Ok so they're building Kingda Ka, the worl'ds tallest (456 ft) and fastest (128 mph) rollercoaster about 20 minutes from me. This is a link to a picture of it. Anyone else think it's a bit phallic?
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventu...erything_TN.jpg
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Apart from the hump it looks almost identical to Top Thrill Dragster...
QUOTE(Davy @ Mar 15 2005, 09:54 PM)
Apart from the hump it looks almost identical to Top Thrill Dragster...
People really need to get more inspiration from other places rather than Cedar Point. You are right, that "coaster" looks pretty much the exact same for that hump.
Some people don't consider TTD to be a rollercoaster because of its lack of a chain, though. But yeah, I seriously doubt that when your ridding the ride you can tell your going 30 feet higher and 6 MPH faster than on TTD. I'd rather ride the originals (cough, Millenium Force (first 300 ft), TTD (first 400), and Magnum (first 200)). All of those belong to Cedar Point.
That looks bomb! 
Definatley would be a great one to go on.
Definatley would be a great one to go on.
Ouch, that looks a biggen. Shame I don't live in the states.
Someone had to build a bigger one... dont bash six flags for doing it
QUOTE(Danny @ Mar 15 2005, 06:57 PM)
People really need to get more inspiration from other places rather than Cedar Point. You are right, that "coaster" looks pretty much the exact same for that hump.
Some people don't consider TTD to be a rollercoaster because of its lack of a chain, though. But yeah, I seriously doubt that when your ridding the ride you can tell your going 30 feet higher and 6 MPH faster than on TTD. I'd rather ride the originals (cough, Millenium Force (first 300 ft), TTD (first 400), and Magnum (first 200)). All of those belong to Cedar Point.
Some people don't consider TTD to be a rollercoaster because of its lack of a chain, though. But yeah, I seriously doubt that when your ridding the ride you can tell your going 30 feet higher and 6 MPH faster than on TTD. I'd rather ride the originals (cough, Millenium Force (first 300 ft), TTD (first 400), and Magnum (first 200)). All of those belong to Cedar Point.
Someone's a little bitter.
*mouth drops*
Now where'd you say that is? I sooo want to try that.
Now where'd you say that is? I sooo want to try that.
It's just like Xcelerator at Knott's Farm and Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point. All built by Intamin and most people would rate them as two of thew best coasters in the world. Kingda Ka will bring a heck of a lot more people to SFGA.
I saw that thing few weeks ago!
That's the park I normally go to. Def going this year!!!
That's the park I normally go to. Def going this year!!!
IT it me or does the left side of that hump look like it has a small bump on it (it's not totally straight)
QUOTE(AtlantisServices @ Mar 16 2005, 07:35 AM)
IT it me or does the left side of that hump look like it has a small bump on it (it's not totally straight)
Its not teh real picture... they made it to look like a penis anyway
QUOTE(AtlantisServices @ Mar 16 2005, 09:35 PM)
IT it me or does the left side of that hump look like it has a small bump on it (it's not totally straight)
Perhaps it twists around there?
QUOTE(AtlantisServices @ Mar 16 2005, 08:35 AM)
IT it me or does the left side of that hump look like it has a small bump on it (it's not totally straight)
From the looks of it, the track comes towards the camera, and not down and up.
QUOTE(scanman20 @ Mar 16 2005, 02:48 AM)
Ok so they're building Kingda Ka, the worl'ds tallest (456 ft) and fastest (128 mph) rollercoaster about 20 minutes from me. This is a link to a picture of it. Anyone else think it's a bit phallic?
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventu...erything_TN.jpg
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http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventu...erything_TN.jpg
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Boring. Make it higher!
I've never gone on a roller coaster in my life, and I may never. The reason is for all those G-Forces, and two much can cause brain damage.
QUOTE(bornestar @ Mar 16 2005, 08:38 AM)
Its not teh real picture... they made it to look like a penis anyway
Thats the real picture from the six flags web site. The track twists around when you go up to the top. They have a virtual ride movie there and you can see what the ride will feel like.
Nice shape. LOL
Methinks that's an accident waiting to happen.
More Pictures: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventu...dom/photos.html
More Pictures: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventu...dom/photos.html
QUOTE(AtlantisServices @ Mar 16 2005, 07:35 AM)
IT it me or does the left side of that hump look like it has a small bump on it (it's not totally straight)
It twists there. This pic shows it a lot better:
Wanna ride?
QUOTE(Debbie @ Mar 16 2005, 06:35 AM)
Nice shape. LOL
Of all people, that came from Debbie!
I'd go on it... I've been on TTD - what's another 8mph and 20 feet?
QUOTE(Davy @ Mar 16 2005, 12:03 PM)
I'd go on it... I've been on TTD - what's another 8mph and 20 feet?
To most women it's nothing, to a man it's bragging rights.
I might ride it. I just need a hot girl with me to give me the courage. I'd do it then no problem just trying to show off.
