Vekoma Talks SLC's, Flying Coasters, New Concepts, and More! IAAPA 2019

We spoke with Benjamin, one of the concept engineers for Vekoma, about some of the latest rides and concepts they're working on, such as their new sit down coaster, a next generation suspended thrill coaster, and their all new flying coaster concept!

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[MetallicalCatastroph]

Really liking this whole Vekoma redemption arc.

[h-man]

Vekoma: Makes inverted coaster with airtime hills.
B&M: Impossible.

[clarksters]

Vekoma went from a joke to a really innovative brand in a matter of 10 years! Really excited to see the new Vekoma’s coming to the states!

[MrGaju]

I really wish we see some of these new vekoma coasters in the states very soon!

[AirtimeThrills]

Hopefully some of those awesome Lech style or launch or flying coasters find their way to the US soon

[WicketEngineering]

I bet Mr. Vekoma was like "oh shhhh-" when he saw Taylor.
(Jokes aside I'm glad that Vekoma is making improvements from their new generation coasters. People need to overlook old Vekoma and see their new masterpieces)

[lukemoore]

Vekoma: we can do airtime on inverts


B and M: write that down

[generalbacon]

Looking forward for F.L.Y. Opening. I’m glad Vekoma is making good, smooth coasters after the disasters that are the SLC and boomerang

[bostonl]

Yo that flying coaster dark rides idea looks awesome!

[coasternut]

"The SLC as you know it is completely phased out"

Can we get a standing ovation?

[apothecurio]

Vekoma is having the comeback of the decade

[tim]

If you look at each company and what they are building in 2020. Vekoma is defenitely a market leader.

[ibeg]

Space warp...hyper warp...bermuda blitz...firestorm...top gun...schokwave...new gen flying....stc...

Vekoma is taking over.

[duditon]

It's truly incredible how far Vekoma has come since the age of SLC's, I have not had the opportunity to ride many Vekomas yet, I'd say my favorite I've ridden so far is honestly a tough choice between Freedom Flyer and Flying Cobras, obviously one is more mild in terms of thrills but I found both to be very smooth. I do hope to get on these new gen coasters someday. I believe if Arrow hadn't gone under, they would've been able to come up with concepts for smoother and more thrilling rides as well, both companies seem similar in some aspects. Thank you Taylor for all these amazing IAAPA interviews and really just everything you do for the coaster community

[arekhrynkow]

Lol I thought that they were trying to completely erase SLC’s from their mind

[themeparkchallengeofficial]

Wait! WTF?! Airtime on a suspended coaster?! I'm definitely gonna go to Tripsdrill next year! 😂

[HonduDan]

Those Vekomas glad they are doing good and making a comeback. I personally like Vekoma, I think they've done some super innovative stuff in the past and have driven the industry. Good for them, can't wait to see more of the new generation Vekomas in the US.

[yourexperienceguide]

Very enjoyable to watch, thanks to Taylor and Benjamin for this! :)

[CoasterHipster]

Really pleased that you interview Vekoma and Benjamin. They're among the most promising out there!!

[imascorpio]

3:22 at first glance the eagle looks like somebody being throw from the train 😂