Parc Asterix Discussion Thread

About the roll: Agreed: Talon's the least abrupt of the ones I mentionned. (Khan's being the "strongest", and I hear Kumba's very similar... maybe the train type) One inverter that REALLY did that to me was Giovanolla's Eurostar though, the feeling visually accentuated by the coaster's structure and compactness around it. I think I should have worded my thoughts better... I know zero G rolls are supposed to be "zero G's", but on Khan or Batman for instance, it feels as if the train is actually trying to throw you out of your seat. So technically, Oziris' might be better achieved as a zero G, whereas I prefer Khan's, Talon's or BTR's because of the wild feeling of pushing you against the OTSR. Got the idea ? As for OPERATION: Oziris has been an example of perfect operation all day, whereas they waited for a very long time before they put a second train on TdZeus... which led to a 1,5 hours wait for a back seat ride on it before 2 PM !!! But to find it was back to its former glory, I would say it was worth it. OMG I'm in love with it again. As far as woodies are concerned, there's nothing coming close in the area. I dare say it's my favourite European woodie by far. My hips are bruised the way I like !

[RealUber Designer]

Yea its personal preference really.The BTR's and Raptors I feel dont really give you any feeling of floating at all, just trying to rip you from the seat which is fun as well. However I think from a design standpoint its flawed in B&M's eyes and is why over time it has gone away. They look for the most comfortable ride possible and elongating the rotation through the roll provides that.

But I will say, the first time I rode a Zero G like that (Hydra's for example) I was kinda blown away. That slow roll combined with actual weightlessness was pretty awesome. For once I felt the airtime portion of the parabola and rotated without smashing in the headrest. Two different (completely) rolls but both really fun. I wouldnt expect another roll from them to feature strong rotational G's ever again really.

[iplfHoly crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

Thanks for the trip report. Very useful!

[TPDaveI know EXACTLY where my passport is!]

This looks pretty cool, better than i was expecting for a new school B&M.

[WernerDonkeys are my way of life!]

I'm with Dave on this one! Looks pretty cool for an new school B&M! Can't wait to re-visit the place, on me way back form DLRP

Thanks for the trip report. Very useful!

My pleasure. I ususally avoid writing too many trip reports since most parks have already been reviewed by many of you fellow TPR members, but I decided to give it a (little) try this time since it was "real" opening day (after last year's preview for the people who had won admission on Asterix's facebook) So I wanted to give my impressions on one that hasn't been ridden by many so far, and I could not resist stating again how amazing Zeus is these days, to bring some TPR EXCITEMENT for the European trip participants coming next june. Glad you liked it. One thing to keep in mind also: the park is not HUGE and can seem a bit crowded sometimes, but June should be perfect since lots of French (and Belgian) pupils and students might still be at school taking exams when you hit the park. All in all, here's a summary of my visit:
Oziris: 3x
Tonnerre de Zeus: 2x
Goudurix: 1x
Trace du Hourra: 1x
swinging ship: 1x
beer stops: I lost track...

[CorkscrewFoleyReeks of Books]

Everyone keeps making comparisons with Batman and Raptor, how would Oziris compare to Black Mamba? Isn't Mamba one of their more intense inverts?

Everyone keeps making comparisons with Batman and Raptor, how would Oziris compare to Black Mamba? Isn't Mamba one of their more intense inverts?

I was under the impression that everyone was making comparisons with Montu.

[BafflesCan I park my donkey here?]

Everyone keeps making comparisons with Batman and Raptor, how would Oziris compare to Black Mamba? Isn't Mamba one of their more intense inverts?

It is, and it's a very good ride - but it still feels quite fluid and controlled unlike the older coasters.

[ernierockerWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Pretty sure I have heard the exact opposite on Black Mamba, that is one of the least forceful B&M inverts???

Either way, after watching the POV, it is certainly refreshing to see B&M change it up some with Oziris' layout. Looks like a fun ride!