Out of all the major coaster channels, you’re the only one who really dives into the technical aspects of rides, and I love it. Keep ‘em coming
@Abcdefgx-u9g Жыл бұрын
Woooooooooooooow you calling out airtime thrills chris???? Better knock that shit off. Hashtag #️⃣ freespohie!!!!!!
@TigerRogersOfficial Жыл бұрын
@@Abcdefgx-u9g I love his stuff. It’s just not quite as detailed as Ryan’s
@armadyllcrown Жыл бұрын
I mean, there is a channel "coaster bot". It may not go into incredible detail but it does explain everything in a easily digestible format.
@NorthernRidesYaBoi Жыл бұрын
I could listen to Ryan explain how a pen worked for an hour and still be entertained
@louiselanthier5135 Жыл бұрын
He has a nice voice and more!
@michaelfoland2007 Жыл бұрын
I always love hearing him talk about the Block Zones :) I'd love to hear some on dispatching as well!!!
@madeintexas3d442 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic April fools day video.
@simonbooth1581 Жыл бұрын
@@michaelfoland2007 yes, hearing all of the math with riders per hour is my favorite ambient noise and it’s really interesting
@Nicklmeyer Жыл бұрын
You should do a video like this for steel coaster supports. It would be fun to compare minimalist columns like on B&Ms to complicated, funky supports like on Premiers.
@blakebetsworth9869 Жыл бұрын
I'm designing an assembly line for GM's new/overhauled EV plant up in Lake Orion, Michigan. You would not believe how many kips I have supported by a cantilevered 12x40 beam, but even I am still surprised by how much RMC is putting on a cantilevered wood structure. I'm sure they got this dialed in and everything of course too.
@Mister_Brown Жыл бұрын
realize the forces on that cantilevered section are actually up and to the right putting the whole structure in tension or at worst close to 1g loading if a train somehow gets stuck there
@CoasterObsessed Жыл бұрын
Only ElToroRyan can make a video about structure analysis and it still be good.
@Starlit43 Жыл бұрын
I made one. Are you calling me boring?😭😭😭
@gregorymoore2877 Жыл бұрын
Would've been better if the video included a brief explanation of what a block zone is.
@dallasgibson7578 Жыл бұрын
@@gregorymoore2877 I actually lol'd lol
@jonny-b4954 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I noticed the steel circular supports they've been using on Zadra and Iron Gwazi. Primarily for the lateral loads of tall sections. I've been sayin for years RMC's coasters are under-engineered and under-supported. Weird they didn't remove the old wood catwalk for the lift hill. It's always blown my mind how their ledgers are strong enough. Like, they always attach to the structure (especially in inversions) in such wonky ways. 2:57 "horizontal" not vertical framing member. ;)
@ElToroRyan Жыл бұрын
Haha! Oops!
@Mister_Brown Жыл бұрын
i see this a lot on rmc's and really wonder about it but they've obviously done the analysis and i suspect the rails are doing a lot of work spreading the loading out also you have to realize a lot of rmc inversions, i'd say most are close to zero g and have very minimal structural loading and a lot of the extreme forces on rmc's are negative gforce, so the weight of the structure actually reduces the tensile strength needed to keep the forces in check, same with underflips that aren't stalls. it's why i suspect we'll never see a classic vertical loop on an rmc or a classic arrow style corkscrew, they just put too much force on the structure but i'd love to be proven wrong
@mammothfur2961 Жыл бұрын
@@Mister_Brown The closest thing to a wood supported vertical loop they have gone for is the dive loop on Goliath at SFGAm, so I would say they could do it if they wanted. I just think they don´t find the element itself to be exciting enough to go on a RMC.
@jzckvsn Жыл бұрын
Super hyped for Wildcats Revenge! The layout looks great for a 140 foot RMC
@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Жыл бұрын
2:15 IS IT JUST ME, OR DID ELTORORYAN DROP US A CRAZY BAR RIGHT THERE :D
@amberlythomas1115 Жыл бұрын
I am sincerely thrilled to listen to you nerd out. I have no background for understanding this stuff, and yet you explain it in such a digestible and interesting way. That's not a skill everybody has!
@Alan_Smith Жыл бұрын
Another great video brother. I feel RMC learned a ton from Steel Vengeance. Zadra and Iron Gwazi alone have shown to be much more sturdy structure and a different build language.
