“It had a good drop but the rest is just a monorail!” Taylor Bybee, 2018

@tjex1

4 жыл бұрын

An incredibly rough monorail at that

@Monorail-Beyond-the-Veil

4 жыл бұрын

But I LOVE monorails. :-O

@peterflannigan1090

4 жыл бұрын

Every time I’ve ever ridden it, as soon as the first drop is done I’m like “ ok I can get off now”. The rest is boring and tries to shake your body apart

@horizonsamuari

4 жыл бұрын

Coaster Fusion wrong

@zandert8224

4 жыл бұрын

@@madattaktube tight cluster of rides with Icon (and its immelman) and Infusion, intertwined with the Big Un. There's practically no walking involved. Compare that to the miles walked around most theme parks. Quickest triple hit of coasters I can think of.

10:57 I AM SCREAMING, I THOUGHT I WAS GOING CRAZY i'd heard about this plan before somewhere and could not find any evidence of ANY of it - those photos have made me feel SO MUCH relief that i'm not going utterly mad

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad we could help! :)

Shows how well Nemesis has aged.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Very true honestly!

@bswift1991

4 жыл бұрын

B&M are known as the best in the business for a reason I guess. I last rode The Big Ones about 4 years ago and honestly it felt like I was riding a shopping trolley that had been mounted to the track haha. It's very shaky and if it featured any sharp turns I imagine it would be incredibly rough by now.

@TheAndroidvsapple

4 жыл бұрын

True! I travelled from the NL to the UK in 2018, and I was so dissapointed by the Big One. Nemessis on the other hand, I absolutely love it.

@inactive1572

4 жыл бұрын

So has Shockwave

@kodoku_opia

4 жыл бұрын

I’m still wondering how Nemesis has remained elegant and smooth, even after the rusting of the track.

8:14 the guy on the back row got punched over the drop there!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

The drop is actually mental

Living in Manchester, I have two world class theme parks within a 60 minute drive. Blackpool and Alton Towers are theme parks I visit often. I rode the Pepsi Max big one shortly after it opened, it was mind blowing. Alton Towers has Nemesis (fave ever ride) and Smiler coasters that stand out amongst the best in the world; the theming and overall Park experience is also way better. But, having Icon, Infusion, AND the Big One gives Blackpool the coaster-thrillseekers edge, especially when you throw in the Valhalla ride (not a coaster). Either way I feel blessed. Blackpool so compact you'll use about a quarter of the footsteos/calories you would at Alton Towers. Ideal if you are lazy :D

@bennickss

2 жыл бұрын

I live 0h47 from Drayton Manor, 1h10 from Alton Towers and 2h13 from Blackpool Pleasure Beach :/

@extrakubik4123

2 жыл бұрын

Funfact The Stig from Topgear was so bored on the Big one that he fell to sleep

The first drop is great, the coaster is rough but parts are smoother now with the re-track, the other hills and elements aren't the fanciest but they give good speed and great views, the interaction with other rides gives really good head chopper moments, the new soundtrack is sensational and there's now a front row queue! Sure, definitely not as intense as Nemmy or as smooth and thrilling as any modern hyper but still very fun IMO, and an iconic highlight of any Blackpool trip.

@timothywait9457

4 жыл бұрын

If your Talking about Nemesis when you say Nemmy then i say Big one is a lot beater then Nemesis i queued 2 and a half hours in 30 degrees for Nemesis in 1996 just for a fast Bluer i think Inverts have no soul thee fast and fun then the break run you don't remember much Hyper Giggir and wooden are my favourite yet i would que 45 minutes for Nemesis and no more i don't dislike it i think its overrated as with all inverters its beater then those silly Batman clones though

0:32 that’s the dodgiest thing I’ve ever seen, what a badass

So cool to see a collab on a What Is video!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you think so! :)

I Love the Big One Soundtrack in the background 👌

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

It's an awesome soundtrack :)

Nice! And I love how Scott joined in!

