TheBEASTunchained Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Earlier today, Kings Island's Vice President / General Manager, Greg Scheid, asked a question to his followers..... ........So to help give Mr. Scheid some feedback, What is your answer to the above question?.... His Twitter followers have given their answers, now it's time for KICentral to voice ours (in one specific topic ) What is most important to you on a coaster? (After answering the poll, please explain why you chose what you did, If you want) This should be an interesting discussion. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Most important to me are negative g's and pacing. Pacing is maintaining a sense of speed and excitement throughout the entirety of the ride. I find negative g's to be the most thrilling element of most roller coasters. Pacing is important to me because I don't like it when a ride feels like it is petering out towards the end. Capacity is important also, but I would be happy to wait for an exceptional ride. P.S. It seems the gears of a five year plan are turning. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Safety mechanisms. Yup, all those safety mechanisms that make the coasters the thrill machines they are. 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 All the above in my opinion. The right mix of all those things listed, and more, make rides enjoyable. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 ^^ Of course, that goes without saying. Safety should always be the top priority in any product. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Safe, reliable operation at a cost effective price + long term guest appeal. Terp,...speaking like a consultant (imagine that). 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I voted "Other" because all these elements make for a great coaster. Yes, Maverick is my favorite because it yanks you down the drops and around the turns with blazing speed, but I think theming also has to count for something too. Mystery Mine may not be the tallest and fastest, but that second drop with the pre-drop fire effect really gives it a nice touch. There are also other factors others than those listed, such as nostalgia, which is pretty important to me (which explains why Adventure Express, The Bat, and Vortex are my most ridden KI coasters and also why I love Firehawk so much!) and location. Location explains why Gatekeeper is so visually appealing and why The Beast is so great at night! So yeah, I hope that explains it well enough! EDITed to add blurb about location. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 All of the above and more. Really, it is the entirety of the experience. I can't just pick out certain elements and say "that's what makes a good coaster," or I wouldn't be able to have a soft spot for so many of the wildly different coasters at Kings Island. There are elements I like about all of them, even the couple I'm not as fond of as the others. I think if Kings Island is looking to expand their lineup, uniqueness from their current coasters is the most important factor to me. Just being taller or faster or having more loops or whatever doesn't really impress me on its own. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 The right combination of all of those things is what makes a great coaster. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Great Coaster? Great Coasters International, Inc. makes great coasters. Terp...who just HAD to. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joncars05 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I voted for turns and negative gs. My favorite coaster is The Voyage. It's is like 3 coasters in one. It's an airtime machine with 90 degree turns. The pacing of the ride is just fantastic. I feel like pacing is more important than speed. If the ride is paced well then it will feel fast no matter what. Theming isn't really important to me but leaving trees or bushes up around a ride are a must to me. Could you imagine Diamondback or Banshee with trees near it. It would make the rides even more intense. I think the way new rides are going in on great terrain but with the trees completely cleared is disappointing. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Well....the Upstops....of course! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I voted for turns and negative gs. My favorite coaster is The Voyage. It's is like 3 coasters in one. It's an airtime machine with 90 degree turns. The pacing of the ride is just fantastic. I feel like pacing is more important than speed. If the ride is paced well then it will feel fast no matter what. Theming isn't really important to me but leaving trees or bushes up around a ride are a must to me. Could you imagine Diamondback or Banshee with trees near it. It would make the rides even more intense. I think the way new rides are going in on great terrain but with the trees completely cleared is disappointing.I really wish I "got" Voyage and the adoration and respect it garners. I don't. It's probably in my bottom 10 for wood coasters. Ravine Flyer II is, for me, at least a five times better coaster. Or Tremors. Raven. Legend. Wild One. Thunderhead. Big Dipper at Geauga Lake. SFNE Cyclone. El Toro. Beast. I could go on for days. Voyage just leaves me unimpressed. And that's being nice. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joncars05 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 That's okay Terpy. I love dive coasters, some think they are boring. I really love the airtime on Diamondback but my buddy says it might be the most boring B&M he has ever ridden. That's what I like about coasters, they can produce completely different experiences from two people. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I've racked my brain for a few on this one, and I just can't come up with an answer, for me. Of the coasters I've been on, I have enjoyed most. Not being chucked out at 60 mph and 100 feet is a nice start. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Other- The feeling of recklessness is my favorite part of a ride. Maverick, Voyage, etc... something with constant excitement, speed, G's, and whatever else there is. As long as there is a feeling of recklessness, it will work for me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Theme. What else is new. Theming makes Verbolten more than just a family coaster; Flight of Fear more than Joker's Jinx; Adventure Express more than Cedar Creek Mine Ride; Maverick more than iSpeed; Mystery Mine more than any other Eurofighter; Tomb Raider more than The Crypt; Banshee more than Raptor. the point is, theme matters. Not just a barn station for every ride. A storyline; props; fog; plot; pacing; effects; music; commitment to those elements over time... 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Well....the Upstops....of course! I take it you aren't a fan of Leap the Dips, Avalanche, or Flying Turns? That's okay Terpy. I love dive coasters, some think they are boring. I really love the airtime on Diamondback but my buddy says it might be the most boring B&M he has ever ridden. That's what I like about coasters, they can produce completely different experiences from two people. I can relate to that. I have a friend who adores Milennium Force and thinks it the most exciting thing since sliced bread, while I think it's about as exciting as a slice of bread. Like I learned from TV, the world don't move to the beat of just one drum, what might be right for you might not be right for some. The difference, of course, is that MY drum is the one that sounds correct (JK, of course) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 A slice of bread can be very exciting! Even without the slicing! Especially at Mythos. And some people aren't into beating drums or even listening to them, yet are more horny types, while others are into sax, yet others abstain or are into rhythm and/or blues. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontWantToWait42mar0 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I like negative G's (my vote) combined with lateral G's, speed, and finally height. Can those all be combined into the same element? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Intensity. Examples are Maverick and Voyage. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny1388 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 i like my coasters to give me sensations similar to driving a roadster (or sport bike) on a curvy road through hilly countryside...so a mix of speed, lateral Gs, air time (negative G's, I guess), pacing. It's really a cocktail, all of the ingredients need to be in a certain balance in order for the entire experience to be right. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I LOVE big hills. Negative Gs all the way! That and awesome theming/special effects are most important to me. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I think the theme of a coaster is important take Space Mountain at DisneyWorld for example, throughout the entire ride it sticks to its theme being space. Another great example would be the Banshee, I mean walking through a graveyard and having the Banshee wail at you, how awesome is that? I overall think that theming a coaster is pretty important, as well as special effects. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 1) Other: A truly successful coaster is one that I can smile before, during, and after while making memories with friends and family. 2) Negative Gs: My favorite aspects on coasters. Which is why El Toro>>>all 3/4) Theme/special effects: While not a make-or-break factor in my ranking of coasters, ones with more effects and theming provide a better overall experience and leave a great impression. 5) Speed: Launches. 'Nuff said. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Anybody notice that Greg did not mention inversions? Hmmmm... * (I know I shouldn't, but I'm already hoping they're planning a woodie.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 How many inversions does Fury 325 have? Terp, who likes to ask questions. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JubJester Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 How many inversions does Fury 325 have? Terp, who likes to ask questions. 325...that is why they named it Fury 325 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 That sounds like a tall tale. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I'd like to see tunnels on the next one, underground or otherwise. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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