I can only fathom the maintenance this thing is going to have in this environment. The engineering challenges are quite extraordinary. We'll see how it all comes together.
I believe this park, if it even opens, won't stay open very long. It is part of a much larger project of ridiculous Saudi investment into outlandish megaprojects to attrict tourist so they cam diversify from oil. They are largely destined to falter, especially since a large portion of them exceed humanities actual present technology (e.g the line city thing). I'm willing to bet money these projects collectively fail to recover their investments and will eventually be shuttered.
Well the other Intamin coasters in the middle east seem to do just fine. So I think this one will do just as well. It's easy when you have unlimited money.
TBH, Ka has held the record for enough time for what it is. Up down. up down. Break run. This actually deserves the record since it actually has a layout. As my home park being great adventure, I say this from my heart.
I mean it's always been possible to build a ride far taller and longer than Ka. Ka is short because the hydraulic launch cost a fuck ton already too the point the ride was a questionable investment. No park in the world can afford a ride like this because the economics just don't work, the Saudi government is just completely detached from reality. I'm glad to see something like this get built but I think it's not going to end up being a success story lol
@@randomchannel-px6ho I completely agree. It's just time for kingda ka to lose the record, and potentially shut down. I live kingda Ka, but it's so rough and we could definitely get something better.
@@randomchannel-px6ho exactly the saudis have more money than anyone. they could lose billions on this project and not even notice. which is why they are the only ones capable of building something like this. i genuinely don’t know if anything will ever top it
@1ron9985 That refers to a very specific proposal of a roller coaster built around a tower structure. It had been stalled in the planning stage for awhile but the company behind it actually went bankrupt pretty recently so it's 100% never happening.
Its definitely being built but I don't see it being around a very long time. It'll be closed a lot and a maintenance nightmare. Bet it'll be torn down or SBNO a few years before being torn down.
Look at the larger context of what the Saudi's are doing, it's all destined to fail it's kinda hilarious how utterly detached from reality the government is
It's in the Middle East so I can see them spending the money to keep it up. Plus a formula 1 track is being planned for the area which means it could be a big tourist draw and oil money has no limits.
Even if I was okay with going to Saudi Arabia, there is no way I would pay that $ to go all the way out there knowing Intamin's track record of giant record breaking coasters and the likelihood of it being closed.
As impressive as it is, I find the layout quite boring… I also don’t understand why there’s a need for the first lift hill/launch - surely they could have started with the huge launch and have enough speed to go through a similar length layout?
Honestly given the larger context of this park being a small part of ridiculous megaprojects the Saudi's are building, I wouldn't be surprised if this was designed by a Saudi prince in planet coaster and Intamin looked at the cash they were offering and said "sure". Like checkout that city in the shape of a line or the cube as tall tall as the empire state building, there's no way actual engineers came up with that impossible shit lol
@@randomchannel-px6ho yeah I think you’re right - the design looks like something a 10 year old, who’s never seen a rollercoaster before, has made in planet coaster lol
this rollercoaster looks like something 8 year old me would design (if i had the tools back then) its like a crazy never existing rollercoaster only that now it DOES/WILL exist
@CarlosMartinez-tj9ju some of us value human dignity and Saudi Arabia isn't on many of our lists. But you wouldn't understand that from your reply. I think mommy is calling.
@@tayo0404In Capitalist America someone probably can (not that they would want to!). Other than that is very true, only Muslim money can buy this stuff.
Such a shame that this amazing opportunity is gonna be wasted. I feel like the only amusement park that would deserve such a coaster would be Cedar Point. Even then the fact it’s in Saudi Arabia is just a slap in the face to all enthusiasts, bc they will never be able to ride the fastest, tallest and longest coaster.
as much as I love to travel internationally and would love to ride this, I don't feel comfortable going to a country where the government still performs public beheadings to this day, and where it's illegal to be gay (especially since I'm gay).
I don’t blame you for not wanting to take the risk. However, according to Saudi Arabia law as long as you are not displaying any actions in public that refer to your sexuality, wear clothing that relates to homosexuality, or mention homosexuality to strangers, you will not face prosecution. I personally know a gay male couple that went to Saudi Arabia for a business trip and they just told everyone that they are business partners and only showed affection in their hotel room.
