firehawk fan Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 I rode it for the first time yesterday and all I can say is wow!!! But maybe it is my short legs; but I noticed a lot of people legs were just hanging. the airtime is awesome! Quote
DaveStroem Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 Could Diamondback be considered floorless? Nope, not even close Quote
Tom76257 Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 It has a floor, therefore it is not floorless. Compare the cars of Diamondback with those of other B & Ms such as Kraken and Dominator and you'll DEFINITELY see a clear difference. Quote
Beast79 Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 The seat configuation makes it feel like a floorless but you'll have to ride a floorless to see the difference. Quote
ZukoGirl Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 I haven't rode yet so I can't really say much. But I guess it would appeal to feel floorless if your feet don't reach the floor. Quote
DaveStroem Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 I haven't rode yet so I can't really say much. But I guess it would appeal to feel floorless if your feet don't reach the floor. It may physically feel like a floorless (if your feet don't touch), but the difference is the mind games that play in your head when you see the track just beyond your feet. Quote
skaterboy22101 Posted May 16, 2009 Posted May 16, 2009 It wouldn't be considered a floorless, but in a way they are kinda simular. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Diamondback, floorless? That's a bizarro great adventure.! Quote
Diamondback FOF Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 I guess Diamondback COULD be considered floorless, but simple put...It's not. It has a floor, so it's not floorLESS. And I agree, if Diamondback was floorless, it would be a great adventure. Click here. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Except, SFNE's Bizarro is NOT floorless... Quote
rotag Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 it calls for a new term. it has a floor so no floorless, but feels like no floors there only leaving air inbetween so i would say it is air-floored. Quote
HTCO Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Let me answer your question with a question. Is a car with a roof considered a convertable just because the windows on the car with a roof are down? No. So is Diamondback considered a floorless because your feet dangle inches from the floor? No. Because it has a floor. There is a BIG difference between a floorless and non-floorless. HTCO, who feels like he will be schooled by terpy.. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Why? You did good! And Nitro was the first with this type of train....floorwise... Quote
Monroe Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Is a car with a roof considered a convertable just because the windows on the car with a roof are down? Does the cooling systen in a 1958 Ford Fairlane work if all four windows are down but the car is not moving in the summer? (same answer for both questions. Monroe who failed his first driving test because of a 10 year old Ford Fairlane, stupid turn signal!!!) Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 So, given that, "Have you driven a Ford....lately?" Terpy, who just HAD to ask Quote
ZukoGirl Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 I haven't rode yet so I can't really say much. But I guess it would appeal to feel floorless if your feet don't reach the floor. It may physically feel like a floorless (if your feet don't touch), but the difference is the mind games that play in your head when you see the track just beyond your feet. I can imange it being a little scary. Quote
skaterboy22101 Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 It is a little freaky. Dominator, wow. What an experience. Quote
rhoustonh Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 A floorless coaster with a floor? My brain hurts. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Well, standup coasters often have...seats! Quote
HTCO Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 ^ Amen to that! HTCO, who wasted his 500th post on a 3 word post without realizing so.. Quote
rhoustonh Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Well, standup coasters often have...seats! funny world is it not? Quote
skaterboy22101 Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 ^ Amen to that! HTCO, who wasted his 500th post on a 3 word post without realizing so.. Happy five hundred post HCTO! Skater now realizing he has alomst double his post count but been here half the time.. Quote
HTCO Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 Thanks! I'm diggin the new name.. Haunted Co Trail Owner.... maby? No. HTCO, just sayin' Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 I like it a lot...it reminds me of HSTC, a favorite of mine, now gone. Terpy, who also congratulates you on your post count demarcation! Quote
Monroe Posted May 17, 2009 Posted May 17, 2009 So, given that, "Have you driven a Ford....lately?" Terpy, who just HAD to ask No, I am more of a GM kind of guy. I hated all of my fathers cars, he had the honor of meeting Mr. Ford so it was Ford or nothing for him. I will, however, have the chance to take a Mustang out for some fun in June. (A long and awaited journey by myself this time, it was supposed to be last fall but trips abound.) Let's just hope that Mr. Merlin doesn't play any tricks on me like he did the last time with the instructor. Quote
HandsUp Posted May 18, 2009 Posted May 18, 2009 While it may not be floorless, having your legs free is very unique. IMO, this is the way to really enjoy this ride. Leaving a generous gap between your lap and the restraint-and hands and feet forward is just an amazing feeling. It allows your whole body to float and fall as if your leaping giant bounds and walking on air. I don't foresee myself getting tired of this any time soon. Quote
firehawk fan Posted May 18, 2009 Author Posted May 18, 2009 That is exactly how it felt! I can't wait to ride it again!! Thanks guys! And sorry for the stupid question Maria Quote
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