@yourexperienceguide

4 жыл бұрын

Plushblue EP I really enjoyed working with Harry on this 😎

@plushblueep

4 жыл бұрын

Pleasure Beach Experience Glad to hear!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

We loved that too, it was awesome to finally have someone else feature in the 'what is' series :)

great video, i'd definitely love to see more blackpool rides/park history videos!

Nice video and collab. Glad to see you're branching out Scott. Keep up the good work. 👍

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we had a lot of fun doing this :)

Great video! Really want to go to Blackpool one day!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, it's definitely worth a visit! The park is full of unique rides :)

i went on this with my school as a summer trip, it is insane, thats one thing crossed off my bucket list

This is an awesome collab guys, great work as always

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! :)

Roller Coaster Tycoon 1 Loopy Landscaoes gang represent!

I'm glad they are retracking it and have no plans to take it down, gotta keep some of these older coasters going. Nice video!

@yourexperienceguide

4 жыл бұрын

BroadwayBlueShirts They’re very keen to keep it going for many more years yet

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

Great video Harry and Scott! 👍

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony :)

great collaboration! kinda wish there was footage or images of the original profiling on big one in this video, especially that first drop.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank, there's hardly any photos/videos of the drop and we were a little rushed with this one so I didn't have time to scout for them and ask for permission sadly.

I appreciate the love you have for what came before and what came after. Call me crazy, but for me this is where history is a thing. LOVE the memories this video brings too.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

You've always got to appreciate the before and after of anything! :)

@Paolo8772

4 жыл бұрын

@@coasterbot As long as it's something good ;)

I rode this when I was in Blackpool, it was amazing!

That’s what I call creative naming!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

For sure ;)

love this collab!! :) awesome video!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude :)

Great content, keep up the amazing work !!!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much :)

Cracking video lads! What a classic ❤️

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! :)

The park has extended the boarding aisles (to hold more guests) and added a front row queue. Should definitely help capacity! :)

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

They have, it's a great improvement! :)

Great video and collab! Seem the big one was an important coaster for the UK

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude! It was a massive milestone for the UK for sure :)

You just reached 53k subs!! Congrats

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Glad to hear it now has lap-bar restraints. When I went on it 25 years ago, only lap seatbelts were available. Very scary, great ride

I love the soundtrack.

awesome video

Can’t wait for my next visit to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Great video.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think we're all excited to get back to BPB soon!

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

Rhe Girl who really loves Stranger Things do not foget to play Climig up that hill on the roller coasters

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

the girl who really loves stranger things i mean running up that hill

Fantastic video! Loved it!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@timothywait9457

4 жыл бұрын

Hypothyoidism Warrior nice to meet some one else who loves a ride lots of people hate on those coaster Kids Hated it

Hello There, a great video and thank you for sharing the history of this iconic Rollercoaster, it's much appreciated. Cheers Peter :)

@coasterbot

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Peter!

@petermc7098

Жыл бұрын

@@coasterbot Hello Harry, no worries, it was a great Video to watch. Cheers Peter :⁠-⁠)

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

@@petermc7098 i am 6 and the ide ops let me drink my whisky on it i have traveld the world but Blackpool was my home park yet Ceder point is my favourite

@petermc7098

Жыл бұрын

@@timothywait9457 That's interesting to hear.

I've been on The Big One with the Pepsi sponsorship. I remember my brother almost didn't get on as he was just over the minimum height. He's 6"4' now, he he. I do vaguely remember the banked helix after the 1st break run being so of.. slow, which meant that it was easy for the passenger on the outer side of the car to migrate towards the other passenger, as 2 passengers share a row. I am nit picking, it was fantastic.

@coasterbot

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it, the Big One is certainly an impressive ride! :)

Nice ones boys , love the what is videos 👌🏼🧱👍🏽

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys, much appreciated :)

@SteveAndAlexBuild

4 жыл бұрын

COASTER BOT 🧱👍🏼

Pretty great first collab! :3

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

i was 27 wen it opend in 1994 i remember queuing up for it for 4 hours on opening day i have been on it hundreds of times while its not in my top 50 roller coasters of all time its in my top 80 for the nostalgia

It just turned 30 years old! happy birthday big one!

