gisco Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 But since when do rapids ride have to be low capacity? They can be built to high capacity when a park needs it, as evidenced by the ones at DCA, IOA and AK. Dunno, I've just never thought of rapids rides as being low capacity. This ride is nothing like the ones in DCA or AK. In the two times I have been to Fuji-Q, I have yet to do everything at the park because of horrendous park operations. The wild mouse probably had no more then 150 people in line and it was a 45 minute wait. They were running only 3 cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 I sort of pictured a hill more like the ones you would find on a launched water slide, since I think it would be really hard to have spinning rafts attach to coaster track without being brought to a complete stop in the middle of the ride. Plus, this ride is sort of a hybrid between a rapids ride a water slide anyways, so that makes more sense to me. I'm just speculating of course, so I guess we may find out in time. Oh, I get it. When referenceing DDRSF, I forgot about the track system it was on, but meant the bunny hill. Was thinking more waterslide with a bunny hill. You have a good idea to with the up-hill water coaster system since, like you said, this is all possible next gen. Can see a modified conveyor working, though unsure water jets or magnet systems would work as well to get it up. Thanks for mentioning Wild Adventures, while I'm thinking about it. I've meant to check that place out, even though it hasn't gotten good reviews. You got me curious about it's rapids and how it's designed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted July 4, 2008 Share Posted July 4, 2008 But since when do rapids ride have to be low capacity? They can be built to high capacity when a park needs it, as evidenced by the ones at DCA, IOA and AK. Dunno, I've just never thought of rapids rides as being low capacity. This ride is nothing like the ones in DCA or AK. In the two times I have been to Fuji-Q, I have yet to do everything at the park because of horrendous park operations. The wild mouse probably had no more then 150 people in line and it was a 45 minute wait. They were running only 3 cars. Yeah, but people were talking as if this particular choice of ride is inherently low capacity, and hence bad for the park. But, as you have said, the issue is poor operations. There is no reason this ride couldn't be high capacity, but of course it probably will only be operated at a fraction of its potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holtskee Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 These rides look cool, but I'd miss the actual element of rapids on a rapids ride. Perhaps they could build a hybrid version where you encounter a section of the standard rapids at the beginning of the ride, before climbing the lift hill onto the waterslide section. As for uphill flume sections on water rides, The Powderkeg Flume (or whatever they are calling it now) at Carowinds use to have a small upslope after the first drop. It was removed at some point in the 80s. You can see it in the pic below, where the red arrow is pointing: members.aol.com/K9660R/aeriala.html Just saying it can be done without a coaster track involved... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 The only thing this park needs to add is a larger exit so it's easier to escape the place. I'm sure they'll run this ride up to their usual standards, like one boat dispatched every five minutes or so. Woo. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlvr_nc Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 An uphill section could be easily done, just as long as you have water flowing over that part of the track/slide, and as long as you have enough momentum. Rafts like those have a lot of weight, therefore they should have enough momentum to be carried uphill for a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaSteve442 Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Seems like the Japanese have far more patience than the average American parkgoer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemtfan Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 It may look cool, but since it's going to Fuji-Q Highland...well, something in my gut tells me that this will suck somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n7 Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 You all make this park out to be the Knotts of the far East! Good intentions, bad execution... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 8, 2008 Share Posted July 8, 2008 Seems like the Japanese have far more patience than the average American parkgoer. If they're regular patrons of Fuji Queue, they would have to be more patient. Tripsdrill's rapids ride also features a whirlpool, but unlike Phantasialand's River Quest (which I think is an excellent ride), theirs is just scenery (no drop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Another exciting project for next year is Gerstlauer’s largest roller coaster. The still-unnamed Launched Euro-Fighter will be a massive attraction and located in Asia. “We were very pleased with our first Launched Euro-Fighter, which opened at Hansa Park in 2009,” said Gerstlauer. “From a guest perspective, the launch and beyond-vertical drop are outstanding. From a technical standpoint, this coaster will be the debut of our four-tube track, which will save our customer’s considerable expense when it comes to foundation costs. Link Here are some photos: Link Edited July 9, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hopefully it will be a decent coaster. Lots of Fuji-Q's rides aren't exactly good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 As long as it doesn't run only one car, I guess it could take care of the lines. But I'm sure Fuji-Q would figure out something to make it worse. Gotta live up to that tradition of 4 hour lines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Yea I've heard nothing but bad things about this park based on TRs I've seen. Edited February 2, 2011 by DJeXeL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Hmmm, what can I say positive about this project... I like where they are putting it in the park. Yup, that's about it. Can't wait to see how FujiQ tries to lower capacity on this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 ^Is Fuji-Q consistent with their horrible operations of is it decent 1 year and not so decent the next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Everytime we've gone (including good weather days) operations have been bad. Like, worse than SFMM bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=fuji_q_highalnd2008_3yxq[/coastertube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vekoma_fan Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 ^^Did you guys get ERT when you were there? Eurofighters are pretty good, but well, from what you've described, Fuji-Q is run pretty poorly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Can't wait to see how FujiQ tries to lower capacity on this one! Two-seat trains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 ^^Did you guys get ERT when you were there? LMAO!!! They need rides to be OPERATIONAL for ERT! They couldn't even get their coasters running one hour AFTER the park opened, let alone anytime BEFORE the park opens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Ok, so watching that video actually made me WANT to go to FujiQ...just to laugh and have fun again! I figure I'll spend my time going from Thomas Town to various ride lines to interview our poor trip participants on camera about their day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Based on those pictures, the begining looks similar to Saw's indoor section. Makes me wonder if this one has an indoor begining as well... The other thing I wonder is how much track is going to have to be replaced by the end of the first season, considering Saw and Curse Of Novorgod both had problems with track wearing out after one season. I hope Gertlauer has sorted that problem out now. Ok, so watching that video actually made me WANT to go to FujiQ...just to laugh and have fun again! I figure I'll spend my time going from Thomas Town to various ride lines to interview our poor trip participants on camera about their day! I want to go just for that awesome Thomas Town! That Thomas darkride looked awesome! (SFMM should've taken notice when they build their Thomas Town. Of course, being SFMM they didn't take notice.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Well Robb, that video pretty much sums it up. Thank you Can't wait to see how FujiQ tries to lower capacity on this one! Two-seat trains? With 1 seat out of service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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