Heide Park announces 412 ft. coaster

I have to agree with SFGRAMBoy20 on this one. Why is it always Cedar Point this and Cedar Point that. Why not Six Flags or Paramount? Did anyone care to mention them?

Then start talking about the other parks!

Top Speed: Roughly 105 mph.

When I read the article, it said 124 mph.

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To scoaster: I think we're only aloud to talk about Cedar Point and when we do it can only be good things because Cedar Point never does wrong. Never tell someone on here you like a different park more or they'll tear you apart.

Anyways, I love the design of the new coaster because it has such a variety of elements overall especially being that low to the ground going that fast on the turns at the bottom of the drop. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw it!!

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What did Cedar Peter say to Island Merlin?

Flaggy Maggie ain't getting anywhere near my Peninsula!

Didn't this park just get bought by the group that owns Alton Towers? (Tussaud's, I think)

My Dear Lord!

Us Australians haven't even seen 200ft. coasters let alone 400ft. All I can say is WOW!
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Look out for a FEW suprises next year at Wonderland, Sydney.

It needs a Helix. The height & speed will make it unique, and it looks better than MF, but in my opinion - most B&Ms and Morgans have a better layout. Of course, riding it might change my mind :)
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Wow! That's literally all I can say. Wow!

Maybe people always talk about CP because they set the standards as far as quality, record-breaking rides go. It could also do with the fact that from the latest concluded poll that over a third of the members are from the midwest...that means that well over 1500 members from this site have been to the park, just from that area alone.

It has the most coasters, is one of the cleanest parks, has the best capacity, has one of the most unique settings, and gives an over-all great experience to any guest. Maybe Cedar Point always comes up because it is the park that everyone compares any other park to because you just can't do any better. Ever thought of that?

Yes we've thought of that, but enough already. This thread has nothing to do with Cedar Point.

Every topic is becoming filtered with talk of the same 2-3 parks over and over. Let's give some other parks their due.
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The Jet Coaster wrote:
When I read the article, it said 124 mph.

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Well, you'd need to be well over 500' (or START the drop at 55mph) to hit that speed in a *pure freefall*, let alone on a roller coaster (see here for relevant equations, substituting the numbers for this coaster)

So I'd say that claim was wrong.

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I wonder how long the track/ride will be... I also wonder how much more stress the body can handle...

As far as US parks go, it seems like it would take lots of space for a coaster of this magnitude... Dare I mention Cedar Point (closest park to me) but what is Cedar Point going to do about new space in the park? Are they going to move the entrances? Does Six Flags Ohio have lots of space? What about the parks near you? It seems to me like many parks would have trouble building these mega-sized rollercoasters... I dunno...

But wow... 412ft...

Well CPgenius, I'll take what you said one step further!!  CP is the cleanest park I have ever been to (and yes, that includes Busch Gardens in Virginia).  They are always in the mix when it comes to bringing out record setting coasters.  Besides Son of Beast and Stealth, Paramount has done nothing!!!!  Six Flags really disappoints me because for all that money that they make with their parks, they should at least now have a coaster that's 300 ft +.  Based on the fact that Magnum was built in 1989, they went a good 8 or 9 years before even building a hypercoaster (Raging Bull is a Six Flags coaster and I believe was there first right???).  They deserve to be behind Cedar Fair!!!  But as for this Intamin, this ride will be the bomb!!!  If I ever build me an amusement park, Intamin and B&M are first on my list.  I think I better start planning for a trip to Germany.  I would like to go to all of their parks!!!!  As I said before, INTAMIN ROCKS!!!!!

Cleanest Park? DisneyLand BY FAR. Considering that their clientele consists of a GANG of children, that is no small feat.

Anyway, Intaman, you really need to do some research. Paramount is likely *THE* nost innovative theme park company (OL:FoF, V:TBC, H:XLC, DZ@PKI, Face/Off-Invertigo). And besides satisfying the wants of crybabies like you and me, give me ONE reason why SF *should* make a *ANOTHER* 300ft coaster (they already have S:TE). I think the S:ROSes, Goliath/Titian, and Raging Bull/Nitro have been plenty popular. Do you *really* believe that making bigger coasters would have been better for the company.
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moi
--who notes that the first B&M coaster resides in an SF park as well as the first Intamin so-called hypercoaster

You're right Intaman, Paramount hasn't done anything other than Son of Beast and Stealth.  Whatever.  How about the worlds first suspended, how about the Beast, how about TA2K, Volcano is still a one of kind that I haven't heard anything bad about, the FoF coasters were the first LIM's, KC was the first looping stand up coaster, Racer is the coaster that sparked the modern coaster age (although pre Paramount, but they still have it).  So you were right, they haven't done diddly squat in the amusement park industry.  CP NEVER gets something brand new, they just get a taller, longer version of an already existing ride.  Don't get me wrong I like CP a lot, but I get sick of all the people on this board who only talk about the Point.  There are a lot of great parks in this country and I seriously doubt that CP will be the park that will get the first 400 footer in the U.S.  I personally hope it's SFMM, just to hear all the "pointers' moan and complain.  We'll definately hear, it's not as good as the Force, bigger doesn't mean better (well guess what, bigger is all the point does and people seem to think they are better except for MS).  I remember when the renderings for this coaster were posted a couple of months ago and most people loved it, but several (Pointers) immediately said "that layout stinks" "it doesn't look as good as MF" etc. etc...  This coaster WILL be the best coaster in the world, hands down (but mine will be up, if I ever get a chance to ride it).  Way to go Germany, welcome to the coaster wars.

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On a side note the design used for the first hill on MF and now this on in Germany can be taken up to 700ft and still provide a safe ride for the riders.
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wow 700 ft i want it!
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I think we're only aloud to talk about Cedar Point and when we do it can only be good things because Cedar Point never does wrong. Never tell someone on here you like a different park more or they'll tear you apart. 

Its not that I don't like Cedar Point.  I have no reason to like it or dislike because I have never been there, but its just that it is all you people talk about.  One of these days, Six Flags and/or Paramount are going to surprise you with something out of the ordinary.  Its just a matter of time before they do so!

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I think CPGenius hit it, a large part of the site population is from the Midwest. Also, if I remember correctly, CB was started as a place where GTTP members could talk about things that didn't have to do with Cedar Point. I think that has a lot to do with why Cedar Point is talked about so much.

Anyways, back on topic, I've always wanted to go to Germany, this just gives me one more reason to go!! :) Build one here soon so I don't have to go.

I think uscipeg is correct, Cedar Point is wants to be THE PARK and they have shown that to the world before, it might take them a while to catch up but, It'll happen, just as it has been, when Gemini was built tallest coaster in the world, thats where it all Started! Maybe Millennium Force isnt the 412ft tall rollercoaster we all want! But, man, it sure is one hell of a ride, you have to admit that! You Cant go wrong by going to Germany to ride this Monster, but geeze, Cedar Point will always have it in my heart.
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This is exactly what I was talking about. Instead of talking about the possiblities of the world's first 400ft coaster, we're once again stuck having to listen to the pros and cons of loving Cedar Point. Just inching towards *yet* another flame war. Come on guys, cut it out.

Please, save it for the another thread...

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