Coastercraver said:
"No, Vekoma is not clone happy.....coasters for a small amount of money."
I like many assumed a less expensive ride was major part of why SLCs and Boomerangs are everywhere. However....around 97-98 SLCs passed the $10,000,000 mark. Now they are closer to twelve. The latest "Batman" clones were only $12m, and the all new Talon was only $14m. I could see if SLCs were $4 million and B&M's were $10+, but other than a quick order and fast delivery, I don't see what makes SLCs so desiring to parks as opposed to other makes.
(Sorry this strayed a little from the thread topic! :) )
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- Peabody