Big Dipper Review Luna Park Sydney | Australia's Only Single Rail Coaster | First Intamin Hot Racer

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  • Опубліковано 8 вер 2024

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  • @iRunfastXC
    @iRunfastXC Рік тому +19

    I love how it’s a TIRE launch. Low-tech, cheap, less downtime, easy to service, and gets the job done 😂

  • @stevenbrock899
    @stevenbrock899 Рік тому +5

    I have ridden Big Dipper on three separate occasions. Having spoken to multiple riders, the general public seem to love it. The rattle is more noticeable in the back but is hardly a deal breaker. No one I spoke to even noticed it. It always cracks me up when coaster enthusiasts stress out about roughness on a coaster as smooth as Big Dipper. You are not buying a new Mercedes to drive for the next 10 years. You are on a roller coaster for 30 seconds of ride time. Having ridden some really rough coasters on multiple continents since 1975 I was impressed with Big Dipper. Given the space they had to work with and the intended audience it is the perfect coaster for Luna Park. The only problem I have is capacity. The only run one train and operations can be slow.

  • @sr.chi7741
    @sr.chi7741 Рік тому +24

    It would be interesting if intamin makes a hot racer with a blitz layout and Lsm launches. Imagine something like Velocicoaster, Pantheon, BGCE, Toutatis, Taiga, Taron but with demonic pacing like Big Dipper and the prototype raptors.

  • @christianortiz-v1l
    @christianortiz-v1l Рік тому +26

    This looks like a pretty decent single rail coaster

  • @mackenziefritz8169
    @mackenziefritz8169 Рік тому +11

    I think an issue popping up on a lot of recent coasters, particularly Intamins, is that the rider is further away from the center of mass, which is creating a lot more shake and discomfort. With these trains, most of the weight is near the chassis, and since these headrests and restraints are probably light enough for anyone to carry, they seem to shimmy much more. I noticed a similar issue on rides like B&M’s wing coasters, Pipeline, and even VelociCoaster! These seats just shake so much that it’s smoother to have your head and back NOT resting on the seat

    • @IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters
      @IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters Рік тому

      Hmmm.... Hopefully Hollywood Drift won't have that as well.

    • @Cascade777
      @Cascade777 Рік тому +1

      Maybe this explains why RMC raptor train runs smoothly. The seats are literally right on the track, near the center of the weight.

    • @grantcoorssen9653
      @grantcoorssen9653 Рік тому

      @@Cascade777was at fiesta in April and wonder woman rly disappointed me mainly due to the awful rattle. Wonder Woman at magic mountain wasn’t nearly as bad but still noticeable but it’s much newer.

  • @phil_jeffrey
    @phil_jeffrey Рік тому +4

    Starring me!! 😂 It was great to meet you guys that day! I thought it was fun, definitely a front seat ride. Considering the small footprint they had to work with, the layout is decent.

  • @nickhop1979
    @nickhop1979 Рік тому +2

    My home park! Agree about the rattle! I think it’s due to how the wheels don’t fully butt up against the track. They don’t have the rubber or springs to ensure full contact like B&M or others do. But a fun little ride to have on my way home from work :-)

  • @abletreescape4718
    @abletreescape4718 3 місяці тому

    I went in 2023 and it was amazing! It was so fun I kept lining up over and over again it was such a good ride but it does feel like it goes for longer and I love that! 😊

  • @colliric
    @colliric Рік тому +3

    It was designed to be low profile and less noisy because Luna Park Sydney had so many neighbours complaint headaches from the 2nd Big Dipper and they didn't want to repeat the costly controversy from when they previously installed a major coaster.

  • @SnowghostFilms
    @SnowghostFilms Рік тому +1

    I actually found out about this after walking home, thinking a Raptor would be great at one of the other Australian parks, then I see your first video about it’s announcement. It’s the nearest looping coaster to me

  • @MaccasCoaster
    @MaccasCoaster 7 місяців тому +1

    I rode 21 times a in one day and I remember they let me get back on after it finished. But that was also at the very end of the day. And on the sidewinder, I leaned forward to mutch with my hands up and practicly broke my back 😂

  • @cmsimo999
    @cmsimo999 Рік тому +1

    Right before you started talking about the shaking, that shot of the back of the seat in front of you had me thinking ‘wow, that seems like it shakes a lot’. 😂

  • @Captinfun101
    @Captinfun101 Рік тому

    Thanks for coming all that way , and climbing all the stairs to try a down under coaster.