Honestly, the layout isn’t actually TOO extreme or “out there” until you get to that uphill launch. After that it turns into a planet coaster creation. I’d love for people to do it, don’t get me wrong, but I truly doubt that anyone will ever take a seat on this coaster whether it’s built or not
@@sixflags48no way, this layout isn't even realistic lol I'm sure Intamin's engineers are top notch, but this coaster looks like a Planet Coaster fever dream. Only massive thrillseekers will ride it and it is evident that rollbacks and valleys will be quite common in certain parts of the ride
I am Japanese. Steel Dragon won the Guinness Book of Records, so I definitely want to go there.Also, what is Saudi Arabia's currency? Is it safe near this amusement park? Are there any good hotels?
My theory is this may end up being for the first half...the world's coolest monorail....then you get a spectacular view then....its crap your pants scary followed by a breath lol.
I feel like the windshields on this ride are really going to drag it down. It will most likely feel more like a convertible than a roller coaster. Also, the elements look to be lacking. Instead of floaty elements, straight track, and the dododonpa turn at the end, they could have put airtime, an inversion or 2, just something. Hopefully they eventually get rid of those crappy windshields, otherwise, this might be a bit of a dud for some enthusiasts
Some pros I forgot to mention are that going that high and that fast is going to be cool, it’s going to look cool, and the drops and launches look cool. It looks like an adventure of a ride, but most of the elements look to be lackluster
Its more just like a fast train ride. I have had and still have little to no interest in this coaster as i will never go to SA to ride it and anyone that thinks this won't be a maintenance nightmare is delusional.
It looks like a boring long no thrills coaster, no elements just speed oh yeah so it's going to be built in Saudi Arabia so nobody can afford to go there to ride it it'll probably cost a hundred million dollars they can afford to waste money.
You don't travel, do you? Lol. A flight to S.A. is a little over $1000 for roundtrip. A lot of people can afford to travel there. It's called saving money.
Oil sheiks don't need to recover their investments. American companies do. It may end up, however, that a few new technologies necessary to make this coaster maintainable will trickle down to other manufacturers and become incorporated into future rides here.
So much negativity in the comments -- people clearly have not been to Saudi and witnessed firsthand the changes and the absolute resolve to ensure these GIGA projects not only get completed but are also viable for the growth of the Country in 2030 and beyond ---- 10 years ago I wouldn't have believed what I am seeing now -- who knows what can be achieved
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Sooo.. There's no loops whatsoever, and it's just a bunch of hills and turns?🫤 Not to mention, gahh, I don't even want to imagine how long the rollercoasters line will be to get onto this ride for it being super long...
Most of the best roller coasters in the world do not go upside down, because those are the rides that can focus on height and speed. Generally roller coasters with inversions have to keep the speed relatively low to avoid excessive forces. There are VERY few exceptions to this and those exceptions are not super highly regarded in the amusement industry.
@triple7marc I mean rollercoasters with speed are quite boring- in terms of the fact that the faster the roller coaster the more likely your body is going to get smacked all over the place and you'll be hurting afterwards or speed takes your breath away but not in a good way. At least with inversions, you can experience some very interesting feelings like a bunch of different types of G's. If anything it would've been cool for this rollercoaster to instead be a Flying train instead of sit down train because then it would A) match the name of the rollercoaster- I mean who wouldn't want to live the actual feeling of flying like a Falcon? and b) it would be a very unique roller coaster that would attract lots of people and wouldn't be considered boring with just the hills and curves and the speed. To me and I know of a bunch of others that have this thought: This is just another rollercoaster that will not stand out from the rest, even if it is known as the fastest and Highest rollercoaster. It'll still be like all the other rollercoasters that are known for just speed, height, hills, and curves. If that makes sense. Also, you do know what a flying train is in a rollercoaster, right?
