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dave___ said:
Wonder how much of that is related to the specific geophysical requirements i.e. reinforcing that cliffside they are using etc.

Potentially cheaper if they just need to build an absolutely massive steel lift hill using pilings etc.
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Not a clue to be honest. I suspect a 600ft tall lift hill, thus not using the cliff, would still cost a fair chunk of change but yeah you're probably right it would perhaps be a little cheaper.

I can see the appeal of using the cliff though. It does add some character and more thrill to the ride for sure. Will it prove problematic for operations though? Lets hope not.
 
Benjsh said:
I can see the appeal of using the cliff though. It does add some character and more thrill to the ride for sure.
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I love it. Almost all my favourite outdoor coasters are due to the terrain. FLY, Nemesis etc. Such an under appreciated part of coasters i think.

But yes, cliff top evacuation might not be fun. Although isn't the park in a valley and the cliff top is actually "ground" level?
 
Bowser said:
I love it. Almost all my favourite outdoor coasters are due to the terrain. FLY, Nemesis etc. Such an under appreciated part of coasters i think.

But yes, cliff top evacuation might not be fun. Although isn't the park in a valley and the cliff top is actually "ground" level?
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If nothing else you're at "ground" level when you're at the top of the cliff so an evac if you were stuck halfway could be a climb to the top or the bottom.

I'd be more concerned about seismic activity or rockslides etc than anything else purely due to it being a cliffside but even that is incredibly low risk for the area.
 
dave___ said:
If nothing else you're at "ground" level when you're at the top of the cliff so an evac if you were stuck halfway could be a climb to the top or the bottom.

I'd be more concerned about seismic activity or rockslides etc than anything else purely due to it being a cliffside but even that is incredibly low risk for the area.
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From the footage I have seen thus far, I’m not sure a block break has been installed immediately prior to the vertical cliff drop (I could be wrong). This surprised me especially after watching ML Design’s No Limits 2 video. I reckon the last control point before the cliff drop will be the 100mph second launch up the hill. If they’ve profiled it correctly to prevent a cliff top stall that would remove the need for a cliff top evac which would be absolutely mental. Looking forward to the nye vlogs and seeing this thing up close.
 
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