  • @max-_-6352
    @max-_-6352 9 місяців тому +1

    its operations are excellent tho! from the restraints unlocking to next dispatch there were several times it was under 20 seconds. i was on sledgehammer and it cycled 6 times in the period of getting on, riding and getting off

  • @TheNinjaDC
    @TheNinjaDC Рік тому +2

    I feel a big problem this model faces is their track design. It's less single rail, and more shrank down tubular track.
    The trains wheels run on those tiny side rail tubes wielded to the main rail. There is so little surface area for them to get a solid grip compared to RMC raptor track (thick running track sections that offer a flat surface).
    I feel this lack of traction is a cause for the shimmy. The trains simply don't have good enough grip on the track.

  • @albertaalcala3671
    @albertaalcala3671 7 місяців тому

    I rode Big Dipped in September 2023. I thought it was a fantastic ride. The rides I had were smooth and fast,it was shaky at spots, like any normal coaster. Don't know when you went but I was allowed to stay on if nobody was in my lane. Once I got to ride 3 times in a row..It is a family coaster, I give it a rating of 9. Big Dipped was fast and very fun for me.

  • @maxhagenauer24
    @maxhagenauer24 Рік тому +2

    A good take for a much less intense single rail coaster, I think that's what they were trying to go for.

  • @queenielouweekly3160
    @queenielouweekly3160 Рік тому

    Big Dipper is at my home park. She is surprisingly whippy for what she is! I didn't expect the tire launch to be that intense!

  • @ThomasReece86
    @ThomasReece86 Рік тому

    Kings Island is my home park and a single rail is what I want in the vortex plot.

  • @Raging_Red_Bulls
    @Raging_Red_Bulls Рік тому +1

    When they gave these things switch-tracks and twisted spikes !!!!!!!!!!!!!
    They are going to be bad ass 😼

  • @MG101
    @MG101 Рік тому

    This is my favourite coaster (I’ve only been to Australian theme parks)

  • @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037
    @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037 Рік тому +10

    Seems kind of gimmicky to me. The “single rail” aspect is kind of phony since you can clearly see that it’s just normal track with solid cross ties. The benefits of an RMC single rail, specifically the tighter turn radius, aren’t even used in the layout. I have no doubt that it’s a decent ride, but I hate how gimmicky it is.

    • @lamzeem
      @lamzeem 3 місяці тому +1

      🤓☝️

    • @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037
      @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037 3 місяці тому

      @@lamzeem Yeah cause god forbid you actually go to school and get smart.

    • @lamzeem
      @lamzeem 3 місяці тому

      @@wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037 what

    • @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037
      @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037 3 місяці тому

      @@lamzeem you left a comment implying that I'm a nerd. My reply was insulting you for your criticism of intelligent people.

    • @lamzeem
      @lamzeem 3 місяці тому

      @@wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037 so your attempt was to insult me?

  • @jaggy7
    @jaggy7 Рік тому

    Luna park sydney is my home park and big dipper is in a small plot of land that it is the only big rollercoaster they could fit in

  • @techpappee
    @techpappee Рік тому

    Intamins 'single rail' looks like it's actually *two rails* closer together covered (w plastic?) to look like one rail.
    You can see them as it goes over the course.

  • @jonathanmchugh5746
    @jonathanmchugh5746 Рік тому

    This model would be an excellent fit at smaller parks, like waldameer

  • @MrDan11422
    @MrDan11422 Рік тому +1

    Im trying to find the history of when people started putting their hands up on coasters. Seems like it would make a great video as no one has covered this topic. What was the 1st coster when people started to put thier hands up? I love watching your videos, keep up the good work.

  • @Obeboothrills
    @Obeboothrills Рік тому +4

    They should add this to magic mountains wonder wolman

  • @IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters
    @IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters Рік тому +5

    Roughness, whatever. It's Intamin, so I'll still love it.

