DropZone99 Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 I have been reading alot of forums about SOB, i know the trains are coming from Myrtle Beach but what will they look like??? If anyone has any pictures please show me them!!! Thank you. =]
kjkjkj Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 how many trains were on SOB, and how many will we recieve?
bparrott03 Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 there used to be 2 or 3, but if I remember correctly there was only 2.
PKIVortex Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 Correct they were only 2. They did have 3 trains though, but they never could get 3 trains to run without stopping every train in the block brake. They use to rotate trains ever year. Sometimes train 1 and 2 would be used or 1 and 3 or 2 and 3. Just depending on which trains they wanted to use. I beleive they will have 2 trains with the new ones too.
Hank Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 Are the new trains roomier? Has anyone ever been in them (on the old coaster they came from)?
PKIVortex Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 They probably will be. The SOB old trains weren't too bad until they raised the floors in them.
AdventureExpresser Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 When those trains were being used on the Hurricane in Myrtle Beach, they were a tight fit to get in and out of, and if there are two people in the seat it is cramped. They remind me very much of the trains used on The Mean Streak at Cedar Point, but as for smoothness, the Hurricane jarred my guts as much as the Son of Beast does. I even made a comment to the operators my last time riding it because in one of the dips after the first hill, it actually felt like their was a major defect in the track, it actually hurt bad when we hit that point, and their comment was that alot of people have been complaining how rough it is.
padfoot714 Posted June 7, 2007 Posted June 7, 2007 They probably will be. The SOB old trains weren't too bad until they raised the floors in them. The SOB trains were horrible for anyone over 6'0" and/or 200lbs. They were the tiniest trains I've ever been in besides The Beastie. That's one of the reasons I got hurt so badly when I rode SOB. Hopefully the new trains will be much roomier.
soviettraitor Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 sry, its not roomy at all, its made to be as light as possible to put as lease amount of stress on the stucture at all. Thinking the old trains are like a hummer, this is like a compact car. and the nice big lapbar is also gone...its just a single pipe
Monroe Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 I'm around 6'0" and it hurt my balls. Next time use ping pong balls instead of golf balls, they tend to give and don't chafe the inner leg.
FOFirehawkFAN Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 I'm around 6'0" and it hurt my balls. Next time use ping pong balls instead of golf balls, they tend to give and don't chafe the inner leg. WTF?
beastbreakdown Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 I really don't think its a great idea to use trains from another coaster. If the park wants people to ride it, why cut corners and get ****ty cars that will once again provide a horrible ride experience. Maybe it was just the track of the ride that the cars used to run on, but if its not, then my guess is it will be even more painful traveling at greater speeds and harder Gs. But, until I ride SoB with the new trains I will not judge.
SOB_TOM Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 Actually, the trains will look slightyly different than whats in the picture. Remember, SOB has a wider gauge than what the trains are. If done right, you could actually have a little bit more room, however I have a feeling that the body will stay the same, while the base of the trains will be widened.
coasterfan09 Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 Those trains are pretty ugly. I liked the body style of the old ones. The size of them never really did bother me that much.
KIBeast Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 How do we know that these new trains will give an "expletive deleted" ride? I don't see how these trains could be any worse than the previous. Anything would be an improvement.
The Interpreter Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 How do we know that these new trains will give an "expletive deleted" ride? I don't see how these trains could be any worse than the previous. Anything would be an improvement. Oh, really? I see someone hasn't ridden Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain. Shopping cart, anyone?
The Interpreter Posted June 8, 2007 Posted June 8, 2007 The short and best answer at this point is: "No one knows."
Guest faceoff Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 My best guess is the trains will have front and back seat in each car with a seatbelt and lapbar. There will be wheels underneath each car to keep things moving. I think i am right in my answer. LOL!!! I am looking forward to riding sob.
coasterfan09 Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 ^Thanks for pointing out the obvious. LOL They need to get this thing going soon. I miss this rollercoaster. I was looking forward to riding it again this season!
PKIVortex Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 I hope it does reopen at some point. When it does I will ride it. But they are going to make sure this thing is safe not just KI but the State.
The Interpreter Posted June 9, 2007 Posted June 9, 2007 ...and you can bet your sweet bippy the company's insurance carrier will also have a say in the matter....
DropZone99 Posted June 13, 2007 Author Posted June 13, 2007 Go here, there will be a SOB video and notice that every time it comes close to where the loop was it skipps. Obviosly this video is old so the edited it to make it seem new. http://www3.cedarfair.com/kingsisland/attr...l.cfm?ai_id=156
RWildman424 Posted June 13, 2007 Posted June 13, 2007 That video made me realize how long its been since I've ridden it. I can't wait until its open. I hope its soon. As long as I can fit in the trains, I'm sure I will love it.
Vortex Posted June 15, 2007 Posted June 15, 2007 Any word on how the new SOB trains are coming along? Wow I was at the park last night it is sure quit with out the SOB lift hill going.
coasterfan09 Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 I just hope that those trains are going to be able to hold up to the forces of SOB. I don't know how many of you have seen Hurricane but...well...it was pretty puny. I never got the chance to ride but from the road...it was relatively small. I really just hope they can withstand those types of force.
DropZone99 Posted June 16, 2007 Author Posted June 16, 2007 Iv'e rode Hurricane, and the trains are okay, i lke SOB's old trains better.
bparrott03 Posted June 16, 2007 Posted June 16, 2007 Hey guys! im at Kings Island right now. I have some good news about SOB! Matenice was working, and they turned ON the lift hill! The station lights were on and everything They were working on the place were they store the extra cars. Im SO excited! Im on my sidekick.. and im about to go ride IJ:ST. Just thought i'd share!
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