What Happened To Shuttle Loops? - The History Of Shuttle Loops And WHY THEY'RE DISAPPEARING!

[@imaginox9]

To go further with Walibi Belgium's Shuttle Loop, its future was basically at risk for a while. The first major incident occured in 1997 when the flywheel system broke down during a launch, causing it to launch the train just to the perfect speed for the train to get stuck upside down on the vertical loop. There's even old TV News reports from that here on KZbin. Then, the flywheel launch broke down again in 2008. This time, the train completed the layout just fine but it was the nail on the coffin for the ride. The park deemed it unrepairable and considered replacing it (but reusing the station) for a Maurer family spinning coaster. The coaster was SBNO for a few years. But after many, MANY complaints from both coaster enthusiasts and long-time park guests, the park studied how expensive would it be to try to refurbish their Schwarzkopf Shuttle Loop vs installing the Maurer coaster. Gerstlauer offered a total refurbishment of the coaster for a lower price than building a new coaster so they officially announced it would reopen. First they said 2012 but it was delayed until July of 2013. Both long-time guests and coaster fans were happy to hear the news. And I remember seeing the old tracks sticking out from an overgrown building when I visited the park during that coaster's SBNO time.

[@CoasterKey]

That’s awesome! It also inspires me to do a full video on that ride!

[@imaginox9]

@@CoasterKey You can do one if you want to, sure, that would be cool ! And everything I said above can be verified easily but most of the sources are in French, Walibi Belgium being located in the French-speaking part of Belgium 😉

[@rafazaca1865]

Hi guys, have one of the first generation of the Schwarzkopf still operating in Hopi Hari theme park in Brazil. This one operated in England before came to Brazil.

[@risteardconchuir4065]

I miss this version so much, it was the Thunder Looper in Alton Towers, loved it

[@bmoremetal]

I was intimidated when I was a kid by the King Kobra at Kings Dominion. I am glad I rode it when I did. I last heard it was in Brazil.

[@CoasterKey]

That’s true, at Hopi Hari To Be Exact

[@risteardconchuir4065]

Was fantastic as the Thunder Looper when it relocated to Alton towers, UK, now in Brazil

[@paradoxofperfection8965]

I remember one day at Knott's I rode Montezuma's Revenge like 8 times and got pretty nauseous for the rest of the day. Single riders' line was just me coming back for another round.

[@MillenniumForceMan]

yeah these seemed like a maintenance nightmare, so many moving parts and so many parts coming in contacts with other parts causing lots of wear and tear, plus the flywheel launch system and especially the electric winch launch and weight drop launch systems were just so inefficient, thats probably why it took almost 20 years until we saw a new launch coaster model to come out

[@CoasterKey]

yeah, maintainance was a BIG issue. Though replacablility and parks closing was also another issue as i said

[@MillenniumForceMan]

@@CoasterKey yup for sure

[@risteardconchuir4065]

I hope these track layouts are brought back for a new generation, they are ideal as they have a very narrow footprint to take up in a park, they're wonder to watch and ride

[@Ang3lUki]

I wonder if any of these could have LIM/LSM conversions done to them. Though I imagine the engineering costs would be too high to justify considering these are widely considered to be dated and unexciting designs by modern standards.

[@Alex-cw3rz]

I think when it came out having a coaster at all was a big deal, later on it wasn't as big a deal, therefore a straight bit of track with one loop, just doesn't leave lots to the imagination and I imagine they had relatively low attendance / didn't attract people to the park like they once did. Compared to newer coasters.

[@MagnusTheGreat]

I'm very happy i got to operate Montezooma's Revenge!

[@oof3397]

I rode Revolution at BPB and it had some AMAZING Airtime and the loop was forceful. Not to mention it looked very nice as it had a custom made structure unlike Diamondback and Sidewinder.

[@BlueScreenBoy210]

As of January 2023 : *Me realizing weight drop launches has more coasters still operating comparing to flywheel launches coaster still operating *Mind Blown meme intensifies*

[@curtisisaac5328]

What about diamondback in frontier city

[@markjensen7091]

The reason these rides fell out of favor was 2 words "Vekoma Boomerang." With Schwartzkopf going bankrupt and having limited resources and Arrow focused on their Suspended, Corkscrew, and eventual Mega Loopers the market changed. Vekoma came out with the Boomerang and it was a better model than the shuttle loop. However a few parks have gone to keeping the shuttle loop but replacing the fly wheel with LSM launches.

[@CoasterKey]

Really Belgium’s walibi park did that, but it’s an interesting insight.

[@svenlakemeier]

The "better model" can be discussed, at least for the Schwarzkopf Shuttle Loops (and I disagree). Way less maintenance needed, that's for sure. And as mentioned only one, not "a few" parks replaced the launch - and that one is using LIM, not LSM.

[@richmountain1128]

Yep, the Vekoma Boomerang outcompeted it.

[@stillbuyvhs]

@1:06 I have to point out that...Arrow called Corkscrews Corkscrew Loops. So it's ok to call them loops.

[@CoasterKey]

Yeah I am aware of that, I just use corkscrew for simplicity.

