News Project 2027 (?)/Cyber Cycle: Prototype Vekoma Thrill Glider (Inverted Straddle Coaster)

[BlackWeird]

This is a bit off topic but I feel like this ride position would work well as a flying broomstick attraction at a theme park chain with multiple wizard and witch-themed IP’s….

 

[Themeparkfan09]

^The big draw here is the seats aren't just regular inverted seats, the Thrill Glider is effectively an inverted motorbike:

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Might look a bit different & modernized from whenever that drawing was done, but that's the idea.

That looks very weird

 

[Tacky3663]

^The big draw here is the seats aren't just regular inverted seats, the Thrill Glider is effectively an inverted motorbike:

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Might look a bit different & modernized from whenever that drawing was done, but that's the idea.

Tell me I’m not the only one who thinks this would be perfect for a Wizarding World coaster (themed to like Quidditch or something)

 

[Crunchewy]

Is this going to be a loading nightmare? I feel like it would be.

 

[RDL]

Imagine thinking that your park is getting an axis only to end up with this thing instead, ouch.

 

[SLC Headache]

Is this swinging, or fixed mount with inversions?

EDIT: Why the eye-roll? I'm past the "pooh-poohing inverts because they're not suspended" thing.

 

[DE_Creative]

Is this swinging, or fixed mount with inversions?

I’d expect it to be like the STCs (and SFCs) and have very minor swinging, with the dampeners to reduce vibration

 

[YachtyLogs]

Tbh I think this looks sick. Should be super fun

 

[Crunchewy]

I think it could be a lot of fun, I just hope that loading works smoothly/quickly.

 

[CoasterMac]

Is this swinging, or fixed mount with inversions?

The sample layout on the previous page has inversions, so we know it's capable of doing them. I feel like it would need to be fixed, maybe with some very slight room for movement solely for smoothing purposes (I believe this is what the Suspended Thrill Coaster does).

A fully swinging version would be equally cool though, and it'd make sense for Vekoma to offer it. But I'm not sure you can do both.

 

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[Zachary]

Six Flags is using the codename "Cyber Cycle" for this project.

 

[coaster31]

Six Flags is using the codename "Cyber Cycle" for this project.

On permits?
Cant find that codename anywhere

 

[Zachary]

I've seen evidence. Don't want to say more.

 

[coaster31]

I've seen evidence. Don't want to say more.

Understood
In other news, a newish permit has been filed

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[CoasterAuditor]

I’m eager to see how this thing turns out. Just add to Magic Mountains pile of interesting unique rides.

 

[Chungulatron]

“Cyber Cycle”? Gosh I hope panels don’t start falling off because of glue failure…

 

[coaster31]

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