Rocky Mountain Construction: Explained

[@5MadMovieMakers]

Dang RMC's mini golf game is unexpectedly strong

[@davidmcaninch4714]

RMC make some of the best coasters of all time, and you’re talking about mini golf?

[@bourne8636]

@@davidmcaninch4714 it was a joke

[@davidmcaninch4714]

@@bourne8636 I know.

[@DavidMorseMusic]

Love putting a golf ball through a zero-G roll

[@AIBustos]

RMC sounds like a pretty darn good company to work for, love seeing family owned companies thrive 👌

[@coasterbot]

Definitely!

[@Mik3l24]

Well, I plan to study engineering or architecture, so working for them could be possible for me, provided they allowed remote work, as I wouldn't really want to permanently move all the way to the American continent...

[@puppetuppers4806]

Mik3l24 the do jobs in other countries so it’s fine.

[@RemixedVoice]

That's the way it should be. The more competition, the better; we must prevent monopolies in all industries.

[@AIBustos]

@@93836 oof I hadn't even noticed, good looks

[@kgc0609]

Rmc seems like the hottest innovators in this realm. Definitely deserves their massive success.

[@lasuzzoeagle1]

@Arrow Dynamics Inc. RMC took what Arrow started and made it better and effective. Not taking credit away from Arrow but we also cant ignore that RMC is the one that took that innovation and took it to the mainstream.

[@andyn46]

@idkwhattoputhere Arrow were pioneers. They were inventors, not innovators, there is a difference. RMC aren’t creating anything new, but they’re taking proven concepts in new directions

[@TheGreatGritzy]

"Just look out for a single thin rail" You telling me RMC designed Steeplechase? Jokes aside, very informative video as always!

[@coasterbot]

I wish they did, it would be better then! And thank you, that means a lot :)

[@Todd21212]

@Nimblee I wish lol

[@bmcminn8838]

The amount of stuff theyve achieved in such a relatively short period of time is absolutely incredible

[@robsonf6683]

Im an Amusement ride electrical technician and what fascinates me is the process of fabrication of the tracks. a twisted beam must be unbelievably difficult to engineer, cut weld and assemble. This company is a major success. Hope to someday visit their production facilities.

[@fordrollhaus9086]

“Outlaw run also featured the first successful inversion on a wooden roller coaster” Son of Beast has left the chat

[@johnfoltz8183]

Hades 360:. Am I a joke to you?

[@ruhanghir7083]

Lool

[@Gamerboy365ify]

Son of beast's loop was made of steel not wood.

[@Gamerboy365ify]

@@johnfoltz8183 The inversions on Hades 360 weren't added until after Outlaw Run opened

[@jimskywaker4345]

Notice he said successful

[@Steph-3979]

Knowing the quality of RMC coasters, the fact that the T-rex track can produce strata coasters is very promising. I can't be the only one who wants to know what a strata coaster could be like if it had more than just a top hat and an air time hill as the whole ride.

[@michaelpryor78]

The issue with that is simply the cost. Building TTD or Kingda Ka today would cost around $37,000,000, and so lengthening the ride to what you're describing would easily be approaching the $50,000,000-$60,000,000 mark. Add in the fact that amusement parks are still recovering from the pandemic and that their attendance won't be great in 2022 with inflation, and it's safe to say that we won't see one anytime soon.

[@annakonnecke5308]

@@michaelpryor78 i think that a lot of money will be safed because it will require way less supports.

[@MidWestOutlaw]

Give us Top Thrill RMC

[@ARKAEA33]

@@michaelpryor78 Universal allegedly spent more than $200 million on the Hagrid roller coaster. Money isn't the issue.

[@michaelpryor78]

@@ARKAEA33 Comparing Universal's budget with Cedar Fair's or Six Flags's is like comparing a doctor's budget with the average college kid's. For one, the profitability of Universal parks has to blow the other two out of the water (remember when Six Flags went bankrupt in the 2000s?), but more importantly, lets look at who's backing Universal. Universal is parented by NBCUniversal, which is owned by Comcast, which is, you know, the mass media conglomerate ranked 28th among Fortune 500 companies. Endless investors, endless reserve capital, endless money. 200 million is piss in the wind to them. Cedar Fair and Six Flags on the other hand are amusement park companies. They can't be mentioned in the same sentence as Comcast.

