thekidd33 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Knobels announced (kind of anyway) on their Facebook page that they are building a new coaster for 2015. Called "Knoebels Impulse" it will be a 98 foot Euro-Fighter-esque coaster from Zierer standing 98 feet tall. It will replace the bumper boats and boat tag. Picture of ride layout. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Wow, I was guessing another wooden coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum91 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 This looks like a solid addition for the park, but I'm bewildered by how the park announced it: a sample link on their Facebook without any official announcement, facts, videos, etc. Plus being announced for 2015 before the 2014 season has even started... It just seems like so much lost opportunity when it comes to marketing the ride. Also, whoever manages the Facebook page for the park may want to proofread some of their posts: start built 2014 long done built 2015 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Knoebels isn't exactly known for its marketing. It is not a destination park. Knoebels is a family park and I'm sure they are very happy with that status. Of course this could all just be one big diversion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_Plummer Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Yeah I quick make in NoLimits classic. No sketchup work at all. Strange, but UnrealNightmare is right, it could be a diversion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 If it happens good for them, great addition. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 A nice addition for what seems like a nice park. I'm also surprised by the announcement, especially the timing. I don't understand why the park would announce a ride for the next season--before this year's season has even started. Seems very strange to do this, but I'm sure they had decent reasoning for doing so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 Maybe they took Marketing classes with Kentucky Kingdom's department. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 When I first read this I thought they were getting an Intamin Impulse. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted February 20, 2014 Share Posted February 20, 2014 There's a decent chance I'll make my first Knoebels visit this year. I'm curious to experience that park, because my outsider's impression of the park makes a Eurofighter seem very, very out of place. EDIT: Correction! It's not a Gerstlauer Eurofighter at all. It's a Zierer coaster like Wicked at Lagoon, except with a vertical lift, according to Knoebels' Twitter (@KozmoKG): @CoasterDanny76 It is a Zierer Chain lift Coaster, not a launch. Glad you're excited! A link to the tweet.EDIT again: DERP. The original post definitely says that it's a Zierer ride. Redundant post is redundant! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rcoaster10 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I think it's strange too how the stats and facts are scattered throughout. It would have made a lot more sense to release a press release. I was hoping it would launch like Wicked. I wonder why there's such a long piece of straight track before the lift. It's strange. The whole situation is strange... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 This looks like a solid addition for the park, but I'm bewildered by how the park announced it: a sample link on their Facebook without any official announcement, facts, videos, etc. Plus being announced for 2015 before the 2014 season has even started... It just seems like so much lost opportunity when it comes to marketing the ride. Also, whoever manages the Facebook page for the park may want to proofread some of their posts: start built 2014 long done built 2015 If you notice, they intentionally posted that....whoever runs the park's Facebook, typically is sarcastic in some replies. Via Knoebels Facebook Page All in response to the "announcement" Paul T Phillips why is the hill only 98'? you coulda done it about 150'Like · Reply · 13 hours ago Knoebels Amusement Resort Perhaps you'd like to float us a loan?Unlike · 30 · 13 hours ago Tim Law it needs 12 more lopes and be 4 times as high as you think it should beLike · Reply · 6 hours ago Knoebels Amusement Resort We couldn't afford any lopes.Unlike · 3 · 4 hours ago 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This marketing decision seems a bit impulsive. Ba dum tssssss 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum91 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This looks like a solid addition for the park, but I'm bewildered by how the park announced it: a sample link on their Facebook without any official announcement, facts, videos, etc. Plus being announced for 2015 before the 2014 season has even started... It just seems like so much lost opportunity when it comes to marketing the ride. Also, whoever manages the Facebook page for the park may want to proofread some of their posts: start built 2014 long done built 2015 If you notice, they intentionally posted that....whoever runs the park's Facebook, typically is sarcastic in some replies. I didn't realize that, but makes a ton more sense. Thanks for sharing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 Interesting Impulse roller coaster "teaser" released yesterday by Knoebels: 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 @KozmoKG on Twitter : "Guess what is here ... #Knoebels" Photos : Knoebels via Twitter "Nothing like unloading coaster parts in -4° weather! #OurTeamRocks #Knoebels" Photo : Knoebels via Twitter 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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