FlyMartyFly Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I saw this video about a surf coaster for Sea World opening possibly in 2021 and they have received some track so guess Clermont is busy on the coaster and others and with our focus no longer on the track factory, lots of stuff could be underway. Wished I lived closer and I would drive by for a look see. Hint hint. While I don’t want to seem ungrateful for our new coaster, it is always fun to dream about a possible new B&M “blitz-type” multi launch for The Vortex plot of land in the future. Of course we have to get this dreaded COVID wiped out so we can get our world back functioning once again. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 If the B&M multi-launch works for Sea World, I could definitely see something like this being our next coaster in The Vortex area. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster sally Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 I see otsr's on the concept art.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaFlyer Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 5 minutes ago, coaster sally said: I see otsr's on the concept art.... Probably vests. I doubt the crew in Monthey would develop an inverting lap bar restraint just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster sally Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, DeltaFlyer said: Probably vests. I doubt the crew in Monthey would develop an inverting lap bar restraint just yet. Won't have any airtime then.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 35 minutes ago, coaster sally said: Won't have any airtime then.... I'm sure B&M will figure it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zader Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 2 hours ago, coaster sally said: Won't have any airtime then.... Traditional B&M OTSR's will headbang. I think vests still give good airtime and they prevent my ears from bleeding 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster sally Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Just now, Zader said: Traditional B&M OTSR's will headbang. I think vests still give good airtime and they prevent my ears from bleeding Vest are hydraulic, you will have no room for airtime. IMO. Lapbars is where its at on all coasters now. Look at intamin and vekoma with lap bars on inverted coasters with inversions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyMartyFly Posted July 16, 2020 Author Share Posted July 16, 2020 Vest are hydraulic, you will have no room for airtime. IMO. Lapbars is where its at on all coasters now. Look at intamin and vekoma with lap bars on inverted coasters with inversions. I agree, lap restraints only!! Please!!!!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zader Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, coaster sally said: Vest are hydraulic, you will have no room for airtime. IMO. Lapbars is where its at on all coasters now. Look at intamin and vekoma with lap bars on inverted coasters with inversions. I don't disagree that a lapbar is superior, but there hasn't been an inverting B&M without OTSRs. The vests do have a more snug fit in some cases, so just don't pull the restraint down as far. (within reason. Obviously safety is important) The vests can still give plenty of room and touch your legs without stapling 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsguy23 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 1 hour ago, Zader said: Traditional B&M OTSR's will headbang. I think vests still give good airtime and they prevent my ears from bleeding What’s confusing to me is that b&m put vest restraints on Banshee. But also designed the ride so that riders won’t headbang. All the elements are drawn out and the opposite of snappy unlike the old b&ms. I think Banshee would have been better with the old restraints because of its hang-time on some of the elements. A ride like Raptor would benefit from the new restraints as the elements are really snappy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMills79 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Are restraints copy written for each Manufacturer? The reason I ask is automobiles have basically the same seat belt (lap and shoulder) arrangement and differs little from make to make. With this being said, could B&M use a Copperhead Strike restraint for the Surf coaster or would that be copyright infringement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 1 hour ago, KingsMills79 said: Are restraints copy written for each Manufacturer? The reason I ask is automobiles have basically the same seat belt (lap and shoulder) arrangement and differs little from make to make. With this being said, could B&M use a Copperhead Strike restraint for the Surf coaster or would that be copyright infringement? It would be patent infringement if anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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