Reptarrunner Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Yeah Mantis is a Kick A$s coaster i dont know about you guys but iam getting sick of Vortex being the only Steel coaster at PKI ...i want a Nice LONG steel coaster maybe a Flyer? Um...Vortex isn't the only steel coaster. Topgun is made of steel, as well the Runaway Reptar, and Face-Off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Yeah i ment that as Vortex being the major oldest one PKI has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI_Man Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Yeah, we do need something new like a sequil to Vortex (without tearing down the original), B&M, Vekoma , S&S, Intamin, PKI should @ least pick one to add to the line-up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbilly Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 definitely don't want a Vekoma for a signature steel, besides, isn't Face-Off a Vekoma... I like the other choices though, S&S, Intamin, or B&M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Intamin or B&M ONLY. I must say, S&S and Vekoma really are not known for there "big", full circuit coasters. Vekoma is more shuttle and kiddie coasters (ie. Runaway Reptar and Faceoff) and S&S is more launching coasters (ie. Hypersonic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0-120 Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 Yeah, Intamin & B&M both make great steel coasters. They should go with B&M if they want a huge looper, & then Intamin for a more classic, yet still 300+ ride. Millenium Force, Wicked Twister, and Top Thrill Dragster have all been amazing, probably almost better than PKI's coasters. Those things have all been tall and fast, can you say 120mph ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbilly Posted April 2, 2004 Share Posted April 2, 2004 well it depends on what PKI is looking for. If they want inversions, then obviously they'll go to B&M, but if not they could still purchase a B&M Speed coaster or of course something spectacular from Intamin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkstar_skater_00 Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 I don't think they'll put anything in to great in 05. I think in 06 they'll make a badass rollercoaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyman Posted April 17, 2004 Author Share Posted April 17, 2004 I can see it now, 421 feet high, 121 miles per hour, and 6 inversions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillerCroc Posted April 17, 2004 Share Posted April 17, 2004 I think PKI would do great with a B&M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrillDragster Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 FoF is made of steel also. So is taxi jam and scoobys coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 I like B&M looping coasters the best, those things are so awesome. They usually have the best layouts. Intamin doesn't make looping coasters do they? If they do, I can't think of any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrillDragster Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 Colossus at Thorpe Park it has 10 inversions on RCDB.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMBryan Posted April 19, 2004 Share Posted April 19, 2004 FoF is made of steel also. So is taxi jam and scoobys coaster. dont forget reptar...it is steel too. and top gun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrillDragster Posted April 23, 2004 Share Posted April 23, 2004 We are getting a 600 ft Kiddie coaster with speeds of 165 mph! I swear! and the are going to locate it at the Beach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMBryan Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 i heard this a while ago from a person i know who worked in the park at the time. this was before i worked in the park, but apparently he was talking to a full timer who was in his food stand (might have been jeff siebert, but im not sure) and he told him that 'the next coaster is coming in 2005, its going to be big.' and ' if you like millenium force you will like the new coaster' i dont know how much you guys will trust it just like anyone who says 'i know a guy who knows a guy..." but i just thought that i would share. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I know I would like to see a Millenium Force at Pki, but I don't see another hyper coaster coming to PKI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastdude Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 lets just get everything on the list accept for no coaster and call it a day. Just kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastdude Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 ( PKIpunk said) I know I would like to see a Millenium Force at Pki, but I don't see another hyper coaster coming to PKI! Millennium force is not a hyper coaster it is a giga coaster. Magnum XL 200 is a hyper coaster. Roller coaster o to 199 feet Hyper coaster 200 to 299 Giga coaster 300 to 399 Strata coaster 400 to ~ The only park to have all three is CP but, PKI is the only one to have a Hyper woodie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 I have to disagree with you pki punk. The Addams Family Diving coaster would definitely be short. It says on RCDB that it is a 2 minute, 40 second ride, but I find that hard to believe, unless 1 1/2 minutes is spent traveling up the hill. Other than that, there is nothing more to Oblivion and this would be a waste for PKI. They have enough short coasters. Time for a long, steel coaster, at least 200 ft. drop. Was wondering, though. Would it be possible to build a 400 ft. vertical drop coaster? That would be cool to be held on the holding brake that high in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastdude Posted April 28, 2004 Share Posted April 28, 2004 Anything is possible when you put your mind to it. If you ask any real roller coaster designer he wil tell you the only limitation is Money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Nah, I have to disagree. Money is not the only limitation. How about G forces that people can withstand? Space can be an issue. Ok, I have to retract my last post because I have found out that there is another company that makes a vertical drop coaster. The last was referring to a B&M. This is providing PKI goes with that company. Something about a Euro Fighter. I'll post a link if someone asks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Roller coaster o to 199 feet Hyper coaster 200 to 299 Giga coaster 300 to 399 Strata coaster 400 to ~ The only park to have all three is CP but, PKI is the only one to have a Hyper woodie. Thanks beastdude, I had NO idea. I just said what I said to make a point. I don't see PKI adding another record breaker, especially a steel record breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryler87 Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Neither do I. I'd just like the park to install a rerideable, reliable, people eater. A flyer would be nice since I don't think there are any in the Midwest (please correct me if I am wrong, though). As the park continues to "upgrade" to the Hollywood park of the Midwest, they may find that tried-and-true coasters may be the best route to take, with new bells and whistles, instead of prototype coasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterrz Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 I think that a tried and tru steel coaster would go over extremly well at the park. Maybe throw in a new looping element or something, but use exisiting proven technology. I think the park would benefit from having a new, large capacity steel roller coaster. I`m sure in time, the park will install that ride. After SoB, they are probably a little gunshy of adding a ride that will cost more than $10 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 The park really needs to stay away from prototypes. I mean look to the past with SOB and TR:TR. Need I say more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbeast Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 The park really needs to stay away from prototypes. I mean look to the past with SOB and TR:TR. Need I say more? ??? I assume you just forgot about Beast, Racer, Vortex, FOF, Delirium and Reptar right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI_Diana Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Sweet point der. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildCat Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 The park really needs to stay away from prototypes. I mean look to the past with SOB and TR:TR. Need I say more? ??? I assume you just forgot about Beast, Racer, Vortex, FOF, Delirium and Reptar right? You forgot The Bat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdime Posted May 11, 2004 Share Posted May 11, 2004 Nah, I have to disagree. Money is not the only limitation. How about G forces that people can withstand? Actually, the newer coasters employ simple tricks to keep G forces in a safe range. Bigger drops and higher speeds just need larger curves. I'm not an engineer, so I couldn't explain it well...but a little online digging could probably explain it. Larger radii keep G forces in check. That was the thing that always ticked me off about Markey. (from the other topics) He would equate large rides with larger g's....and he has the capability to research easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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