Maybe, but I don't think they're really aiming for the older generation with this coaster.
News Project 2027/Skyland/Purple: 375-ish Foot Tall Mack Rides Spinning Shuttle Coaster (Phantom Spire? Gargantuan Vertical Vengeance?)
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30’s isn’t old my friend lol and this coaster is definitely aimed at the thrill seekers which tends to be around 14 years old +. There’s really no specific age out age for this.
It looks like the track will actually be the tallest point of this and not the extra catwalk on the left side, which I was pretty worried about.
I love how the tower looks absolutely nothing like any of the predictions.
(note, I will not count any of the ones made after the tower was already well under construction)
(note, I will not count any of the ones made after the tower was already well under construction)
Even the Christian coaster mock after it was nearly finished was pretty off. I think the coaster will go faster than the estimate because it curves up so much. Might be 100 mph (they will probably advertise 110)
Starting to really think the entire train is going to get a piece of this outer-bank. That was one of my main concerns with the design initially, but I think it's looking pretty positive right now?
The ride is going to be much better the further you get to the front. More outer banks time, overall height, airtime during the drop.
And thank god, the ride will experience basically all of the height. Nothing wasted on supports or catwalks. The different connectors at the top of the last support looks like the car will stop maybe 10ish feet before the end and 375'. So a 365'ish peak in the first car.
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I wasn't kidding earlier this year when I suggested Nessie or something like it for a name based on the shape.
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Coliwood describes where the queue and entrance for the ride is going to be and that there will be an elevator in the station for ADA access.
One place the back will have the advantage will be slowly cresting the drop. That’ll be insane if you’re facing it and can see the “ledge” so to speak as you approach it coming out of the spiral
Regarding people disliking spinning: I think almost any coaster will have an element that some people might potentially dislike. Some people dislike going upside down. Some people have a fear of heights. Some people dislike stand-up coasters. Etc, etc. But I guess the difference with this one is that while a loop cannot be removed from a coaster for particular riders who dislike loops, locking a particular car on the train into a fixed position might be doable, so I'd have no problem with them doing that if they can.
I'm happy to say that I'm in my 50s and still enjoy spinning rides, but I ended up making my girlfriend completely nauseous on the teacups, so I know it's not for everyone.
I'm happy to say that I'm in my 50s and still enjoy spinning rides, but I ended up making my girlfriend completely nauseous on the teacups, so I know it's not for everyone.
I was very graciously allowed to sign the final track piece yesterday!
Also purple will be topped off at some point today. Supports are done as of yesterday.