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Manufacturer Deep Dives

Talk about B&M, Intamin, RMC, Mack, Vekoma, Gerstlauer, Premier, S&S, Maurer, Zamperla, and other builders.

Gerstlauer restraints ruin some good layouts

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by OhioAirtime • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

The layouts can be awesome but sometimes the comfort is just not there. Curious if its just me being picky.

Intamin reliability jokes are overdone

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by brakerun_brian • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

Yeah they have downtime, but the rides are usually the ones everybody runs to first. Maybe parks accept that trade for a reason.

Vekoma glow up is real

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by coasterdad73 • 13 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Old Vekoma jokes are kinda tired now. The new track and trains look legit and parks should be looking at them more.

RMC pacing is wild but can be too much

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by lift.hill.liz • 13 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Hot take maybe, RMC is incredible but some layouts feel like they never breathe. I dont always want to get thrown around for 2 minutes.

S&S free spins are not all garbage

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by NotAnEngineerTom • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

I know they get roasted but I have had some pretty fun rides on them. Depends on the flipping and the crew maybe.

Mack rides has the best balance

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by maddie.midcourse • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Mack doesnt always have the most intense rides, but their stuff feels polished and fun for more people. Thats underrated.