@rctlimit Жыл бұрын
From a fellow structural engineer, it's great to see this more technical side of coasters than most other channels. Keep up the great work!
@corkscrewfoley Жыл бұрын
Ryan, I love these videos when you do them, especially you explaining anything structurally. This goes up there with Chris' 'By The Numbers.' Well done, mang.
@ItsDannyRobbins Жыл бұрын
My analytical enthusiast brain ate this up. Man, S-class content right here.
@brianschulz7833 Жыл бұрын
The double bracing is something I’ve always noticed on Goliath’s (SFGAm) dive loop, but couldn’t discern why it seemed different from other wooden coaster structures. It’s nice to have an explanation! Illuminating video all around.
@braydenisstillhere Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how they hid those steel batter bracing supports within the structure. You still get that overall wooden silhouette.
@michaelgarbett4088 Жыл бұрын
I agree! There is so much charm in the way RMCs look. So much... *aesthetic*
@stingray1irwin0 Жыл бұрын
Yeah someone had fun designing that
@Lovefromwcu1 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy Wildcat is getting the makeover it deserves. Last time I was on it, it's was incredibly rough and miserable, but I have a soft spot for it due to nostalgia. I can't wait to enjoy the ride again.
@MichaelRei99 Жыл бұрын
Ryan you got me nerding out on this coasters build structure. You make the complex understandable! Looking forward to riding this multiple times this Summer!! I thought this coaster’s layout definitely looks better than Arieforce one!
@Tortidis987 Жыл бұрын
Dang this video almost makes me excited for an RMC
@MichaelRei99 Жыл бұрын
You antagonist !😂
@chuck4714 Жыл бұрын
Username checks out
@OpGod-sx8lw Жыл бұрын
Great vid! I rlly love how they engineered the structure for this ride and its good to know I’m not the only one lol, i love how theres a mix of steel and wooden support columns, how they blend perfectly and how you can see where the original drop was on the ride. It kinda feels like its preserving it in a way.
@mammothfur2961 Жыл бұрын
This is exactly the kind of content I love your channel for!
@maxmustermann6612 Жыл бұрын
I don't know as much about the different style of supports so learning something new is fantastic!
@Secretsofsociety Жыл бұрын
I really love the aesthetics of this ride. Hope the experience matches.
@dustind4099 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! As a mechanical engineer, I really enjoy your perspective on coasters as a civil guy and learning more about the structure
@itsrobloxhere Жыл бұрын
cant wait to see you talk about its block zones
@nycomet Жыл бұрын
Hey there El Toro Ryan. Great video and great analysis. Your video revealed quite a bit of structural details that I had never noticed or saw in other Wildcat’s Revenge (WCR) construction videos on KZfaq. Hersheypark’s ride animation for WCR seems somewhat tame to me, although it does depict very fast pacing. In the animation parts of the ride layout seems stretched out. Some moments appear to reveal “missed opportunities” for pops of airtime. That being said, the layout reflects exactly what Hersheypark wants WCR to be. Some coaster enthusiasts seem to think RMC determines the layout of the converted coaster. I’m sure RMC offers suggestions to the park, but in the end the park decides the intensity of the conversion - as well as the final design approval. When I look at videos and photos of the actual transformation of WMC, I am noticing that the completed track work is much more tight and intense compared to the same sections of track as seen on the animation. This excites me because it appears that WCR will be much more intense than the animation suggests. Is it possible that Hersheypark intentionally released a “tame” WCR animation video? When in reality the actual layout will be much more intense than what the park released in the animation? My eyes see a much more intense layout in the RMC track work to date. The real track seems to be much more tight than on the animation video. I hope this trend continues as new RMC track continues to be installed on WCR. Time will tell! Thanks again for your videos. Keep up the excellent work! 💪🏽🏆
@TS_Mind_Swept Жыл бұрын
I like nerding out about the structure, design and function of rides as well, big reason I subscribed to this channel (and then there's your vlogs which are just funny SuperVinlin )
@TheRobertChannel Жыл бұрын
I am glad you make videos like this, brings so much understanding to my childhood, great stuff dude keep it up.
@nathanlamoreaux1272 Жыл бұрын
As a roller coaster enthusiast who also has a civil engineering degree, I love your videos man. So much fun to watch and so interesting. Keep it up!!!
