Logan Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Did anyone else see that WLWT article with Dennis Spiegel? It's clear that guy has no idea what he's talking about. He said there would be a vertical loop. 5
Mr_Krispy Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 14 minutes ago, Logan said: Did anyone else see that WLWT article with Dennis Spiegel? It's clear that guy has no idea what he's talking about. He said there would be a vertical loop. Ikr? And hes the co founder of KI. I hope hes just playing around 2
Shawn Meyer Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Yeah I wanted to ask last week where Gary Walks was and why he didn't speak a little? He was the founder and still is the founder of Kings Island. I would have stayed for that. 2
SonofBaconator Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 30 minutes ago, Logan said: Did anyone else see that WLWT article with Dennis Spiegel? It's clear that guy has no idea what he's talking about. He said there would be a vertical loop. He also thought The Banshee was going to be a wing coaster based off of the blueprints. That guy's a legend, he's probably just either trolling or a little rusty on his blueprint knowledge 6
pkiknex25 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Is it possible that he's just a business guru with little knowledge of the engineering field? 7
Shaggy Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 26 minutes ago, Shawn Meyer said: Yeah I wanted to ask last week where Gary Walks was and why he didn't speak a little? He was the founder and still is the founder of Kings Island. I would have stayed for that. Wachs not Walks. 5
New Horizons Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, pkiknex25 said: Is it possible that he's just a business guru with little knowledge of the engineering field? to me it seems like he is kinda locally famous for being a part of Kings Islands history but he seems like is just an enthusiast like us. i take everything he says when it comes to predictions with a grain of salt. but i loved seeing him in a KI documentary i saw on youtube. he seems like a really nice guy 4
silver2005 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 27 minutes ago, SonofBaconator said: He also thought The Banshee was going to be a wing coaster based off of the blueprints. That guy's a legend, he's probably just either trolling or a little rusty on his blueprint knowledge He also pegged Diamondback as a dive coaster based entirely on the splash construction. 7
Benjamin22 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Spent today and yesterday at Carowinds and I’ve got to stay this Lift hill will have such a commanding presence at Kings Island, it’s going to look absolutely incredible. 7
SonofBaconator Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 5 minutes ago, silver2005 said: He also pegged Diamondback as a dive coaster based entirely on the splash construction. Could you imagine that for a second? A Dive coaster with the layout of a hyper. Expensive but still cool! 4
FUN&ONLY! Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 He always thinks the helixes are vertical loops... I remember when he said that Diamondback was going to have multiple loops, probably looking at the turn arounds and helixes. He probably thought that the ampersand turn (or whatever kind of element that is) near the end of the layout was a loop. 5
silver2005 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 To be fair, the turn around does kind of look like an inclined dive loop/Immelman. It'd be cool if that turn around had some sort of ridiculous banking to it. 7
Jallie79 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 43 minutes ago, silver2005 said: To be fair, the turn around does kind of look like an inclined dive loop/Immelman. It'd be cool if that turn around had some sort of ridiculous banking to it. Totally agree. I saw someone said that the clamshell restraints wouldn't handle inversions. But could either A. The amount of speed this thing will more than likely carry into the turnaround allow them to work. (More than likely not the case.) B. B&M is using a new restraint type. I dont recall seeing the restraints in the plans. Again, probably not the case, just speculation. But a psuedo inversion/brand new elements could be what sets our giga apart from everything else out there. 6
ldhudsonjr Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 7 hours ago, upstop said: I’m wholeheartedly on team Shooting Star now.... the layout for this coaster is kind of like a giant version of the old coaster from Coney Island. Out and back with a final helix before the break run. No offense but I really hope you're wrong about this. I know there is history there, but check it out: MILLENIUM FORCE INTIMIDATOR 305 LEVIATHAN FURY 325 sHoOtInsGsTAr!!!!1111 2
Bwb.32 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 4 minutes ago, ldhudsonjr said: No offense but I really hope you're wrong about this. I know there is history there, but check it out: MILLENIUM FORCE INTIMIDATOR 305 LEVIATHAN FURY 325 sHoOtInsGsTAr!!!!1111 perhaps well go daft punk and be INTERSTELLA 5555 4 2