[@Zorrr]

Shout out to RMC for being one of the best company in the market!

[@chubbawubbahubb24]

Cedar point is my home park and I'll never forget the first time I rode Steel vengeance!! It changed my life!! It was something I can't believe I ever lived without!!! Hopefully cedar point does the first ever trex box coaster by them next year!!

[@Sonderax]

RMC built El Toro for Intamin.. holy cow mind blown

[@wobox1215]

That means el toro, steel vengeance, lightning rod, Zadra and Iron gwazi were all built by one company

[@iRunfastXC]

I didn’t know that either! That explains why it’s silky smooth 😆

[@emmata98]

@@iRunfastXC No, that is the prefab track

[@saml7249]

Intamin still designed it lol

[@Sonderax]

@@saml7249 I never mentioned who designed it. Just the fact RMC built it.

[@rozpescador8469]

RMC stans: "Rocky Mountain Construction: Explained" -Rocky Mountain Construction is THE BEST AND ICONIC COASTER MANUFACTURER, HANDS DOWN.

[@belleln5216]

completely agreed!

[@mat42011]

I'm sorry but I really don't think so they've got a long way to go before they can even be in the same conversation as a company like B&M which if nothing else would be the most iconic name in the industry

[@twistedgwazi5727]

@@mat42011 I'd personally say Intamin is more iconic, maybe even Arrow. But B&M is definitely up there.

[@wobox1215]

@@twistedgwazi5727 Yes but with el toro, lighting rod, zadra, steel vengeance and don’t forget iron gwazi I think red is better

[@wobox1215]

RMC*

[@TheRepublicOfJohn]

I've only known about RMC for 2 days and now I want to ride every coaster they've ever built. Their coasters' rides look so graceful, smooth, exciting, and perfectly paced.

[@Ang3lUki]

Those hybrid redesigns are super ambitious and stylish, what an intense, brutal experience!

[@Sunflower-lg6js]

This video was INCREDIBLY made!! I didn't know even half of the stuff in here and I thought I knew a lot about RMC. Your Explained videos are always awesome. Keep up the amazing work!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I really appreciate that it means a lot. :)

[@kazokee]

Best explained video yet. You are great at these type of videos, and you help enthusiasts alike understand these manufacturers more. Well done.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot! :)

[@Todd21212]

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[@KaspersetzSlideStudios]

Now this was a satisfying watch. Really did learn a lot, and I feel like I can appreciate RMC even more now.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@awildfurret]

RMC Makes wooden coasters more exciting than ever!

[@twintimeproductions8700]

You forgot the Raptor going to WildWaterWest. To be fair, this ride is pretty obscure, but it's getting built either this year or next year.

[@coasterbot]

It was on the radar but we didn't include it in the video as we haven't heard a very official announcement about it yet :)

[@limonscore]

Will it be a clone?

[@keiichimorisato98]

@@limonscore likely, they had a third raptor manufactured that was a clone of the first two, eventually it was purchased, that is as much as i onow.

[@Rome.Monroe]

I love watching the way companies grow. The amount of innovation. They deserve all the accolades that come their way.

[@madams6198]

I love that RMC, Intamin, and Vacoma all collaborated. All three have produced some of the greatest rides ever.

[@jeffgraham9241]

I find RMC to be so inspirational. Not only to the create masterpiece roller coasters unlike ANYTHING else on the market, but they're such a loveably scrappy group of Americans committed to great work. I've ridden Intamin, B&M, Arrow, all of it, and there's NOTHING like an RMC ride. They're magnificent.

[@pyrobocaj08]

Wow! Serious props for the time and dedication gone into the production of this video. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed! Great job!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks, I really appreciate this comment. The video took a while to make and I'm glad the effort we put into it is visible. Thanks again :)

[@CYCO1631]

Only ridden a couple of these... Lightning Rod (Dollywood), and El Toro (SFGA). Both awesome A- to Grade A in my book. As a lover of both Roller Coasters & History, RMC is my kind of company. I hope Darien Lake employs them to turn Predator into Steel Predator someday.

