BeeastFarmer Posted December 10 Share Posted December 10 Via Dennis Spiegel's ITPS Facebook page: A Sneak Peek into the Future: The 1000-Foot High Rollercoaster Dream For over a decade, I have been passionately proclaiming the imminent arrival of a rollercoaster that would shatter all records—a 1000-foot-high behemoth that would redefine the limits of thrill and engineering in our industry. We have seen several Mega coasters developed, such as King Da Ka, which is now being taken out of service. It was 456 feet tall and reached a top speed of 128MPH. We have also seen Top Thrill Dragster at 420 feet, and Superman Escape from Krypton at 415 feet. Currently, there is the new, under-construction “Falcon’s Flight” in Quiddiya, Saudi Arabia, which will be 640 feet high and reach an incredible speed of 155 MPH. Now, after years of anticipation and speculation, I have been privileged to witness a sneak preview of this incredible feat of amusement innovation, “The 1000-Footer”! The manufacturer has sworn me to secrecy regarding many details, but I can share some tantalizing hints about what’s in store. This rollercoaster, set to rise a staggering 1000 feet into the sky, represents the culmination of years of technological advancements in computer and AI-assisted design, a long way from the early Philadelphia Toboggan designs which in their day and age were overwhelming. These advanced tools have made the once-impossible 1000-foot dream entirely achievable. The project is still under heavy wraps, with the final international location yet to be announced, but the progress is quite well along and so far, is nothing short of breathtaking in every sense of the meaning! NEW [5:55 PM] Creating a rollercoaster of this magnitude is an engineering marvel involving a myriad of complex considerations. First and foremost is the land location, which must provide enough space to accommodate the massive incline leading up to the apex and the equally daunting first drop run out. The structural engineering design, which has proven feasible, ensures the coaster can withstand the immense forces it will encounter both vertically and laterally. The company indicated one of the primary challenges in developing such a high coaster is controlling the speed of the ride. The manufacturer has assured me that they have devised ingenious retardation / braking programs and systems that can adapt to temperature variations, ensuring a safe and exhilarating experience regardless of the weather. As we all realize, safety is paramount in a project of this innovation and design scale. It is anticipated that riders will be required to wear goggles, or some type of specialty safety eyewear to protect against the elements. I was told there may be infrared night vision devices incorporated into the eyewear to see during the night at these incredible speeds. Additionally, and most importantly, newly developed restraint systems have been created and rigorously tested to accommodate riders of all sizes securely and comfortably, from the minimum weight thrill-seeker to the largest coaster enthusiast. NEW [5:56 PM] We have long known that the design and manufacturing capabilities to create a 1000-foot rollercoaster were within our reach. Fast paced technological advancements have accelerated this dream. Now, it’s only a matter of time and financial investment before this aspiration becomes a reality. As the pieces continue to fall into place, the excitement builds for what promises to be a groundbreaking achievement in the world of amusement park rides. As I have always said….. in our world, “COASTER IS KING”! This new MEGALODON of a ride will certainly prove this once again, AND HEY! Mr. Manufacturer…..Not a bad name!! Stay tuned for more updates as this thrilling journey (ride) progresses. The future of rollercoasters is about to soar to unprecedented heights, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have been part of this incredible adventure from the very beginning. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted December 11 Share Posted December 11 I don't know why but this reminds me of the polarcoasters.....I'll believe it when I see it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjniehaus Posted Thursday at 06:40 PM Share Posted Thursday at 06:40 PM Hmmm so we get ride of Ka and Dragster because of how many maintenance issues they had and Saudi can't seem to keep their super crazy coasters open on a reliable basis either so if we are having issues with 400' coasters, why would we be pushing it to 1000'? Sounds like a billion dollar failure in the making to me. Maybe they can pull it off but so far the track record of super tall and super fast coasters isn't very good. I thought we learned a lesson when Maverick opened in 2007 that a ride doesn't have to break records or have a large footprint as long as it is well designed with a unique layout and solid elements. Spiegel can say how far we have come from the days of PTC and I agree that we have but to the credit of PTC their coasters have an indefinite lifespan and still have good ridership. I hear so many kids at Kings Island say "this is my favorite ride" when I'm in line for The Racer. The Pheonix at Knoebels is still winning golden ticket awards. We may have come along way from PTC but they did build some pretty amazing rides for their time that are still thrilling and famously reliable. I have to say that PTC coaster don't seem to have as much maintenance and downtime as other coasters seem to have. Simpler days and times = better reliability I guess. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted Thursday at 08:06 PM Author Share Posted Thursday at 08:06 PM 1 hour ago, johnjniehaus said: Hmmm so we get ride of Ka and Dragster because of how many maintenance issues they had and Saudi can't seem to keep their super crazy coasters open on a reliable basis either so if we are having issues with 400' coasters, why would we be pushing it to 1000'? Sounds like a billion dollar failure in the making to me. Maybe they can pull it off but so far the track record of super tall and super fast coasters isn't very good. I thought we learned a lesson when Maverick opened in 2007 that a ride doesn't have to break records or have a large footprint as long as it is well designed with a unique layout and solid elements. Spiegel can say how far we have come from the days of PTC and I agree that we have but to the credit of PTC their coasters have an indefinite lifespan and still have good ridership. I hear so many kids at Kings Island say "this is my favorite ride" when I'm in line for The Racer. The Pheonix at Knoebels is still winning golden ticket awards. We may have come along way from PTC but they did build some pretty amazing rides for their time that are still thrilling and famously reliable. I have to say that PTC coaster don't seem to have as much maintenance and downtime as other coasters seem to have. Simpler days and times = better reliability I guess. I didn't think he was saying this coaster will be reliable (the tech he mentioned is forward thinking, but so was the tech wit TTD an KK at the time). I think he was saying that its coming. Let's face it...if it happens, it will be at a place with lots of land, a backer with lots of money, and a company that is known for taking risks. This leads me to believe it will be in the Middle East, financed by an Oil Royalty, and designed by Intamin. Of course, it could be a new park in Kansas, financed by the Walton family and designed by RMC or Zamperla 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colonel_SoB_fan Posted Friday at 11:39 AM Share Posted Friday at 11:39 AM Sounds like a "family- thrill attraction" to meSent from my SM-S926U using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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