ldhudsonjr Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Just now, Bwb.32 said: perhaps well go daft punck and be INTERSTELLA 5555 CF, hire this person. 7
DeltaFlyer Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 46 minutes ago, Bwb.32 said: perhaps well go daft punk and be INTERSTELLA 5555 This just gave me a good laugh! 4
DustinTheNow Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, ldhudsonjr said: No offense but I really hope you're wrong about this. I know there is history there, but check it out: MILLENIUM FORCE INTIMIDATOR 305 LEVIATHAN FURY 325 sHoOtInsGsTAr!!!!1111 Wait is Shooting Star the going name prediction now? If so, I like it! :-) 4
Logan Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 Could you imagine that for a second? A Dive coaster with the layout of a hyper. Expensive but still cool! That would kinda suck. It would lose all its energy after the second hill. Dive trains are not aerodynamic in any way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
KI Guy Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 1 hour ago, ldhudsonjr said: No offense but I really hope you're wrong about this. I know there is history there, but check it out: MILLENIUM FORCE INTIMIDATOR 305 LEVIATHAN FURY 325 sHoOtInsGsTAr!!!!1111 Millennium Force: Cool name in 1999 for announcement and 2000. Outdated reference by 2001. What does it even mean? (Yes, I know a cheesy story explains it.) Intimidator 305: decent name, theme pretty good. Licensing fee and NASCAR popularity has been declining since even before its debut. Leviathan: Great, unique name that fitting a giant coaster. Fury 325: What does it even mean? Hopelessly generic. Shooting Star: Timeless. Throwback to Cincinnati history, everyone knows what a shooting star is. My point is Shooting Star has appeal even though it may not be the trendiest name. 10
DustinTheNow Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, KI Guy said: Millennium Force: Cool name in 1999 for announcement and 2000. Outdated reference by 2001. What does it even mean? (Yes, I know a cheesy story explains it.) Intimidator 305: decent name, theme pretty good. Licensing fee and NASCAR popularity has been declining since even before its debut. Leviathan: Great, unique name that fitting a giant coaster. Fury 325: What does it even mean? Hopelessly generic. Shooting Star: Timeless. Throwback to Cincinnati history, everyone knows what a shooting star is. My point is Shooting Star has appeal even though it may not be the trendiest name. Wait, let me play dumb for a moment. Is the coaster called shooting star? Lol 2 1
ldhudsonjr Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, DustinTheNow said: Wait, let me play dumb for a moment. Is the coaster called shooting star? Lol No one knows just a prediction people have. 3 1
ldhudsonjr Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 19 minutes ago, KI Guy said: Shooting Star: Timeless. Throwback to Cincinnati history, everyone knows what a shooting star is I get it, personally though I just think it sounds really old fashioned. I think the other names just sound a lot cooler. Just my 2 cents though. If that is the name though I'm sure it'll grow on me. 4
KI Guy Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 I think the old names have a certain charm. It seems every new coaster name is a monster, an intimidating animal, or some mythical or powerful force/magic, etc. I think the scary theme is overdone, personally, but ultimately it won't be up to me! 5
Zayzayd13 Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 I agree that Shooting Star is a bit outdated for a rollercoaster, but it would make a great name for some flat ride. If I were to name this giga, it would be Celestron (I know to some this sounds stupid, but it would be a play on something celestial, idk).Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 6
Joshua Posted May 25, 2019 Posted May 25, 2019 For the name, I'd prefer something that matches the area's theme (Orion) and/or has significance to the park/Cincinnati (Shooting Star). 9
ldhudsonjr Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, Zayzayd13 said: I agree that Shooting Star is a bit outdated for a rollercoaster, but it would make a great name for some flat ride. If I were to name this giga, it would be Celestron (I know to some this sounds stupid, but it would be a play on something celestial, idk). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I like it 2
bjcolglazier Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 Name will be...Terminator 2020! LMAO. If only Paramount still owned the place... 5
SonofBaconator Posted May 26, 2019 Posted May 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, bjcolglazier said: Name will be...Terminator 2020! LMAO. If only Paramount still owned the place... Magic Mountain has entered the chat 4 2
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