@hogscattle7877 Жыл бұрын
I can't wait! I have a plan to ride all the coasters in Pa this spring and summer. I'm from the Princeton, NJ area and exited for Hershey Park!
@coasterographer Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! It's fascinating to see new building techniques that RMC has learned over the years being applied, like the steel supports.
@NelTopREE Жыл бұрын
Literally my home park hour south of hershey it's a childhood memory
@jamiestitzer9163 Жыл бұрын
I am a big fan of the New Wild Cat's Revenge! My nephew and I can't wait to ride it.
@josiahsimmons9866 Жыл бұрын
"And a good amount of the wooden superstructure" When you said this, I was able to understand what you were saying thanks to the breakdown you did of El Toro's substructure problem! In that video, I believe you explained the difference between the substructure and the superstructure. Because I understood that, it made this video super entertaining to me!
@JakeBrickmobile Жыл бұрын
Just got a Job Working at Canadas wonderland, told them what a block zone was in my interview and got placed at Levithan! Come vist anytime this summer Idd love to meet you
@ElToroRyan Жыл бұрын
That’s epic man! Enjoy your season! I hope to hit up Canada’s Wonderland at some point!
@Heifer2997 Жыл бұрын
A separate load and unload seem really smart for RMC restraints. Many RMCs actually have decently quick intervals, but the loading and unloading with those restraints are not optimal.
@bigrob029 Жыл бұрын
that was great! certainly looking forward to Wildcat's block brakes breakdown.
@sethmoyer Жыл бұрын
I loved Wildcat's layout and I wish they could have saved it, but at the same time I'm really excited for Wildcat's Revenge. I was able to snag a piece of wood from Wildcat with the logos of both coasters burned into it. I wish I had been able to ride Wildcat last summer before they closed it, but I was busy doing other stuff when I was in the area.
@ThrillsofColdplay Жыл бұрын
The red track looks absolutely gorgeous
@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan Жыл бұрын
Only ElToroRyan has the certification and authority to talk about this 👏👏👏 well done~~ and also I’ve noticed that even some of RMC’s earlier coasters use steel support structures to support it. We know New Texas Giant has some, but Iron Rattler even has some supporting the zero-g roll, Wicked Cyclone has some, and Twisted Cyclone has some. And all those use the Gerstlauer and older Gen RMC trains. So definitely they’ve been doing it for quite a while. But it’s fascinating to see RMC being able to learn from Steel Vengeance and knowing how to strengthen their coasters because of those heavy trains and insane forces.
@F4billionyearzag0 Жыл бұрын
It looks really complex. Like it would be complicated to mix the old with the new. You would think it would be easier just to knock the whole thing down and start from a clean slate. By building a new one from the ground up. But this engineering job looks impressive 👏
@BigDCoasterFam Жыл бұрын
Professor Ryan, your breakdown of the ride is intriguing. While I don’t follow all of what you said, it is interesting to see a different take on a coaster
@Whatchamawhozit Жыл бұрын
RYan, you should do a problematic video of Knoebel's FLying Turns, since it took 7 years to build and finally open. Plus it can educate a lot of people about this classic coaster and how tough it was to build in modern day
@davidnevolo4402 Жыл бұрын
Definitely wanna go to Hersheypark this year
@wellokayyes1266 Жыл бұрын
The dense and complex structures remind me of cathedrals.
@tonyweachock1227 Жыл бұрын
The walkways on the original first drop are staying. I made sure to ask about that on the tour (went with the first group). It is a nice little detail to see the difference! Can’t wait to see the pacing of this coaster.
@squarerootofjess Жыл бұрын
ryan: you might not find this interesting me: no go on
@Rays0607 Жыл бұрын
As an electrical engineer and current ride op, i love everything about this. Also i’m sure this will have metal detection
@kittxkarnage Жыл бұрын
Oh my god. it gives me flash backs of childhood. Visually it looks a lot like Son of Beast at King's Island.
@kittxkarnage Жыл бұрын
I never got to ride Son of Beast, but just remember being at King's Island, looking up at it as like a 10 year old kid and the impact it had visually. it was such a massive and impressive structure. This coaster looks AMAZING! I rode the original coaster, actually a super fun ride!
