1. That ride sounds like it’s in a mall. 2. Those coasters look shakey as hell. 3. That launch is incredible. 4. If we get one, I hope It’s more unique than that cause they’ve made a few & the layout really isn’t that great. 5. Those seats look uncomfortable.
IssaCoaster wrote:https://youtu.be/TgaWXVIfTHM Would this be something that Six Flags would install at Great America? It seems to go with the SPF 1000 they are talking about.... sort of
It is a clone of another coaster after all, and that's right up their alley for Six Flags.
gottastrata33 wrote:1. That ride sounds like it’s in a mall. 2. Those coasters look shakey as hell. 3. That launch is incredible. 4. If we get one, I hope It’s more unique than that cause they’ve made a few & the layout really isn’t that great. 5. Those seats look uncomfortable.
I bet S&S has perfected their launch coaster model by now. I really hate how there is a trim right in the middle of the first drop though. I also have to admit, it sounds like it was rough. Couldn't be any worse than American Eagle on a bad day though. I was just surprised to see that ssc1000 and spf1000 are strikingly similar. Coincidence?
IssaCoaster wrote:https://youtu.be/TgaWXVIfTHM Would this be something that Six Flags would install at Great America?
I don't know if Six Flags "would" - I guess we'll find out- but these are the Chinese designs that were being discussed up-thread. There are a few variations on that layout (some have inversions) but the video you linked shows the gist of it. People have wanted something along the lines of Mr. Freeze for quite a while, and this would that on steroids (and full circuit, to boot). If indeed we have an S&S launcher coming here, I'm hopeful it would be very similar to those Chinese examples. They look great, and I've wanted one to be built stateside for years since I first learned of them- to have one built at my home park, of all places, would be fantastic.
S&S makes other launchers too, though. I hope it's not a garbage Sky Rocket II knockoff (Gale Force) that a shitty boardwalk park in Jersey built and struggled with for two years to get working. Those are great rides...for a park like Santa's Village. They are multi-launch LSM, whereas the Chinese examples are pneumatic (single) launch.
Fun side note about Gale Force: SkyHighCoasters (they will be erecting whatever GAm is building) were involved with the construction of Gale Force. It doesn't mean much, but interesting nonetheless.
IssaCoaster wrote:https://youtu.be/TgaWXVIfTHM Would this be something that Six Flags would install at Great America?
I don't know if Six Flags "would" - I guess we'll find out- but these are the Chinese designs that were being discussed up-thread. There are a few variations on that layout (some have inversions) but the video you linked shows the gist of it. People have wanted something along the lines of Mr. Freeze for quite a while, and this would that on steroids (and full circuit, to boot). If indeed we have an S&S launcher coming here, I'm hopeful it would be very similar to those Chinese examples. They look great, and I've wanted one to be built stateside for years since I first learned of them- to have one built at my home park, of all places, would be fantastic.
S&S makes other launchers too, though. I hope it's not a garbage Sky Rocket II knockoff (Gale Force) that a shitty boardwalk park in Jersey built and struggled with for two years to get working. Those are great rides...for a park like Santa's Village. They are multi-launch LSM, whereas the Chinese examples are pneumatic (single) launch.
Fun side note about Gale Force: SkyHighCoasters (they will be erecting whatever GAm is building) were involved with the construction of Gale Force. It doesn't mean much, but interesting nonetheless.
They built a lot of things at Six flags apparently. I just hope if it an S&S launch, they make it unique to Six Flags Great America like a lot of you guys have said. I doubt it though. But at least I won't have to go to the other side of the world to ride an S&S launch.
Out of all their launch coasters, the only ones that ever looked great were/are Hypersonic, Dodonpa, & Powder Keg. Dodonpa is an incredible world class coaster. The others like Bullet or Extreme Rusher have horrible & almost jarring looking layouts. They hold no comparison to it. Not one of them look smooth, they sound horrible & it’s literally just a series of awkward turns with little to no flow & tons of speed loss.
So yes, let’s hope it’s something unique cause those aren’t doin it. If it’s a “Dodonpa” I’m here for it.
