[carowindsman6654]

You didnt hear they were fired as a result of that...

I don't know if they can get fired over that though. It's considered a breach of contract and the Freedom of Information Act says you can post construction bids online. Simon & Watson could file a lawsuit over that.

[coastercrazy]

Sorry If I Touched some nerves with my comment about paramount. All I was trying to say is that I think Cedar fair will be better for us. not that paramount was all bad. they did give us top gun ( sorry can't get used to that new name ) and borg (again will always call it that ).
But back on subject, I don't care who builds it, as long it gets built. Think we are gonna get a hyper that is very much like Dimondback. I gonna go to kings island on july 10th to 12th. I will let you guys know what I think about dimondback. I was so excited, Have not been to King's Island since 2004, really looking forward to it.

[ctrsind]

Ha maybe because the GM is the boss' son... hmmm? Besides any company that can run the park without running it into the ground "given the predisposition parks in this region have" is a success. Consider that CF has yet to meet this requirement. Lastly CF has never impressed me with anything, aside from being a miserable company to work for.

[b&mcoaster1095]

^ Look at all the things they added/improved for the 2009 season.

[Capler]

My only problem with Paramount was that Carowinds was not placed at the same level of importance as Dominion and Island. Poor little Wonderland was really treated like a step child. I have been around long enough to know that for better or for worst, Kings treated all it's parks fairly equal. Now I'm seeing Fair give all the parks the same level attractions. Check this out; aside from Great America & Wonderland, Fair has given all the former Paramount parks a used filler coaster and a new one.

[Diamondback FOF]

its one thing to talk like you are guessing but its one thing to talk like...well you knwo what you are talking about. What proof do you have to back up a claim that if B&M build bigger they would have to "change their design"? Of course taller coasters need stronger supports but you are making it seem like they would have to go back to the drawing board to make a coaster 250ft tall...

It really aggervates me when people talk like they run a company and know what the company will and wont do! The only thing we know for sure that B&M stated they wont do, right now, is a launched coaster and the proof is with hulk. Just like people change their minds B&M can change theirs also if the technology is there. But if its just a height issue im almost quite sure, and its just my opinion, that technology isnt an issue...the only issue would probably a longer chain and lots of money for the coaster!

Notice I said 299 feet tall, not 250 feet tall. It is my opinion. Sorry for stating it the way I did. But, I still believe 100% that B&M won't build to 300 feet in the near future (it would be at least 7 years, IMO. So, a coaster opening in 2017 or 2018 would be the earliest a coaster of 300+ feet would be built by B&M [or even 285-ish feet]). And no, I don't believe it is an issue with technology that's keeping them from building taller. I think it is the way they design their rides. They use minimal supports. If you build taller, you would **theoretically** need more supports in places because the ride would go faster, creating more force. That would increase the need for probably stronger track and stronger supports (and probably more). It is the way they design their rides. I don't see them redesigning their track or supports because it works great the way it is alread. If you look at their rides, they have stayed with what works throughout the year (example: Hulk. Their chain lifts work fine, so they decided not to do the launched hill. They didn't want to get away from what they have proven to work.

Don't know if this all has been posted yet but some information regarding Carowinds 2010 coaster-

Architect:
Woolpert Incorporated
8731 Red Oak Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Ph: (704) 525-6284
Fx: (704) 525-8529
http://www.woolpert.com

General contractor:
Simon & Watson Construction
1705 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
Ph: (704) 347-4440
Fx: (704) 347-4450

Bid award date: 1/30/09

Interesting... do you have a direct link to this info?

And I didn't mention this in my last post, but "the dippin dots guy" told me today at the park that they are storing the track off site and "prepping it or something". Take it with a huge grain of salt. And no it wasn't the actual dippin' dots guy.

That's true. They're storing the track in a parking lot up in Batavia, Ohio. The 'prepping' they're doing is the painting and welding .

[b&mcoaster1095]

So, you've seen the plant lately? The red track is still there?

[Wormy]

Another long addition to the nitty gritty dirt thread.



I may be spread thoughout the universe in perpetuity. Cool.

Could this be a webcam?



...pointing in this direction?





Count the pink...











Still hauling dirt.



All the footer markings are to the right of this walkway. Nothing being marked on the left.




Fresh red electric utility spray paint.




Continues down the walkway.







Fresh dirt.


Another example of left and right footers heading to South Gate. Nothing else new.

More extrees:



No problem here.




For you hockey fans.





Yeah, yeah, yeah.




I don't know what to say.




That's what she said.




More fun than a basket of Stewies.






The end is near.


And finally...







It's a sign. Take it for what you will. Stop right-fighting. It's annoying. Argue with this instead:

[Capler]

Wormy, could you pick me up a pack of those custom fit movie quality grillz the next time you're out there? I swear I've been looking all around for those. Pimp my mouth damnmit!

[bgwfreak]

It's no wonder they slapped those cheapo stickers on Danny. lol

Let the name contests begin!

Woodstock, will show up somewhere.... ooh, maybe Coaster Stock was a clue that Peanuts was coming?
Tommy's Takeoff will clearly go to the Red Baron. I know all and see all. Wait, scratch that.

[carowindsman6654]

Where's Jarvis? He's supposed to give us info. A stop sign. Oh my word. Hopefully it's a good sign and not one that involves Mark Sanford.

[Hammer8]

Not sure what all the fuss is about. The "2010 coaster" is simply Carowinds' version of the "Backlot Stunt Coaster" that three of the old Paramount parks got a few years back. Only somewhat taller.

See how it all fits...


Kinda scary actually.

[Jonathan]

That would be perfect placement for it:



Makes for some nice scenery going up the lift hill.

[Hammer8]

Nice Jon!

[jasonwilson88]

ha I just booked this thread on my 3gs so I can keep up with it no matter where I am! Some of the mockup pics + immature complaints are making this a win thread.