***Official Footer Pouring Thread***

[b&mcoaster1095]

^ Look at all the things they added/improved for the 2009 season.

[Capler]

My only problem with Paramount was that Carowinds was not placed at the same level of importance as Dominion and Island. Poor little Wonderland was really treated like a step child. I have been around long enough to know that for better or for worst, Kings treated all it's parks fairly equal. Now I'm seeing Fair give all the parks the same level attractions. Check this out; aside from Great America & Wonderland, Fair has given all the former Paramount parks a used filler coaster and a new one.

[Diamondback FOF]

its one thing to talk like you are guessing but its one thing to talk like...well you knwo what you are talking about. What proof do you have to back up a claim that if B&M build bigger they would have to "change their design"? Of course taller coasters need stronger supports but you are making it seem like they would have to go back to the drawing board to make a coaster 250ft tall...

It really aggervates me when people talk like they run a company and know what the company will and wont do! The only thing we know for sure that B&M stated they wont do, right now, is a launched coaster and the proof is with hulk. Just like people change their minds B&M can change theirs also if the technology is there. But if its just a height issue im almost quite sure, and its just my opinion, that technology isnt an issue...the only issue would probably a longer chain and lots of money for the coaster!

Notice I said 299 feet tall, not 250 feet tall. It is my opinion. Sorry for stating it the way I did. But, I still believe 100% that B&M won't build to 300 feet in the near future (it would be at least 7 years, IMO. So, a coaster opening in 2017 or 2018 would be the earliest a coaster of 300+ feet would be built by B&M [or even 285-ish feet]). And no, I don't believe it is an issue with technology that's keeping them from building taller. I think it is the way they design their rides. They use minimal supports. If you build taller, you would **theoretically** need more supports in places because the ride would go faster, creating more force. That would increase the need for probably stronger track and stronger supports (and probably more). It is the way they design their rides. I don't see them redesigning their track or supports because it works great the way it is alread. If you look at their rides, they have stayed with what works throughout the year (example: Hulk. Their chain lifts work fine, so they decided not to do the launched hill. They didn't want to get away from what they have proven to work.

Don't know if this all has been posted yet but some information regarding Carowinds 2010 coaster-

Architect:
Woolpert Incorporated
8731 Red Oak Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Ph: (704) 525-6284
Fx: (704) 525-8529
http://www.woolpert.com

General contractor:
Simon & Watson Construction
1705 East Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28203
Ph: (704) 347-4440
Fx: (704) 347-4450

Bid award date: 1/30/09

Interesting... do you have a direct link to this info?

And I didn't mention this in my last post, but "the dippin dots guy" told me today at the park that they are storing the track off site and "prepping it or something". Take it with a huge grain of salt. And no it wasn't the actual dippin' dots guy.

That's true. They're storing the track in a parking lot up in Batavia, Ohio. The 'prepping' they're doing is the painting and welding .

[b&mcoaster1095]

So, you've seen the plant lately? The red track is still there?

[Wormy]

Another long addition to the nitty gritty dirt thread.



I may be spread thoughout the universe in perpetuity. Cool.

Could this be a webcam?



...pointing in this direction?





Count the pink...











Still hauling dirt.



All the footer markings are to the right of this walkway. Nothing being marked on the left.




Fresh red electric utility spray paint.




Continues down the walkway.







Fresh dirt.


Another example of left and right footers heading to South Gate. Nothing else new.

More extrees:



No problem here.




For you hockey fans.





Yeah, yeah, yeah.




I don't know what to say.




That's what she said.




More fun than a basket of Stewies.






The end is near.


And finally...







It's a sign. Take it for what you will. Stop right-fighting. It's annoying. Argue with this instead:

[Capler]

Wormy, could you pick me up a pack of those custom fit movie quality grillz the next time you're out there? I swear I've been looking all around for those. Pimp my mouth damnmit!

[bgwfreak]

It's no wonder they slapped those cheapo stickers on Danny. lol

Let the name contests begin!

Woodstock, will show up somewhere.... ooh, maybe Coaster Stock was a clue that Peanuts was coming?
Tommy's Takeoff will clearly go to the Red Baron. I know all and see all. Wait, scratch that.

[carowindsman6654]

Where's Jarvis? He's supposed to give us info. A stop sign. Oh my word. Hopefully it's a good sign and not one that involves Mark Sanford.

[Hammer8]

Not sure what all the fuss is about. The "2010 coaster" is simply Carowinds' version of the "Backlot Stunt Coaster" that three of the old Paramount parks got a few years back. Only somewhat taller.

See how it all fits...


Kinda scary actually.

[Jonathan]

That would be perfect placement for it:



Makes for some nice scenery going up the lift hill.

[Hammer8]

Nice Jon!

[jasonwilson88]

ha I just booked this thread on my 3gs so I can keep up with it no matter where I am! Some of the mockup pics + immature complaints are making this a win thread.

[Tinkerdog]

^There are no markings in the bridge area, so I'm guessing a big fat NO to HUTB.

I can't wait until they announce this thing, so everyone can start picking it apart and complaining about it.

Instead of complaining about drainage!

Seriously, if you guys can't say anything better than arguing and crap then please stop posting. Remember what Bambi's mom said

If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all.

And yes, this is directed at the newbies on the boards. Most of you guys that are vets have more sense.

Actually, I've seen the vets get downright nasty here to newbies many times.


But that's par for the course. It is like that everywhere.... here is nothing special in that regards...

That said, everyone take a chill pill, be nice to newbies, and let's enjoy that we are going to FINALLY get something really special. And yes, it might not be as tall as KD's.... who cares?.... We should enjoy that we only have to ride about 5 hours north to enjoy that bad boy too!!! And only about 1-2 hours here to enjoy our new puppy!!!


Love Love Love... Joy Joy Joy!!! Happiness comes to Carowinds and KD!!

[bgwfreak]

Speak for yourself, I'm only 25 minutes away...depending on how fast I drive.

Why do you think I'm out there every week. lol Oh yeah, dirt porn. Never mind.

[Thriller]

This new coaster will dawrf all the other coasters in the park. A good layout is the most important aspect of a coaster, rather than speed and height. Look at Afterburn, its not the tallest, fastest, or longest of the inverts, but one of the best thanks to the awesome layout of the ride.

We are not the outcast park anymore, so i see this new coaster being on par with DB and Behemoth. It would be great to have the tallest and fastest B&M hyper in the world, but we're finally getting that new coaster and rumored hyper we've all been crying for, so thats exciting enough!