Out of all their launch coasters, the only ones that ever looked great were/are Hypersonic, Dodonpa, & Powder Keg. Dodonpa is an incredible world class coaster. The others like Bullet or Extreme Rusher have horrible & almost jarring looking layouts. They hold no comparison to it. Not one of them look smooth, they sound horrible & it’s literally just a series of awkward turns with little to no flow & tons of speed loss.
So yes, let’s hope it’s something unique cause those aren’t doin it. If it’s a “Dodonpa” I’m here for it.
You're making that assumption based on crappy POV videos. The reviews I've read (including this one from a fairly well traveled dude) say otherwise. They look great to me because they have interesting, extreme layouts- something GAm lacks apart from Batman and maybe Goliath (extreme), and Raging Bull/X-Flight (interesting, unique layouts). Hypersonic was an oval with a top hat that was scrapped for various reasons (including rider comfort), and you are probably going to be disappointed if you're holding out for a Dodonpa- S&S built a total of two of this type, the last being Dodonpa (going on 18 years ago now), and the aforementioned, defunct, Hypersonic. The bullet coasters look like they're the refined, evolved version of the Thrust Air, allowing for more complex layouts in addition to a great launch. With the pure shit Six Flags has been building as of late- RMC conversions aside- I would be ecstatic with something like that.
You mention Powder Keg, and I agree that it is a fantastic coaster (among my favorites). The Chinese coasters are basically cartoon-ish exaggerations of Powder Keg.
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I retract my statement that SFGAm is receiving a T-Rex. If the next teaser has the same guy riding the fastest coaster in the park (Bull) let’s look closely at what other numbers are introduced in the video. It may give a hint at the top speed of the new attraction. As an example, let’s stick with the sunscreen idea: If dude rides RB with SPF 30 then 73+30=103 mph which may hint at the top speed of the ride. Just a thought.
Looks like Magic Mountain isn't getting a Mack. The same number on the track in that factory video can be found on the crates in Carowinds. The man in the video misspoke, Carolina not Califronia.
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So I’m at the water park today and guess what I saw? Survey markers around the lazy river by the tornado. These markers were visible from the lazy river and on bolts of the tower tornado is on. At this point I think the park is playing with us...
B&MGuy35 wrote:So I’m at the water park today and guess what I saw? Survey markers around the lazy river by the tornado. These markers were visible from the lazy river and on bolts of the tower tornado is on. At this point I think the park is playing with us...
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Again, could just be a reference point.
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Out of all their launch coasters, the only ones that ever looked great were/are Hypersonic, Dodonpa, & Powder Keg. Dodonpa is an incredible world class coaster. The others like Bullet or Extreme Rusher have horrible & almost jarring looking layouts. They hold no comparison to it. Not one of them look smooth, they sound horrible & it’s literally just a series of awkward turns with little to no flow & tons of speed loss.
So yes, let’s hope it’s something unique cause those aren’t doin it. If it’s a “Dodonpa” I’m here for it.
You're making that assumption based on crappy POV videos. The reviews I've read (including this one from a fairly well traveled dude) say otherwise. They look great to me because they have interesting, extreme layouts- something GAm lacks apart from Batman and maybe Goliath (extreme), and Raging Bull/X-Flight (interesting, unique layouts). Hypersonic was an oval with a top hat that was scrapped for various reasons (including rider comfort), and you are probably going to be disappointed if you're holding out for a Dodonpa- S&S built a total of two of this type, the last being Dodonpa (going on 18 years ago now), and the aforementioned, defunct, Hypersonic. The bullet coasters look like they're the refined, evolved version of the Thrust Air, allowing for more complex layouts in addition to a great launch. With the pure shit Six Flags has been building as of late- RMC conversions aside- I would be ecstatic with something like that.
You mention Powder Keg, and I agree that it is a fantastic coaster (among my favorites). The Chinese coasters are basically cartoon-ish exaggerations of Powder Keg.
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& you’re makin your assumptions based off those exact same crappy POVs. You don’t have to explain anything to me about Dodonpa or these thrust air coasters for that matter. I’m well aware of when these rides were built & what S&S has gone through including the incident that happened on RingRacer in Germany nearly a decade ago.
