Rcoaster10 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I think it would be better for all of us if it was discussed here. 10 Quote
kblanken Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 What exactly do we vote for in this poll...which makes the rides we prefer? Which manufacturer would be a better choice for Kings Island at this point? Which track is the most visually appealing? Which company maintains a better balance of engineering and psychology within each ride? 1 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I don't think these two companies are comparable. But I prefer B&M 3 Quote
Ride On_17 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I love many B&Ms since they're smooth, fun, re-ridable, and reliable. However, I have been on B&Ms that I hate (cough cough Mantis) while I have yet to ride an Intamin that I come close to disliking. They both have pros and cons, but I'd have to go with Intamin. 2 Quote
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Ughhh. Vekoma is the drunk uncle of the family. No I'm just kidding! 2 Quote
Ride On_17 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I thought that was my Uncle Bob...Oh wait... I really don't have a drunken Uncle Bob. Just thought I'd clarify 4 Quote
LordSkippy Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I'll take a B&M with a side of reliability, please. 2 Quote
KI FANATIC 37 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I'll take a B&M with a side of reliability, please. Those go hand and hand... (Waiting for YoungStuds cleaver response...) Quote
Jr for Birdy Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I voted Intamin, but only when I don't stand in line for an hour to see people turning around walking past me. 1 Quote
LordSkippy Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I'll take a B&M with a side of reliability, please. Those go hand and hand... (Waiting for YoungStuds cleaver response...) As long as he doesn't come at me with that cleaver... 4 Quote
Tr0y Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I voted intanim because they manufactured the best steel coaster in the world, millennium force. 1 Quote
SonofBaconator Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I voted B&M because they manufactured the best steel coaster in the world, Diamondback This is awkward... 3 1 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Null vote. Both have their pros and cons. From a pure thrill and enjoyment aspect, I like Intamin coasters better... when they're working. B&M coasters, on the other hand, may not as thrilling, but I can count on them to not be down when I walk up to them. Six of one, half a dozen of the other IMO. 3 Quote
Tr0y Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I voted B&M because they manufactured the best steel coaster in the world, Diamondback This is awkward... i hope youngstud doesnt see this as much as i love intanim coasters, Diamondback is my second favorite steel rollercoaster. Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I voted Intamin, despite the fact that no B&M coaster has ever had a launch cable or a cable lift break (they have never made a launched coaster or a coaster with a cable lift), not one of B&M's 400-foot tall coasters has ever malfunctioned (B&M has never built a 400-foot tall coaster), and there has never been an accident on a B&M water ride (there are none)..... 2 Quote
JTW Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I'm conflicted here. For pure thrills and ride experience Intamin flat out delivers. My favorite steel coaster is Millennium Force and it's still incredible especially considering it's not a baby anymore. I am always thinking in the back of my mind about their reliability as I get in line though. I've never ridden a B&M that I hate. Kumba is definitely not forceless. I enjoyed the heck out of Montu. I haven't found a seat on Diamondback yet that I can complain about. I know that these rides eat people and I'll never be waiting terribly long. I guess I just enjoy coasters and can't be a snob. 1 Quote
lopan Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 i wana vote for arrow lol even if they are gone i love their work they did before they went under 1 Quote
Browntggrr Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 As much as I applaud Intamin's engineering risks, their reliability & safety record is that of a Ford Pinto. The safe vote is for B & M. 4 Quote
Merthecat Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I've never actually ridden an Intamin, but the b and ms I've been on we're pretty good (Intimidator, Afterburn, Vortex) although Vortex isn't the most comfortable, but of course it has been around for about twenty years and it is a stand up coaster. Intimidator is very fun, it has nice airtime, and even styles your hair for you! Afterburn is very fun, it's action-packed, and goes upside down 6 times. After all, b and m has invented the invert, floorless, dive, and wing coasters. Intamin has invented the hyper (I think), giga, strata, and zacspin coasters. Quote
McSalsa Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I've never actually ridden an Intamin, but the b and ms I've been on we're pretty good (Intimidator, Afterburn, Vortex) although Vortex isn't the most comfortable, but of course it has been around for about twenty years and it is a stand up coaster. Intimidator is very fun, it has nice airtime, and even styles your hair for you! Afterburn is very fun, it's action-packed, and goes upside down 6 times. After all, b and m has invented the invert, floorless, dive, and wing coasters. Intamin has invented the hyper (I think), giga, strata, and zacspin coasters. Arrow Dynamics invented the Hypercoaster. A full 10 years before Intamin or B&M built their first ones. You haven't heard of Cedar Point's Magnum XL-200? Opened in 1989, 205 feet tall...no inversions...aka, Hypercoaster #1... http://rcdb.com/11.htm Intamin didn't make their first hypercoaster until 1999, when "Superman: Ride of Steel" (now just Ride of Steel as Six Flags no longer owns the park) opened... http://rcdb.com/541.htm And B&M also made their first hypercoaster in 1999, when they opened "Apollo's Chariot" at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. http://rcdb.com/531.htm 1 Quote
Popular Post Guest KingsIslandPR Posted July 31, 2013 Popular Post Posted July 31, 2013 In my day, it didn't matter who the manufacturer was, whether it was made of wood or steel, went 500 feet up or stayed low to the ground. We just wanted to have a day of fun and share some laughs with family and friends. Because that's the way it was, and we liked it like that! 40 Quote
McSalsa Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 In my day, it didn't matter who the manufacturer was, whether it was made of wood or steel, went 500 feet up or stayed low to the ground. We just wanted to have a day of fun and share some laughs with family and friends. Because that's the way it was, and we liked it like that! Wow...this post is just awesome, and makes so much sense...it's not about who built it, how big it is, what type of ride, etc etc...in the end, it all comes down to "is this fun?" or not. Weather it be on an Intamin, a B&M, an Arrow, a GCI, etc etc...doesn't really matter. Well said, Don. 3 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 It comes down to my "shutup and enjoy the park" stance Yeah I'll bicker about stuff from each manufacturer and this and that, but as a guest have fun lol... 2 Quote
RailRider Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 I feel like this topic should come with its own fanny pack and gravy buffet... 9 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted July 31, 2013 Posted July 31, 2013 Dear God, not the fanny packs Unfashionable since...forever 5 Quote
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