The Interpreter Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 I could go either way on this. I quite like B&M coasters for their smooth layouts and comfortable restraints. But I love a good crazy ride on an Intamin. Top Thrill Dragster one of my favorite rides. But I have to side with B&M on this because I'd actually prefer Diamondback to Millineum Force and Maverick? 2 Quote
zombieninja Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 I was hoping this thread would die peacefully. Oh well, I gave it a null vote. Competition makes the world a more interesting place. 5 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Best manufacturer...home made coasters. Think, it never has lines, always works whenever you want it to, always hits interval, it's great. Neither of the two mainly discussed manufacturers can do either of those. Plus those open seats with minimal restraints. Level 5 thrills right there I'd say 7 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 First, any coaster I made would not always work. It'd be Level 5 thrills all right! "Think we'll make it off here alive? God help us! If we do, I promise you, God, that I'll...[insert life affirming promises here].... 2 Quote
zombieninja Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Best manufacturer...home made coasters. Think, it never has lines, always works whenever you want it to, always hits interval, it's great. Neither of the two mainly discussed manufacturers can do either of those. Plus those open seats with minimal restraints. Level 5 thrills right there I'd say I would name one Darwin 3 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 ^Lets build one, get enough PVC piping and we're good Quote
homestar92 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 All this talk of homemade coasters... I'm just gonna leave this here. http://rcdb.com/326.htm Now you can all feel inadequate. 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Why? Al Collins designed it. He was also involved with another coaster you might have heard of.... 1 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Al Collins designed it this but was it built by him as well? I'm not a big Strikers Grove follower. Quote
rcwizard13 Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 It took nearly 3 years to build that thing? Was there like only 3 workers a day on it or something? Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 21, 2014 Posted January 21, 2014 Ralph Stricker built it with a couple of helpers. 4 Quote
tuxedoman52 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 I would say B&M just because I've riden more of them. B&M is in my opinion usually smoother but Intamin is usually comfortable restraint wise. B&M: Diamondback, Raptor, Mantis, Gatekeeper, and Banshee (soon!). Intamin: Millenium Force, and Top Thrill Dragster. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 The Tornado is an awesome ride! It sure packs a punch for being so small. And that last bit of airtime you get some of the best airtime on any coaster. 7 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 22, 2014 Posted January 22, 2014 ...especially in the back seat. See also Cyclops. 2 Quote
ethancoaster Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 For me, it's a tie. B&M's might not be as forceful as intamins, but they are fun and reliable. Intamins might be high maintenance rides, but they are extreme and outstanding. Personally, I don't think you could go wrong when picking between those two comapnies to build your next coaster. 1 Quote
tuxedoman52 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 and Maverick? I checked CP's website before my post and it said IntaRide LLC. Must be the same thing. Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (It essentially is. INTAMIN designs, IntaRide LLC sells in North America). 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Actually, once the 3 hour, 3 train warranty expires (it's a bit longer than that), the parks get to do it. On their nickels. And some people wonder why so many parks choose reliable B&M's, coasters that work. 7 Quote
APE Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I hope to one day see a nice INTAMIN to go along with Kings Islands nice new B&M coasters. Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 ^I don't see it happening for quite some time.. What I'd like to see is anything S&S Sansei or Mack Rides GmBH being built somewhere in Ohio's CF parks 5 Quote
FoF96" Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Is the warrenty really 3 hours? If so all I can say is WOW that's not even enough time to complete testing phase. It also shows how much faith a company has in its product. Quote
TheCrypt Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 It's not. Hence the "it's a bit longer than that." 3 Quote
FoF96" Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I was on mobile at the time, must have not seen that part...oops lol Quote
BeastForever Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Some people want to be difficult. Its not a mistake that intamin took 8 out of 10 spots in the last mitch hawker poll.15 intanims scored in the top 50 steel coasters for the golden ticket awards 23 b&m's scored in the top 50 as well in the top 5 steel coasters for the golden ticket awards intanim scored first and second while b&m scored third and fourth. I think one of the reasons for that is that you have to understand that the panelists who vote in GTA's rankings told to rate their coasters based on overall experience (which greatly includes reliability) rather than just the riding experience alone. The Mitch Hawker poll for instance, would be pretty much 99% based on the riding experience alone, as the ballots are sent in by any random person, which explains why INTAMINS succeed so well in that poll. But then again, one could argue that neither the GTA's nor Hawker polls mean anything. Quote
jcgoble3 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 The only poll that means anything to me has only one voter: me. 12 Quote
bengals fan Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 I agree if I enjoy the ride what else matters? 5 Quote
rcwizard13 Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 Making sure other people like the ride might matter. Otherwise, the relationship between you and your favorite ride may end similar to the Rolling Thunder-Terpy relationship. 4 Quote
TheCrypt Posted January 28, 2014 Posted January 28, 2014 I think one of the reasons for that is that you have to understand that the panelists who vote in GTA's rankings told to rate their coasters based on overall experience (which greatly includes reliability) rather than just the riding experience alone.So reliabity is why Millennium Force continues to win the Golden Ticket Awards?I learn the darnest things here. 1 Quote
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