Raptor in Japan

I found this interesting that this coaster has the same layout as Raptor. Was Raptor's design one that was used in many parks around the world?

http://rcdb.com/id1186.htm

look at the pictures

Yeah, this has been discussed before. It has the exact same layout as Raptor and came after Raptor thus is classified as a Raptor clone.......Raptor, Raptor, Raptor.

I just wanted to get the name in as much as I could.:)

I'm pretty sure thats the only one. A fact not many people know is that CP had a clause in their contract with B&M that said you can clone Raptor at another park but you must paint it as absolutely ugly as possible.

No, that park used Raptor's design which probably made the cost of the ride go down a bit.

As of right now though, Orochi isn't currently marked SBNO after the accident on another coaster in the park.

Yeah, they didnt want any more "bad luck".

It looks like the entire park has been closed since December and no one knows if they will reopen, so all their coasters are SBNO.

How sad.

Sad for who exactly. An axel being in such bad shape that it breaks. I don't really feel bad the park. I do feel sad for the people on that ride though.

Safety is key when running an amusement park, luckily for us, CP knows that and has one of the best looking safety records in the industry.

Remember, and I'm pretty sure someone made reference to this a while back, that the Japanese have a very different look at safety than we do in the United States. If something were to happen here (meaning the US), we'd likely close the ride, establish the problem, and try to get it up and running as soon as possible. When the Japanese lose members of their nation, community, etc. in such an event, the reaction is very different, and looked upon much more severely (not that it's not severe in the US, but mentality is very much different). This is why you see a lot of the rides that have accidents in this region of the world remain closed for so long.

You can see this reflected in a lot of ways. For example, the M9 earthquake that occurred several years ago. The event was taken so seriously that many new regulations have been installed, and in fact, the entire system just went into effect last month. Such things as systems that will immediately shut down rail systems when P and S-waves occur, systems to isolate and shut off gas systems in affected regions, and sirens are just a few of the efforts. Don't see anything like that as a result of some of the major earthquakes that have occurred in California, do you?

Too bad Raptor at Cedar Point wasnt painted white then you wouldnt notice the bird crap on the supports lol.

^^I'm quite familiar with Japanese customs....believe me. But yes, you are right about the way they run things concerning rides.

That post wasn't necessarily directed at you, Adam. I was just speaking in general.

CP should experiment with using high frequency sound waves or something to keep sea gulls away. Not only would the bird droppings disappear but so would the noise of them damn things.
Also fabio will appreciate not being hit by birds at a high rate of speed.

So then what frequency do you use to keep the PETA protesters away?

I really don't see the connection between how they react to a tragedy and their negligence and complacency in maintenance. Their outlook on safety has nothing to do with their reaction. They could mourn afterwards, they could have a party and fire the ride right back up, neither would change the fact that they failed to maintain their ride.

Yum, a white chocolate Raptor :) :)

DBCP said:That post wasn't necessarily directed at you, Adam. I was just speaking in general.

I know, I was just agreeing with you.:)

I really don't see the connection between how they react to a tragedy and their negligence and complacency in maintenance.

Exactly. They care so much that they are willing to cut corners to save costs.

Please. The only reason for the over-reaction is because they got caught, not because they care so much.

If something were to happen here (meaning the US), we'd likely close the ride, establish the problem, and try to get it up and running as soon as possible.

Which actually makes sense.

Kevinj said:

Which actually makes sense.

Which is why they are two different cultures.

Which is why they are two different cultures.

True, but our culture is correct, and all the rest are wrong.