Do you think we'll ever see taller and faster coasters?

I'm surprised "cost" has yet to be brought up as a factor. Taller and faster roller coasters are oftentimes cost prohibitive. (I recall Dick Kinzel mentioning in numerous "Are you going to build a 500 foot roller coaster?" interviews that it would be too expensive to do so.)

Thrills Around the Corner!

Top Thrill 182 said:
I'm surprised "cost" has yet to be brought up as a factor.

Ahem. ;)

Brandon

No way, even I beat you to that punch.

I had the first reply in the thread with:

e x i t english said:
It's only too dangerous for the guy who signs the checks. :)

If we ever see a taller and faster coaster, I really believe it would be somewhere other than the States. I'm thinking China, or Asia in general, given their growth in the amusement area. The question is, will they find a manufacturer willing? If the price is right, of course.

"If the whole human race lay in one grave, the epitaph on its headstone might well be: `It seemed a good idea at the time"

If people demand it, it will happen. Honestly I don't know how much faster you'd want to go. I've ridden Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi and it's a fun ride, but I don't see how adding more speed would make rides more fun. I think the general consensus around the amusement industry has been quality over gimmicks (speed/height/__________-est) lately.