Originally posted by Mikado
Seems like everybody describes Black Mamba as being close to perfect, except some British people. Maybe because it rivals 'their' Nemesis? Well, Nemesis was my favourite coaster up to now, but it looks like Black Mamba gives it a run for his money. But hey, both coasters have their good points; Nemesis is build on a hilly terrain, and can't go over the treetops, so the layout HAS to be unique.
As Black Mamba isn't build on a hilly terrain, Phantasialand could choose the best element sequencing, Talon's (Loop, 0-G, Immelman). And afterwards, the terrain was build to fit the coaster. PHL could build "as high as they want", so BM has a better feeling of height than Nemmy..
ps what codecs are required to play the POV video.
The ride itself is shorter than its British brother/sister, but more intense. While Nemesis has some short breaks, like the turn between 0-G and loop, and the next turn, Black Mamba will never slow down until the final brakes.
The theming looks like a market place? Nice market places you have there in the UK! The theming on this ride really beats anything else in Europe, even the most beatiful market places.. [sillyme]
Call me a Black Mamba lover, but not a Nemesis-hater, I still like that ride a hell of a lot.
(and pls, stop calling Black Mamba's environment a damn jungle.. It's just an african village, and yes, there ARE such high buildings in those villages)
I made a comment about how I thought it looked this has nothing to do with me been English or Nemmie and when I said market place I was thinking more of a Bazaar (think Indiana Jones). I will judge which I feel is the better ride once I have ridden it.