Indiana Beach (IB) Discussion Thread

[signalDonkeys give me orgiastic scream!]

^ How can you call a ride you haven't riden great?

I'd put good money down that I enjoy Tigg'r more than this.

The steeper the drop, the greater. I'm sorry for being excited about a ride

[ScaparriFull Fledged Katonga Enthusiast]

^Yeah, but keep in mind that the coaster is braked at a constant speed until the car reaches it's steepest point, so it's not all a free-falling drop.

I'm really excited about this, but just because I have no idea how good or bad it's going to be. Like Matt, I don't have really high expectations and won't be surprised if Tig'rr is better.

[jamesdillamanFlight of James: Ride of Steel the Revenge]

Mid may, wth, they don't even have track up and only about 15 supports. Then they got to test it, this may be a late may opening, but def. not mid may.

Yeah, and if it isn't open by Spring Conference (this coming weekend), they're gonna have a lot of angry ACEers on their hands...

Yeah, but when are ACErs ever happy? j/k

Anyway, I can't wait to see the first Photo TR's from Indiana Beach when they open for the season. Construction photos on TPR of this ride have been few and far between to say the least.

-James Dillaman

[spaceace12Cubs/Colts Fan]

Mid may, wth, they don't even have track up and only about 15 supports. Then they got to test it, this may be a late may opening, but def. not mid may.

Yeah, and if it isn't open by Spring Conference (this coming weekend), they're gonna have a lot of angry ACEers on their hands...

Yeah, but when are ACErs ever happy? j/k

Anyway, I can't wait to see the first Photo TR's from Indiana Beach when they open for the season. Construction photos on TPR of this ride have been few and far between to say the least.

-James Dillaman

You mean when the park opens up or the new coaster? If the park, I have already done one and might going again in a couple weeks.

[mcjacoBeer Man]

If the park, I have already done one and might going again in a couple weeks.

Where is it?

[coasterfreak101Gimme Some Candy!]

Yeah, and if it isn't open by Spring Conference (this coming weekend), they're gonna have a lot of angry ACEers on their hands...

Not as mad as they'll be when they come back out in June and can't fit on the ride...

Anyway, this ride looks...interesting. I'm withholding all "stupid-looking" and "yet another prototype" comments for now. I'm going to stick with "unique."

[CameronDon't make me kick you in the donkey!]

There was a local article I read which quoted the park saying that Hawg may not be running until July. Looking at the pictures it seems ludicrous to expect it any sooner. So please - just chill, and enjoy the zillion other awesome things at The Beach.

Edit:
Link to the article is here..

Tom Spackman Jr., whose family sold the Beach operations after an 83-year run, speculated the Steel Hawg should be operational by July once everything is set up.

Cameron.

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

^Heck, and maybe late July at that.

[SuperdasherWhich came first the turtle or the donkey?]

One more thing worth mentioning...I've heard some reports of an element featured in this ride called a "Wall Turn". I'm guessing it'll be a 90-degree banked turn or something, but it's very hard to tell at this time with the lack of photos...

My first thought was that it would be like this: http://www.rcdb.com/ig2472.htm?picture=8 but I could be wrong.

[handy-andyWhich came first the turtle or the donkey?]

Im not too sure about this ride, hopefuly there won't be a 4ft peiece of metal flying off it though!