The Launch - Traditional VS Magnets.
Which do you prefer?
A traditional chain slow grind or a blast off?
There are some great launches out there - Hulk is my favorite - Tire-propelled uphill blast straight into an inversion.
Velocicoaster has a fantastic blast in the middle and Cheetah Hunt in BGT feels like you are going to get shot into the parking lot.
The Rock- N- roller coaster rocked you back the blasted off for a fun Ride.
Here is an almost Link errrrrr - cut and paste:
Good explanation of Liner launches..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdyz7LmyJAQ
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I believe it does, TH, but don't take my word as gospel. . .I just know last time I was there those things were spinning like crazy, and no LSMs were to be seen.
I personally think launches were one of the best things to happen in the industry. I can't think of a thrill coaster where the launch doesn't manage to be a highlight. Shout outs specifically to RnRC, Pipeline, Hulk, Cosmic Rewind, and, of course, Velocicoaster.
So I think the biggest impact of LSM launches is to shrink footprints of thrill rides. Look at coasters like Taron, Velocicoaster, RnRC, FoF, and others, and you see fast, thrilling coasters that take up a fraction of the space of similarly thrilling coasters with traditional chain (or even cable) lifts (Skyrush being a rare exception). Also, LSMs allow designers to infuse more theming and story into a coaster because pacing can be better controlled. Coasters always have to deal with friction, so unless you have a second chain lift, the speed and intensity are going to decrease gradually throughout the course, but an LSM launch strategically located in the middle of a course can infuse an otherwise pedestrian layout with a jolt of adrenaline.
If Coasters are a story, the lift hill is the opening credits.
I love Cheetah ... I don't think Hulk still uses the tire system