Well, not really.

But I've always wanted to write that.

What we can show you, though, is the underbelly of the Wildebeest's boats. Will that do?

These aren't your run-of-the-mill inflatable pool rafts, bucko. These boats contain the other half of what makes the Linear Induction Motor (LIM) technology work. As in a sheet of steel. These puppies are heavy!

Will is an engineer; we'll let him explain:

“An alternating magnetic field beneath the slide surface propels the rafts, pushing them rapidly and smoothly uphill. LIM technology is a popular feature in some steel roller coasters; it’s cool to see it applied to water coasters, too.”

Sure do like those seatbacks. Looks sort of non-invasive, if you know what I mean.

We hit the "just add water" stage next week. Then testing starts next month.

Watch it all happen live on our webcam.

Posted on Holiblog :: 19 March 2010 - 5:33pm