Alton Towers proposed woody!

Pink Floyd Fanatic said:
SOB is still MUCH rougher than an average woodie because of it's HUGE size

Dude, you are way too obsessed with huge mega-woodies.

If you don't watch out, you'll get Moosh all worked up. ;)
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'That was totally mildly amusing.' - Dan Miron on Superman: The Escape

Mmmmm....mega woodie ;)

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Bars are now serving a new drink called The Saddam. No matter how much you drink it takes 48 hrs to get bombed!

As much as I would love it, there is no way in hell that the locals will allow AT to build this, its too "noisy"

Well the ride will most likely definatly be an Intermin Plug and play like Colossos at Heide Park in order to keep the noise down, This follows reports that JW and Alton were keeping a close eye on this ride to see how its operates and runs in order to see if it were possible to put in a application for a ride like this.

Not to take anything away from this amazing development, because it sounds like a great idea, but why is it gonna be a wooden coaster?

Because Alton has been craving for a woodie for years, and John Wardley has admitted he would love to build one at the park but knew it was always difficult because they are noisy rides, but with the recent introduction of Colossos at Heide Park, Alton have looked back at the proposal of trying to get one. I say BRAVO to Alton because if it goes ahead, it will be a huge achievement for them :)

I don't think we should whine about it being rough already. I've heard only good things about Alton, and I'm willing to bet that if this woodie does go through, it will be well maintained.

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Never Has Gravity Been So Uplifting.

This will definitely get me back to AT. I miss Nemesis, and I have yet to try the P&P Intamins... after White Cyclone in Nagashima, I think I can say I will like it A LOT! ;)
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Saddam Hussein - the new single

No offense to anyone on their views, But am I the only one that thinks Son of Beast is one of the smoothest wooden coasters I've ridden? Of course there is Viper at SFGAM but Sonny is smooth now. Lapbars resting on your legs and forces involved wear ya down but I truthfully think the ride is smooth.

I still agree however that it was rough first year, It has however steadily improved to almost flawless in the track. The trains, yes there issues but lets see what this year brings with the new/redisigned restraints. PKI has done nothing but shown its willingness to improve the ride, Just like it did with FOF and is doing with Tomb Raider.

Chuck whose only really ridden three coasters that were too rough for him. SOB certainly isn't even close now. :)

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Charles Nungester.
It is my personal belief that Lesourdsville Lake is closed for 2003. I'll let you know if anything is announced.

Chuck - you know how lasting first impressions can be.

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Bars are now serving a new drink called The Saddam. No matter how much you drink it takes 48 hrs to get bombed!

Mamoosh said:
Chuck - you know how lasting first impressions can be.
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Yeah Moosh, I miss the G train on Legend! Chuck, who may wait forever before he rides the backseat of Skyliner again.
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Charles Nungester.
It is my personal belief that Lesourdsville Lake is closed for 2003. I'll let you know if anything is announced.

This ride looks very unique--can anyone approximate the speed, length, or height of this ride?

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Is that a Q-bot in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

CN: I find SOB to be moderately rough. It is certainly not as bad as many woodies that I have riden including some fairly small ones. Wolverine Wildcat is many times as rough as SOB.

GP: There will be 2 lifthills. One of 15 meters high, one of 18 meters. You will go down a double dip twice. The largest double dip will go down an impressive 70 to 80 meters. Top speeds can reach up to 140 km/h depending on the trains.

Source: Requested permits.

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Dutch Coastin' :: European coasters, thrills and theming!

I should have added that SOB is rougher than most WELL MAINTAINED woodies. It has omproved since my very first ride but it ain't no Viper, Raven or Cornball Express all of which are smoother because they are well maintained. Wolvering Wimpycat may be rougher because of lack of maintainence.

I love it when a wood coaster is omproved ;)

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WWGD?

Well, if this AT woody gets local "omproval", it'll definitely boost the likelihood of a European trip in '04....Moosh, you are a very sick man...:)
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Bracketology, half art, half science, ALL excitement...:)

Takes one to know one, Gator ;)

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WWGD?

DRNK, thanks for the info. I'm not good with metric (still like it better than imperial) but that is pretty substantial for a park with such strict clearance regulations.

Richard, who is searching for an online metric-imperial calculator.

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Is that a Q-bot in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

I like omperial.

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A day is a drop of water in the ocean of eternity. A week is seven drops.

But do you feel omporant, Den?

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"Everybody loves Moosh!" - Dawnmarie313

Yes, so much so that I'm imnipotent.

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A day is a drop of water in the ocean of eternity. A week is seven drops.

Really? That's ompressive, even though I already knew [I'm imniscient] ;)

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"Everybody loves Moosh!" - Dawnmarie313