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2017/18: SW8 Speculation

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MattyH said:
Don't expect any inversions, if they want it to be a 1.2m height limit.
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Surely height limit is just to do with what kind of restraints are used, if it is an RMC then it will have lap bar restraints whether it inverts or not and so could accomodate a 1.2m height limit.
 
dazza4783 said:
Surely height limit is just to do with what kind of restraints are used, if it is an RMC then it will have lap bar restraints whether it inverts or not and so could accomodate a 1.2m height limit.
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To me, a 1.2m Height limit implies it'll be a family coaster, a family coaster wouldn't be doing inversions IMO.
 
Is there anywhere it says it will be an1.2 limit. Don't get me wrong I think it would be a great idea to have a more family based ride in FV. Coasters still invert if they are family based, look at Anubis in Plopsa Land, Lynet at frup sommerland etc.
 
MattyH said:
Don't expect any inversions, if they want it to be a 1.2m height limit.
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The height limit is determined by the restraint type, not whether it goes upside down or not.

Goliath at Six Flags Great America has a height limit of 48" (just over 1.2m).

:)
 
I think it all depends on the manufacturer what height limit is set. With restraint choice its either country or parks legislation that decides. Examples coming up again?? Smiler over the shoulder/krachio (however it's spelt) lap bar, both infinity coasters.
 
Height restrictions are determined for reasons in addition to the obvious safety/physical implications, they are used to keep certain age groups off rides or limit the number of people that can get access to the ride for capacity reasons etc.
 
Hence why I said that its down to country or park legislation, it's always about h&s. Each country has their own regulations. It's not always about age groups. It's almost as simple as if your not tall enough you will fall off the ride.
 
It's a combination of the things I said, including using a height restriction as a de facto age restriction in some cases. It isn't as black and white as what you might perceive.
 
dazza4783 said:
So what you meant was you do think the 2017 coaster in forbidden valley will be a wooden coaster, but will not have the SW8 codename?

I expect this to be the World's first Launched Inverting Wooden Coaster, and so would assume that will come with the SW tag.
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I meant as if SW8 will be a dark ride or something. The SW9 or whatever will be the woodie.

Unless I am missing a huge piece of information saying that 2017 is a confirmed coaster.
 
Yalnix said:
I meant as if SW8 will be a dark ride or something. The SW9 or whatever will be the woodie.

Unless I am missing a huge piece of information saying that 2017 is a confirmed coaster.
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I think it would be a bit early to be seeking opinion and permission from the council regarding building it if it wasn't going to be built for another 5 years. The fact that they have already submitted a screening opinion would suggest that they are ready to submit a full planning application, which suggests that subject to approval the ride will be built next year and open for 2017.
 
Which is good as who knows what ground issues they could face that close to the valley.

TG Cruise will be expecting a call soon lol
 
Spark said:
Which is good as who knows what ground issues they could face that close to the valley.

TG Cruise will be expecting a call soon lol
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/TG Cruse office
*ring ring*
*Haggard looking foreman rushes to the phone*
"Hello?"
Varney - "Hi, it's Nick from Alton Towers here."
*Heavy breathing down the phone*
Varney - "So, we're thinking of building a wooden coaster, on the side of a valley, surrounded by hundreds of tree roots, multiple soil compounds and all very close to protected heritage areas"
*Phone dropping noise*
Varney - "Hello?"
/Cut to TG Cruse office
*Foreman is on the floor in the corner, knees drawn up to his chest, humming loudly to himself*
 
I kind of imagined the meeting as going something like this... Though the last part is my optimism taking over...

Candy Holland: OK, SW8 does anyone have any ideas.

Accountant Number 1: How about theming it on a television charity appeal where guests donate money to combat the Nemesis monster.

Accountant number 2: Yes and we could get a celebrity endorsement. Keith Chegwin works pretty cheap.

Accountant number 1: we can tender out the contract to the lowest bidder...

Lawyer number 1: How about theming it on a shipping container company ...

Candy Holland : there seams to be a lack of imagination here...

Lawyer number 1: we could make it more interesting by focusing on the epic battle as the shipping container company tries to resist being taken over by a scaffolding company...

N Varney: What about a USP?

Lawyer number 1: World's first coaster approved my the monopolies and mergers commission?

Candy Holland: OMG, we need some help (reaches for the flashing red phone in the corner) (cue the John Williams superman music).

From other end of phone: John Wardley here.

Candy Holland: We need your help with SW8.

John Wardley: I'm happily retired.

Candy Holland: We're building a woody.

John Wardley: I'm on my way...

Fade to black...
 
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Altonadvocate1 said:
I kind of imagined the meeting as going something like this... Though the last part is my optimism taking over...

Candy Holland: OK, SW8 does anyone have any ideas.

Accountant Number 1: How about theming it on a television charity appeal where guests donate money to combat the Nemesis monster.

Accountant number 2: Yes and we could get a celebrity endorsement. Keith Chegwin works pretty cheap.

Accountant number 1: we can tender out the contract to the lowest bidder...

Lawyer number 1: How about theming it on a shipping container company ...

Candy Holland : there seams to be a lack of imagination here...

Lawyer number 1: we could make it more interesting by focusing on the epic battle as the shipping container company tries to resist being taken over by a scaffolding company...

N Varney: What about a USP?

Lawyer number 1: World's first coaster approved my the monopolies and mergers commission?

Candy Holland: OMG, we need some help (reaches for the flashing red phone in the corner) (cue the John Williams superman music).

From other end of phone: John Wardley here.

Candy Holland: We need your help with SW8.

John Wardley: I'm happily retired.

Candy Holland: We're building a woody.

John Wardley: I'm on my way...

Fade to black...
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The irony is Candy Holland is now in charge of Legoland Resorts only... at which, in Florida, there's a wooden coaster...!!
 
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