I think a lot of people go to the front, because the received wisdom about roller coasters is that is scariest seat. People like to prove they are cool or brave by riding in the front.
Back row is way more intense in most cases so...
But that's because of my experience, I don't have anything to prove by riding.
Anyways...
But that's because of my experience, I don't have anything to prove by riding.
Anyways...
Stand up rides are, among the pantheon of terrible ride ideas, one of the worst. Yes, I am saying an ENTIRE class of ride independent of manufacture are as bad, if not WORSE then BGWs greatest ride mistake (I’m looking at you, Drachen Fire).
If it turns out that this is the second generation of stand-ups, count me in. The only one I've experienced is Georgia Schorcer, and holy hell that thing gets overlooked. I could see the larger/older models being more painful, but the Scorcher is glass smooth and actually fairly intense. I'm for this.
It’s interesting that the rumor of stand up is around. I’ve seen through videos and tweet some theories that this might actually be the B&M launched coaster system paired with a floor less train style. I think that would be far better than a standup coaster.
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In all honestly I think it would be smart for B&M to develop the Surf Coaster to work with a chassis that can run on a track gauge but in a way is 'blank' in the seating. That way you can do stand up, flourless, or traditional seated coaster. Basically make a style (launched) and let the park decide the experience (seating type).
EDIT:
In all honestly I think it would be smart for B&M to develop the Surf Coaster to work with a chassis that can run on a track gauge but in a way is 'blank' in the seating. That way you can do stand up, flourless, or traditional seated coaster. Basically make a style (launched) and let the park decide the experience (seating type).
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If they're going to progress with the concept of a standup than it needs to do things that require standing up to get a better/more unique experience - maybe a beyond 90 drop that puts your feet above your head. Putting stand up trains on a course that can be done with a floorless train is a waste and will automatically make the ride worse than it needs to be.
I hope so. That would at least make the coaster feel different than other standing coasters
The sideways standing would give a different feel, but it would probably limit how aggressive the coaster could be with the different body position.
According to Coaster Kings, Project Penguin is back underway with permitting after not being addressed since last April.
It appears that track for this ride might be currently being manufactured.
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Possible SeaWorld Orlando "Project Penguin" Track Spotted at Ohio Manufacturing Plant - Coaster Kings
One of our awesome team members, Ian, spotted some B&M track at the Clermont Steel Fabricators Inc. plant in Ohio. Based on our recent findings of the corrections made to the SeaWorld Orlando “Project Penguin” permits, we have reason to believe some of this track may be for the new Surf Coaster...
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