Videos of "Kirnu" first Intamin Ball-Coaster

I just don't get it.

It looks dreadfully boring.

But, Drift's comments are noted; it sounds like for this particular park it's a perfect fit, and perhaps they attempt to get something a bit larger.

It will be intersting to see how Cedar Point uses this concept in 2009.

Im sure anybody would take it over no new attraction.

^I wouldn't. I'd rather money saved for a larger attraction in the future. So maybe you should have said "I'm sure *some* would..."

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OhioStater said:

It will be intersting to see how Cedar Point uses this concept in 2009.

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Oh no, don't get us started again........... Well, at least not this early ;) *** Edited 5/5/2007 4:46:39 AM UTC by DantheCoasterman***

What the hell?!? That on-ride vid actually gave me a headache to watch...but X was a billion times better than compared to what this seems like it would be...plus the short ride time is dreadful!!

A good prototype I guess with tons more work to do, but I would think a small park looking to make a splash with a slick, modern steel coaster (*cough* Holiday World *cough*) would go with a Euro-fighter like Mystery Mine instead of this!!

It's definately a space-saver since all it needs is a narrow line wide enough for a track... but your track layout is extremely limited and no matter how big your coaster is for this type, the overall track length & time is going to be fairly short, and only provide a mild thrill since there's zero lateral G's.

I'd save my money & get the S&S Screamin' Squirrel instead.

I keep watching this video and wandering whether it will fit in my backyard or not, but I think this thing looks really cool and reminds me of the X-car Coaster at Magic Springs.

Coaster enthusiasts never cease to amaze me with the shear amount of bitching and complaining that goes on with every new ride anywhere.

Maybe it's a little bit of jealousy or envy that it's not within an attainable distance, so swearing it off and saying "looks stupid" is the best way to deal with the desire to ride? Beats me...

^ is this your first day at Coasterbuzz or what?

Um, Raven-Phile, I'm not sure what to tell you, but my opinion of this coaster has nothing to do with the fact that I live in Columbus, Ohio. Nor am I the least bit "jealous" or feeling envy.

Also, I did not use any profanity, nor did I say it "looks stupid".

I said it looks dreadfully boring.

And it does.

I have no desire to ride, and if it was at my home park I would probably skip it.

Ok Ohio Starter I know you feel insulted but I am sure you wouldnt skip it or any of us would if it was at our homepark. Honestly, you might or might not be a credit counter but I sure you would jump on it just to say you have.

And RavenPhile we complain a lot but you are right in some cases with those statements but I think that if people really did like it they would say oh I want to get out to Japan and ride it.

I am digging this thing and think it would be an awsome addition to any small park if it was at the right price.

Last wednesday a man hurt his legs on Kirnu when the car failed to reset itself to horizontal level and entered the station at an angle. The injury was very minor and the technical problem has been fixed.

However, after the repairs had been completed and the coaster was tested, the magnetic brakes didn't stop the car effectively enough and the car breached the safety sector while coming to station. Adjusting the brakes didn't help so the whole braking system has to be replaced.

After witnessing the problems Särkänniemi has had with their Intamin prototype, Half Pipe, it shouldn't have been a surprise to Linnanmäki, that the prototype Ball Coaster might have a few quirks as well.

In other news, Linnanmäki has unveiled its plans to add a custom Maurer Söhne spinner for 2008. It'll be built over a rapids ride.
http://www.rcdb.com/id3916.htm

Drift, have you ridden Kirnu yet, and if you have, what are your thoughts on the ride experience. You mentioned some enthusiasts have given positive reviews, yet I've yet to find a single ride review - if you know where they are, can you post the links (please).

BTW, thanks for the update on the brakes.

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Thom25 said:
Drift, have you ridden Kirnu yet, and if you have, what are your thoughts on the ride experience. You mentioned some enthusiasts have given positive reviews, yet I've yet to find a single ride review - if you know where they are, can you post the links (please).

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I haven't ridden Kirnu. I don't live in Helsinki and with a small kid (and another one coming in June), there's not much time for amusement park trips. I might be headed to Helsinki in the next few weeks and I might be able to squeeze in a trip to Linnanmäki though.

The trip reports I'm referring to are in Finnish and can be found in a Finnish amusement park forum:
http://www.huvipuistoseura.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=574
http://www.huvipuistoseura.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=319

The poll in the first link:
"Have you been to Kirnu yet? How did you like it?
68% [11] Really nice!
18% [3] Just ok...
12% [2] Terrible!

Haha, excellent! Obviously a bit too short, but I'm totally loving the idea here. Looks very fun. I think I still prefer the true fourth-dimensional coaster tactic of rotating trains with a guide rail, though.

It's also interesting that the ride travels only in a straight line (from a top perspective)... maybe we'll see rides like this replacing shuttle loops and reverse freefalls some day. I'd love to see this innovative zipper/coaster combination fleshed and and built with a longer layout.

I am guessing the capicity is so bad that people are still waiting in line and havent been on it to right a review of it.

Sucks for that guys leg but, I am still wanting to ride this thing.