Great video! However, that mention of the "Bigger One" roller coaster has me particularly fascinated. I was wondering if there's any sources I could look up to learn more about it? The most I could find was a link to an article about it, unfortunately it just brings me to an "error" page as the article seemingly doesn't exist anymore :/

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thak you! I tried to look for sources but they seem to be from so long ago the links are all broken, as you found out too :(

OMG, the embarassing flashbacks. I pissed myself on this coaster as a kid. I was busting as we were getting on, then on the drop my muscles decided they were done and it became a water ride. In my defence. I was a kid, queues can be long, and you try holding it while experiencing G-forces, see how long you last. So many years ago now. Back when the ride was still new. I'm recently 37 for context.

this ride started me off as a coaster enthusiast 😄

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

Great video :)

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

I would like to see you do more What Is videos with other guest KZreadrs such as Expedition Theme Park and Airtime Thrills.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned! We'll be working with more creators this year for sure :)

Love ur content, botto

@coasterbot

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Watson trail built sections of the ride where Bolton Wanders stadium now sits.

Love the big one, one of my top 10 definitely 😁

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!

@jacobhinchliffe6237

4 жыл бұрын

@@coasterbot what are your thoughts on The Ultimate I'd reckon it's my favourite woodie in the UK

i personally dont think its fair that people call the old girl a monorail because one shes a beauty of a coaster and two she rides well if winds are not to high

I love all roller coasters but I still find the Big One intimidating!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

It really is an intimidating ride!

@timothywait9457

4 жыл бұрын

Bishop vick its a fun ride don't lets its so cold height put you off it takes a minute from leaving the station to reach the top of the first drop you get a nice view of the promenade and the train in front as it drops steeply down then it sharply flicks you to the right then g force for 2 seconds and speed as one drops one has a lap bar and lap belt and grab rail i Wonder if the seat belt is needed i have never herd of any one taking it it off

@timothywait9457

4 жыл бұрын

Bishop Vick you have not been to a six flags park or ceder point or lots of usa paks then

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

Bishop Vick you should visit a usa park

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

@@coasterbot it Actually is not if you have been to ceder point r ceder fairparks or six flags parks but fro a British perspective if one does not like roller coasters it may be

The "Bigger One" render in NL is my creation based on the two pics you shown previously. i was just sat watching and spat out my tea hahaha! i called it XL500, im glad you guys were able to find it and use it for something it took me the best part of a year to find the reference photos back then to try and make it. brill video guys.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Oh damn, small world! I hope you're okay with me using the pictures, I didn't have a clue where they came from, a friend of mine just had them saved for years ago. Thanks for making the render and thanks for watching :)

@brettjones5336

4 жыл бұрын

@@coasterbot yeah of course it a very long time ago i even used NL glad its been of some kind of use haha.

Magnum was the first *complete circuit* coaster over 200 ft. Moonsault scramble was the first coaster over 200 ft.

Where can I see the no limits video of the the bigger one? I am really Keen to know about this ride that Never was. Great video btw to both of you

@nox-qu1bm

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I would appreciate that very much, too. All I found out after a quick google search were decade-old (and older) articles without any pictures, or links to pictures on hosting sites which are long dead (talking about the CoasterForce forum thread from 2010 here). A link to that blurry animation shot of the ride which was featured in the video would be a good start. I always find those proposed coasters which never came to be fascinating. Would be nice if someone could recreate it with NL2, in that aforementioned CF thread it said there was once a model of the proposed Bigger One coaster on display at BPB.

@brettjones5336

4 жыл бұрын

@@nox-qu1bm it was my NL creation just stumbled across this video and was shocked to see it was in there good find by coasterbot tbh! ive had a dig around and found a few pics on my old photobucket. ive put them in this wetransfer link if anyone is interested we.tl/t-umnseVMFHI

The soundtrack is by far the best part of the ride ngl. Although the drop is also cool.