@paultoczylowski1454 Жыл бұрын
I love the old Wild cat it was immensely rought but so much fun You could not help to laugh . IT VERY exciting to have RMC refrebish this coaster. I love El Toro but I think it's time to RMC the track there too It is getting rough like the old wild cat. And has some structural damage in the supports frome G force. Have a great day love light creativity
@SwiftGlitchers Жыл бұрын
Nice video I was always a coaster nerd now I sit in my cube and do structural analysis on bridges all day lmao
@JAXXNCREATED Жыл бұрын
ryan i appreciate you for these nerdy ass videos cause they are so good, i love learning about this kinda stuff, keep this unique content going like you have been man !
@Striljr Жыл бұрын
Super psyched for this ride! Wildcat at Hershey Park was incredibly rough. I only went on it once and it was more than enough to give me a bad headache🤕
@bluediamondcoasters Жыл бұрын
I was on that same tour. I asked them about loose articles and they said they won’t be allowed on the ride, not even in pouches like on Gwazi. So it’ll be how SteVe and Twisted Timbers operate.
@fyecoasters Жыл бұрын
Can't wait to get back to Hershey after a LONG time for me at least. Great video keep up the great work! -Josh
@meef1610 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@syrax101 Жыл бұрын
Vivid memories of this coaster… This vid is 🔥🔥🔥 Hope to ride the new version!
@austintayloradt Жыл бұрын
Hopefully New Dragster gets the double sided lockers, the old system was a pain, especially with where the exit was in relation to the entrance - another thing that I hope they fix
@michaelfoland2007 Жыл бұрын
While I live in Florida, I think that is an AMAZING RMC coaster! I'd love to see more RMC's like that :) Keep up the great content man!
@user-hg9sr6jb3j Жыл бұрын
Very cool!! I'll be there to try it out! I live in NJ not too far. I've been going to Hershey since I was barely tall enough to ride the big rides! Last summer, on July 4th was my last ride on Wildcat, and it was a bit painful, and I felt it wasn't a fun ride anymore...
@dylanmeyer72 Жыл бұрын
As an engineering student, your videos are amazing. Keep up the great content my man!
@jricedrums Жыл бұрын
This video is amazing! I love this deep dive into the structure of the ride! This is my type of coaster content!
@The_MenraC Жыл бұрын
Finally an RMC Hybrid actually close to me-My New Jerseyan thoughts on Wildcat’s Revenge
@shawnrw3727 Жыл бұрын
This is 1000x better than airtime thrills 😂
@ericplatts9100 Жыл бұрын
Well those rebuilds r awesome, but of course the conversion would bring up latent consequences. But I am sure RMC will do this right.
@nocapsrage Жыл бұрын
Love the content, but I’m not so sure about one point you made. Speaking as a carpenter, I’m not sure that staggering the ribbons adds structural integrity. The benifit of more surface contact to the bend post is negligible, and you said that it allows for “more connections” but in the pictures you really only see one (occssionally 2) lag bolts per ribbon connection, which there would be space for with the standard ribbon layout, so they’re not using the additional contact to add more fasteners. There is also an added benifit to having the ribbons in a line, in that more rigidity is gained by having each ribbon sandwiched in between 2 others, making horizontal movement or rotation of the ribbons harder. Personally, I think it’s more likely it’s just easier to build them staggered, and small variations in lumber length or bend angles won’t then result in a ribbon not fitting because the gap is too small, or not making enough contact with the bend to securely connect it because the gap it too large.
@nocapsrage Жыл бұрын
I certainly could be wrong, as I’ve never built anything close to a roller coaster, but that’s my hunch as someone who works a lot with support beams and structures.
@jdski8926 Жыл бұрын
New coaster from sea world Orlando like to see u break that down
@atn_holdings Жыл бұрын
dude this piece of track in the thumbnail alone would have been completely unimaginable just 15 years ago, not even in woodies, just in any type of configuration track, and now RMC prints out those non-eucliean elements like it's just normal. That's wild.
@scottyjbd Жыл бұрын
🤓🤓🤓 Class is in session!! Yet again, another fantastic video, and it would seem you might be able to do a Part 2 or even Part 3 as more construction on this coaster is completed. Keep ‘em comin!! I feel like I might have a Degree in Engineering in my future if you keep doing what you’re doing!
