Waldameer post major revision of Ravine flyer layout.

I wonder if the park or the g-group will invite the other designer who came up with the original concept design for this ride to the grand opening - I remember seeing the renderings in acenews many years ago and thought it would be a fun ride :D *** Edited 11/11/2007 2:24:04 AM UTC by Rye.D.Ziner***

Anyone can go to the Grand Opening. The original designer (name escapes me now) is, IIRC, still in charge of this project. However the design is almost completely different than the CCI design was.

The CCI design was about 80% if not more the same design as the original Ravine Flyer, where as this new design by Gravity Group is more modern, and in my opinion, more exciting (at least from what we have seen so far.)

The old design for Ravine Flyer II.
The new design for Ravine Flyer II

Actually, that was the first time I really compared both designs. I personally liked either one. The orignal, in my opinion, had a better road crossing, and the intent was to build a coaster to resemble the original. I liked the updated design because of the better use of terrain, and that the tunneled sections with their elements inside them will make the coaster very exciting. If I had to choose one it would be the updated one because it better fits the name, "Ravine" Flyer.

There is one thing that I'm thinking about as they start the station. Because it is a smaller park, will there be selective seating? I hope there is.

New pictures here

(not the best quality(giant Eagle forgot to make me a CD))

-the "lift section" of the 1st hill

-Lakeview picnic shelter

-and more!! *** Edited 11/11/2007 3:43:58 AM UTC by CoasterZack18*** *** Edited 11/11/2007 3:44:36 AM UTC by CoasterZack18***

Nice pictures. The ride is coming along very well.

Has anyone seen this rendering? I found it on the about.com network, I can not figure out where it came from. It shows where all the tunnels will be.

Did anyone else see the pics of the PTC train for it at IAAPA? Whats funny is the new PTC design is sitting right beside the old POS.

Just my opinion, PTC would do itself a favor by donating the difference in cost to this project.

BUMP!!

Ok, anywho, since the last post in this thread on the 15th a couple of sites have either changed or added new photos.

The link from Waldameers website was broken for about a week but it is now fixed and two new photos were added on the 25th of the area around the station, find them HERE.

Rsscbell added a couple of pics from a distance, I'm guessing the Tom Ridge center, on the 20th. Find them HERE.

Zboyd's page hasn't been updated since the 15th but for those of you who haven't seen his pics, including a couple of nice renderings, you can find them HERE.

Tom

Wonder when the bridge will start to go up. That seems to be the single remaining roadblock (no pun intended) to completing work.

Not that there's any hurry, or anything. They just want to make sure to leave enough time to replace the heartline roll before June. ;)

Wow, that thing is really coming alongs. Looks gorgeous.

Thanks Tom... :)

This one is absolutely gorgeous....GGggggggg... ;)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsscbell/2050683856/

GOErie.com has posted the Gravity Group Simulation

narrated by Waldameer's Steve Gorman.

http://www.goerie.com/video/waldameer

I will scan the article to my flickr page later this weekend.http://www.flickr.com/photos/rsscbell/

There are two very good things about this now:

1.) This coaster is definitely living up the Gravity Group name with extreme banking and fast paced hills and elements.

2.) The coaster is still on schedule for its opening which is planned in April, before park actually opens to the public.

The media day will be similar to Cedar Points, with the first rides auctioned off to the highest bidder, benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Association. Also, the tickets for the ride on that day will be $4.50 each, $3.50 of which will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Association.

Everything sounds and looks good so far. Another good usage of NoLimits for corporate use. Unlike the use in say, Fahrenheit, or even Led Zeppelin.

Oh, long asked question, the bridge will be constructed in late December / early January.

Now, if they could just get someone more interesting to narrate! ;)

I couldn't tell if that was a person or a computer narrating! Heh.

I hate to sound negative, but I give this ride three years until I will cringe getting onto it. Seems like Every GG/CCI coaster I ride gives me headaches after their first few years of service. This includes most of their coaster I have ridden that have ever been in the top ten.

Can't say that I can't wait to ride this one though, I live in Pittsburgh and my family is still in Erie. I will be making plenty of day trips back home next summer to get on it while its new. I honestly haven't ridden a year one woody since Mean Streak.

The announcer reminds me of Radiohead..."Fitter, happier, more productive...."

LOL! That's what he was reminding me of!

As a computer, he was just okay. ;)

I really like what the Gravity Group has done with this layout and the attention to detail. My favorite part on the animation is after the first airtime hill over the highway there is a little bank to the right, then a hard bank to the left and then into the right hand turn around. That looks awesome. Can't wait to try the real thing.

Too many right turns, not enough directional changes. But I still look forward to the ride. Looks very nice.

Oh, the announcer reminded of that one commercial with Ben Stein when he said WOW....in that low, monotone voice. LOL!

Steve Gorman usually doesn't sound monotone like that, but you could definitely tell he was forced to do that scripted narration by the PR people. He is usually pretty upbeat and excited sounding in interviews and in person.