New attractions at Paultons Park

[Graeme]

I think a lot of it also depends on whether you "fall into" the restraint or not. Lap bars are great on the positive-G filled Schwarzkopf loopers, but not so good if there's part of the ride where something needs to support your upper body, ie. coming out of an inversion slowly. Even on Nemesis, I've definitely fallen into the OTSR coming out of the vertical loop, and been pleased it was there. With Euro Fighters, where you go through about 185-degrees quite quickly (assuming it's a 95-degree drop), I can understand why people want the OTSRs. I do think the rubber vests sound like a good compromise though.

 

[catsounds]

HOWEVER, if you're UK based, ask some of your none enthusiast friends whether they think OTSRs or Lap Bars are safest on a coaster that goes upside down. If my own circles are anything to go by, there is definitely a lot of truth to the public perception thing.

The thing with this is yes, that is likely the answer you get but that's because you've asked them, I don't imagine much non enthusiasts even notice what restraint a coaster has until they're in the seat

 

[Coaster Cam]

I think a lot of it also depends on whether you "fall into" the restraint or not. Lap bars are great on the positive-G filled Schwarzkopf loopers, but not so good if there's part of the ride where something needs to support your upper body, ie. coming out of an inversion slowly. Even on Nemesis, I've definitely fallen into the OTSR coming out of the vertical loop, and been pleased it was there. With Euro Fighters, where you go through about 185-degrees quite quickly (assuming it's a 95-degree drop), I can understand why people want the OTSRs. I do think the rubber vests sound like a good compromise though.

The Wave at Drayton Manor has lap restraints which is great until you hit the zero g roll. If you’re not expecting it/sitting on the outer seats your body get snapped to the side, spine nearly at 90 degrees, smashing into the bucketed seat. Really can ruin the ride experience.

Can imagine the experience could be similar on a eurofighter as it’s a fairly wide vehicle.

Has anyone ridden a lapbar eurofighter?

 

[CineramaMax]

I can't speak for lap bar Eurofighters but lap bar Infinity Coasters are extremely fun. Fury at Bobbejaanland is nice and whippy but also very hangtime heavy.

Just to quickly dissect some of the finer details... I think we could be looking at the best themed land in the UK.

 

[CrashCoaster]

Unless I’m going crazy, that layout looks nothing like the layout in the concept art

It's literally the same.

 

[PaultonsLover]

I can't speak for lap bar Eurofighters but lap bar Infinity Coasters are extremely fun. Fury at Bobbejaanland is nice and whippy but also very hangtime heavy.

Just to quickly dissect some of the finer details... I think we could be looking at the best themed land in the UK.

View attachment 37583
View attachment 37584
View attachment 37585
View attachment 37581



View attachment 37582

I thought the max theming they could do was tornado springs, but it looks like they are digging into landscaping and they makes everything more exciting!!!

 

[CineramaMax]

I thought the max theming they could do was tornado springs, but it looks like they are digging into landscaping and they makes everything more exciting!!!

They want to improve on themselves with every new themed area/attraction. They said at the last Super Fans Day that there may be a lot more details included in the final product that haven't been drawn up in the concept art.

 

[Niles]

Im intrigued in why they have not gone for any norse gods or mythical creatures in the attraction names, mabey it would be to similar to Drayton?

I recall (cannot remember where) that i swear i heard like how Tornado Springs is a "Wild West" area with a twist i thought i heard this would be a Vikings land with a twist to differ it from any other generic Viking Lands. Currently it looks quite natural, colourful and happy, mabey instead of murder they are friendly

The concept art is off in some areas, this piece of track (purple) should be behind these bits (yellow) going off the small POV we have seen.


The new building that is mostly built and belived to be a toilet block is quite a bit off.


I wonder how different the final product will be from the concept.

Just to quickly dissect some of the finer details... I think we could be looking at the best themed land in the UK.

I agree, i have not had a good look but there are a bunch of interesting things around the area such as this hamster wheel.


And i hope Cobra gets these towers, and then theres a big net?



So far the land looks brilliant, cannot wait to see it next year.

 

[Coaster Cam]

Im intrigued in why they have not gone for any gods or mythical creatures in the attraction names, mabey it would be to similar to Drayton?

I recall (cannot remember where) that i swear i heard like how Tornado Springs is a "Wild West" area with a twist i thought i heard this would be a Vikings land with a twist to differ it from any other generic Viking Lands. Currently it looks quite natural, colourful and happy, mabey instead of murder they are friendly

The concept art is off in some areas, this piece of track (purple) should be behind these bits (yellow) going off the small POV we have seen.
View attachment 37595

The new building that is mostly built and belived to be a toilet block is quite a bit off.
View attachment 37597

I wonder how different the final product will be from the concept.

I agree, i have not had a good look but there are a bunch of interesting things around the area such as this hamster wheel.
View attachment 37598

And i hope Cobra gets these towers, and then theres a big net?
View attachment 37599
View attachment 37600

So far the land looks brilliant, cannot wait to see it next year.

The twist that Lawrence mentioned could be the Vikings themselves. In the concept art you can see small green pixie looking Vikings sitting on buildings and on Vild Swing.

 

[CineramaMax]

The twist that Lawrence mentioned could be the Vikings themselves. In the concept art you can see small green pixie looking Vikings sitting on buildings and on Vild Swing.

Those are likely trolls rather than Vikings specifically. There is a lot of deep mythology in Nordic culture. Vikings, like ancient Greeks, have their mythos.

 

[Thekingin64]

Regarding the decision to buy a Eurofighter, what people seem to be missing is the fact Cobra is also a Gerstlauer product. Since it appears some Cobra track removal and/or refurb will be required to build this, it likely will have ended up cheaper and easier for Paultons to contract Gerstlauer for both halves of this project.

While this may not be the case, I can imagine there being complications if Paultons had gone for a different manufacturer. Either way, I'm excited to see how this turns out.

 

[CineramaMax]

Gerstlauer aren't a terrible manufacturer as people like to think they are. Their family coasters are some of the best in the market. Their Infinity Coasters (with lap bars) are very very decent rides also. The problem people have is with the specific choice of product the park opted for from Gerstlauer. Unfortunately, Eurofighters can be very hit and miss, and they don't age particularly well. Had Paultons chosen a modern Infinity Coaster instead, I'm sure there would have been significantly less disappointment from the coaster enthusiast community. I'd love to be proven wrong by Gerstlauer with this new Eurofighter, I want it to be smoother, more comfortable, and more re-rideable... but the proof will be in the pudding. It's wiser to anticipate the most uncomfortable ride imaginable and then be pleasantly surprised when it opens. I know we only make up a tiny fraction of the park's audience, but I don't think the average park goer will be too impressed if it rides like a shopping trolley.