jcgoble3 Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 You mean Instasuck? I mean that literally. You can apply any "filter" you want to your photo, and it will instantly suck. Now Jonathan, I resent that. Surely you can't say that my most recent Instagram picture sucks! I think it captures the spirit of everything Instagram is about! (Interpret that statement however you wish) Yep, I'm pretty sure Instagram was well-known for people uploading pictures of their meals. Not sure how true that remains today.
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013  Once Banshee takes off in to the valleys I am not sure the noise will be much of an issue. I really hope it has that classic B & M roar like Raptor. That would just fit the name of the ride that much more!  I personally hope it roars like Mantis! But apparently most people find Mantis's sound annoying, so I'm probably a minority... I want the kumba roar. At least it ain't the katy perry roar Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk now Free 9
thedevariouseffect Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 ^So true man...Kumba roar is good, didn't think of it off hand..That is still one of my favorite B&M coasters and one of my top coasters easily
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Kumba is the loudest coaster I have ridden but was not my favorite at Busch Gardens Tampa. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk now Free 1
pyrocoasterkid Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Kumba is the loudest coaster I have ridden but was not my favorite at Busch Gardens Tampa. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I547 using Tapatalk now Free Kumba was the loudest I can remember for the entire course, in terms of the "B&M roar." That said, the loudest coaster MOMENT I can think of was the eardrum-ripping sound at the top of the lift on SOB. YIKES. 1
Executioner822 Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 saw a group by the name of great ohio coaster club that have a facebook and posted these... https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.609062062489766.1073741841.115430945186216&type=1 looks so good! <3 2
MatterEaterLad Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 More supports are being delivered right now. Hopefully some real progress is made next week. Too bad I'll be out of the country with no internet....
Adventuro Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 I wish the webcam was of a high enough resolution that we were able to see details. Because I know that they are hard at work, but unless we see more supports or track it looks like nobody is there.
fryoj Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 looks like they are going to set up another support this afternoon. Last one before the loop.
Adventuro Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Whoever said that they would skip the dive loop for now and would go straight to the lift hill loop, I think you were correct. 1
fryoj Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 I don't necessarily think thats true. They set up the supports for the bottom of the first drop, but didn't hang the track on it till last week. And actually one of those supports still doesn't have its track attached. I think these short supports they are doing are rather stable free standing, so they can put them up and get them out of the way. This makes room for more supports and track to be delivered. Or they know we are watching the webcam religiously and want to make it look they are accomplishing something while the unspectacular lift work continues. 4
sheikra_rocks Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 There are 2 more sets of supports installed. 1 climbing toward the dive loop, and another climbing toward the vertical loop. Kumba does have the loudest roar (louder than Mantis) of any B&M that I have ridden. After all, "Kumba" means ROAR. 2
calakapepe Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Considering that the track itself is apart of the structure that holds the track in the air. (Have to always remind myself of that) There is a math in how this is constructed to an extent.
kirbias1 Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Looks like they are getting a late delivery of supports.
shawnofthedead Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 I just wish I could hear the rolling thunder. Grieving Terpy "I'm rolling thunder, pouring rain I'm coming on like a hurricane My lightning's flashing across the sky You're only young but you're gonna die" 5
coasterguy15 Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 They were able to erect the next support after the first drop before sunset. Great work with the photo edits, keep it up. Edit: Good fix.
Adventuro Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 So which support did they add? Is it not highlighted yet in davidw's pic? I'm confused.
LongTimeLurker Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 It's colored. Look at the two supports going into the first loop.
calakapepe Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 first loop, second inversion.. In case anyone uses loop and inversion interchangeably. 1
davidw Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 I updated my previous post with the updated status 2
BruceWayneWins Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 They have only done construction on Monday through Fridays, correct?
Kat Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 While I was in line for the Scream Like A Banshee contest and one of the employees running the event said attendees of Banshee Media Day will be some of the first to ride, before anyone else. My friend got media passes and said the back says media and coaster enthusiasts, which confirms what Don said about members of paid coaster clubs getting to attend. I also took a few pics tonight, I will upload them later lol
homestar92 Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 first loop, second inversion.. In case anyone uses loop and inversion interchangeably. Almost everyone I know uses them interchangeably. It drives me bonkers. 3
Kat Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Here are my pics from tonight Banshee looks awesome in the fog! 10
Guest KingsIslandPR Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Here's a look at the base of the first drop on Banshee. 8
Jr for Birdy Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Looks really close to the ground. Everyone with long legs will be tucking them up under them! 2
fryoj Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Here's a look at the base of the first drop on Banshee. ^ that is exciting! What is the distance from the ground to the track there? And as a follow up, what will the clearance be from the ride vehicle to the ground?
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