@coasterbot

3 жыл бұрын

The soundtrack is great :)

Wow! This was definitely your best video so far!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad you think so! :)

Isn’t it weird that pleasure beach experience uploaded a big one video the exact same time as coaster bot

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

No, it was entirely planned! ;)

@theunknown0887

4 жыл бұрын

COASTER BOT oh cool!

3:04 original blueprint without the helix? If so, without the midcourse break run?

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

The original blueprint showed a very different ride to the one we have today! You might noticed that the hills are less triangular also! ;)

0:25 Why does that transition actually look really well done? ...

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

8:34 gotta love those Geoffrey Triangles

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

This is a great name for them! ;)

@dougieohanlon5437

4 жыл бұрын

COASTER BOT credit to Evil Lewis

No mention of the train having working headlights? That must be rather rare (also, how're they turned on and off?)

@yourexperienceguide

4 жыл бұрын

Max S. There’s a little switch on the third carriage I think it is, that controls all of the train’s lights.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

There was so much to cover in this video that we couldn't include everything! It is a cool feature though :)

I went on it a few months ago for the first time and its just so rough but the first drop is fun

@coasterbot

2 жыл бұрын

I agree, it's not the best ride but the first drop is fun :)

@zeadux2095

2 жыл бұрын

yeah the first drop is good

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

@@zeadux2095 correct

Great collaboration video A legendary Coaster .. how people call it a monorail I dont know .

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And it is a legendary coaster for sure :)

I’m going on it soon someone tell me what it’s like.

My answer to the video title: A big One. Oh boy! That's a big one!

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

It is a big one!

Actually moon salt scramble at Fuji Q Highlands was the first to break 200 feet

@nox-qu1bm

4 жыл бұрын

That one wasn't full circuit tho. But first coaster over 200 ft in general has to go to Moonsault Scramble.

Can you do a What is: Bizzaro/Medusa? First B&M Floorless Harry.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

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

@tismejaytee

4 жыл бұрын

COASTER BOT be sure to mention the weird audio lol

Its sad to see The Big One's tallest in uk record will be taken by Hyperia at thorpe park.....but still The Big One remains being a insane and great coaster!

If pleasure beach got a 500 ft tall RMC T-Rex that would be lit .They could also call it the bigger one

@coasterbot

3 жыл бұрын

That would be crazy ha ha

@yourexperienceguide

3 жыл бұрын

They had plans for a coaster called The Bigger One, that coaster ended up elsewhere because BPB weren't able to go through with it sadly.

Did S&S provide that new track? Because I know that S&S have many of the Arrow plans after Arrow Dynamics went bankrupt, so I'm assuming that is how they were able to retrack the ride :O

@yourexperienceguide

4 жыл бұрын

Tony Kim The retrack was done by Taziker, a Lancashire based company

@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan

4 жыл бұрын

@@yourexperienceguide ahhh i see :o

Do a what’s silver bullet please

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

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

Ah, Pleasure Beach's creative naming department that brought us the likes of "Roller Coaster", "The Big One", and "Bigger One"

I love this ride but I think it needs some tlc make it less jankety

@coasterbot

11 ай бұрын

They are retracking parts of it, but it's still a bit janky

U should do a what is jokers jinx at six flags america :)

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

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

I really hope they hire Intamin, B&M, or Morgan to create new track while keeping the existing support structure. While it's aesthetically gorgeous, and an icon of the North. It is still a TERRIBLE ride! And the new track pieces create some of the roughest moments!! Fantastic video, though. As always :)

@cass.ettetape

4 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately, Morgan, which is the only company to ever remake an Arrow, is bankrupt and not alive anymore.

That support structure it passes under at 9:05 must be too low, it's taken out all the riders, just an empty carriage comes out of the other end.

@metleon

4 жыл бұрын

I imagine the next shot as all the riders running down the track trying to get back in the train.

the name pepsi max is still commonly used as like a nicknames in manchester and for ice blast people like to call it tango ice blast where i live the name big one is not used and some people dont even know that is the proper name

5:40 The Same Month and Day The Incredible Hulk Opened at Islands of Adventure in 1999

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Weird!

