Mako - 2016 SeaWorld Coaster

[IAmFloridaBorn]

I saw that sideways high angle bank part after the initial drop (Not sure what it is called, never seen anything like it) and that changed my mind. I'm absolutely terrified to ride this now, and I normally will try ANYTHING, but this here...... No. Looks so beautiful though.

 

[Teebin]

Is this a medical thing or just a fear as you've got older?

Part medical and family history. Otherwise general hyper anxiety. Otherwise, I am a skinny guy.

 

[OLSinFLA]

I saw that sideways high angle bank part after the initial drop (Not sure what it is called, never seen anything like it) and that changed my mind. I'm absolutely terrified to ride this now, and I normally will try ANYTHING, but this here...... No. Looks so beautiful though.

I believe its referred to as an overbanked turn

 

[Mad Dog]

I cant wait for Mako!! Apollo's Chariot in Williamsbug is one of my favorites because of the ride restraints (in every picture I look like Im doing jumping jacks). I love the feeling of just flying along. And I ain't no spring chicken

Apollo's Chariot is an excellent fun coaster. One of my favorites all time. But like Teebin, I can no longer ride DC comfortably. I get really queasy on it, just like I do on Alpengeist at BGW. Coasters get tougher as you get older. I think it's mostly because your inner ear balance deteriorates as you get older. Tough spinners are even worst. But I can do the milder ones like Kang & Kodus, and the Bluefish Redfish ones at Universal. One of the reasons I've gravitated away from the coaster parks and would rather do a true theme park where I can ride just about everything.

 

[UK-Trigg]

SeaWorld will unveil something exciting today. (Mako trains most likely)

ohhh, get you

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

I believe its referred to as an overbanked turn

Which was my initial thoughts but never seen it so steep on any roller coaster.

 

[Scott W.]

Part medical and family history. Otherwise general hyper anxiety. Otherwise, I am a skinny guy.

Sorry if that seemed a bit personal, mate. Reading it again, it seemed a bit rude to ask. The next bit isn't aimed at you.

I'm honestly surprised at everybody's reactions to Mako like it's going to be some terrifying coaster. It's only 49ft taller than Kraken's 151ft and 8mph faster with no inversions.

 

[Nick]

I think "excited" is more the word as Mako finally brings an air time machine to Orlando

 

[rhino4evr]

that ride vehicle is slick! Thank you for no shoulder harnesses. A Hyper doesn't need one. The only one I've been on is MF in CP, and it's still the best coaster I've been on to this day. Hyper coaster are way less intimidating to me then rides like Hulk that go upside down. Less chance of getting dizzy and being jolted around.

 

[UK-Trigg]

I'm honestly surprised at everybody's reactions to Mako like it's going to be some terrifying coaster. It's only 49ft taller than Kraken's 151ft and 8mph faster with no inversions.

Should be a fantastic coaster and will bring a new breed to Orlando.

If it rides anything like Shambala were all in for in a real treat

 

[WAJAS]

Should be a fantastic coaster and will bring a new breed to Orlando.

If it rides anything like Shambala were all in for in a real treat

The fact that Cobra's Curse is going to have projection mapping and what not tells me that we may have a similar situation for Mako. I'm beginning to think the ride itself may not be the only interesting part of this.

 

[Porkchop]

Looks a lot like Fury 325 at Carowinds

Love it

 

[gator]

I'm honestly surprised at everybody's reactions to Mako like it's going to be some terrifying coaster. It's only 49ft taller than Kraken's 151ft and 8mph faster with no inversions.

Well personally, the first drop on Kraken already gets to my stomach, so I'm really nervous for Mako's drop that kind of makes Kraken's look childish in comparison. Then on top of that, the lack of shoulder restraints will really get my nerves up. This won't stop me from riding and loving it though!

 

[OLSinFLA]

The fact that Cobra's Curse is going to have projection mapping and what not tells me that we may have a similar situation for Mako. I'm beginning to think the ride itself may not be the only interesting part of this.

What? Cobra's curse has projection mapping? How did I miss this???

 

[WAJAS]

What? Cobra's curse has projection mapping? How did I miss this???

It was just announced today alongside the showing of the cars. They describe a bunch of cool stuff. There's some videos online somewhere with the whole presentation.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

I believe its referred to as an overbanked turn

After further research, it's called a "Hammerhead Turn". Pretty awesome considering the theme of the coaster.

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Orlando finally gets a shark ride back. I'm actually a happy camper about that. Haha

 

[Scott W.]

About 1min 30secs in, looks like trim brakes going in after one of the drops.

 

[WAJAS]

About 1min 30secs in, looks like trim brakes going in after one of the drops.

Yea, hopefully they don't use them. Many parks don't.

 

[Scott W.]

Might as well go all in and stitch together a high res image.