Recent content by Alastair

Re: UK B&M Hyper? I think it's perfect for a B&M hyper. Fairly low noise (and if the track is sand-filled then even less), and the footprint is very low with their support design. And if you've ever been down the Woodland Walk then you'll have seen just how much height there is to play with...

Re: What Is The Smoothest and Roughest Coaster You've Been O Hmmm, both ends of the scale are at the same park for me... Roughest - Furius Baco Smoothest - Shambhala

Furius Baco, the whole ride. None stop boneshaking juddering that slowly destroys your neck.

The high speed mini camelback on Shambhala, and (although I haven't ridden it) the same on Leviathan.

I think the fact that it was so good was because it was so unexpected, and also because I've never experienced airtime on an invert (ie. with legs dangling) before. I think it makes for a different sensation to normal sitdown airtime.

First drop on Muntanya Russa, no contest. :wink: EDIT - Just noticed it was mentioned on the previous page. I'll just back up that mention.

I can only imagine...only rode it after they stopped the duelling. Still, as an element it's one which is pretty rare among inverts (usually a loop is followed by a Zero-G/Immelman), and I feel that King's Island are missing a trick by not including one on Banshee.

Probably invert, only B&M inverts though. They offer the perfect combination of forces, positive and negative, they can have airtime and extreme intensity all in one ride. They're also smooth and comfortable.

One which no one on here has probably said yet...the amazing airtime hill on the red side of Dragon Challenge. Probably my favourite moment on any invert!

Nemesis. ;)

Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1 This is the best shot, the only one where you can see the full sea serpent roll:

Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1 Yep, as can be seen here... :)

Re: Alton Towers | The Smiler | Unknown Gerstlauer World's 1 Yep, just thought I'd say that I'm pretty sure it's an old picture. I went on opening day and certainly didn't notice this (and neither did anyone else I was with), and have seen subsequent pictures that don't show it either. I also...