Hmrapp Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Rougarou is not a bad floorless by any means. If you get a good ride in the front row and keep your head forward the ride isn't to rough or uncomfortable. The problem I have with the ride is the second portion of the ride (everything past the dive loop). If you sit anywhere other then the first row the ride is extremely uncomfortable as the low to the ground quick turns in combination with the classic over the shoulder B&M restraints provide for some insane headbanging. I haven't ridden Dominator but judging by the POV's it looks slightly better then Rougarou. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arrow Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 1 hour ago, Hmrapp said: Rougarou is not a bad floorless by any means. If you get a good ride in the front row and keep your head forward the ride isn't to rough or uncomfortable. The problem I have with the ride is the second portion of the ride (everything past the dive loop). If you sit anywhere other then the first row the ride is extremely uncomfortable as the low to the ground quick turns in combination with the classic over the shoulder B&M restraints provide for some insane headbanging. I haven't ridden Dominator but judging by the POV's it looks slightly better then Rougarou. I know I may get a lot of flack for this, but I found Vortex to be more smooth and have less headbanging than Rougarou. Probably just me, but I find Rougarou to also be a pretty average coaster in general. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmrapp Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 @Arrow Hence your name I'm not surprised lol. I don't find Vortex to be bad at all as long as your head is forward. I wouldn't go as far to say that Vortex is smoother then Rougarou. In my opinion Rougarou is slightly better but Vortex is a very solid coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Ding Dong Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I suppose height and body type make a difference. Despite Vortex beating the hell out of my youngest who will never ride it again, in a moment of temporary insanity I took a spin on it last month. My head sticks out above the restraints so there was no headbanging for me and that is the most important part. It was rough side to side and my neck was just slightly sore from it but not really bad. Had I ridden it in my 20's and 30's when I had neck issues I probably would have been in a world of hurt. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 New trains with the soft restraints would fix alot of the issues with Vortex. There are some really strange transitions though on it still. While I love The Vortex I think the park has earned its money back on it and its time to see something new in its place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 6, 2017 Author Share Posted September 6, 2017 I'm not being that guy but there's a whole thread dedicated to just Vortex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted September 7, 2017 Share Posted September 7, 2017 But you are, lol. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Rougarou is a great ride in the back and only the back, same goes for Vortex. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmrapp Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 16 hours ago, rhyano said: Rougarou is a great ride in the back and only the back, same goes for Vortex. Never been in the back but I always ride in the front. Even going back one row from the first to second row on Rougarou you can tell a noticeable difference on the ladder part of the ride. If you look Rougarou has a trim brake on the first drop. Does anybody know if they typically run with the trim on!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Mantis was regularly trimmed on the first drop, but I have yet to experience it turned on while riding Rougarou. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhyano Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 The trim was turned off since becoming Rougarou. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Just curious as to why threads are locked and not just deleted? Someone just started a topic about what comes after a Giga and it got locked. Why not just delete the whole thread? Anyways just curious as to why threads are up that you can't post anything in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, BuckeyeBond said: Just curious as to why threads are locked and not just deleted? Someone just started a topic about what comes after a Giga and it got locked. Why not just delete the whole thread? Anyways just curious as to why threads are up that you can't post anything in. So you can see why it was locked. If we just remove it, it can be consfusing and you don't know why it just disappeared. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 That's a good point, I never looked at it that way. Thanks for the clarification. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmrapp Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 It's official Dinosaurs Alive will be going extinct after October. I feel that a new addition will definitely be added in the 2019 year. If that's a RMC T-Rex, RMC Topper or the B&M giga we all have been waiting for, I don't know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I hope they connect the area with X-Base and spuce the area with some flats, eateries, restrooms, etc... I really hope the centerpiece of this expansion would be a world record breaking Giga. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmrapp Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I would LOVE to see that as well! Many enthusiasts talk about about how Kings Island needs to spruce up its gate. Yet, I feel it would almost take away the uniqueness of Carowinds and Cedar Points front gate. It would be amazing to see a giga with an amazing, secluded, plaza back in the woods. As for the ride it would be cool to see it weave through the woods interacting with X-Base and possibly Banshee. If Kings Island were to do this in 2019 it would be a HUGE capital investment for the park (35+ million) and I wouldn't think any other park in the chain would get any coaster. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I'm cool if KI would get a 35 million dollar coaster. That's a lot of coin though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Am I the only one who is not sold on the "inevitable" Giga coaster? I guess I'm the minority, but I think there are major demographic gaps in Kings Island's lineup that could/should be addressed before another coaster. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 16 minutes ago, beastfan11 said: I think there are major demographic gaps in Kings Island's lineup that could/should be addressed before another coaster. Such as? I'm not bashing your opinion by any means but I'm interested to know what demographic gaps Kings Island has 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 18 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said: Such as? I'm not bashing your opinion by any means but I'm interested to know what demographic gaps Kings Island has Specifically attractions that the whole family could ride together. There really isn't a whole lot that Grandma and Grandpa could ride with a their grandkids. That's obviously just an example, but there is a gap between coasters/thrill rides and kid rides. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 4 minutes ago, beastfan11 said: Specifically attractions that the whole family could ride together. There really isn't a whole lot that Grandma and Grandpa could ride with a their grandkids. That's obviously just an example, but there is a gap between coasters/thrill rides and kid rides. I agree that we need more grandma and grandpa rides! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondBanshee Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 ^^I believe that’s why they built Mystic Timbers. It’s a great family ride. In fact, my family was just talking about this, saying it’s “the perfect ride” because parents can ride it with their kids while enthusiasts still love it. I agree there are still some things needed (a wild mouse or spinning coaster would be perfect imo) but for the time being, an intense coaster is needed. Whether it be a giga or a blitz, KI needs intensity. (I’d love something like helix that takes advantage of the terrain. KI seems like a great park for a Mack)Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I agree with all of this. But I think KI really needs a people eater like Fury. This has to be close to a record season for KI attendance wise. The crowds have been crazy big this season. I just think we need something to help break up the crowds. I'd also really love for the Antique Cars to return. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Plus if KI gets a giga, they won't have to add anything huge for a couple of years and can focus on smaller things like more flats and family rides. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeBond Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I wonder if KI could top the drop on Red Force the Intiman Accelerator in Europe. I think it's 368 feet. If KI uses the Dino land I wonder if they could build around 320-330 but make the drop like 370-380 by shooting the drop into a valley. Kind of like the way Apollo's Chariot is done. I think that would make KI's Giga extremely awesome and unique. Anyways just a thought I had. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted October 20, 2017 Author Share Posted October 20, 2017 Whatever the size, I want hype. Banshee type hype. I remember from opening day 2013 to August 8th 2013, the announcement lived up to the hype that the park had been building for the whole season. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudeHoward Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Let's just hope they don't give us a leviathan. All stats, no substance. Nothing against leviathan, but it's sad compared to the other CF Gigas. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 On 10/23/2017 at 2:18 PM, JudeHoward said: Let's just hope they don't give us a leviathan. All stats, no substance. Nothing against leviathan, but it's sad compared to the other CF Gigas. I consider Leviathan a B&M Giga prototype taking a lot of inspiration from it's hyper coasters. Fury 325 is the final product of what a B&M Giga should be- extremely long layout, fast, tons of airtime, and plenty of drops. Plus I don't think we've ever seen a Giga truly interact with terrain. Give us a Giga like Fury 325 with the terrain of Diamondback and Apollo's Chariot and you'll have a winner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted October 30, 2017 Author Share Posted October 30, 2017 Sorry for the double post but I thought I'd share my thoughts on a possible giga location. This is based off of Fury 325 so I wasn't really accounting for a specific layout. Sorry @chugh43, I had to get rid of the maintenance buildings. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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