[@LionessPaladin]

Very happy this little family company helped us Texans keep one of our home park's most iconic attractions

[@nooodisaster]

This makes me miss roller coasters even more.

[@mat42011]

Could not agree more just thinking I was at SFMM Jan 28th and now not knowing if these parks will ever open back up is depressing

[@coasterbot]

Sorry!

[@cadenschmidt6877]

family owned companies are my absolute favorite. i have mad respect for anybody who would take random small jobs just to pay their employees.

[@mabga8333]

Could you do S&S next, there isn’t a whole lot about them on the internet

[@coasterbot]

I'll note it down, thanks for the suggestion :)

[@mabga8333]

Your welcome and thank you 😊

[@Fazmukadar]

Agree, and their new concept is soo cool I can't wait to see it.

[@lemagreengreen]

UK needs an RMC, it's becoming embarrassing that there isn't one here.

[@PolishPudding]

🤣 🤣 yep

[@Crogatho]

There's not a lot of parks that can host one, since Alton Towers has a tree height limit and Blackpool is already so very crowded and dense. There's of course the smaller, less widely known parks, but RMC won't build one in any of them.

[@mrhayemaker6719]

@@Crogatho if push comes to shove blackpool could convert the grand national to an rmc like twisted colossus insteadsd of them removing the grand national eventually

[@KhaosOP]

@@mrhayemaker6719 That would be excellent but I think it's protected as a heritage site because of it's age

[@maxinator2002]

Marco Vermeer What about a Raptor track? I’m sure that a Railblazer or Wonder Woman could work at a park in the UK...

[@BasEerdenKeuning]

RMC hybrid coasters are amazing. I have ridden untamed here in the Netherlands so many times

[@maradupras7278]

SDC is the only theme park I've ever been to, and Outlaw Run is by far my favorite at the park. Knowing the full backstory behind the company that made it is super cool, and I'm very glad YT recommended me this video.

[@wherethetatosat]

RMC is the only company where the term "fastest growing" is actually an applicable and impressive stat. I'm excited that they're both innovating and potentially saving old favorites at the same time.

[@lucaslouagie999]

i absolutely love what cedar point did with mean streak. taking that rough as hell coaster and turning it into an amazing ride in steel vengeance.

[@coasterbot]

Me too, it was an awesome conversion

[@DiamondOrPoor78]

Imagine having your video about a really cool company be put on the really cool company's site Honestly really cool

[@coasterbot]

It's really cool, I agree!

[@johncurieliii2758]

I can't wait to ride the single rail design at either Magic Mountain or New Jersey. I loved the WW ride at Fiesta Texas. Amazingly fun and fast coaster for such a small foot print. I was impressed and look forward to other RMC designs.

[@andori_AB]

Has anyone noticed that RMC linked this video on their website? Congratulations, you made it, Coaster Bot!

[@glenpolen5562]

Great video. Congrats RMC for all of your success.. THANK GOD for FRED , HIS WIFE, his family, and their AWESOME TEAM . Be safe and well. Peace and love, Glen

[@ChinchillaDave]

Your production value and delivery will help make our community larger more easily. Thank you for the time you invest and for the great content.

[@coasterbot]

That's always been the intention of our channel really, to allow others to join the theme park/roller coaster community by bridging the gap. Thanks for the kind words and for the encouragement, it means a lot :)

[@justingroff3682]

I am so happy this risky bold move was the new design for the best roller coasters in the world along with Intiman's creative approach to lower to the ground multi launch coasters like Maverick and Hagrid's Motorbike both amazing rides

[@edb4ll165]

Still in need of an RMC in the UK. Come on Thorpe Park! (or Drayton Manor 😏)

[@coasterbot]

Any park would do! ;)

[@zackC36]

Quite bad, wish Alton towers didn't have height restrictions, an RMC coaster there would be awesome.

[@hardpunkkore9235]

Surprised they forgot to mention who Alan Schilke used to work for. It was none other than Arrow Dynamics. He is the designer of numerous coasters and is also credited with the first 4D coaster concept that became X at Magic Mountain.

