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Sometimes I'm just browsing RCDB or the itnernet and I come across something I had no idea existed. I think it doesn't help that there was a time I didn't follow coaster developments but still.

Found a Vekoma Stingray - a flying coaster with outside rails (of booster bike opposed to classic corkscrew coasters) that popped up in 2009 that surprised me.

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Anybody else ever found something they had no idea existed? Or am I just an ultra noob :D:D
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Post August 30th, 2012, 12:55 pm

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Diving Coaster for Happy Valley Shanghai??????????????????
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Similar to SheiKra but its Higher and Shorter,Even the final Helix is different

Post August 30th, 2012, 2:20 pm

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I'm surprised you haven't heard of that. Happy Valley Shanghai looks like an awesome park (for coasters that is).
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Originally posted by devilsrule911

I'm surprised you haven't heard of that. Happy Valley Shanghai looks like an awesome park (for coasters that is).

Nope??????????????????I've known it since it opens ,But recently found the some track section is different with SheiKra

Post August 30th, 2012, 8:56 pm
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4 G's to the taint was a bit much for me because I'm not a power bottom like Turbo

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Post September 6th, 2012, 8:09 pm
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yes, it is
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Coasterkidmwm wrote:
4 G's to the taint was a bit much for me because I'm not a power bottom like Turbo

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Post September 7th, 2012, 3:29 am
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Eh a 4 seat wide el-loco! I've ridden a standard model, was a pretty fun ride actually. Would recommend!
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Knew bout the ride. Didn't realize it had four seats...

Post September 8th, 2012, 8:01 am
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Originally posted by TylerE

That's the kiddie shuttle, right?


They're surprisingly good fun actually, rode Ben:10 at Drayton Manor which is a themed version and is some unexpected airtime. only problem is it doesn't drag you up to the top for the return leg so it's a tad slower on the return leg!
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Post September 8th, 2012, 10:10 am

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The Ben10 one is build by Vekoma, the one on the picture was build by Gerstlauer. i heard the vekoma ones are a little more forceful

Post September 8th, 2012, 5:21 pm
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Ohh guess I can add that to my 'didn't realise' list then haha
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I had actually passed over this coaster when I saw "Gerstlauer" and "spinning," but now I see that this thing is crazy. An indoor launched spinning coaster with an inversion.

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(thanks Dirk)

I also just found out that Walibi Holland ****ed with their Boomerang and added the ***y new Vekoma trains.

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Post September 9th, 2012, 6:08 pm
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Post September 9th, 2012, 7:03 pm

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I had a concept for a launched Gerstlauer and an Inversion. Damn you, Gerstlauer, for stealing my idea!

Post September 9th, 2012, 7:20 pm

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Originally posted by TheArchitect

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I think I might apply for a job there for next summer. Though, the 50 minute commute would kill me, and I haven't even been there before.
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Post September 9th, 2012, 8:32 pm
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Originally posted by devilsrule911

I had actually passed over this coaster when I saw "Gerstlauer" and "spinning," but now I see that this thing is crazy. An indoor launched spinning coaster with an inversion.

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(thanks Dirk)

You're welcome. It's a really fun ride!

Originally posted by Live on earths ass

I had a concept for a launched Gerstlauer and an Inversion. Damn you, Gerstlauer, for stealing my idea!

I already talked to Maurer back in 2009 on the EAS Amsterdam about inversions on Spinning coasters. [:)]
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