secondson Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Hi everyone. I've observed this site off and on for a while, and decided to join. This is my first post, and I have a quick question. Hopefully it's not a STUPID question, and if it has already been addressed somewhere, please ferry me off to the appropriate discussion. Thanks. My question: In the promo videos I've seen, they show Firehawk going through a double corkscrew near the end of the ride. However, I thought this used to be X-Flight at GL, and X-Flight had a double inline twist (or barrel roll, whichever it is technically called) - not a corkscrew. So are they changing that element of the ride? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 No that is the animation they used for Stealth at PGA which was the first flying coaster. In the second generation of the flying coaster by Vekoma they changed the corkscrews to in-line twists. Firehawk will have the in-line twists at the end before the helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondson Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 I see. Thanks for clarifying that for me. I appreciate the response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 ^Welcome to PKIC secondson! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 Yep, welcome to PKIC. And yes, Firehawk will have the inline twists at the end of the ride. This coaster will be the first to feature the inline twist element at Kings Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkitrumpet08 Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 what is an inline twist? is it like on the storm runner ride at hersheypark? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondson Posted February 9, 2007 Author Share Posted February 9, 2007 An inline twist is like a barrel roll - the train inverts a full 360 degrees in a straight line as it travels along the course of the track. Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I appreciate it. King's Island will always hold a special place with me, and I think Firehawk will truly make a great addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDeyForever Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Never rode a ride with a inline twist before. Sounds pretty sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutedarkness Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 wow. eh they rnt that great Please refer to the terms of service and start following the grammar rules. -Ronny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium13 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Is that because they 'rnt' at Geauga Lake anymore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutedarkness Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 thunderhawk Geauga lake use to have 3rd most inversions now we are like 6th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastly1992 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 How much longer do you think Geauga Lake will be around? Seems to be deteriorating since the removal of Sea World. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Why does everyone think GL is leaving? All Cedar Fair is doing is de-flagging the park. Six Flags tried to make the park something it was not and Cedar Fair is trying to return the park to what it was always intended to be: a smallish family park...NOT some major thrill park. As for getting rid of the animals, that was something out of Cedar Fair's control, I believe. If I recall correctly, the animal park was Sea World's/Six Flag's. The animal park was not included in the sell to CF. Geauga Lake will be around for a bit longer, I'd assume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Cedar Fair chose NOT to purchase the animals. Mr. Kinzel quite famously said that Cedar Fair was not in the zoo business. Believe me, Six Flags would have sold anything and everything there for about any reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Interesting...missed that tidbit. Even still, Cedar Fair isn't just letting Geauga Lake go down the drain...they want the park to succeed. Don't forget they're a business in it to make money...they put down some money on that park and will try hard to make it a successful park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discodude3737 Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 I really think Cedar Fair made the right moves with Geagua Lake. Six Flags tried to make it into something it could never be, and Cedar Fair is slowly turning it into the type of park that will be successful in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 My second favorite element on Firehawk is the double in-line twist. The loop being the first. Awesome coaster...can't wait to ride it a KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted March 6, 2007 Share Posted March 6, 2007 I am not sure what part of the ride I will like hte best but I would say the horseshoe, then the loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I am not sure what part of the ride I will like hte best but I would say the horseshoe, then the loop. so ive watched the video animation a million times and it looks to me like the coaster is a somewhat tight coaster, meaning that the coaster is all close together and doesnt go spreading out a lot on its on like say The Beast does. Can anyone whos been on the ride direct me in teh right direction of what exactly it does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reclaimer Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 This is a picture of the layout of the coaster in its former home: http://www.rcdb.com/ig920.htm?picture=12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 This is a picture of the layout of the coaster in its former home: http://www.rcdb.com/ig920.htm?picture=12 cool thanks man! =^) i appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I guess you can call Firehawk a compact coaster, it's not spread out like The Beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 I guess you can call Firehawk a compact coaster, it's not spread out like The Beast. yeah i saw that from the photos looks like a pretty interesting coaster tho should be fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdadGL Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 One you have ridden it you will see it’s just an OK coaster. The part you might not like much will be the four hour wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 One you have ridden it you will see it's just an OK coaster. The part you might not like much will be the four hour wait! Obviously, opinions differ. I'm very sad for you and for Geauga Lake that this wondrous ride is no longer there. That thing is a lot better than just okay. It is by far one of my very favorites. I couldn't possibly be happier with what Cedar Fair has wrought at Kings Island so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdadGL Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Obviously, opinions differ. I'm very sad for you and for Geauga Lake that this wondrous ride is no longer there. That thing is a lot better than just okay. It is by far one of my very favorites. I couldn't possibly be happier with what Cedar Fair has wrought at Kings Island so far! Very true, opinions do differ and opinions do change. Its cool that XF (Firehawk) is one of your favorites, although it was never rated as a popular coaster on any list I have seen, although I may have missed one. I am just glad that I am also close to CP and they are getting a real honest to goodness new coaster instead of someone else’s hand me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 What difference does it make whether its a hand me down or not? To the GP, they dont care, they're getting a new attraction, I dont see why some coaster enthusiasts think its such a big deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutedarkness Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 i liked working it but ill see whats better... maverick or x-flight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Obviously GL couldn't afford the upkeep on X-Flight, I think Firehawk will be great at KI, and I doubt it will pull 4 hour lines, it should help distribute the crowed a little bit. If Face/Off doesn't pull in 4 hours lines with only 1 train, then Firehawk will not, now I could see 2 hr lines. FoF used to pull in 2 1/2 to 3 hours lines the first few years it was open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuskin Posted March 9, 2007 Share Posted March 9, 2007 Obviously GL couldn't afford the upkeep on X-Flight, I think Firehawk will be great at KI, and I doubt it will pull 4 hour lines, it should help distribute the crowed a little bit. If Face/Off doesn't pull in 4 hours lines with only 1 train, then Firehawk will not, now I could see 2 hr lines. FoF used to pull in 2 1/2 to 3 hours lines the first few years it was open. dude fof still does pull those lines in the summer weekends its nutz thats why i never go on the weekends in the summer lol since i got like everyday the first month lol its always better then u can ride so many more rides and its not burning up hot when u are waiting in the lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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