An S&S RailRyder prototype is being built at the S&S facility in Utah.
S&S RailRyder
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The RailRyder is a family coaster—it's a new version of the steeplechase. It's nothing like a Raptor or similar.
This model seems to be mostly popular as far as public comments go.
But I.... Just don't get it? I can't be the only one... Right?? Off ride, it looks clunky as shit and does nothing specifically special that several other coaster models could do. And nothing against S&S, but buying something like this from them feels like a pretty sizable risk alone, and it just doesn't look... good (to me).
But I.... Just don't get it? I can't be the only one... Right?? Off ride, it looks clunky as shit and does nothing specifically special that several other coaster models could do. And nothing against S&S, but buying something like this from them feels like a pretty sizable risk alone, and it just doesn't look... good (to me).
I had the pleasure of talking to S&S folks at IAAPA last week and was able to learn what their main goals with it are:
-low height requirement (39”)
-higher capacity (compared to the steeplechase)
-working on alternate restraint options
-light trains for cheaper cost
-prototype was built for a park to buy and plop down in their park
When talking about potential sales they stated they have variety of parks looking at the model but each have their own things they want—adjusted restraint design, capacity, etc. the current restraints are a double seatbelt, with no lapbar of any kind. I had the opportunity to sit in the ride vehicle and I found it very comfortable to sit in when compared to the RMC Raptor train, largely due to the lack of the vest and a more comfortable leg position.