Mamoosh said:
Been done before, on B&M's three Superman flyers. It's called a Pretzel Loop on those rides.http://www.rcdb.com/ig1568.htm?picture=19
*** Edited 11/15/2005 6:38:17 AM UTC by Mamoosh***
I'll agree with you if you can show me a pic that looks anything like these:
Kanonen, the other "Scandinavian Rocket", also seems to be extremely compact and intense. (I never rode it, but I saw this POV the other day that really made me go.. WTF%$&$%) :)
<edit for gramatik erors> *** Edited 11/16/2005 1:56:07 PM UTC by superman***
http://www.rcdb.com/ig139.htm?picture=12
And that produces some mind blowing G's, I can only imagine how powerful this full circle 130ft tall one will be since the train will most certainly have to be hauling arse through it to avoid valleying.
It's probably been discussed before, but I missed out on why the tubular track rails are painted like in this photo:
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Even on coasters where they do paint the entire track (like Hydra's at Dorney), with the constant running of trains, the paint is going to wear off anyway, so why not save the $$ in paint?
On the paint...I'd say its not to save $$$. Masking that off would cost alot more than just painting the whole thing. Maybe its a issue with the paint wearing onto the wheels and causing problems.
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Mamoosh said:
Jomo - of course the B&M and Intamin versions are different...one coaster has flying trains, the other trains on top of the track. So entering the "pretzel loop" has to be different for each ride. Other than that they look identical IMHO.
Oooh baby, I love it when you debate me ;o)
Guess it depends on how you look at it. Like others have said, seems like twisting in and out will offer a different enough experience and sensation to merit being classified as a new inversion IMHO. Hope someone adds this to the next one built stateside so we all can get a chance to check it out.
A pretzel?
There ya go.
The "pretzel loop" has been talked about long before it was ever built. Heck, when we had only seen a vertical loop, people were already thinking about the "pretzel loop" and "can it be done?". Now it has been done and you want to call it something different? I don't think so.
It's a pretzel loop. :P
(edit - technically a pretzel loop is by nature an inverted loop also, but we don't need 2 names for it ;) ) *** Edited 11/16/2005 11:30:51 PM UTC by MrX***
...but I like Inverted Loop as a title. S:UF's Pretzel Loop actually looks like a pretzel. Speed Monsters looks like, well, an inverted loop.
Regardless, I like it. Speed Monster looks great now that its track is completed too.
joshua
The stripes definitely appear to be adhered to the rails AFTER painting. They do have a "grip tape-like" look and feel when you are upclose and seem to be there to protect and prolong the life of the steel.
Oh yeah, and I HAVE to make a trip to Scandinavia one of these days...
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