[@coasterbot]

This video is already 25 minutes long. Alan Schilke is a whole different topic that's worth his own explanation one day :)

[@Jalmaan]

I love how RMC uses this video on their official website to show of what their company is :D

[@veloceon325]

I learned a lot in this video. I wish every park had at least one RMC. They are all soooo good.

[@coasterbot]

That's awesome to hear, and so do I! It does seem to be going that way to be fair ;)

[@jaywhy6429]

The look of fear on the kids face at 9:28.. haha.. Great video!! Much respect to RMC!!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you :)

[@camikelly2356]

Great RMC explanation! RMC is my favorite roller coaster manufacturer. I've ridden three of them including Lightning Rod, Twisted Cyclone, and Steel Vengeance.

[@coasterbot]

I can see why, they make some awesome coasters! Thanks :)

[@joshelliott2983]

I loved RMC before and knew how great of a company it was, but thank you so much for this video I learned so much more

[@coasterbot]

No problem, thanks for watching :)

[@thejoysequence]

Excellent work guys! You can see so much work and research has gone into this and the result is totally worth it 🙌

[@coasterbot]

Thanks my dude, that means a lot. :)

[@chrisbaete5842]

Excellent video , possibly one of your best. Great to see some collaboration with others which has produced a quality video.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot :)

[@mischiefmanaged5757]

Another fantastic edition of ‘explained’. So many amazing coasters from RMC to try and experience. Thanks for another informative video.

[@jaredlucas4815162342]

This was one of my favorite KZbin videos I have ever seen. Thank you for the hard work you put into this!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that really really means a lot :)

[@d2rrocky370]

“The raptor track was made for smaller parks” *six flags buys 2 of them rmc:😐

[@coasterbot]

Legit

[@vicjaxon4474]

Six flags for 2020: Yeah, were gonna need another one of those Six flags in 2021: what If we take our biggest park, and give it one of these rides desinged for smaller parks RMC again: were happy doing buisness woth you , BUT WHY

[@wobox1215]

i am excited for jersey devil

[@BackSeatJunkie]

and Fiesta Texas is a smaller Six Flags park.

[@bradyryan5105]

Silverwood is the latest recipient of an RMC raptor

[@ethantaylor6380]

Congratulations. This video is now on their website

[@Theomcgaugheybass]

Fred’s coasters at silver wood are awesome with great air time and thrills. Stunt pilot using the raptor track silver wood is excellent and I would recommend any RMC wooden or not coaster over any other.

[@brycejn]

Amazing video! You did a great job consolidating information and telling a compelling story. Excited to see what else you do!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that really means a lot. I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@grudgesgalore8666]

very informative video !! i knew of RMC before watching this now i know hella more about them! sounds like a company with integrity!! that's good to see in today's world!!! 2 thumbs up!!!!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you learnt a lot :)

[@tenor817]

Awesome video!! I live a mere 15 minutes from Six Flags Over Texas and hate to say I haven't had the opportunity to ride the New Texas Giant. Think that might be age, lol. Your video is very informative and just a lot of fun!! Thank you for your great work!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks! You really need to experience the New Texas Giant, it looks great. Thanks for watching and for the kind words, it means a lot :)

[@lourdesokoro4158]

I have never clicked on a video faster! ngl, most anticipated Coaster Bot Vid, did not dissapoint!

[@jordanwolfson8378]

I live in Spokane, and have seen the fountain referenced at our Airport many times. Had no idea RMC built it, wow!

[@tigovanrooij9926]

I did a presentation about RMC and i only had six minutes to talk about it. I tried to talk about as much as possible but i couldn't find as much information as you. I love your content and keep up the good work man. Btw i got an 8 out of 10 for my presentation😁

[@coasterbot]

Glad to hear your presentation went well! Thanks, that means a lot. We spent a while researching this one :)

[@tigovanrooij9926]

@@coasterbot well i can see that in the quality. Love your vind :)

[@marlcoaster8494]

How to explain: explained

[@marcussmith5806]

will will smith smith will smith???