@@earthdyrad "rollercoasters with speed are quite boring" Well, that's your personal preference. I personally love the sense of speed that roller coasters can have. "the faster the roller coaster the more likely your body is going to get smacked all over the place and you'll be hurting afterwards" This isn't necessarily true. It more depends on the type of restraint used. Over-the-shoulder restraints tend to cause this whiplash sensation more due to how closed off they are. A good example of this is Top Thrill Dragster and Kingda Ka - very similar rides/speeds, but Kingda Ka is noticeably rougher than Top Thrill Dragster was. This caused most people who rode both of them, me included, to rank Top Thrill Dragster higher than Kingda Ka. "or speed takes your breath away but not in a good way" This would, in practice, only apply to acceleration, not speed. And I've heard of very few people who complain abou excessive speed on a ROLLER COASTER. It is a roller coaster, after all. "It'll still be like all the other rollercoasters that are known for just speed, height, hills, and curves." Except it'll be almost 200 feet taller than the current tallest roller coaster in the world lol. It's going to be insane. "Also, you do know what a flying train is in a rollercoaster, right?" Yes, I've ridden every operating flying coaster, except one, in the US. They're fun rides but the G-forces tend to be so high that they can't really be record-breakers, which is the entire point of this roller coaster.
I can only fathom the maintenance this thing is going to have in this environment. The engineering challenges are quite extraordinary. We'll see how it all comes together.
I predict *a lot* of problems
6 times the amount of LSM tech than velocicoaster 😂😅 can’t wait to see more IRL footage of this thing, still can’t believe it’s actually being built
I believe this park, if it even opens, won't stay open very long. It is part of a much larger project of ridiculous Saudi investment into outlandish megaprojects to attrict tourist so they cam diversify from oil. They are largely destined to falter, especially since a large portion of them exceed humanities actual present technology (e.g the line city thing). I'm willing to bet money these projects collectively fail to recover their investments and will eventually be shuttered.
Well the other Intamin coasters in the middle east seem to do just fine. So I think this one will do just as well. It's easy when you have unlimited money.
Not just fastest But also Tallest so We bouta Have Problems Installing Cables or elevators for the maintenance
TBH, Ka has held the record for enough time for what it is. Up down. up down. Break run. This actually deserves the record since it actually has a layout. As my home park being great adventure, I say this from my heart.
I mean it's always been possible to build a ride far taller and longer than Ka. Ka is short because the hydraulic launch cost a fuck ton already too the point the ride was a questionable investment. No park in the world can afford a ride like this because the economics just don't work, the Saudi government is just completely detached from reality. I'm glad to see something like this get built but I think it's not going to end up being a success story lol
@@randomchannel-px6ho I completely agree. It's just time for kingda ka to lose the record, and potentially shut down. I live kingda Ka, but it's so rough and we could definitely get something better.
@@shawn41251 then pay up and replace the track lmao
@@randomchannel-px6ho exactly the saudis have more money than anyone. they could lose billions on this project and not even notice. which is why they are the only ones capable of building something like this. i genuinely don’t know if anything will ever top it
Up down. Up down. Break run. That is a “ride model”.
This is the coaster you build in roller coaster tycoon when you get the cheat code and get unlimited money.
😂😂😂
and u disable height/speed limits
@@WhatAG23 Utilize the terrain to abuse max support height! LMAO!!!
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@@TheGreatTomDixJesus loves ya
“What have I signed myself up for” ahh coaster
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100-199ft: Mega coaster
200-299ft: Hyper coaster
300-399ft: Giga coaster
400-499ft: Strata coaster
600+ft: exacoaster
500-599ft: ? coaster (tera??)
i think its tera coaster that most people acceted as the title
I thought it was polar coaster
@@1ronEntertainment no, poler coaster may reach such heights, but then gradually drops running around a tower. This is a stand alone ride.
Tera is for coasters with a max height between 500-599ft, but FF exceeds this
@1ron9985 That refers to a very specific proposal of a roller coaster built around a tower structure. It had been stalled in the planning stage for awhile but the company behind it actually went bankrupt pretty recently so it's 100% never happening.
Fantastic! Another roller coaster that's going to remain closed for the season after a few weeks of service.
Its definitely being built but I don't see it being around a very long time. It'll be closed a lot and a maintenance nightmare. Bet it'll be torn down or SBNO a few years before being torn down.