[@stillbuyvhs]

@@CoasterKey I was trying to spoof the "That's a corkscrew, not a loop!" complaint. You're fine. :)

[@CoasterKey]

@@stillbuyvhs oh ok thank u

[@paraskep5080]

I’ve been on Montezooma’s Revenge at Knotts Berry Farm.

[@hhfireworks9294]

Cool video. Sadly, I couldn´t ride one of these by my own. And I´m happy about you trying to pronounce Schwarzkopf the right way (even if it still sunds as if you´re drunk..)

[@CoasterKey]

Yeah, I need to fix that

[@RmsTitanic59]

Whats the song?

[@badgerstatecoasters7725]

Awesome video like usual!

[@CoasterKey]

Thanks!

[@Anrhok]

Its so hilarious listening to you calling Schwazkopf. The W is called like a V [vee] but pronounced sharper and harder. My current information is that there is one last Shuttle Loop in the US and one last in Europe from Schwarzkopf.(Belgium) But the Version in Belgium is not anymore in its Original State, the Company who got the rights of Schwarzkopfs Blueprints and such did install a new Launch System, still in Original Style, but with a new System, Engine and such so its much easier for them to maintenance the ride.

[@CoasterKey]

Your talking about Sirocco, which I did mention in this video. The last one in America is montezumas revenge at Knott’s Berry farm, which has been SBNO with the park for the past year due to strict COVID-19 restrictions. Though it rumored another could possibly be built by an American park from a defunct Mexican park.

[@Anrhok]

@@CoasterKey Yes I know, but it was Re Themed to Psyche Underground. And thats why I said its not in the Original state as it was. Not because of Theming, because of the Coaster Structure and Engine. I am from Europe and do live in germany. I know a few things from around here ^^

[@CoasterKey]

@@Anrhok I am aware of the new ride system. And also some retracking too? I am aware of it not being in the original state. I think I just should have been more clear about it.

[@Anrhok]

@@CoasterKey alright its ok =)

[@svenlakemeier]

@@CoasterKey New trains, new launch system, new control system (obviously when a new launch system is installed).

[@mikeparker5047]

Laser Loop will return to the states and reopen in the next 1-3 years

[@coasters1446]

Golden Loop by Gold Reef City is staying strong !

[@CoasterKey]

Good to hear! That park looks very good in a place not too many people think of when it comes to coasters.

[@garrettbrooks6576]

That used to be at Carowinds, it was one of the prototype models. It was bought by Taft Broadcasting alongside Kings Dominion's King Kobra in early 1977. They both opened in May of that year. King Kobra closed in 1986, and went to Maryland, then England and finally Brazil where it continues to operate. Meanwhile, White Lightning left Carowinds in 1988, and immediately went to South Africa where it opened at Gold Reef City in 1989, been going strong since.

[@nitroaddict7711]

Great video 👍 high quality vid 💯

[@CoasterKey]

Glad you liked it! Hopefully you can enjoy more of my content!

[@coastercrafter1productions300]

You are to close to the Microphone

[@taydylosb8472]

Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore

[@CoasterKey]

TONGUE TWISTERS!!!!! NOT IN MY COMMENT SECTION

[@MrSRArter]

I'm surprised Vekoma never made any modern Shuttle Loops

[@richmountain1128]

The Boomerang was easier to maintain.

[@MrSRArter]

@@richmountain1128 True

[@daffyto9351]

Look up Psyke Underground on KZbin. Let's just say that shuttle loop is staying thats for sure

[@mr.rollercoasters]

They look sweet

[@CoasterKey]

Couldn't Agree More! (BTW Thanks for supporting my channel)

[@sophiehanssel2017]

My local amusement park brought me here

[@djavatar68]

Wow you really butchered the pronunciation of Schwarzkopf.

[@CoasterKey]

You're far from the first one to say that. It's why i reverted to the English version of the word instead of the original german.

[@Spring-Bonnie-b8x]

I love Flywheel

[@northstarcoasters]

I hope I get on one of these before they go extinct

[@CoasterKey]

Yeah! They Look Cool! (also can i collab w/ you)

[@northstarcoasters]

@@CoasterKey sure! do you have discord? we could talk there! or what ever platform you can talk on

[@CoasterKey]

@@northstarcoasters I have Instagram (@coasterkeyofficial), but maybe i can just make a discord

[@northstarcoasters]

@@CoasterKey that would probably be better because i don't have instagram

[@CoasterKey]

@@northstarcoasters Your discord link seems to have expired or something i cannot get it to work... Do you have a new link or channel ID?

[@joshw0013]

At least I’ve been on one before they go extinct if they do, golden loop at gold reef city

[@fgintaku9414]

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[@CoasterKey]

It’s the only one the of 4 built in Japan that still operates.

[@fgintaku9414]

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[@sharkheadism]

Dude, just pronounce Schwarzkopf the western way lol.

[@CoasterKey]

The German way is more fun. Germany is western as well. I know I butchered it but I can’t help it

[@svenlakemeier]

Might be more fun, but you don't pronounce it the German way in any way. As a beginning, the z is not a sh, it's pronounced as ts with a sharp s.

[@Toast0808]

You have a real problem pronouncing “Schwarzkopf”. You also pronounced “Scirocco” wrong.

[@CoasterKey]

Yeah, I suck at pronouncing things properly you are far from the first person to complain to me about this.

[@abskates9149]

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