What we can discuss is MY opinion being different from yours. I’ll agree they look “cartoonish” but to agree with you in a bad way. Those layouts suck after the tophat/tunnel with losing speed & awkward turns. That’s my opinion. I’m not defending Dodonpa or Hypersonic for having better ones but their simplicity & flow are a lot nicer than those that have come after it.
gottastrata33 wrote:& you’re makin your assumptions based off those exact same crappy POVs.
Not at all. My assumptions are based on reviews like the one I linked to. Images of the coaster on rcdb (etc.) are what initially piqued my interest in this coaster type. Of course I've watched the POV video- but that is far from enough for me to pass judgement on something I haven't ridden.
gottastrata33 wrote:What we can discuss is MY opinion being different from yours
Dude, not dismissing your opinion. No reason to get defensive. After all-
gottastrata33 wrote:...those look great to you?
You asked, I answered.
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JackGlass wrote:Looks like Magic Mountain isn't getting a Mack. The same number on the track in that factory video can be found on the crates in Carowinds. The man in the video misspoke, Carolina not Califronia.
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But what could they get then? I feel like they are getting a coaster.
You’re right, I did ask after all. My apologies for gettin defensive. I just think they’re ugly as hell & LOOK bad but I dont really know if they are or not.
We seem to be defending something we both may actually know little about. While you’re basing it off POV/reviews, I’m basing it off POV & layout/appearance. But have I ridden One of them? No. So I can’t really judge fully now can I?
I also am not on board with this launch coaster & I so badly want to be wrong. This just feels like a wildfire rumor & it’s spreading so quickly that people can’t see anything else.
gottastrata33 wrote:You’re right, I did ask after all. My apologies for gettin defensive. I just think they’re ugly as hell & LOOK bad but I dont really know if they are or not.
No worries. Discussion boards are for discussion.
gottastrata33 wrote:We seem to be defending something we both may actually know little about. While you’re basing it off POV/reviews, I’m basing it off POV & layout/appearance. But have I ridden One of them? No. So I can’t really judge fully now can I?
Agreed. In fact, I try to avoid watching POV video of something I may realistically eventually get the chance to ride- one reason is for the surprise factor when my ass is actually in the seat, and another is to not go in having made up my mind, one way or the other. I have watched this one, among others, because it's in China. I just don't see myself going to China.
gottastrata33 wrote:I also am not on board with this launch coaster & I so badly want to be wrong. This just feels like a wildfire rumor & it’s spreading so quickly that people can’t see anything else.
Yup. In the end we'll all just be forced to have a Six Flags Day(!) and get an oversized Skywarp or something.
Probably wouldn't read too much into the "We're planning something really big for Six Flags Great America in 2019!" wording, a bunch of other parks I checked have the same statement.
This IS however the first confirmation that I've seen that they are indeed having a Flash Sale on passes, which seemed a little questionable with their new focus on memberships.
They sort of imply memberships are on sale too, but that's probably a lie, right? Because they never actually discount those?
But I am interested in knowing more about "membership rewards"...
Damn, Yukon Striker looks insane! That's why I wish Six Flags would ditch this stupid "Every park gets something new every year" strategy. That's what stops us from getting a giga or a huge dive machine and really fixing up the parks. It's not a matter of money (They can easily afford it) It's a matter of strategy.
I've been saying on this forum for over 2 years now, since before the announcement of Joker coming to this park, that an S&S launched bullet coaster would be an ideal addition given their work with S&S and Alan Schilke. Now I'm not too hopeful that Six Flags is ready to splurge $20 million on finally giving us a coaster that surpasses 4,000 ft in length and over 80-90 mph and could actually be called world class, which is why I'm hoping that they wait until they are ready to spend that much to build us another coaster.
The last coaster that Six Flags has built from the ground up that was over 4,000 ft long and cost $20+ million was I believe the Goliath B&M hyper at Georgia, so if they do finally build such a coaster at any park next year, again sadly unlikely, it will be their biggest ground up coaster addition for the entire chain in at least 13 years.
It discussed names for a coaster that focuses on mainly speed. A lot of the suggestions were racing themed.
I know the surveys don't always mean something, but I'm noticing a lot of racing themes in the teasers. It could line up with the launch coaster predictions.