World Joyland in China

[Wes.]

I hate to dampen expectations, but RCDB isn't exactly an official source. The "loop" they've listed could very well just be a pretzel loop. RCDB could be going off sources that could have transcribed the information incorrectly or just have incorrect info to begin with. Until there's an actual layout from the park, I wouldn't be getting giant enthusiasts boners about how unique this thing is.

[HEADCHEEZKnows where his bowel is]

^ Agreed. But we can hope, can't we?

[atem122Did Medusa in the front and back]

I wouldn't be getting giant enthusiasts boners about how unique this thing is.

We built Kingda Ka to rid ourselves of this problem.

[jamesdillamanFlight of James: Ride of Steel the Revenge]

Let's see here:

1. Vekoma builds a flying coaster with loop (not pretzel loop) and double inversions at the end.

2. B&M improve the design and make it better for the riderrrr.

3. Everyone is far happier with the B&M model than the Vekoma models (many more are built).

4. B&M decide to replicate elements from Vekoma's failed design???

I just don't understand it.

-James Dillaman

[Jerrykoala2112Jo My Oh!]

I personally prefer Firehawk over Superman: Ultimate Flight. B&M Flyers in my opinion gain speed really slow, and the one I rode it ultra boring. Firehawk had some pretty surprising turns and I rate it much higher.

If B&M does do the consecutive corkscrews, they will probably be like the ones on Nighthawk @ Carowinds.

[GutterflowerA zonkey is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.]

This ride is actually the same as the one in this thread
http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/vi ... l+carnival

If you look at the CGI image in that thread you will see an artists representation of the flyer.

As far as the layout of the ride I believe Duane got the info on the layout directly from B&M while at IAAPA. I know he was waiting to add the ride to the DB until after he confirmed it with them.

[alpengeist04Why do I still have a donkey title???]

The "loop" they've listed could very well just be a pretzel loop.

I agree that translations do sometimes get lost, so I'm going to wait and see on this one.

[jamesdillamanFlight of James: Ride of Steel the Revenge]

I personally prefer Firehawk over Superman: Ultimate Flight. B&M Flyers in my opinion gain speed really slow, and the one I rode it ultra boring. Firehawk had some pretty surprising turns and I rate it much higher.

Tatsu is much better than the Supermans, and I hear Manta is really good, too... Please don't let me live in a world where Firehawk is better than anything...

[CalicoastersI own the website www.donkey.com]

Tatsu is much better than the Supermans, and I hear Manta is really good, too... Please don't let me live in a world where Firehawk is better than anything...

Don't worry, that world doesn't exist. Tatsu destroys Firehawk.

[CDIndiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Donkey.]

I personally prefer Firehawk over Superman: Ultimate Flight. B&M Flyers in my opinion gain speed really slow, and the one I rode it ultra boring. Firehawk had some pretty surprising turns and I rate it much higher.

If B&M does do the consecutive corkscrews, they will probably be like the ones on Nighthawk @ Carowinds.

I rode Firehawk during its debut month, I haven't ridden it since, so it was still fairly smooth back then (I don't know how it's aged). From that experience I agree that Firehawk is a more solid ride than the Superman clones. However, I have ridden both Tatsu and Manta and they are infinitely better than both the Vekoma and the Superman models. I wouldn't judge all B&M flyers off of their most boring layout...

Come ride Manta and I'm sure your opinion would change, it's my personal favorite.