  • @Chaoshero5567
    @Chaoshero5567 10 місяців тому

    i think we can all thank phantasialand for requesting these trains kinda, as far as i know phl wanted some special traints that fit the coaster better, and then intamin came out with this magnus opus of an train and restraint

  • @Zane_1616
    @Zane_1616 Рік тому +1

    6:43 this is how the RMC raptors run at normal speed
    EDIT: 7:07 S&S compressed air launches

  • @thighrush5263
    @thighrush5263 7 місяців тому

    we NEED one of these in vegas 👍

  • @jerrythicklin3260
    @jerrythicklin3260 Рік тому +1

    Awesome ride

  • @coasterreview5237
    @coasterreview5237 Рік тому +2

    I do really want to ride this someday

  • @AtomicScents
    @AtomicScents Рік тому +1

    Sweet ride

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Рік тому

    I like how the track looks on these

  • @exk097
    @exk097 Рік тому

    the operator when I went on it let me go on it 3 times in a row lol

  • @deh_deeno
    @deh_deeno Рік тому

    i probably wouldn't go to sydney to ride it, but it looks kinda fun

  • @69gaming196
    @69gaming196 2 місяці тому

    Luna Park is my local park so i ride bug dipper all the time

  • @Zinojn
    @Zinojn Рік тому +2

    I wonder why Intamin still hasn't figured out the shakiness on their rides yet.

  • @ShadezParks
    @ShadezParks Рік тому +3

    I hope wallabies is longer

  • @tjs9
    @tjs9 Рік тому

    My friend who lives near there has said exactly the same thing about this coaster.

  • @stormingcoasters
    @stormingcoasters Рік тому

    Nice video! Also, what's the difference between an immelmann loop and a sidewinder?

  • @maxhagenauer24
    @maxhagenauer24 Рік тому

    It's interesting how rough it it considered the RMC Raptors are glass smooth.

    • @ThrillsofColdplay
      @ThrillsofColdplay Рік тому

      Probably because it’s a prototype I would hope that’s the reason

    • @starryagent9936
      @starryagent9936 Рік тому +2

      The RMC raptors are NOT glass smooth. I rode Jersey Devil and thought it was pretty bumpy

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Рік тому

    Yikes all of those stairs

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Рік тому

    Haven’t ridden this yet but I’m curious if RMC will have trains like these in the future for the raptors

  • @war-thunder673
    @war-thunder673 7 місяців тому

    umm btw when i went to the big dipper on a rlly busy day i got there first with my brothers and we got to ride it 4 time sin a row without re queing

  • @tjjk9558
    @tjjk9558 Рік тому

    I’ve been on this
    By accident
    I thought it was a swing type ride 😂😂😂😂

  • @TDHarrison
    @TDHarrison Рік тому +2

    Day 5 of asking for top 50 coasters

  • @TheCoasterDive
    @TheCoasterDive Рік тому

    literally the best single rail

  • @mixeltro6738
    @mixeltro6738 Рік тому

    Gud ride

  • @flaneurfilms1940
    @flaneurfilms1940 Рік тому

    Brand new coast giving you a headache. Can intamin get anything right?

  • @F45Mode
    @F45Mode 2 місяці тому

    I have ridden this 14 times. The shaking is bad but I think you are slightly over reacting. There is one point where it snaps my neck just before you go into the breaks which then smash your head. It’s still a good tide

  • @jonny-b4954
    @jonny-b4954 Рік тому

    4:40 Like I always say, that's totally an inversion. Just a marketing gimmick to call it a non inverting loop. I just don't see how it's not. Looks like a great ride. It's also only a borderline single rail coaster to me. Like, if the different between normal track and single rail is just using a plate instead of singular ties, just feels irrelevant and pointless. RMC single rail is at least a single box track. This is just normal track with a plate spanning between the rails.

  • @chrisvanderloop
    @chrisvanderloop Рік тому

    It’s a damn family coaster it ain’t supposed to rip your head off!!

  • @chickenchipee2330
    @chickenchipee2330 Рік тому

    I rode it last November. It was really not enjoyable, I was disappointed. The rattle is just so much.

  • @ericB3444
    @ericB3444 Рік тому

    I think entermanns makes donuts not single rail products.

  • @I_Was_Groot_2000
    @I_Was_Groot_2000 Рік тому

    Nobody
    Bgw's single rail:

  • @Benbeatbox57
    @Benbeatbox57 2 місяці тому

    i like it but then again its the only 'thrilling '" ride in sydney

  • @Cyber_Chriis
    @Cyber_Chriis Рік тому

    How did they get permission for that so close to residential buildings? 🙈

    • @stevenbrock899
      @stevenbrock899 Рік тому

      Luna Park opened in 1935. When people purchased those recently built apartments they knew what they were getting into.

  • @VECTOR_Coasters
    @VECTOR_Coasters Рік тому

    i feel like this is one of the most dead average looking rides out there. some things that it's good at, and just as many things that it's bad at