Pipeline - SWO Surf Coaster (Spring 2023)

[Magic-Man]

I think they will probably have the circuit complete the first week of January

About that....

I just drove past SWO on my way to work and it looks like they might install the last few pieces today! If not today then tomorrow. The final s-curve is in and part of the final turn looks to be in. The supports for the final pieces are already installed. The crane was still in the air too.

 

[GAcoaster]

Wow-- yeah looks like just one or two pieces of track left to complete the circuit! It's a Christmas miracle

 

[Magic-Man]

Wow-- yeah looks like just one or two pieces of track left to complete the circuit! It's a Christmas miracle

Actually.... it's complete!

 

[GAcoaster]

Trains are being loaded into the shed:

SeaWorld Orlando on Instagram: "Exciting #PipelineSWO update: Surfboards have started moving into the maintenance bay Don't miss out on being the first to ride by becoming a Pass Member today through the link in our bio."

6,748 likes, 98 comments - seaworldorlando on January 25, 2023: "Exciting #PipelineSWO update: Surfboards have started moving into the maintenance bay Don't miss out on being the first to ride by becoming a Pass Member today through the link in our bio.".

www.instagram.com

 

[xxbrothawizxx]

Broke my ankle pretty badly a little while ago, so now I'm extremely interested to hear the impressions about stresses on the lower body with the articulating seats.

 

[shiekra38]

This coaster has an interesting buzz around it in comment sections

People have no idea that Stand Up coasters already exist and it's very funny

I think this coaster may be secretly genius

 

[UniversalRBLX]

This coaster has an interesting buzz around it in comment sections

People have no idea that Stand Up coasters already exist and it's very funny

I think this coaster may be secretly genius

SeaWorld's operations are one thing, but they have a pretty good marketing team. Labeling it as a surf coaster and avoiding the use of "stand up" is brilliant.

 

[GAcoaster]

It is a "surf coaster" and not a traditional standup. I think it will be an improved experience. But MOST guests have never been on a standup and have no history of the (usually) bad experience of previous incarnations.

People's memories are short and the target audience is a different generation than the group that experienced B&M, Intamin, and Togo's standup coasters.

When I was working for Great Adventure and they introduced Green Lantern most people had never seen or experienced a standup coaster before, despite the park having had one with Shockwave 19 years earlier.

 

[shiekra38]

She's testing

 

[GAcoaster]

Yeah, apparently just after we left yesterday both Pipeline and Ice Breaker started testing.

 

[shiekra38]

Closer view of testing

 

[shiekra38]

@RollermanDan caught a few night tests!

 

[HandsomePete]

I’m afraid it looks a bit short - that seems to be a trait of first-of-their-kind B&Ms though. Based on that video we’re looking at about a 45-50 second ride time.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

I’m afraid it looks a bit short - that seems to be a trait of first-of-their-kind B&Ms though. Based on that video we’re looking at about a 45-50 second ride time.

Not the worst since some of their other B&Ms are marathons. Thought it is funny SWO is doing a "hold my beer" after the Tron complaints.

 

[shiekra38]

Not the worst since some of their other B&Ms are marathons. Thought it is funny SWO is doing a "hold my beer" after the Tron complaints.

Unlike Tron this wasn't hyped up for almost a decade

However, I have been noticing a trend of coasters getting shorter

There are exceptions, but overall, it's seems to be the case

Granted, as @HandsomePete said, it's a prototype, but still

 

[OrlLover]

Unlike Tron this wasn't hyped up for almost a decade

However, I have been noticing a trend of coasters getting shorter

There are exceptions, but overall, it's seems to be the case

Granted, as @HandsomePete said, it's a prototype, but still

What’s considered a long coaster ???

 

[HandsomePete]

What’s considered a long coaster ???

The Beast at Kings Island - seems like you’re on a one-way trip out into the middle of nowhere.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Watching more videos, this ride will really be a make or break on those restraints and the bouncing gimmick.

What’s considered a long coaster ???

Hagrid is a long coaster, Big Thunder falls under that too. Ice Breaker is just a newer, fancier version of those Premier launched shuttles Six Flags bought in the 90s. This is like one of those concept coasters that was bought by the park, like Hypersonic XLC.

 

[shiekra38]

What’s considered a long coaster ???

Big Bear Mountain is a recent example

Apollo's Chariot, Nitro, Steeve, Millennium Force, Magnum XL, Beast, Banshee are some other examples

I would even put Montu, Kumba, and Kraken in there

An extra 30 seconds or so can make a huge difference

HOWEVER, and this is a big however, the shorter ride time may benefit this ride

Much like Tron which gets uncomfortable after about 40 seconds

 

[GAcoaster]

An extra 30 seconds or so can make a huge difference

On a coaster too...