What Sixflags is that? It looks similair toSix Flags Over Texas in Arlington.....I cansee the Titan in the background thats why Im asking....But Sixgflags does build the same rides for more than one park. I was just there this weekend 
QUOTE(Cody @ Mar 16 2005, 01:01 PM)
What Sixflags is that? It looks similair toSix Flags Over Texas in Arlington.....I cansee the Titan in the background thats why Im asking....But Sixgflags does build the same rides for more than one park. I was just there this weekend
Great Adventure in New Jersey.
Dallas r0x0rs
QUOTE(Steve @ Mar 16 2005, 09:42 AM)
To most women it's nothing, to a man it's bragging rights.
Are you implying something?
QUOTE(Danny @ Mar 15 2005, 07:57 PM)
People really need to get more inspiration from other places rather than Cedar Point. You are right, that "coaster" looks pretty much the exact same for that hump.
Some people don't consider TTD to be a rollercoaster because of its lack of a chain, though. But yeah, I seriously doubt that when your ridding the ride you can tell your going 30 feet higher and 6 MPH faster than on TTD. I'd rather ride the originals (cough, Millenium Force (first 300 ft), TTD (first 400), and Magnum (first 200)). All of those belong to Cedar Point.
Some people don't consider TTD to be a rollercoaster because of its lack of a chain, though. But yeah, I seriously doubt that when your ridding the ride you can tell your going 30 feet higher and 6 MPH faster than on TTD. I'd rather ride the originals (cough, Millenium Force (first 300 ft), TTD (first 400), and Magnum (first 200)). All of those belong to Cedar Point.
Top Thrill Dragster is considered a StrataCoaster, so yes, it's technically a roller coaster. Many new roller coasters lack chains. For example, Millenium Force, classified as a GigaCoaster, uses a cable lift, which lacks a chain.
QUOTE(Island Roots @ Mar 16 2005, 06:01 PM)
Are you implying something?
That we're mostly men? >_>
QUOTE(DonWilson @ Mar 17 2005, 11:58 PM)
That we're mostly men? >_>
Did you see that joke jump right over your head?
QUOTE(Quillz @ Mar 17 2005, 02:33 AM)
Top Thrill Dragster is considered a StrataCoaster, so yes, it's technically a roller coaster. Many new roller coasters lack chains. For example, Millenium Force, classified as a GigaCoaster, uses a cable lift, which lacks a chain.
StrataCoaster? GigaCoaster?
QUOTE(Island Roots @ Mar 18 2005, 03:12 AM)
Did you see that joke jump right over your head?
I basically threw it out.
I would never ride that, if it were on this side of the USA.
Anyone got the link to the virtual ride please
Aw man that's crazy... Such a loong drop.
it's a copy of thorpe parks new ride, lol
What a weird bump
QUOTE(phoenixcg @ Oct 18 2006, 12:31 PM)
it's a copy of thorpe parks new ride, lol
Shame the one at Thorpe Park is half as high and slower though!
Thorpe Park would be the copy, but its more than likely made by the same Rollercoaster company, most of them are.
it's not that there's a big market for roller coasters so you're likely right
QUOTE(Dark Reality @ Mar 18 2005, 03:04 PM)
I would never ride that, if it were on this side of the USA.
It is on that side of the USA.
QUOTE(blush @ Oct 18 2006, 01:51 PM)
It is on that side of the USA.
I believe when he posted that he was living on the west coast...
There seem to be a lot of really old threads being bumped up lately.
haha I didn't even notice it was that old!
QUOTE(blush @ Oct 18 2006, 05:34 PM)
haha I didn't even notice it was that old!
Haha, me either. This is the first time I even heard about this roller coaster lol.
QUOTE(Simon @ Mar 18 2005, 09:37 AM)
StrataCoaster? GigaCoaster?
I don't know if those are the official terms for those types of coasters. I got them from playing RollerCoaster Tycoon. 
Basically, a "giga" coaster usually refers to a special type of coaster with box track, has no loops but steep banked curves and generally tops 200 feet. A "strata" coaster is the same as a giga coaster but generally rises over 300 feet.
QUOTE(drygnfyre @ Oct 19 2006, 09:55 PM)
I don't know if those are the official terms for those types of coasters. I got them from playing RollerCoaster Tycoon. Basically, a "giga" coaster usually refers to a special type of coaster with box track, has no loops but steep banked curves and generally tops 200 feet. A "strata" coaster is the same as a giga coaster but generally rises over 300 feet.
Basically, a "giga" coaster usually refers to a special type of coaster with box track, has no loops but steep banked curves and generally tops 200 feet. A "strata" coaster is the same as a giga coaster but generally rises over 300 feet.lmao, 99% of the general public's knowledge of roller coasters spawns from that game. It's so fun!!!
QUOTE(Spurius @ Oct 19 2006, 07:02 PM)
lmao, 99% of the general public's knowledge of roller coasters spawns from that game. It's so fun!!!
I agree. I really liked RC2 & RC3, even though both were radically different from one another.
They've built it now.
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