Attraction Storm Chaser (RMC Ironhorse)

[Shane]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

Coaster Chit Chat has an awesome photo update of work being started on Twisted Twins!

http://coasterchitchat.com/index.php/2015/06/22/kentucky-kingdom-twisted-twins-update-1/

They also note that Ed Hart stated an announcement would be made in late July for Twisted Twins.

 

[Unagi]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

It's Official

Storm Chaser

http://www.kentuckykingdom.com/comingsoon/storm-chaser/

 

[John]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

So no dueling RMC...bummer.

Although I know KK is on a contingent budget this whole project seems rather lackluster.

 

[Zachary]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

I actually think the project looks stellar. Very excited to see it come together.

 

[MAZ]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

I was thinking the same thing. 'lackluster' compared to what? A free floppy Batman ride? A daredevil launching 6th floor elevator experience? I see nothing lackluster about a barrel rolled initial drop airtime machine with a vast layout built by RMC.

 

[Zachary]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

I think the name and logo probably fall into the "lackluster" category and the promo video is complete garbage; but, I'm super enthused about the selection of elements and the layout. It looks like it packs some RIDICULOUS negative Gs over some of those hills and the inversions look tight and forceful while still flowing nicely with the rest of the layout. I'm waiting for someone to put together an HD, 60FPS, NoLimits 2 version of the promo video, but what I see looks brilliant.

 

[Zimmy]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

I am underwhelmed. I dislike rolls and inversions during drops as, in my experience, the change in direction destroys the drop. Not the ride for me.

 

[Unagi]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

So no dueling RMC...bummer.

Although I know KK is on a contingent budget this whole project seems rather lackluster.

It's not only a budget issue but the park doesn't have a lot of space for RMC to create a decent size dueling coaster. The footprint is tiny.

 

[Shane]

RE: Project 2016: Twisted Twins

Well I am excited. I'm not sure what they will try and classify this thing as. I really don't think this can be called a Hybrid, steel track, steel super structure, wooden cross beams. Can we call this RMC's first steel coaster?

On the name topic, Kentucky Kingdom seems to like weather related phenomenon for their coaster names. Thunder Run, Lightning Run, Storm Chaser. They really could use better names... They should consider hiring a professional that. There are companies out there that their sole purpose is to come up with awesome names.

Coming 2018: Atmospheric Pressure: The Ride!

 

[Unagi]

Can we call this RMC's first steel coaster?

Not sure if they'll lay claim to that, especially since the structure will still have some wood.

 

[Unagi]

Here's a fan made NL2 POV video of the ride.  It shows how the coaster will sit in relation to other nearby rides like Thunder Run.  They really squeezed this in nicely.

 

[Unagi]

Tons of construction pics can be found here.

 

[Nicole]

It is weird. That type of structure looks like art to me, when it is made out of wood, but feels like some dystopic torture device in steel. Am I the only one who thinks it somehow seems menacing?

 

[Unagi]

Storm Chaser had its first test run yesterday.

Here's video footage (note - the vid is slightly sped up).

 

[Unagi]

Testing has been going well for Storm Chaser the last few days. The ride should be ready to go once the park opens for the season in a few weeks!

 

[Unagi]

First POV of Storm Chaser!

It looks awesome!