Knoebels Discussion Thread

It could be a coaster with a drop that doesn't go all the way from 148 feet. Kinda like an oversized mine ride lol.....

Could it be a Starflyer also, don't they travel at relatively close speeds to that?

You might have just nailed it. It seems like a great fit for that park and "Vol Ultime" at LaRonde is exactly the same height. It's only a few MPH more than most Sky Screamer rides which also leads me to believe you're dead on. According to Wikipedia (yeah, I know...) the standard speed is 43 MPH.

I guess we'll wait and see.

I've said for a couple years that a Starflyer would be a perfect fit at Knoebels. I won't ride it if I ever go, but it would definitely be a good fit.

Six Flags St Louis advertises theirs as being "over 43 MPH". Let's assume that means it occasionally goes 44 MPH... it's only a 3 MPH difference.

Interesting Star Flyers go that fast, never knew it. But, it does sounds like some kind of drop tower or Star Flyer. Hopefully this opens with Flying Turns next year..one can hope.

If the typical Starflyer speed is 43 mph and whatever this is goes 47 I think it makes even more sense because from what I've heard, Knoebels runs their flat rides faster than other parks.

Yes, but there are still "manufacturer specifications". If the manufacturer says that a ride can't safely go above 43mph, then it can't safely go above 43mph. Knoebels may run some of their flat rides "faster" than other parks, but I'm pretty sure that they're still running them safely.

I think a drop tower is much more likely. It seems more traditional, and like something that they would have been planning on adding for a long time.

Glad they've been able to push on after Flying Turns. I have a feeling that ride will never live up to the GP's expectations after having to wait... how many years now?

^It's been since 2007 I think?

As much as I love drop towers, I think that a Star Flyer would suit the park better.

Glad they've been able to push on after Flying Turns. I have a feeling that ride will never live up to the GP's expectations after having to wait... how many years now?

I don't understand why Flying Turns would have to live up to "GP expectations". If they had the ride plastered all over the website and consistently said lots of stuff on how super-fantastic it would be, then I would totally agree with you. But, the only hype that the ride is getting is through the little display at the entrance to the queue. They seem like they're being very humble about it.

Plus, if Flying Turns was really the money pit that a lot of people are making it out to be, Knoebels wouldn't have been able to build Black Diamond or install this mysterious new attraction for this season.

EDIT: Ta-da! StratosFear!

Courtesy of Knoebels' Facebook page.

It looks like an ARM drop tower. Aren't those the scary ones?

ARM towers look fantastic! I'm happy the park is getting one of these and not an S&S.

Well, they announced that quick. Seems like a welcome addition.

Am I missing something, or are the restraints really that minimal-looking nowadays? Now those look like noodles.

Another reason to go back. Not that I really needed more reason.

I just said last year that they needed one of these! Couldn't be happier with this addition, it's one of the best types of drop towers out there, adds more thrill, and is just the perfect fit to the park!

I wonder how tall this model is going to be? These ARM drop towers usually scare the crap out of me, way more terrifying and intense than anything else on the market (no I am not a spokesman for ARM).

Am I missing something, or are the restraints really that minimal-looking nowadays? Now those look like noodles.

I think that the rendering has a case of "It's a rendering" syndrome.

X-Scream at Waldameer.

I like these StratosFear Towers better than S&S Towers!

I wonder how tall this model is going to be? These ARM drop towers usually scare the crap out of me, way more terrifying and intense than anything else on the market (no I am not a spokesman for ARM).

The teaser stated 148 feet.

A 148 foot drop tower is going to look huge at Knoebels. Another great addition for them... I love this park.

By the way, they confirmed on Facebook that nothing will be removed and this will be located "roughly across the boulevard from the Twister bridge".

Sadly I haven't been on an ARM drop tower yet... but Knoebels is close enough to me and I have been putting off going to Knoebels for far too long!

 

By the way, they confirmed on Facebook that nothing will be removed and this will be located "roughly across the boulevard from the Twister bridge".

I was actually thinking when I visited the park this past summer that the area in front of Twister and behind Flying Turns was pretty empty and they could maybe put a small flat ride around there.

The drop tower will really stick out above the trees being one of the tallest rides there. You'll probably get a nice view of the park while on your ascent.

Great addition for Knoebels.

I could only Imagine if A.R.M. made towers over 200 feet. If only this park was closer than 4.5 hours from me, this is a special place.

I could only Imagine if A.R.M. made towers over 200 feet. If only this park was closer than 4.5 hours from me, this is a special place.

12+ hours for me - but definitely worth it! I find these smaller non-Intamin towers to be much more effective at the "dead weight drop" feel, great stuff!

For comparison, how tall is the ARM tower at Waldameer?

ARM towers are great, and given Knoebels reputation, I'm sure they'll find some way to make this ride even better(although, from what I've heard, simply being in the park will make it so). To be honest, I'm surprised Knoebels didn't add a drop tower a long time ago.

This could be pretty cool getting ubove the trees. This will be great for the park.