Why can't we get a fourth dimension "X" coaster?

That's a silly and baseless theory. Sure they catch a break for buying multiple rides, but the manufacturer has nothing to do with it. Knott's and Dorney both have new B&M rides.

Oh please not this contract for a certain number of rides crap again. They will get whatever they want and what is best for marketing, regardless of company. Hasnt this been discussed to death?

ok, thanks

I really can't see CP installing a 4D model. The coaster boom has slowed down a little in the past few years. I like how some parks are installing these new thrilling flat rides.

CP_bound said:
The reason why Cedar Point hasn't installed one is because it has been proven rather unreliable.

ahhh yes but TTD has been... im not dogging you here or the ride, just chuckled a little when i read it.

Well TTD they thought it would work.

The difference between Dragster and X is that CP seems to be ironing out the kinks with Dragster, and X continues to be plagued with single train operation and is scheduled to be down every Wednesday.

Another difference is that Cedar Point worked in accordance with Intamin to develop the hydraulic launch system. There was no previous design from Intamin until CP came along and expressed an interest in such a ride. That situation is a little different than Six Flags who bought the ride without having any kind of hand in the design process.

I've been on X twice. The first time I found the ride was interesting, but nothing really more. There was a lot of bouncing and jerking around as the seats rotated. The second time, the bouncing and jerking got worse. Personally, while the roatations and dives were kind of cool, the ride didn't really do anything for me.

The ride is also an operational nightmare. Maintenance aside, the loading process and station layout are just plain nuts. Keep in mind that since the seats are on the outside of the train, you have to load and unload from either side. That means that the queue has to split and either to over or under the station. That also means that you need a load/unload setup. The X station is practically an aircraft hanger by the time you put all this extra stuff in the station. Granted the train design doesn't offer any other options, but it's just not very practical, IMHO.

The plus side, however, are the seats and restraints. The seats and butterfly restraints are wonderful.

Well I like it that CP gets new concept rides

I think CP will get a flying coaster before they eve nconsider a 4d.

And isn't B&M working on a 4d or is that just a myth??

Heck, we'll probably get another rocket to race TTD before we get a 4th right now.

i think that s&s is working on the new 4-D because they bought arrow