are commonly designed with an out and back layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 It's Back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 i thought the true classification of a hyper was has a lift hill between the heights of 200-299 ft. and besides you can't trust wikipedia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Looks Like there is some work being done near the Queue Area with the boards: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 It's Back!!! This strange, luminous phenomenon has me wanting to rock out to this: Close Encounters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Close Encounters of The Diamondback Kind: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I don't know if SoB would be considered a "Hyper" I wouldn't always trust wiki, not always reliable, but a good place to start. Hyper is coined by the first company to break the 200ft barrier, Arrow. Other companies refer to Hypers as Mega coasters, Hyper is really like calling facial tissue kleenex. But I think the key is being over 200ft but less than 300ft and it can have an out and back, twister or combination layout. So I believe Hyper is a classification and the layout does not matter. Afterall what would you call Steel Phantom/Phantoms Revenge? I would say Hyper but I think that is more debateable than SoB, which by my classification is a Hyper Woodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I don't know if SoB would be considered a "Hyper" I wouldn't always trust wiki, not always reliable, but a good place to start. Hyper is coined by the first company to break the 200ft barrier, Arrow. Other companies refer to Hypers as Mega coasters, Hyper is really like calling facial tissue kleenex. But I think the key is being over 200ft but less than 300ft and it can have an out and back, twister or combination layout. So I believe Hyper is a classification and the layout does not matter. Afterall what would you call Steel Phantom/Phantoms Revenge? I would say Hyper but I think that is more debateable than SoB, which by my classification is a Hyper Woodie. and in every article i have read on Son of Beast it is referred to as a hyper woodie, i have never heard it called a mega woodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzman91 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I don't know if SoB would be considered a "Hyper" I wouldn't always trust wiki, not always reliable, but a good place to start. Hyper is coined by the first company to break the 200ft barrier, Arrow. Other companies refer to Hypers as Mega coasters, Hyper is really like calling facial tissue kleenex. But I think the key is being over 200ft but less than 300ft and it can have an out and back, twister or combination layout. So I believe Hyper is a classification and the layout does not matter. Not true. Meisho was the first company to break the 200' barrier, not Arrow: Moonsault Scramble at 246' But Arrow was the first company to use the term "hyper" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Wha? Meisho? Jackson, Confused beyond all reason....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Wha? Meisho? Jackson, Confused beyond all reason....... Japanese coaster company...http://www.rcdb.com/cd156.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm confused though because every single person I've heard said Maggie was the first 200'+ coaster in 1989, and then out of the blue Meisho comes in with a 240' in 1983? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Not true. Meisho was the first company to break the 200' barrier, not Arrow: Moonsault Scramble at 246' But Arrow was the first company to use the term "hyper" True, but the Moonsault Scramble was not a continuous circuit, but a shuttle. I dont think anyone considers Mr. Freeze, Speed, Wicked Twister a Hyper coaster either. Hyper refers to continuous circuit coasters that break the 200ft barrier. Wha? Meisho? Jackson, Confused beyond all reason....... Meisho Amusement Machines the builder and designer of Moonsault Scramble. They are a Japanese company that mainly supplies amusement rides to Japan and Asia. Also the asian supplier for Vekoma. I'm confused though because every single person I've heard said Maggie was the first 200'+ coaster in 1989, and then out of the blue Meisho comes in with a 240' in 1983? Well Maggie was the first in the USA and during the time that Moonsault and even Maggie came out there was no internet and media and press did not flow freely like today. So there was little to no information in the states about Moonsault unless it came from someone who had ridden it. Moonsault was also more known for its pretzel knot, which is the only one of its kind. So Maggie is still credited as being the introduction to a new age because it was the first continous circuit Hyper introduced and got major publicity as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubaman Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm confused though because every single person I've heard said Maggie was the first 200'+ coaster in 1989, and then out of the blue Meisho comes in with a 240' in 1983? Ah, well you're on you're own on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Maybe we should get back to Diamondback. A little birdy told me the Hammerhead was almost done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 You gotta watch those birdies at Cedar Point. They have a way of leaving deposits...on Terpy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 You also need to watch those birdies while on Apollo's Chariot, they seem to be attracted to men with long hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 You gotta watch those birdies at Cedar Point. They have a way of leaving deposits...on Terpy! Or anything Green: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 a. That's teal, not green. b. Terpy isn't green or teal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Whatever, maybe Terpy spends to much time near Raptor, I remember those birds do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Terpy spends most of his Point time near Maverick, Chuck Wagon Pizza, the Kitty!, the frozen custard stands and Magnum XL-200! And soon, he will be spending a lot of time near a snake at a royal isle in Southwestern Ohio... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Terpy Why put that in code, we all know what your talking about? It's not like your disguising the coaster like you did around June! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Terpy tells some, doesn't tell other things, and always try to act in the best interests of the parks and the industry as a whole. Heck, he has even expressed a certain fondness for a park known among many of his industry friends as Maple Grove, home of the second tallest, second fastest operating roller coaster in the world.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 To New KICentral Members: Just leave Terpy Be. Sometimes certain things should just be left alone. If you don't, you'll wake up with a headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 ^ That why there is Tylenol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I got pooped on by a bird at Cedar Point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Terpy tells some, doesn't tell other things, and always try to act in the best interests of the parks and the industry as a whole. Heck, he has even expressed a certain fondness for a park known among many of his industry friends as Maple Grove, home of the second tallest, second fastest operating roller coaster in the world.... At this time of year, you must be talking about a year round park, since the obvious reference, TTD, is not "operating" and won't be for several months.... LOL!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Angie, who spends most of her time by a large force next to a body of water, is impatiently awaiting the arrival of a dangerously attractive snake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I love the self-glossing that Terpy has inspired!!! Tiggy, self-glossing yet again!! Now where is that CafePress order confirmation # for my The Interpreter shirt!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 Lets, see will this get as many pages as the other topic? What was the old one 600+? You also need to watch those birdies while on Apollo's Chariot, they seem to be attracted to men with long hair. Bwaahahahhahaha, I saw that in the book store, "Fobidden Love....with a feather beack" he had his shirt torn off and a bird clawing his eyes out! hee hee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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