Knotts Berry Farm Progress

I can't speak for others but I wasn't complaining, just making an observation. There are lots of gradual drops that are great in building anticipation. Among those already mentioned, Revolution's drop into the loop is another.

I won't complain about the ride until I've experienced it. If the drop turns out to be a dud, in my opinion, I'll say something.

mOOSH

Is it safe to call it Ramp:The ride "Catch the ramp" yet? ;)

When since has a rampy drop been fun?? Most people dis coasters because of their rampy hills. I guess (based on the pics) Raptor will remain the Invert with the best drop out there.....and oddly enough, it is one of the few with a semi straight drop!

At least the drop will match Jaguars drops!

You got me thinking Andy, what if you entered a near vertical drop at an angle like this, just imagine inverted:

http://www.coasterbuzz.com/rollercoasterphoto.htm?i=420

And since it's such a small shallow drop anyway, wouldn't build up too much speed to still have a comfortable pull out. Could work no?

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Legendary said:
I'm confused at your comparison - Silver Bullet and Raptor's drops are completely different.

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Yeah, I didn't word that very well. Yes, the drops are very different. What I meant was, Raptor's drop is a curve, then descent. Little did I realize, that the curve swings your body out to the side just before the track drops sharply, giving some "floater" air time. Looking at it, I would have never guessed.

The same might hold true for Silver Bullet. Right now it looks like a sharp turn into a moderate slope. But it may have been designed to give a little floater air around the bend, maybe lateral G's, or possibly to enhance the foot-chopper effect over Jaguar. I'm giving B&M the benefit of the doubt for now.

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Antuan said:
When since has a rampy drop been fun??

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I don't know, but I thought Revolution's ramp into the loop was fantastic. Killer anticipation!

Danimales,

You have to remember though, Raptor's drop is 45º, not 20º. :)

I like it because it's different, but I'm sure it won't rocket up to my fav drops on an inverted anytime soon.

Gotta share these shots of the overbank, looks incredible! Sorta like a Vekoma horseshoe element:

http://www.americacoasters.com/KBFConstruction/81704/SB/pg1.php

Wow, that looks hella hot! B&M's first inverted overbank!

And Knott's doesn't count that as an inversion....why?

It's not and inversion because it doesn't pass 180 degrees. Although, it doesn't look like it misses by much! Kudos to B&M for resisting making that turn into an inversion! I think the high speed overbank will be more intense and a better transition than a dive loop would be. Oh I can't wait to ride this thing!

Wouldn't the overbanked helix-like element after the immelman on Talon predate Silver Bullet's overbank?

Yeah but that is a true helix, IMO. This overbank looks to be banked way more than that helix. I'm not sure the comparison you're trying to make?

What is up with the Rockin Tug (page five)? It is got to be one of the most popular kids ride ever. I wonder if Zamperla is having trouble keeping up with the demand. I rode the one at Knoebels and while it's mild, I could see the little ones really enjoying it.

Well, Mantis' incline loop is considered an inversion and this "overbank" appears to tilt you at the same angle.

I for one could care less what they call it. It looks to be fun.

Some ideas:

• Bad-a$$
• Slamma jamma bamma ramma
• Shooting star turn
• Death arch
• Claude corner
• Butt clencher
• Bird flip

LOL, I'm sure you'd get quite a few votes on this board for choice #6 ;o)

Oh, yeah. #6. For sure.

So does this mean the Wagon Camp Theater is history once SB opens?

http://www.westcoaster.net/update.php?id=0823043

There's even a pic of a footer right in the theater, I'm curious to know if they'll be able to continue shows with such a loud distraction flying around and over the theater area itself. Not sure if SB will be filled sand, but even so, the screams will make it difficult to hear and enjoy the show. I may be exaggerating, but hope there's a way this will all work out, would hate to loose another classic Knotts attraction.