Gravity Group Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-11-15 15 Nov 09 - Posted by The Gravity Group
- @HolidayWorld Yes, the Timberliners on the Voyage in the spring has a nice ring to it. #
- The final countdown to IAAPA is on. Our Timberliner car leaves tomorrow for its Las Vegas showing. We're so excited we can't sleep! #
- @ploddish We like airtime, too. Remember Timberliners are designed by people who enjoy riding coasters. Our goal is to make rides better! in reply to ploddish #
- @lucas_j We try to make every ride we design a winner. We'd certainly want the Quassy ride to be a top ten ride even though it is small. in reply to lucas_j #
- It is nearly 3:30AM and 4/5 of TGG is still at work. 1/5 is sleeping, preparing for the drive to Vegas. IAAPA preparations are going well. #
- There are a couple of new posts over at http://www.thegravitygroup.com/gravitycast that didn't automatically get sent to Twitter. #
- @lucas_j (Voyage with TL vs. RFII) that's a tough choice ; (long legs) Korey is 6'6" with size 15 shoes, and he fits comfortably. #
- @thelostcoaster The Timberliner is designed to revive and smooth the experience of all wooden roller coasters! #
- @lucas_j The vast majority of wooden roller coasters have the same or similar gauge since the 1940s. So Timberliners can run on many rides. #
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Is the seat hump (”crotch hump”) on the Timberliners necessary? I always think about how great the older classic woodie seats feel. I also think about how much more I prefer the 70’s Intamin trains to the new ‘open air’ models – they don’t feel like a rollercoaster.
Thanks guys, can’t wait to ride the new trains!
What is the purpose of the metal rail wrapped around the seat-back? Seems like it’s just something to knock into.
Billy, unfortunately the hump is necessary as there have been smaller people known to slide down the seat. Visually it looks noticeable, but once you are in the seat no one has said it feels awkward.
AV Matt, the metal rail is a hand grab to assist riders getting into and out of the car.