[@luisn818]

Recently starting to get into the details of roller coasters such as the make and models etc…RMC’s are the best. Family owned company on top of that. My home RMC is twisted colossus and I just can never get over how excellent it is. Smooth as butter!!’

[@karlmanning2603]

I rode Twisted Cyclone at Six Flags Over Georgia for the first time a few years ago. It’s small, but it packs a lot for its size. Definitely one of my favorites at the park!

[@edvaira6891]

Very very nice job, Harry! A very solid history vlog!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you! :)

[@TrainerCTZ]

What a great success story. We hope to follow with their integrity.

[@AirtimeProductions]

Next-> S&S: Explained

[@coasterbot]

I'll note that suggestion down, thanks! :)

[@Paolo8772]

Fantastic video. Thanks for the back story; I have a respect for Fred Grubb I didn't before, but Alan Schilke has always been a mensch in my books.

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@pauloviniciusl]

twisted cyclone is my favorite coaster ever, so breathtaking and smooth

[@brianmacdonald7297]

Excellent video as always. Very informative, and fantastic footage. I hope you get an RMC in the UK soon, so you can join in on the fun.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks Brian, that means a lot! I hope we do too :)

[@Gamerboy365ify]

Other rollercoaster manufacturers: That is impossible to make RMC: Hold my beer

[@DryEyeBuilds]

I loved this longer format of video. Great job, Harry!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! :)

[@gypsymuffinABZ]

Excellent video. I’ve only been on one RMC roller coaster & it was fantastic!

[@coasterbot]

Thanks! Which one did you ride? :)

[@gypsymuffinABZ]

COASTER BOT It was Zadra. I Managed 4 rides on it in my day there last year.

[@ajtopia]

You don’t know how long I’ve waited for this (also rmc grizzly cga)

[@LadyGoddessTarot]

I must say your explanations and voice are astounding.

[@coasterbot]

ha ha thank you, that means a lot :)

[@harrychest4303]

Ok: I’m 3 years too late, but I just rode my first RMC at Great Adventure. I’m Amazed at the engineering, and how stiff it is. This story of RMC was well done!!!!

[@surferjohnny123]

RMC IS THE STANDARD. So glad that I have Wicked Cyclone at my home SF park. Really great video!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you :)

[@diamondjplayer5599]

every other manufacturer: Steel! Wood! RMC: what if we do BOTH

[@awildfurret]

Perfect Combo!

[@cinoclav]

Very cool to learn about their early history.

[@badmoonrising7795]

Why on earth would some sad act dislike this video? Coaster bot truly produces fantastic quality and content.

[@frolicinq]

Ah, silverwood. So many good memories there. I used to go there all the time when I was little. It was very nice and fun

[@pilacheer]

Very nicely researched and made! Love rmc and your vids

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot, I'm glad you love our videos! :)

[@pilacheer]

@@coasterbot you're welcome! Never knew RMC went thru all those trials to become the name they are today! I was very inspired:)

[@Paranimal86]

🇺🇸This company lives and breaths what America is about! 🇺🇸

[@toddmusic]

Great video! I’m here after riding the Joker at Six Flags Discovery. An awesome coaster! Now I gotta ride all the RMCs in America.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks! Joker looks great :)

[@Joypyf]

Within the first minute, I knew I was looking at the cinematography of the marvel, Taylor lol ☺️ So much great information too!!

[@coasterbot]

Taylor is very kind and lets us use his footage! Thank you very much :)

[@brooscccc]

This is my favourite video by you! You went very in debth and it's a very long video dispite how young rmc is, enjoyed it very much!

[@timk987]

Another well made video. One point of contention might be 5:18 "Alan Shilke was employed as an associate at Ride Centerline," when, in fact he is a co-founding partner in the engineering firm. Also skipped over, is the fact that his partner at Rides Centerline, Ned Hansen is also commissioned by RMC for train design work. It has been my understanding that both, through their company, Ride Centerline, are consultants to RMC more so than employees. Sort of in the same way Werner Stengel is a consultant to ...well pretty much every other coaster manufacturer through his company, Ingenieurburo Stengel GmbH. This arrangement allows for them to maintain their working relationship with former employer S&S and has worked out well for RMC as the fabricator of their 4D Free Spin track.

