The drive mechanism and controls are similar to those of a pirate ship swing. Tires mounted on electric motors run against curved plates on the trains. The tilt mechanism at the stations, though, is very complex. The train has to be rolled to exactly the right spot, the cars unlocked from the undercarriage, and then hydraulic rams need to level the cars while those blue shields come up to prevent people from falling out the side opposite the station.
Having a better look at this David encouraged me to change my decision. It does not look like a coaster to me. I always thought that roller coasters were named because they coasts around the track. This one looks more like a Himalaya ride. Excellent footage ~ Rob/Boston
this brings up a good issue in the coaster community. What About hybrids? Technically I would think a coaster like gemini or excalibur should be considered a steel coaster. cyclone at coney island is a wood coaster. I think the structure material should not dictate that. but maybe this could be considered a coaster.
The coaster class (wood or steel) is generally judged by the track and not the supports (which is why Gemini at Cedar Point and Excalibur at Valleyfair! are steel coasters and why Coney Island Cyclone is a woodie despite having steel supports) however they all coast under gravity - this is powered all the way around so doesn't 'coast' which is why I wouldn't count it.
@@janiechamplin8524 I am not sure what would make a coaster a hybrid, unless it has a mix of both wood and steel track. For me a coaster is either steel or wood, and that is based on the track.
Even if it was a coaster it is powered all the way around so I wouldn't count it anyway - the designer Chris Gray sees it as a 'coaster-like' flat ride...I think that works!
Honestly, this one atleast looks smoother and runs better. Its actually functional and people are actually having fun on it. I still consider this one a coaster. The first one was a flat ride and was horrible and janky and loud. Id ride this.
It re-opened yesterday, and was working great all weekend. It's not terribly popular, but maybe that's because the crowd-pleasing Journey to Atlantis re-opened at the same time.
Turns out, the problem was with the drive units. They were off the shelf, and designed for use in a different position. Rain water got into them, and caused them to fail a. It's all good now.
This looks fun for rollercoaster BEGINNERS!!!!!! I would ride so many times
You’ve heard of Infinity Train on Cartoon Network....well now ladies and gentlemen you can ride a literal infinity train at SeaWorld San Diego😂😂😂
This thing looks like its going to be a maintenance nightmare...
Only time will tell I guess
The drive mechanism and controls are similar to those of a pirate ship swing. Tires mounted on electric motors run against curved plates on the trains.
The tilt mechanism at the stations, though, is very complex. The train has to be rolled to exactly the right spot, the cars unlocked from the undercarriage, and then hydraulic rams need to level the cars while those blue shields come up to prevent people from falling out the side opposite the station.
@@riparianlife97701 - It does sound complex! Then again, to someone like me who knows very little about mechanics, everything sounds complex!
time told
It's going away just like HQC in Vallejo
This is a perfect ride for people who are horrified of inversions (me).
Having a better look at this David encouraged me to change my decision. It does not look like a coaster to me. I always thought that roller coasters were named because they coasts around the track. This one looks more like a Himalaya ride. Excellent footage ~
Rob/Boston
It is very much an inverting twisted Himalaya and doesn't coast - I would agree :-)
Looks like a very fun ride. I would ride this!😎🙂 I would consider this a figure 8 flat ride.
Sounds like its going to fall apart and it did!
What, are you serious?
It completely broke down lol. Sea world has to redo it
It has mechanical problems that will need to be addressed...bit of a surprise for a new ride though!
@@davidjellis Not really....new technology
Perhaps what surfers would love to feel! Imagine them doing stunts in a wave tunnel! :-)
Seems a bit noisy and bumpy for such a small ride,maybe they should also fill the track with sand like they do on some larger coasters
Nearly all the noise is caused by the tires pushing against the train.
Modern bayern figuer 8...looks like a fun little ride for a family area.
It’s just too clunky. It doesn’t need over-the-shoulder restraints, and shouldn’t have gone backwards.
this brings up a good issue in the coaster community. What About hybrids? Technically I would think a coaster like gemini or excalibur should be considered a steel coaster. cyclone at coney island is a wood coaster. I think the structure material should not dictate that. but maybe this could be considered a coaster.
The coaster class (wood or steel) is generally judged by the track and not the supports (which is why Gemini at Cedar Point and Excalibur at Valleyfair! are steel coasters and why Coney Island Cyclone is a woodie despite having steel supports) however they all coast under gravity - this is powered all the way around so doesn't 'coast' which is why I wouldn't count it.
then does that mean all the hybrid records are just Gp fanfare?@@davidjellis
@@davidjellis I do agree Larson loops are not coasters
@@janiechamplin8524 I am not sure what would make a coaster a hybrid, unless it has a mix of both wood and steel track. For me a coaster is either steel or wood, and that is based on the track.
@@janiechamplin8524 Agreed - they aren't - even if Six Flags claim they are!
Do you consider it a coaster or a flat ride?
Even if it was a coaster it is powered all the way around so I wouldn't count it anyway - the designer Chris Gray sees it as a 'coaster-like' flat ride...I think that works!
I think you can see this as a "Rideable" Monument as well and no wonder some "scientific" museums would consider having this type. :-)
This should have been a huge full coaster like wonder woman in st Antonio taxas six flags. 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
It's a Flat Coaster.
Taylor: It's not a coaster!
What's the point of having seats in reverse if it doesn't even go both directions? Crappy ride program
Only one seat on each train faces backwards if you look close enough.
Honestly, this one atleast looks smoother and runs better. Its actually functional and people are actually having fun on it. I still consider this one a coaster. The first one was a flat ride and was horrible and janky and loud. Id ride this.
This was arguably worse lol. I rode both of them, they were both terrible.
Can I use this for a video?
Providing it is NOT monetised and you provide a link to the original footage that would be OK
It was broken today.
Oh dear - that's not good news.
@@davidjellis No.
It re-opened yesterday, and was working great all weekend. It's not terribly popular, but maybe that's because the crowd-pleasing Journey to Atlantis re-opened at the same time.
Turns out, the problem was with the drive units. They were off the shelf, and designed for use in a different position. Rain water got into them, and caused them to fail a. It's all good now.
Looks lame ):
A video rarely gives a true reflection of what it's like to ride in reality