KBF wanted a hyper-type that would fit in a small space. They already had two loopers--plenty by CF standards. So they got a non-inverting tophat.
CP already has three coasters over 200 feet tall without inversions (WT has vertical twists, not loops). An inverting tophat would keep the 2003 project in the record books even in the wake of a possible Arrow Fishhook.
So which way will the top twist and why?
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If the Top Hat is in fact inverted this would differentiate it from Millie as well.
Either way would be amazing.
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Interesting to think though-- an overbank isn't so different than an inverting tophat.
-albert
The sensation is completely different then an overbank
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It really matter what is safe, as long as the perception of safety is there. Enough of the GP won't ride coasters that go upside anyway, let alone ones that think they can fall out of because of no OTSR.
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Maybe....but then again, maybe not. I think the 400+ foot height would scare more people away than an inversion at the top. Either way, there's no confusing it with Runaway Reptar. This one's only for the freaks.
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A NORMAL TOPHAT IS INVERTED.
A NON-INVERTED TOPHAT IS NOT NORMAL.
THE FIRST TOPHAT'S WERE INVERTED.
THERE ARE MORE INVERTED TOPHATS THAN NON INVERTED. (3 VS 1)
THEREFORE A NORMAL TOPHAT IS INVERTED. THE POPULAR NAME FOR XCELERATOR'S (SPELL IT RIGHT IT IS NOT THAT HARD) IS A REVERSE TOPHAT.
Thank you. You may return to your regularly scheduled program at this time. I am sorry but this is just infuriating.
But your saying that a lot of GP won't ride if its inverted would you please explain yourself more??
If your brave enough to get shot 100+ miles an hour strait up to 400 ft and then strait down again but your not brave enough to take it upside down then you gotta have "inversionaphobia" or something.
They are both equally as thrilling the way I see it but I would absolutely love an inverted tophat... or better yet a cobra roll tophat..? CP is lacking in the extreme loopers a bit..
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