TheKlockster Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I could be wrong - but I think it has LSMs just to start it - it is like a minimal force. The LIMs are what bring the train to full speed. That is why IJST has the friction wheels. There is an excellent description of it on Dave Althoff Junior's Site... Check it out - it makes for fascinating reading! Dave Althoff's LIM Page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOF/Z 4-ever Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 I could be wrong - but I think it has LSMs just to start it - it is like a minimal force. The LIMs are what bring the train to full speed. That is why IJST has the friction wheels. There is an excellent description of it on Dave Althoff Junior's Site... Check it out - it makes for fascinating reading! Dave Althoff's LIM Page Take it from someone who knows it. FOF has LIM and only LIM. Shoots you from 0-50mph in 4 seconds (acutally, it really shoots you 0-45 in 4-6 seconds, depending on the wieght of the train). Does not slowy take off and then speed up. It just speeds up. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 It just occured to me - Weight Drop Launch isn't listed! The only types of Launches I have been on are Weight Drop and LSM/LIM. They are pretty similar and both pretty cool - but I think the Weight Drop launch is cooler. It just feels wierder. It is more forceful for one - but more smooth too. Dont know how to explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Rider Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 best way to describe... your acceleration is about 9.81 meters per second per second Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 Vortex, yes I have been on launch coasters at other parks. I have ridden Volcano: The Blast Coaster at PKD (as well as their FoF), Hulk at IoA, Rock `N` Roller Coaster at Disney MGM, the former Superman at former SFWoA (now Geauga Lake), and Wicked Twister and Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 L*R - the acceleration is not 9.8m/s^2. It would be if there was no train attached to it. The G force acceleration on the weight is 9.8m/s^2 - but attached to the top of the weight is a cable of tension equal to the weight of the cable plus the train. But the weight is much heavier than the train - so it is still a forceful launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Voyager Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I really enjoyed the Hulks up hill launch at IOA. Next would have to be the superman launch at California's .... oh man what park is that. It's a Six Flags Park just can't remember wich one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 HAHA i bewlieve it is Six Flags Magic Mountain or is that the one in Kentucky? The Hulk's launch was bad . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enchanted Voyager Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 No it's not Kentucky Kingdom, so I guess it is Magic Mountain. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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