Any word or thought on a ride for 2006???

About the ceiling rule that some of you shoved back in my face. I was told that the height limit was 400ft but when CP came to the city of Sandusky they made an exception. Thats why I think 500ft is very unlikely. Believe what you want but this is what I heard.

But think about the source. Did you hear it from a CP suit, or the city, or did you hear it from a regular ride-op?

Yes it may sound realistic, but that doesn't make it true. You could probably find out by contacting the city of sandusky.

I wasn't searching through the posts to see if someone said this already but, CP probably won't build a 500 footer because of the massive Gs it would pull. Unless they could made it some how not pull a lot of Gs.

You can do a ride without lots of G's. You exert more G's while sneezing than going on TTD (thanks to someone's signiture). Now put a loop in there after the 500 ft. drop and you could knock somebody out. ;)

Not necessarily. Its not going to be a tight quick loop, but you could make a loop that still doesn't pull a whole lot of g's. It'll be a massive loop, but it could be done.

You know what would be cool? a coaster with a launch lift hill, and at the top of the hill there could be a giant loop. So then the coaster would be like 230 ft. at the top of the loop.

Fastball84 said:
You can do a ride without lots of G's. You exert more G's while sneezing than going on TTD (thanks to someone's signiture). Now put a loop in there after the 500 ft. drop and you could knock somebody out. ;)

:)

What makes a ride (or a space shuttle, or a sneeze) less or more intense is the duration of the forces. A space shuttle launch doesn't even pull as many G's as you'd think, but it lasts all the way up out of Earth, so it feels like a lot more.

That loop idea is pretty cool, but would be hard to build (the supports and such) I think. Maybe if they made it an upside-down loop like on some flyings (here's a picture, if you can figure that out). That creates some sweet forces on the body.

*** Edited 7/15/2005 4:56:33 PM UTC by GeeForce***

I'd have to agree with Jason Hammond up there, that a lot of mine rides are themed better than Cedar Point's (and they are a much better ride overall - especially Goldrusher at SFMM)

Even the mine ride at Six Flags over Texas was themed better than the CCMR.

As for the parking lot coaster, it feels almost fake to ride it. You lose an illusion of speed almost. Scream has a good layout, but it'd be much better if it wasn't over parking spaces.

according to a friend who worked at CP this season, the rumor going around staff members is a dueling or just a flyer going into the area of WWL.

That was going around last year as well.

Just so I'm making myself clear, I mentioned in my post from yesturday that CCMR was kind of themed. I know that there are alot of better themed mine ride coasters out there.

A 500' lift hill with inversions could be done. Instead of the first drop going the full 500' or so to the ground, spin it so it faces back towards the station and then at about ____ feet down pull up and add and inversion and have it work its way down like steps. This would also allow you to wrap it back into itself. Brakes wouldn't be needed until mid-way or the end. But it would be interesting. And if done right couldn't they run more trains than normal? Say 4-6.

I'm going to comment to you and Jason on this one. Like I said on the last page, this is what I think, please don't take this as an official statement. It's probably in the city of Sandusky plans not to build 500ft because of the airport near by along with the buildings. Also if you notice in the very very back of the parking lot there are houses near the park. I would rather see Cedar Point build a Floorless/Flyer with some unique elements. They don't have to record breaking, just fun!

Last time I went to Cedar Point (in June) I noticed the Dorney Park Sky Wheel was mising from the lagoon. To let you know. And as regards to the houses. Has anyone less seen those houses. On the side of the parking lot (front) facing the lake. Nice homes, but how do they get there? *** Edited 7/15/2005 9:37:31 PM UTC by Keith 2005***

I would just like to throw my two cents into the ring. I would, and I think a lot of other 'average' park-goers would enjoy an actual ride they can ride, unlike the seatbelt limintations on TTD and MF. Last year I was able to ride TTD, but not MF, and that really bummed me. I could care less who make a ride, as long as it could fit us 'bigger people.'

P.S.
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P.S.S.
I hope I havn't offended anyone of large body size (like myself).

I never said anything about wanting a 500'+ coaster. I was just curious about the ceiling rule. (If one exists)

Chris, I don't mean to sound rude(as I was once of quite large proportions. 5'-10" 275 Now 200) The average park goer can fit on MF and TTD. It's those who are abover average who have a problem. Most people arn't over 6' or over 220lbs. At my previous weight i did not fit. And while I'm still not skinny, I have no problem fitting in either of the two mentioned.
*** Edited 7/15/2005 9:51:40 PM UTC by Jason Hammond***

I don't care what anyone else thinks. Avalanche Run and Magnum are parking lot coasters. Just because a coaster stood before where AR/DT stands today, doesn't rule that thought or statement completely out.

http://www.rcdb.com/ig19.htm?picture=7

Magnum does run along the Lake Erie shore, but it crosses a parking lot to get there. However, with the development over the past 15 years, it's not as obvious now.
*** Edited 7/15/2005 9:58:01 PM UTC by kylepark***

Keith 2005 said:
And as regards to the houses. Has anyone less seen those houses. On the side of the parking lot (front) facing the lake. Nice homes, but how do they get there?

They get there by being the CEO of a very large company. :)

Cedar Point Dr.

kylepark, magnum does not cross the parking lot. it crosses challenge park and soak city.

although, you could consider soak city to be a parking lot. with it not having trees at all.