Starting to Decode 2014

[thoe124]

What do you think the triangle shaped footer behind slingshot will be?

It most likely for an incline turn around!

Ride Warriors..Not just a coaster rider, but a way of life!

Is a cobra roll what's on FOF after the launch or is that a cobra flip? I think that the footer will be for a cobra roll/flip/whatever is on Flight of Fear thingey.

Then why would you ask a question if you already know it all?

Ride Warriors..Not just a coaster rider, but a way of life!

I just couldn't remember if it was flip or roll.

[Creed Bratton]

It's also entirely possible that they the construction crew is scheduled to go vertical between now and the 8th, and Don scheduled the announcement based on the construction schedule. Anything is possible at this point.

That's a very good point! I guess we will see what the next 8 days bring us!

Wouldn't we be seeing Clifford or any of his pals?

[upstop]

^^ depends on how far along the footers are.

[Coaster Addict]

If this announcement isn't streamed live, I'm going to have take a late trip to the park. Is there any info on maybe a live stream?

[06jds377]

Indeed the Son of Beast was the first wooden looping coaster terp, that is one thing you are wrong about

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vertical_loop

Ouch, no thanks to the 13' symmetrical loop.

[KI FANATIC 37]

If this announcement isn't streamed live, I'm going to have take a late trip to the park. Is there any info on maybe a live stream?

Im sure someone will film it all and post it on here.

[Merthecat]

Not very long till the announcement!

Mer, who's very excited right now and probably won't sleep for the next week.

[rcwizard13]

Why are people saying Inverted Coasters are a thing of the past?

That's like saying because no Wild Mouse Coasters have been installed in a while, they are a thing of the past.

No Wild Mouse Coasters have been installed in a while? You might want to talk to the people at Knott's about that.

[thoe124]

I think that there should be a 'tunnel that's to small for the train' element somewhere.

[The Interpreter]

Hopefully not literally.

As in boats that don't fit their chutes.

[thoe124]

Like on Loch Ness monster at Busch gardens va

[The Interpreter]

Or Beast...

[upstop]

Like on Loch Ness monster at Busch gardens va

Those cars are rather confining....even for little ole me...

[thoe124]

Like on Loch Ness monster at Busch gardens va

Those cars are rather confining....even for little ole me...

They are like The Vortex's cars

[upstop]

Like on Loch Ness monster at Busch gardens va

Those cars are rather confining....even for little ole me...

They are like The Vortex's cars

Yes...only smaller in the shoulder area.

[thoe124]

Or Beast...

Beasts last tunnel just about cracked open my head once

[thoe124]

Or Beast...

Beasts last tunnel just about cracked open my head once

I wasn't prepared for the curve and my neck just about snapped and my ear hit the edge of the car.

[Dieseltech20]

Why are people saying Inverted Coasters are a thing of the past?

Because they are upset that the park is not installing the Coaster THEY want.

[Tanna]

I just don't think that light blue fits well with a ride called Banshee. I think like purple and green or at least darker colors would make more sense. But to be completely honest I really don't think the color will stop anyone from riding

Yes! They can go with an Irish/Moors color scheme.

[Creed Bratton]

^^ depends on how far along the footers are.

That was in reference to construction going vertical. In order to go vertical, cranes would need to be present....as well as well you know, supports and what not.

[thoe124]

Why are people saying Inverted Coasters are a thing of the past?

Because they are upset that the park is not installing the Coaster THEY want.

How true.

[Rcoaster10]

I honestly think this will be an invert, but I still think that it might be a dive coaster and surprise everyone.

[thoe124]

How about a shuttle loop/giga coaster? Like a really REALLY big coaster similar to Invertigo!

[thedevariouseffect]

I wish I had enough time to make a send in the cranes shirt

[thoe124]

I have a theory. I really don't think it will be called the Banshee. There are 3 categories of names at ki. Names that describe the ride, things in flight , and animals. In 07' they made Firehawk. (In flight) in 09' they made Diamondback. (Animal) so the new ride should be named something that describes the ride! Besides who thinks an old woman with a comb is creepy anyway??

[Original]

I have a theory. I really don't think it will be called the Banshee. There are 3 categories of names at ki. Names that describe the ride, things in flight , and animals. In 07' they made Firehawk. (In flight) in 09' they made Diamondback. (Animal) so the new ride should be named something that describes the ride! Besides who thinks an old woman with a comb is creepy anyway??

Maybe its just me... A woman who comes to visit you and wails before you die? Guess im just a chicken.

[gingerkid]

Did any local news cover the story today? (Besides the online articles)

[THE_BEASTmaster]

I have a theory. I really don't think it will be called the Banshee. There are 3 categories of names at ki. Names that describe the ride, things in flight , and animals. In 07' they made Firehawk. (In flight) in 09' they made Diamondback. (Animal) so the new ride should be named something that describes the ride! Besides who thinks an old woman with a comb is creepy anyway??

You don't think having this flying straight at you at night will scare the crap out of you?

[fryoj]

The triangle footer doesn't mean anything. There is one on Behemoth where two pieces of track come close to each other and they use the same footer to brace both pieces. No special element. The ones on KI 2014 are probably just where the turnaround at the top of the lift hill is. Its easier to pour a single footer for 3 supports instead of three separate.

[beastfan11]

My ex girlfriend would appreciate it if you stopped posting pictures of her.