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[Coaster55]

Another update from Johnnyupsidedown.com,

Completed flatspin and rise into the MCBR,

[~stεεlspectrum~]

Same content, bigger picture:



I like how the pretzel loop goes down into the ground, and how the track goes through it twice. The turn after the loop, though, looks really RCT-ish.

[VV Khan]

Damn, this just goes to show how quickly rollercoasters can be built. But, bare in mind the planning etc.

[Coasteradict]

thats Nemesis. Thorpe has Nemesis Inferno. I personally think its very bumpy. The original Nemesis is bigger, more scenic and a lot smoother.

He's on about AIR, dummy



Wootzorz I get to go on this next year, when i go floriday for christmas (one week on the very bottom tip, the other week in orlando)

-CA

[Shamu]

Getting back on topic, Manta looks incredible. Where to begin...the queue, the theming, the water splash... This is going to be one intense flyer. Not to start any controversy, but it might just take the cake over Tatsu. It's really the yin and yang of B&M coasters. There are the super smooth B&M coasters with lengthy transitions like Kraken and Montu. Then there are the intense, compact B&M coasters like Black Mamba and Batman inverts. This is definitely going to put Sea World back on the Orlando map.

[coastermaniac]

^It should rank among the top coasters but I don't think that it will beat Tatsu. The layout just seems a little short, at least to include a MCBR. It looks very nice tough.

[~stεεlspectrum~]

^^ I agree, it will probably be very popular. But like ^ said, I really doubt it would be better than Tatsu. The layout directly following the pretzel loop looks really RCT-ish, and actually, kinda boring.

EDIT: v I just meant that it's kinda boring. Pretzel loop, 180* turn at 45* banking, straight barrel roll, etc. Not the most flowing flyer I've ever seen, but Im not one to complain.

[TripleHelix]

Or maybe RCT looks too much like Manta.

Honestly, why do you guys care if the layout looks similar to a game? It doesn't mean it sucks. It's got to be a pretty intense flyer compared to the Superman clones. I wouldn't be complaining over $20 million in steel.

I wish it opened by Feb, then I'd be able to ride it :mcy

[coastermaniac]

[da master826]

I don't see anything. If you posted a pic, can you give me the url?

[Britfag]

^ http://img267.images...81/sw549yw3.jpg

Looks like a full circuit to me.

[spousl16]

It's no Tatsu, but it's still one hell of a coaster!

[Coaster55]

Do they usually do testing before or after they do scenery?

The ride looks pretty good though, I wish I would have gone to Florida a year later.

[Coaster55]

Here's pictures of the trains,

Hopefully testing will start soon, there can't be too much more to do.

More pictures can be found Here.









Maybe I can make a zero car like that on my recreation.

[Tyrant]

Very cool looking. Makes me even more disappointed that my project for Sea World San Deigo got canned. =(

-Tyrant

[SwimZONE]

I know I'm not an old member...but Woa! You're back! (maybe)

Cool cars...

[Coaster55]

Testing has started,

[BGTKing]

Looking good. Should get down there sometime this summer, maybe even for media day in May.

[MP thrill rides]

Man those trains look sick! Flying coasters are my favorite they are just so unique and fun.

[christian]

Jizz in my pants...
Woah. I gotta go there sometime.

-MIBB)