thedevariouseffect Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 1. The restraints were a slight issue, but the trains themselves and their self diagnostic checks led to many PLC resets and recoding it's first week=Downtime 2. Poor control panel meant small issues with capacity (see mantis, it's panel is a nightmare to operate)...or unlocking the wrong restraint/seat, and having to hold all this down while a ride is cycling and pay attention to the platform when you should be paying attention to the ride.=Safety issue/delayed dispatch not hitting interval/lower capacity 3. Friction brakes aren't necessarily bad, but will I prefer intamin going all magnetic brakes and drive wheels, oh of course, it's much smoother and much more preferred. Also dead stops with friction brakes suck, see Mantis on block stops or hard stops...nuts=nonexistent Again read the post "not every manufacturer still has everything down." Every manufacturer has errors...Not one company is above the other, they all have different business models, and they all go for different experiences for the common goal, a great ride... End of story 4 Quote
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Who made the exit? Is it thrilling? Is it functioning? Does it lead downtown? Come on Terpy we all know exits lead to a gift shop. 9 Quote
BB1 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I like Vekoma, and I like Disney. I love Arrow, and I miss many coasters that do not exist anymore. Do I like Intamin? Well, I don't really care on who makes my coaster, in fact as long as you can give me a good coaster, I am set. BB1 giggles at the posts by YoungStud, and others in this topic. 2 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Whatever floats your Crocodile Run BB1 2 Quote
BB1 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Whatever floats your Crocodile Run BB1 Yes, I will keep to my yellow tubes and go down listening to Down Under. Quote
YoungStud Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Lets settle this on the field. B&M camp vs Intamin camp: Tackle Football! 3 Quote
coasterfanatic83 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I will gladly play. I miss bangin heads with my buddies, so you guys will have to do Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I'm on the John Miller\Harry Traver\John Allen, etc. side... 1 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I'm too small to play tackle football safely. However, I will gladly play flag football. 1 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Sometimes the hit is so sudden that you don't have a chance to slide. And you give up yards by doing so, which would make me a liability to my team. I could kick if only I knew how to get the ball up in the air, but I don't. Quote
YoungStud Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 back when I played HS I was penalized all the time for late hits. You lay out the receiver going over the middle a few times to start the game, they remember it. 1 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 How about I referee the game so I can penalize you for late hits? Then when you taunt me with "U mad bro?" I can eject you for unsportsmanlike conduct. 7 Quote
The Interpreter Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 PROGRAMS! Get your Programs! You can't tell the players without a program! 3 Quote
BB1 Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 Football? Are you sure it is not Futball? Quote
BeastForever Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 I'm appointing Werner Stengel as head coach of the Intamin team. Our offensive line will consist of Bizarro (QB), Millenium Force, Maverick, Top Thrill Dragster, Kingda Ka, El Toro, Intimidator 305, Skyrush, Storm Runner, Expedition Geforce, and Formula Rossa (RB). 2 Quote
coasterfanatic83 Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 They had better be running the no-huddle read-option with that speedy lineup! 2 Quote
YoungStud Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 B&m = florida a&m Intamin = OSU 2 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 B&m = florida a&m Intamin = OSU Don't you dare equate my favorite college sports team with Intafail! 5 Quote
fanofFirehawk Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Indeed, OSU typically shows up at their games. 5 Quote
Diamondbacker27 Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Intamin can be the Steelers since they suck. 1 Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Intamin can just be Intamin... I don't see how football correlates to business strategies and ride designs... Quote
Browntggrr Posted September 25, 2013 Posted September 25, 2013 Tackle football? Yes! I am IN! Given we know our resident A-Rod likes to intentionally break the rules; we just need to have a test for performance enhancing drugs. I wonder if one could get "U mad Bro?" tattooed on a Whizzinator? 2 Quote
Tr0y Posted September 26, 2013 Posted September 26, 2013 Sure, technically it's not neccessarily who built it that makes a ride great but most of the time it IS the manufacturer that defines the ride. A ride built by Vekoma will most likely deliver an uncomfortable, unenjoyable ride experience. A B&M will most likely be low-maintenance, reliable, and comfortable. An Intamin will most likely be the most intense and fun out of any of them, but will have lots of downtime. An Arrow most likely will have awkward transitions, and a Premier will be...well...a Premier. This is why I care which manufacturer builds a certain ride. exactly why i think its great to have a variety of coaster manufactures in one park, each one gives a different experience it would be boring to have all b&m coasters. 3 Quote
fanofFirehawk Posted September 26, 2013 Posted September 26, 2013 And it would be boring to have all Intamin coasters because I wouldn't be able to ride anything. I mean they look pretty but... 5 Quote
zombieninja Posted September 26, 2013 Posted September 26, 2013 Variety is the spice of life. We experience many different things and appreciate a few more than others. 5 Quote
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