Marble Madness vs Knightmare

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Marble Madness vs Knightmare

Josh · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I was always for Knightmare when it first emerged that they were interested. It would certainly stood out and looked a real treat if painted up really nicely. As you said Martyn Knightmare was not in great shape and again having a Schwarzkopf with possible issues with maintenance over the years Marble Madness from a sensible point of view is best. But from a coaster enthusiast, well Knightmare would have been swell, plus I never rode it but now it's gone to Iraq or something hasn't it?

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

No it's still standing in Chorley apparently!

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

what were the issues with knightmare ?

some pictures here taken feb this year...

http://www.proj3ctm4yh3m.com/urbex/2014/03/28/urbex-camelot-theme-park-chorley-lancashire-united-kingdom-february-2014/

-- Edited by coolskin on Monday 21st of July 2014 05:57:52 AM

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Knightmare wins hands down.
Those Mouse coasters are just too common, nothing special about them.

But there's no reason PWH can't have both ;)

mrbrightside · Exceptionally Expressive

Was originally going to Iraq but it's just sat there all sad and unused :(

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

we would struggle to fit another coaster in now unless something was removed - yet i agree it would look good

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

^ a coaster of Knightmares size yeah, but tthere's plenty of space for smaller coasters. Or even a reshuffle of the current line, that would make some space.

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Plenty of room where that go-kart track is.
Or move the Tide traveller/diving show.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

yes a revamp of the go kart area be nice and its away from residents enough

MattyH · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Knightmare would have been awesome, had it been purchased, would have really made the park stand out IMO but, at least we have 4 roller coasters now.

jo · Enigmatic Expert

I would be tempted to say the Marble Madness if the carriages span around like Magic Mouse, but I think Knightmare would have been amazing!

What were the reasons for not choosing that ride and has it been sold yet?

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

still sat in its original place is it not ?

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

The asking price was too high. £1.5m if I remember correctly.

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Do we know what MM cost?

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

I haven't a clue (although I do remember seeing it on for sale on Zamperla's website) I would hazard a guess at around £300,000.

-- Edited by Martyn on Thursday 7th of August 2014 09:34:40 PM

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

i reckon arouind £500,000 with the all the work done to it etc. I am sure that figure was bounced around

Bubbles · Passionate about Pleasurewood

The owners should have just dipped into their pocked at pulled out the million and bought knightmare.. lol they can afford it.

jo · Enigmatic Expert

"Saw feels like you're occasionally being punched in the head. Aside from the first drop, The Swarm is boring, forceless and has gimmick seating. Colossus would be good if it wasn't so damn rough, but Nemesis is great. Knightmare still pulls more G's than all of these coasters"

Interesting quote!

just thought i'd post the POV of the ride to annoy you haha

Juranamo · Jolly Talkative

I've never rode Knightmare; from what I can tell, It's a coaster that enthusiasts love - I couldn't see it being a big draw to PWH if I'm honest (in terms of the general public). Marble Madness isn't the ideal coaster either as it seems a bit standard, but I'm presuming it was purchased for a reasonable price and would probably have similar pulling power to Knightmare - so I'm team Marble!

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

i cant see how knightmare pulls more than nemesis really ?

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Watch that video, the bit at 0:35 seconds is where the high g's are pulled.

jo · Enigmatic Expert

Martyn wrote:
Watch that video, the bit at 0:35 seconds is where the high g's are pulled.

so basically in a short burst it can really beat the others... are the others more consistent across the whole coaster ride then I guess?

mrbrightside · Exceptionally Expressive

All coasters have a high point of G where you pull the most round the track. Nemesis' is the incredible first helix.

Some coasters are intense and pull high Gs all the way round the circuit, some don't pull much at all and some are mixed - obviously it depends a lot on type and design.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

love that first helix on nemesis...oh man its the best !!

GB1 · Woody Wannabe

I have read online that southport pleasure land are aiming to get knightmare.. bet its been reduced now as its just been sitting there. Real shame its not coming to the hills!

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

The southport rumours have been around for a year nearly... be good to see it take off although the ride is allegedly heavily vandalised

GB1 · Woody Wannabe

That would explain a reduced price tag maybe, in the latest article there is a picture with the pleasure land owner and a model of the coaster so looks like this story may have legs. Be good to see it used anywhere though rather than be dismantled for scrap.

coolskin · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Where is the link ?

Martyn · Passionate about Pleasurewood

Yeah it definitely seems like it's going to happen.

I think previous rumours of it going to Southport were based upon Southport being close to Camelot 😛