It also has a theme that isn’t a song. I think it’s imascore

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

It does but it's not IMAscore, it's playing in the background of this video! :)

@Thatguy-mk4fn

4 жыл бұрын

COASTER BOT it sounds like it

This was my first proper rollercoaster, it terrified me because of the brake section before you return to the station

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm surprised the tall height didn't terrify you!

@eeee-mq2cd

4 жыл бұрын

COASTER BOT I’m pretty ok with heights

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

@@eeee-mq2cd you should ride Kinga Kar in Six flags Great Adventure new Jersey yet even that is only the 4th best in the park

Get Morgan to fix the drops. Steel Phantom - Phantom's Revenge. Arrow went bankrupt over 20 years ago, it's time for a refresh.

nicee

That's what she said

@dom7238

4 жыл бұрын

stellar365 😂😂

I think you linked the wrong video. for me it said untamed at walibi Holland.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Refresh the video, it'll have the correct outro card then :)

@exactchunk5685

4 жыл бұрын

COASTER BOT ok cheers

Even Revolution is more intense. The theme music is the best thing about it.

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Revolution is awesome!

1999 I was on the Pepsi max as a 12 year old was great

"it's a lot more than just a record breaker" Yeah it's basically a monorail

Ain't Dreamcatcher at Bobbejaanland an older (1987) inverted coaster than Nemesis

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Dreamcatcher is a suspended roller coaster, while Nemesis is an inverted coaster. Dreamcatcher has trains why sway from side to side slightly, while the ones on Nemesis are rigid. As you could have guessed that's why Nemesis can feature inversions!

@0z3r0

4 жыл бұрын

@@coasterbot ah ok, thx for the clarify

Not safe tht its wobbling at 2:19

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

Roller coasters are designed to wobble, just like tall buildings. If they didn't they'd snap!

👍🏼

Everytime I hear Big One I think of Big One from JAKQ Dengekitai

We need a new coaster to top this coasters height, our tallest coaster is by arrow lol.

The stig of top gear went on this coaster and fell asleep- i wanna know how

But topsail dragster was actually The tallest when it opens

@timothywait9457

4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Koster this is nothing like the top Thrill Dragster and not to be compared

2.33 he a big lad eh 9.24 don't forget to smile n see cheese loln

Went on it today ye man

@coasterbot

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

PoppyTaylow ok

It's the world's first hypercoaster, is what it is

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

Clayton Elfert its the 3rd

When you live in Bolton

The Pleasure Beach is great, I'm a frequent visitor and I have to say - most of their rides are SO ROUGH to ride. The Big One is pretty rough but nothing compared to the Grand National. I rode it the other year and genuinely thought I was about to break a rib (and I'm the least dramatic person ever). I swore to my friend that i am NEVER touching that ride again. No idea how that thing passes safety haha

@coasterbot

4 жыл бұрын

I think it's to be expected that the old wooden coasters are a little shaky!

@2kstyles

4 жыл бұрын

@@coasterbot a little is an understatement! I don't know if it was just when I was on it but I had to position myself in a funky way to try and ease the pain till it was over, kids were crying - it was horrendous! Definitely not enjoyable.The Big Dipper is nearly on the same level. Went on Icon after to remind myself what it feels like to fly through the clouds

@timothywait9457

4 жыл бұрын

@@2kstyles Icon Is very Smooth and a very good ride but it coud have been more intense some Fire and lazes would have made it beater

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

Jorden Moore a good aggresive wodden is fun you shod ride te Boss at Six Flags saint lewis in Missouri or Bolder dash six flags lake Compence Connecticut

It’s iconic and shit at the same time. Quite a feat!

I went on the big one and I loved if but the suspense go get to the top was horrendous

@coasterbot

Жыл бұрын

The lift hill takes ages to climb!

@Norrisnuts1259

Жыл бұрын

@@coasterbot agreed

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

@@Norrisnuts1259 it takes between 43 to 49 seconds

@timothywait9457

Жыл бұрын

Sammy Crossing it takes faster when he tide is in

It’s not 213 feet it’s 235 feet I saw it on a sign when I went there