Hydra (Dorney Park)

Yea, it looks like the ride will have decent speed into the barrel roll due to a possible launch and it is quite a bit below the station, the vid just isn't accurate for speed at all, or at least thats how it seems. If it will really go that slow, then yes, it will suck.
EDIT**"We deliberately designed Hydra with a fast-paced series of sensory challenges," stated John Hildebrandt, vice president and general manager of Dorney Park. "The ride is a non-stop mix of twists, rolls, drops and spirals that keeps riders wondering what comes next. Hydra even treats riders to a special surprise right out of the launch station."
From the site, perhaps he is saying that the station will feature a launch?

[coolbeans326]

crap, i'm having a heart attack. Grr, why couldn't they have built this at Knott's instead of SB? Its just so original in every way. Holy CRAP!!! This ride may be B&M's best, and is most definately they're most original.