Look at the larger context of what the Saudi's are doing, it's all destined to fail it's kinda hilarious how utterly detached from reality the government is
My guess as well...
@@billchief397son of beast vibes.
It's in the Middle East so I can see them spending the money to keep it up. Plus a formula 1 track is being planned for the area which means it could be a big tourist draw and oil money has no limits.
@@AustinTexasDaddyBear remember ring racer billed as the world's fastest coaster it to was next to a race track but that didn't save it.
I think intamin gave planet coaster to a board 6 year old and said "whatever you make, we'll built it".
Even if I was okay with going to Saudi Arabia, there is no way I would pay that $ to go all the way out there knowing Intamin's track record of giant record breaking coasters and the likelihood of it being closed.
Yep
“Falcons Flight Looks To Intense For Me”
Your a wimp
Smiler - "Phew! that was a close one." 😵💫
As impressive as it is, I find the layout quite boring… I also don’t understand why there’s a need for the first lift hill/launch - surely they could have started with the huge launch and have enough speed to go through a similar length layout?
Honestly given the larger context of this park being a small part of ridiculous megaprojects the Saudi's are building, I wouldn't be surprised if this was designed by a Saudi prince in planet coaster and Intamin looked at the cash they were offering and said "sure".
Like checkout that city in the shape of a line or the cube as tall tall as the empire state building, there's no way actual engineers came up with that impossible shit lol
@@randomchannel-px6ho yeah I think you’re right - the design looks like something a 10 year old, who’s never seen a rollercoaster before, has made in planet coaster lol
The person who designt Taron in phantasialand germany had also designet this coaster😅
@@noah_phil no way? Surely he just had to draw the lines where the prince told him to? Lol
yeah but it’s going like 100 mph
They really gave a 5 year old a paper and a crayon and told him to draw a roller coaster
I love to go on this rocket 🚀 just pure fun .go falcon flight going to be a winner 🏆
this rollercoaster looks like something 8 year old me would design (if i had the tools back then) its like a crazy never existing rollercoaster only that now it DOES/WILL exist
My physics ain’t computing. How is it getting up the first and second big hill? Magnetic Track or chain lift?
Magnets
@@AmusementInsider intamin made a new technology?!
Aliens
@@xtremecoast 😂😂
Wish this wasn't in the country it's being built at, its very bittersweet.
there's a world outside of the US and Europe. Grow up, get out, travel more.
@CarlosMartinez-tj9ju some of us value human dignity and Saudi Arabia isn't on many of our lists. But you wouldn't understand that from your reply. I think mommy is calling.
when u deep it which other country can afford the maintenance of this ride?
@@tayo0404In Capitalist America someone probably can (not that they would want to!). Other than that is very true, only Muslim money can buy this stuff.
Such a shame that this amazing opportunity is gonna be wasted. I feel like the only amusement park that would deserve such a coaster would be Cedar Point. Even then the fact it’s in Saudi Arabia is just a slap in the face to all enthusiasts, bc they will never be able to ride the fastest, tallest and longest coaster.
All I can hear is men yelling "OMMEEEEHHHH" (my mommy) and "WAAAAAAAAHHHH" at those drops and turns😂😂
They will need to change them wheels every 10th ride or somethin 🫠
looks like someone hasn't heard of the train reveal 🫠
At IAPAA they showcased the train featuring 500mm wide wheels
The heat of the desert alone will wear them out in no time
50cm air cooled wheels are the only thing that can stop them from melting
💨🫠->🥶
@@Free2B3it’s gonna be rusty in a couple months
Is the cliff taller than the hill after? Which one is the 600 ft
idk. the drop looks meh
I think it's the hill after it drops drom.the cliff
The big cliff is 639 feet. The giant hill is 531 feet.
I WILL be going to experience this!!
as much as I love to travel internationally and would love to ride this, I don't feel comfortable going to a country where the government still performs public beheadings to this day, and where it's illegal to be gay (especially since I'm gay).
