^ Lethal Weapon was always classified as extreme... It would be interesting if they managed to put lap bars on that maybe come down the side, but I haven't seen this done for any other inverted coaster of any brand so I don't have high hopes. All I ask for is the new Vekoma trains, please.

but I haven't seen this done for any other inverted coaster of any brand

http://rcdb.com/3702.htm?p=18740 No inversions mind you.

Thats interesting, what manufacturer made the trains? Vekoma? Am I the only one who thinks lap bars on a full size inverted coaster could be slightly painful? Id still prefer the new Vekoma restraints, they look really comfortable.

Can you imagine that on those tracks? Your arms fully out holding on the lapbar below your shoulders. That would probably classify as the scariest on the Gold Coast.

I think it would be a very different experience with just lap bars.!

I don't think lap bars would suit the ride. Think of the first inversion, if someone is leaning too far forward (especially in the front row) say goodbye to your neck and back

I don't think lap bars would suit the ride. Think of the first inversion, if someone is leaning too far forward (especially in the front row) say goodbye to your neck and back

and that is why no inverting inverted coasters have lapbars.

Thats interesting, what manufacturer made the trains? Vekoma? Am I the only one who thinks lap bars on a full size inverted coaster could be slightly painful? Id still prefer the new Vekoma restraints, they look really comfortable.

In the rcdb link I posted, click the 'facts' tab at the top and that brings up stuff like manufacturer, opening date, height, length, construction cost etc.

Edited March 4, 201213 yr by Gazza

In the rcdb link I posted, click the 'facts' tab at the top and that brings up stuff like manufacturer, opening date, height, length, construction cost etc.

I did, and usually it says who manufacturer the trains but in this case it didn't.

It says Make / Model: Vekoma / Suspended Family Coaster / Suspended Family Coaster (395m) It's a new(ish) coaster, not a refit, so Vekoma provided trains with the ride, as they normally do: http://www.vekoma.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=10

Edited March 4, 201213 yr by Gazza

Ok I just wasn't sure as the park may have got trains supplied from a different manufacturer for some reason.

In general there are only a couple of situations where that happens. -On older steel coasters needing a new lease on life (Sea Viper, Lethal Weapon, Goliath at SF New England etc) -A few wooden coasters, which don't always come from a manufacturer who provides a turnkey product with everything in house. Eg Maummut was built by Horsblau Cordes, but uses Gerstlauer trains. The first few woodies built by GCI and Gravity Group used PTC trains before both manufacturers reverted to their own. Coaster Express at Parque Warner was built by RCCA but uses Intamin trains. The list goes on, though things have settled down a bit and most manufacturers have their own trains, though S&S and Rocky Mountain coasters still persist and use off the shelf trains. As far as I know, all modern steel coaster manufacturers use their own designs.

I guess this is when they are officially announcing the new attractions

Well Arkham/Lethal retheme definitely, doubt they will annonce any details on BATR replacement.

Edited March 5, 201213 yr by One day holiday

How much will we bet that when that countdown hits zero they'll post "GET READY FOR NEWS" Then nothing until the opening of the ride?

How much will we bet that when that countdown hits zero they'll post "GET READY FOR NEWS" Then nothing until the opening of the ride?

No.

Movieworld Fanboy ^

What reason is there to expect they wouldn't be forthcoming?

Movieworld Fanboy ^

Shush.

Edited March 5, 201213 yr by kujotess

What reason is there to expect they wouldn't be forthcoming?

It was a joke referring to the fact they'd always say they'd announce details about Green Lantern then suddenly it was opened.

No.

You're my hero.

The LETHAL WEAPON ride is currently closed for refurbishment until early April.

The Movie World website now states that Lethal Weapon is closed until early april. Will they soon change it to closed to make way for a new attraction? http://movieworld.myfun.com.au/Plan-Your-Day/Attraction-Maintenance.aspx

Edited March 7, 201213 yr by mba2012

I think they are planing on having it opened during the Easter Holiday period. So I don't think they will change it.

Edited March 7, 201213 yr by Lscia8

I think they are planing on having it opened during the Easter Holiday period. So I don't think they will change it.

Stating the obvious?

Edited March 7, 201213 yr by kujotess

well mba2012 was saying that they were going to change it to new attraction coming soon.