Sonofbeast2.0 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 What if air ride shocks (same thing on semi's)were installed on trains that a really rough when riding on the track? Ex. Vortex, SOB, and other amusement/theme park coasters that are rough. Instead of changing when needing to (which would be hard on a coaster because thier moving so fast and quick turns etc.) have an computerized box the train runs over top and tells the train when to change the air amount. Each train has a high speed air compressor and each train is on a scale at the station to give an est. weghit for each train and allows the computer/ride op to determine the best out come of how much air should be in the shocks at every given point it runs over a box and the beginning at the station. I know sounds like a silly idea but would be worth a shot i guess. Problay would be costly too but could help keep postive reviews about the ride and make customers want to keep riding it. For least amount of noise the air compessor would be in back of train. Now for the scary part... thoughts on this idea or something simalr to this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 nice idea ill take it anyday and twice on a sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Does Vortex even have shocks? I don't think so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 As far as I know no coaster at KI has shocks (except FD for a differnt reason) and i am asking what IF shocks were installed on coasters that beat you up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 But why would shocks need to be added? They run fine without (5-1!). What would you need them for on rides like The Racer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ffej Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 The Gravity Group's Timberliner Wooden Coaster Trains have shocks to smooth out the ride, and they can be retro-fitted on existing wooden coasters. Holiday World has purchased them for the Voyage; I guess we'll see how that works out next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 something as simple as that could save SOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm sorry, but that would make rides extremely boring. Some of my best memories at the park were of me being jammed into the seat on Beast, or being jerked around quickly on Vortex's turns. No Arrow coaster is smooth, but that gives it a classic feeling. Something you can't get on a 230 foot hyper coaster. I don't know if I have a higher pain tolerance or what, but I love coasters that ground and pound you. Now Son of Beast was different, that was more like getting hit with a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 Strangley i like riding SOB and back seat was my favorite. yes rode it before and after loop removal but not in 09. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You liked riding SOB!?! NO WAY! Get outta here!* *ala Rue Mcclanahan as Blanch from the Golden Girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 We gotta make an appointment with Anderson Cooper to interview this guy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 shocking (pun intened) i know! thier was one thing i did hate the loud clank clank clank of the saftey chatchers going up the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongliveKingsCobra Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Luckily you won't need to deal with that any more. God works in mysterious ways n'est pas?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slitthythroat Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Shocks don't and won't be installed anytime soon, I hope. If rides are rough, leave them rough, as Tb said, it's part of the fun & memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 .,,No Arrow coaster is smooth... Tennessee Tornado Double Loop (defunct) Canyon Blaster (Circus Circus) Just to name three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balloondoggle Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Wouldn't shock absorbers and the related suspension system add a lot of body roll to a train? It seems like a retrofit would have unintended consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 ^See: The Crypt's third/first row. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balloondoggle Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Never rode it. It was in and out between visits for me. Same with SOB, come to think of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 http://physicsbuzz.physicscentral.com/2010/07/on-paper-worlds-smoothest-roller.html See Mr. Stengle's quote at the end of this article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted June 25, 2012 Author Share Posted June 25, 2012 i do agree part of the fun is being pushed around but in order for most people to enjoy a ride it needs to be smooth, no one I know is complaining that DB is to smooth. most people on here don't really like/enjoy SOB and f shocks were put on ( if that is what it takes) and the wood was fixed to a rideable state, i think a lot more people would like it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 I really hope that doesn't happen, a redesign of the redesigned loop. The loop we have now is perfect, although I just wish they weren't designed by computers to get a rougher/crazier ride experience like the Loch Ness Monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Didn't hypersonic XLC have shocks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XjoshhyX Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I agree that rides like SOB are more fun being thrown around. Gives the ride character. But I think the rough ride, as stated before is almost a classic feel for some coasters. If you find it too rough, just don't ride it or deal I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The General Manager found Son of Beast's ride too rough, dealt with it, and you don't get to ride it. At least for now. Be careful what you wish for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 The first post is actually referring to Air Bags, not Shocks. There is a huge difference. They are controlled by a leveling valve that adjusts for weight on the suspension. They are a finicky setup and prone to problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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