😢
I don’t blame you for not wanting to take the risk. However, according to Saudi Arabia law as long as you are not displaying any actions in public that refer to your sexuality, wear clothing that relates to homosexuality, or mention homosexuality to strangers, you will not face prosecution. I personally know a gay male couple that went to Saudi Arabia for a business trip and they just told everyone that they are business partners and only showed affection in their hotel room.
Honestly, the layout isn’t actually TOO extreme or “out there” until you get to that uphill launch. After that it turns into a planet coaster creation. I’d love for people to do it, don’t get me wrong, but I truly doubt that anyone will ever take a seat on this coaster whether it’s built or not
It's already being built so we'll see in the future what the census is.
@@ShockinSammy this coaster will be ridden for a maximum of 6 months if, IF, it ever opens
@@benjaminalston8884I don’t see it living more than 8 months max
@@kvp4001 it’s gonna be a maintenance nightmare
I really doubt this will ever be built, and if it does, it's probably not going to see that many riders due to its location
its already well under construction
@@sixflags48no way, this layout isn't even realistic lol
I'm sure Intamin's engineers are top notch, but this coaster looks like a Planet Coaster fever dream. Only massive thrillseekers will ride it and it is evident that rollbacks and valleys will be quite common in certain parts of the ride
google it, there are pictures online.@@tufab3494
@@tufab3494this thing went vertical a month or two ago
@tufab3494 dude it's an easy search. You can literally see them building this lol.
It's insane that this is actually being build rn
Zamperla thinking they had the world’s tallest coaster, and then Intamin is just like bang.
When do they expect this to be completed and running?
“Please sign this injury waiver” ahh coaster💀
I want to go on something more thrilling than Exa Coaster 1!
Exa Coaster 1 is too intense for me!
Just looking at Exa Coaster 1 makes me feel sick!
You mean, the Urbonas execution coaster?!?!?! This make me feel like “you can die just from looking at it“.
I have a strong feeling that at least 1 test rider will pass out.
A little blood money goes a long way.
Intamin excels!
Talk about "Go big or go home"...
Wow ❤
I am Japanese. Steel Dragon won the Guinness Book of Records, so I definitely want to go there.Also, what is Saudi Arabia's currency? Is it safe near this amusement park? Are there any good hotels?
My theory is this may end up being for the first half...the world's coolest monorail....then you get a spectacular view then....its crap your pants scary followed by a breath lol.
Cool
This is going to end up like son of beast a maintenance nightmare.
Just 🤩
Ah yes, the St. Louis arch coaster in Saudi Arabia, what a sight to be seen. To be fair, I was referring to a huge camelback.
I hope none of those F1 cars hit the support while the train is on the track
I feel like the windshields on this ride are really going to drag it down. It will most likely feel more like a convertible than a roller coaster. Also, the elements look to be lacking. Instead of floaty elements, straight track, and the dododonpa turn at the end, they could have put airtime, an inversion or 2, just something. Hopefully they eventually get rid of those crappy windshields, otherwise, this might be a bit of a dud for some enthusiasts
Some pros I forgot to mention are that going that high and that fast is going to be cool, it’s going to look cool, and the drops and launches look cool. It looks like an adventure of a ride, but most of the elements look to be lackluster
Just watching this makes me scared😭
Just give us the pov we don’t need all the angles
Hey u forgot world fastest steepest, tallest, longest, and intense on the tittle
Where is steepest coming from lol
aaaaaaaH *hyperventilates* I wanna go on this!
Its more just like a fast train ride. I have had and still have little to no interest in this coaster as i will never go to SA to ride it and anyone that thinks this won't be a maintenance nightmare is delusional.
There is no way
It’s been under construction for awhile now.
🦅
Exa Coaster, alright.
In a bad way there’s 100% gonna eventually be a lawsuit for the death of someone in any way like whiplash (sadly)
Fararri world ripoff buildings💀 0:23
Rollback😅
Yes please - sign me up!!!
In a country I would never visit.
Not a chance in hell
This video makes it seem very underwhelming
Why are they playing the f.l.y music
Im not going to the middle east for a coaster...piss off.
The only thing that will be really seen is the budget.
What the hell is that layout? Smh.
Intamin 👍.
Zamperla 👎.