[@AirtimeThrills]

Fantastic job!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you my dude, that means a lot :)

[@TS_Mind_Swept]

4:16 “It has always been a family owned business, one which shies away from a traditional corporate structure to provide a more intimate working experience; though this is somewhat unique within the industry, it hasn’t held the manufacturer back, but instead propelled them to new and exciting opportunities” better not tell most corporate structures that, they don’t seem to think it exists LUL

[@jevinday]

Congrats on getting this video on the RMC website!

[@yourexperienceguide]

Well I’ve finally watched this and wow, great video Harry! Very interesting to know about their history, I had no idea they constructed El Toro. A contact of mine has his own company that maintains woodies, they do a lot of work with RMC and did a lot of the construction work for Untamed. I’m interested to see where RMC go in the future, I’ve often wondered this because not every park will want to convert their wooden coasters and there’s only so many times you can build something like Untamed before they start being like a B&M Invert, like an Intamin launch where people are like “oh it’s another one of them”.

[@coasterbot]

Thanks Scott! That's really awesome to hear actually. Exactly, saturation could become a real issue. Who knows where they'll go with it all though. RMC clearly like innovating so if they keep that up they'll be fine! :)

[@yourexperienceguide]

COASTER BOT Agreed! B&M inverts are a great example, I no longer get excited by riding them having done a large number of them in recent years.

[@marcustulliuscicero5443]

That's the reason I want a Raptor/T-Rex in Germany, not an I-Box or Topper Track. We are already surrounded pretty well with the latter, so I fear another one and they would start to step on each other's toes. Rather get an Europe first/world first instead.

[@tristandurham9462]

these coasters are so unbelievably beautiful

[@coasterbot]

They are! :)

[@katiewennerberg210]

I was at the Wonder Woman opening. Second I got on it it instantly became my favorite I’ve ever ridden! Just no way to really describe how truly amazing it is!

[@coasterbot]

That's really awesome to hear :)

[@ImmelmanFooters]

Wow man what a work! Congrats👏👏

[@coasterbot]

Thank you :)

[@MM-ew4eh]

Just saying..you have a great clear and just serene speaking voice lol I could just binge watch your vids anytime always done so well!

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot :)

[@Todd21212]

Up Next - Thorpe Park Rumours: Explained

[@kylemisura4362]

Thank you for finally doing an RMC explained

[@coasterbot]

No problem, thanks for watching! :)

[@zeekhedgehog]

This was one of the best roller coaster related videos I have ever seen. :)

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that really means a lot to us! :)

[@bryangintora9541]

This has to be my favorite company. I love stating the fact that my home-park of Six Flags New England has one of these beauties, Wicked Cyclone. First time I got off of it my legs were jelly. Also I disagree with the hate of the I-Box trains, I find them really comfy. I swear this company is a legend. Thanks for that fun fact about EL Toro, my respect level for RMC grew because of that.

[@coasterbot]

RMC produce some awesome coasters! The trains seem to discriminate against tall people more, I've heard more complaints from tall people in general! :)

[@jimh467]

Great vid! Your best "Explained" yet! Keep it up.

[@andrewscasualmtb]

I've only been able to ride one rmc coaster which is twisted colossus at sfmm because that's where I live. Best coaster I have ever ridden and I do hope to get to other parks one day to try out more. I also don't think the market will be oversaturated with rmc coasters. The problem with some of these other coasters that pop up everywhere is most of them just don't live up to the hype, or get run down. The best thing about rmc coasters is that they are very very smooth and no over the shoulder restraints. That's what sets them apart and people want that.

[@coasterbot]

They are very good rides for sure! Hopefully they do last :)

[@undyinglight1785]

Fantastic informational video brimming with accurate facts. Keep up the stellar work! (P.S. You have a perfect narrator voice).

[@coasterbot]

Thank you, that means a lot. :)

[@undyinglight1785]

I love watching your videos for this very reason. Thanks for the great work!

[@doesitrllymatter.]

You did it! Your on the RMC website