@corybourrier9722 Жыл бұрын
ElToroRyan always killin it with these incredibly informative videos 😎 💪
@1and289 Жыл бұрын
So exited to ride this in the summer
@macsignals Жыл бұрын
From the construction tour last Friday, no loose articles will be permitted at all.
@airbus7373 Жыл бұрын
Awesome analysis Ryan. I personally think Arieforce one seems to have more extreme elements than WCR, but both will still be amazing.
@collinparsons3363 Жыл бұрын
I have a civil engineering degree too, so I like this type of video. I had no idea that this would have 3 trains and a separate unload station. Does any other RMC have wheel heaters? I've seen them on other coasters, but never on an RMC before.
@hersheyfanatic Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! This earned a sub from me! It was really fascinating learning about the engineering aspect of the supports. I'm looking at engineering careers and this is very interesting!
@deaslywilson937 Жыл бұрын
I swear being addicted to rollercoasters is an engineering thing
@typicaluser4116 Жыл бұрын
You might want to update Iron Gwazi cause the final turn needed some help near the end of 2022.
@gabrivolpi5273 Жыл бұрын
Yeah there's no way. I love you. I love this channel. Best one by far. Thats all.
@markryl-kuchar2373 Жыл бұрын
So it seems like RMC has definitely learned from the structural headache Steele vengeance is
@TheAlfredapple Жыл бұрын
When I clicked on this video, I was like “huh weird use of the words structural analysis, I’m sure he means layout analysis” and then no, it actually was structural analysis! Coming from an engineer, I’m pleased to hear your excellent vocabulary when describing the engineering behind the structures. Great work! Not sure if you went to school for engineering, but I’d believe it!
@donkeyentertain Жыл бұрын
Another benefit of the staggered ribbons is that it looks cheaper to install, as you don’t have to cut the ribbons to the proper length.
@JakeBrickmobile Жыл бұрын
love the videos! keep em commin
@xavierbu Жыл бұрын
The million dollar question is...Did Hershey park keep the seals that work the final brake run?
@myopnonmusic5525 Жыл бұрын
going there this june, hoping it will be open by then
@christianortiz-v1l Жыл бұрын
me too along with Great Adventure
@dawichrister Жыл бұрын
Paint it all black! (The wood)
@Danrarbc Жыл бұрын
I'm kinda shocked an upgrade to this more refined bracing hasn't been offered to Cedar Point. Then again maybe it has - but I don't know why they'd say no to it. It is clearly working better than SteVe's solution is even now.
@trevorjensen2706 Жыл бұрын
"This might not excite you as much as it excites me, but keep in mind I'm just a nerd with a civil engineering degree." 🤣
@raymondmoderski3216 Жыл бұрын
Ryan, why are you not designing new coasters? Go for it guy. RM
@GerryRR Жыл бұрын
Seems like HersheyPark said "we don't want that rickety stuff you usually build" lol
@jameskrten1164Ай бұрын
Great ride but honestly I think I like El Toro better. Even though El Toro is not an RMC. Def falls short of Steel Vengance as an RMC coaster. Wish it was a longer ride
@Shredxcam22 Жыл бұрын
If there is a super structure. Is there a super duper structure ?
@Cheese2026. Жыл бұрын
Ryan it’s air-ee
@stingray1irwin0 Жыл бұрын
How did I not know you have a civil engineering degree... Bro you gotta hook up with the "well there's your problem" podcast for an episode on coaster accidents
@braddougan1919 Жыл бұрын
Couldn't Cedar Point have RMC come back and add steel columns to the wooden structure in certain areas to help with SV?
@ThrillsofColdplay Жыл бұрын
I wonder if that Underflip will be a near miss with those supports over it
@Rogly989 Жыл бұрын
Bro the cantilevered under flip is craaaazy wtf
@ThemeParksToTheMax Жыл бұрын
Cool!
@OriginalJoe Жыл бұрын
I now know more about coaster construction than RCCA
@djavatar68 Жыл бұрын
Oh boy , another deep dive analysis from the "expert".
@louiselanthier5135 Жыл бұрын
Keep it Coming Love! Song by KC and the Sunshine Band! Check it out! He is also the best!
@MissMyMusicAddiction Жыл бұрын
So, Ryan, what happens when remedial work has to be done to the coaster, like Steel V.? RMC designed it, quoted it, and built it. Would they typically carry some burden, or would that all fall on the customer?