SeaWorld Flyer 2009 - Manta Testing Debut - Page 6

Wow, looking awesome....that little roll after the pretzel loop looks insane and I'm sure it will take many people off guard.

I want to go on that so bad!

I think that angle is a little misleading.



At least I think those are the same element...

[gouldy]

It is the same element yes, but it is certainly more a corkscrew than anything else. It looks fantastic!

^ true.

Originally posted by raptorTC

I think that angle is a little misleading.



At least I think those are the same element...

That looks exactly what a Invert WIngover looks like. Infact, both images sown look exactly like an Invert just with a heartline closer to the rails. Otherwise, shaping is nearly identical. I can find you a wingover picture that looks exactly like the first and one that looks just like yours TC.

It kinda looks like it's going for an overbhank then suddenly changes it's mind and flips you. I like that, actually, keeps you guessing

^ yea i can see that. If you look at the flip closely, it has a really long lead in, and just when your about to go over banked, you roll into another really long lead in. Interesting... Looks like a fun ride. Again... STILL DYING TO SEE WHAT THE TRAIN LOOKS LIKE!!!!!

[gouldy]

Yeah, trains from B&M, themed like a manta ray? sounds sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

You guys seem to be over analyzing it because I still see a standard wingover. In fact, the lead in and lead out don't really matter. Those don't determine the said element. Whether long or short, thats totally dependent on a number of things - one being simply personal choice. Because all wingovers then feel that way. Theres a pull up with a highly banked turn then it rolls you over the top quickly. What wingover doesn't roll you over the top quickly?

I don't know. I don't see where it fakes you out. It just keeps rotating in the same direction it already was. lol

[Coasterkidmwm]

It's okay they're 14 they know everything.

This ride is going to be a nice addition to the Busch Parks. Now all that is needed is some love for Busch Gardens Tampa!

Originally posted by Coasterkidmwm

It's okay they're 14 they know everything.

Ahh. Touche. Corrected again. How could I be so silly?

[Coasterkidmwm]

Originally posted by rcking04

This ride is going to be a nice addition to the Busch Parks. Now all that is needed is some love for Busch Gardens Tampa!

Sheikra?

Ride's about 90% finished!
"Splash Down" kinda:

Overview:

Roll:

This ride is looking absolutely gorgeous...I can't wait to go to Florida again this year...any idea when exactly it is supposed to open?

[Dirk_Ermen]

Originally posted by Austin

Roll:

When I see that photo It looks like some kind of Zero G type of roll. I don't see any supports to make it another flatspin a-like roll. Hmm... Can't wait to see how that roll is going to turn out [pshades]

The ride is now a complete circut!





Earlier today, SeaWorld construction crews put Manta?????????s last piece of track into place, finishing the flying coaster?????????s structure. Manta will inspire riders with amazing underwater animal habitats, then soar them face-down, in a horizontal position, aboard a manta-inspired steel coaster. Manta is stinging to open summer 2009. :p






Picts and Info from http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/ and http://www.johnnyupsidedown.com/manta0.html

This thing is steppin out fresh. The only thing I don't like is that roll after the Pretzel. It just seems too high up, all those supports, plus the way the twisting track looks is fugs.

Looking at the drop right after the mid-brake, looks like a near 90 degree bank close to ground. Are you positive that the wing won't skim the water? If you think about it, maybe some type of metal will be put on the side of the "wings" that will actually enter or at least skim the water to produe a water effect.

^ They said it would be jets.

http://www.johnnyupsidedown.com/manta7.html

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Looks really fun, and definitely unique, but seems to be a bit lacking in the intensity department. All those turns and inversions are really wide. But hey, at least the sea-life part and the water dive will be cool.

I wish B&M would make it an actual pretzel

[Coasterkidmwm]

Originally posted by cjd

Looks really fun, and definitely unique, but seems to be a bit lacking in the intensity department. All those turns and inversions are really wide. But hey, at least the sea-life part and the water dive will be cool.

Durrrr it's a flier.