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General Category => Branson Talk => Topic started by: mg on March 07, 2019, 04:03:10 PM

Title: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: mg on March 07, 2019, 04:03:10 PM
Any ideas on what The Branson Coaster is up to?
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: sanddunerider on March 07, 2019, 04:25:38 PM
Thats too close to road to be anything to detailed......   

Maybe a new sign?
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: johnburton on March 07, 2019, 06:57:18 PM
I heard it was going to be a sky coaster or something like that.
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: sirwillow on March 07, 2019, 07:42:48 PM
Quote from: johnburton on March 07, 2019, 06:57:18 PM
I heard it was going to be a sky coaster or something like that.

Just one little area like that?  I highly doubt it will be a sky coaster.  Sky coasters require at least 2, and really 3, anchor points for the support and hoisting towers, plus another spot in the center where they would load/ unload.

With that small of a footprint, it looks like something small.  Drop/ shot tower maybe?  A sling shot could also work since it only needs 2 towers and they can be fairly close together.
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: sanddunerider on March 08, 2019, 07:08:28 AM
I will for sure drive by this weekend in front and back, to check this project out..
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: biscuitcreek on March 09, 2019, 10:05:22 AM
It's a large spinning swing according to a Branson Tri-Lakes article published in February.

http://bransontrilakesnews.com/news_free/article_c9b71308-2be8-11e9-8ce0-03acabc6f81f.html
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Post by: Joy on March 09, 2019, 06:17:10 PM
Spinning swing... Could it be some kind of Frisbee?
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Post by: cowboy on March 09, 2019, 09:27:39 PM
I'm thinking more like a star flyer (like sky screamer at six flags) just not as tall.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=six+flags+skyscreamer&id=FACE196582FBFAF14A99B93ABC3AD9195D3D6168&FORM=IARRTH

Holiday World has one that is bit smaller called the crow's nest.
https://youtu.be/YBQ3JgQQN8o

Jay
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: Swoosh on March 10, 2019, 12:02:02 AM
SkyScreamer at SFSTL is 230’ tall
Crow’s Nest at HW is 65’ tall
North Star at VF is 230’ tall
Storm Chaser at Adventureland is 260’ tall

The portable model of the Ride Entertainment Sky Flyer is 117’.  I’m willing to wager this is what it is


Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: sanddunerider on March 10, 2019, 04:17:16 PM
If it is a spinning swing of some kind, I dont think it will be big..  I drove by acnd looked the area over,  They made a whole new little area, all fenced in.. Not very big is diameter...

I have a few pics, I will try to get them posted later...
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: Gilligan on March 11, 2019, 05:33:48 PM
Is it the one that's supposed to be about 176 ft., looks like a wind turbine with rotating blades, and spins you forwards and backwards?  I read about it in a newspaper somewhere, but can't remember all the details. 
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: sanddunerider on March 11, 2019, 07:38:48 PM
Quote from: Gilligan on March 11, 2019, 05:33:48 PM
Is it the one that's supposed to be about 176 ft., looks like a wind turbine with rotating blades, and spins you forwards and backwards?  I read about it in a newspaper somewhere, but can't remember all the details.

I dont think so.  the footprint and fences around the project just isnt big enough for that size of ride..

Looks more like a potential Shot tower to me..  ( i know the article says different)..
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Post by: sanddunerider on March 11, 2019, 08:06:44 PM
The word I received today is it will be another Zip Line on 165..     

Now that may not be completely accurate... but that is what i was told..

We will see.
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: Swoosh on March 12, 2019, 12:06:32 PM
Quote from: sanddunerider on March 11, 2019, 08:06:44 PM
The word I received today is it will be another Zip Line on 165..     

Now that may not be completely accurate... but that is what i was told..

We will see.

That lines up with what they stated in their original long term plan for the complex
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: chittlins on March 12, 2019, 04:57:34 PM
Quote from: sanddunerider on March 10, 2019, 04:17:16 PM
If it is a spinning swing of some kind, I dont think it will be big..  I drove by acnd looked the area over,  They made a whole new little area, all fenced in.. Not very big is diameter...

I have a few pics, I will try to get them posted later...

Typical Star Flyer only needs a 50ft wide circle
Title: Re: The Branson Coaster Addition?
Post by: sanddunerider on March 13, 2019, 07:22:59 AM
Quote from: chittlins on March 12, 2019, 04:57:34 PM
Quote from: sanddunerider on March 10, 2019, 04:17:16 PM
If it is a spinning swing of some kind, I dont think it will be big..  I drove by acnd looked the area over,  They made a whole new little area, all fenced in.. Not very big is diameter...

I have a few pics, I will try to get them posted later...

Typical Star Flyer only needs a 50ft wide circle

Thats about what this area is.. so that is probably right....