They doing too much
of course intamin is the only company with the balls to do this
I think every company would have the balls if you'd hold enough money under their nose
@@Boofski doubt it b&m would never cause if they mess it up it ruins their record
It looks like a boring long no thrills coaster, no elements just speed oh yeah so it's going to be built in Saudi Arabia so nobody can afford to go there to ride it it'll probably cost a hundred million dollars they can afford to waste money.
You don't travel, do you? Lol. A flight to S.A. is a little over $1000 for roundtrip. A lot of people can afford to travel there. It's called saving money.
this looks so ugly, the layout omg it looks like a 12 year old made it in RCT2
I will love the area that used to be Arco Arena in Sacramento be turned into Six Flags SACTOWN.
I would like to see one of these built in America
Oil sheiks don't need to recover their investments. American companies do. It may end up, however, that a few new technologies necessary to make this coaster maintainable will trickle down to other manufacturers and become incorporated into future rides here.
Looks shit tbh, long and drawn out just to get accolades
So much negativity in the comments -- people clearly have not been to Saudi and witnessed firsthand the changes and the absolute resolve to ensure these GIGA projects not only get completed but are also viable for the growth of the Country in 2030 and beyond ---- 10 years ago I wouldn't have believed what I am seeing now -- who knows what can be achieved
Saudi-Arabien ist auf Sand gebaut. So wie Dubai.
This will not happen.
It’s in construction and the trains just got revealed
it's being built as we speak
Look at updates now. It's more than half built.
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Sooo.. There's no loops whatsoever, and it's just a bunch of hills and turns?🫤
Not to mention, gahh, I don't even want to imagine how long the rollercoasters line will be to get onto this ride for it being super long...
Most of the best roller coasters in the world do not go upside down, because those are the rides that can focus on height and speed. Generally roller coasters with inversions have to keep the speed relatively low to avoid excessive forces. There are VERY few exceptions to this and those exceptions are not super highly regarded in the amusement industry.
@triple7marc I mean rollercoasters with speed are quite boring- in terms of the fact that the faster the roller coaster the more likely your body is going to get smacked all over the place and you'll be hurting afterwards or speed takes your breath away but not in a good way. At least with inversions, you can experience some very interesting feelings like a bunch of different types of G's. If anything it would've been cool for this rollercoaster to instead be a Flying train instead of sit down train because then it would A) match the name of the rollercoaster- I mean who wouldn't want to live the actual feeling of flying like a Falcon? and b) it would be a very unique roller coaster that would attract lots of people and wouldn't be considered boring with just the hills and curves and the speed.
To me and I know of a bunch of others that have this thought: This is just another rollercoaster that will not stand out from the rest, even if it is known as the fastest and Highest rollercoaster. It'll still be like all the other rollercoasters that are known for just speed, height, hills, and curves.
If that makes sense. Also, you do know what a flying train is in a rollercoaster, right?
@@earthdyrad "rollercoasters with speed are quite boring" Well, that's your personal preference. I personally love the sense of speed that roller coasters can have.
"the faster the roller coaster the more likely your body is going to get smacked all over the place and you'll be hurting afterwards" This isn't necessarily true. It more depends on the type of restraint used. Over-the-shoulder restraints tend to cause this whiplash sensation more due to how closed off they are. A good example of this is Top Thrill Dragster and Kingda Ka - very similar rides/speeds, but Kingda Ka is noticeably rougher than Top Thrill Dragster was. This caused most people who rode both of them, me included, to rank Top Thrill Dragster higher than Kingda Ka.
"or speed takes your breath away but not in a good way" This would, in practice, only apply to acceleration, not speed. And I've heard of very few people who complain abou excessive speed on a ROLLER COASTER. It is a roller coaster, after all.
"It'll still be like all the other rollercoasters that are known for just speed, height, hills, and curves." Except it'll be almost 200 feet taller than the current tallest roller coaster in the world lol. It's going to be insane.
"Also, you do know what a flying train is in a rollercoaster, right?" Yes, I've ridden every operating flying coaster, except one, in the US. They're fun rides but the G-forces tend to be so high that they can't really be record-breakers, which is the entire point of this roller coaster.