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by **sixflagsguy5** on July 2nd, 2004, 10:18 am

Also how long do you think it is untill they knock down the Eagle. I think they should just fix it up alot by changing the whole electrical system. Mostly for taking off your lap bar. The back row is the best on blue. But if the lap bar is too close to you it sux. I usually stick my legs up higher when they're checking you belt, so i get more air time.

by **w00dland** on July 2nd, 2004, 11:05 am

Ugh I almost beat up two kids on the way up Eagles lift hill on Wendesday:

Kid 1: "Eagle is rotting and they are going to take it down this year because nobody likes it anymore and put in another Raging Bull"
Kid 2: "Really?"
Kid 3: "Yeah I heard an employee talking about it"
Me: "Neither of you know what your talking about, so shut up"

by **rct2wizard360** on July 2nd, 2004, 11:17 am

Nicely handled w00dland.

by **Timmy179** on July 2nd, 2004, 12:30 pm

Hmm, you should have tolld the mthat Ragin Cajun is rusting out, so its gonna get removed, and see how long until some little punk posts a topic here titled "Ragin Cajun Leaving?"

by **Bradley Papas** on July 2nd, 2004, 1:33 pm

w00dland wrote:Ugh I almost beat up two kids on the way up Eagles lift hill on Wendesday:

Kid 1: "Eagle is rotting and they are going to take it down this year because nobody likes it anymore and put in another Raging Bull"
Kid 2: "Really?"
Kid 3: "Yeah I heard an employee talking about it"
Me: "Neither of you know what your talking about, so shut up"

That doesn't bother me mainly because they'll find out that it's not true and are just saying it for attention.
One thing I heard on Eagle this year that really peeved me off was on Blue going up the lift "whats this? A seatbelt! Shouldn't we have this buckled?

by **Mr. SFGAm** on July 2nd, 2004, 3:51 pm

Mr. D.T. wrote:Whatever happened to taller coasters such as the two Beasts at PKI, Mean Streak, and the Texas Giant? I've got to ride those in my lifetime.

While I can't speak for Mean Streak, Texas Giant, or SoB, I can say that the Beast is the single greatest coaster I've ever ridden. The thing is, it isn't really that tall. Nothing can compare to a night ride on that monster.

I will get to experience the Son this Labor day, and see if it's really as bad as everyone says!

by **Timmy179** on July 2nd, 2004, 5:50 pm

American eagle also has the 5th largest angle of desctent of all wood coasters. (55 degrees)

by **Ilovthevu'** on July 2nd, 2004, 8:06 pm

Records aren't everything.

by **tyster22** on July 2nd, 2004, 10:22 pm

excuse the interuption but, I'd just like to say that this is the best post i've seen so far!

by **coasterzak** on July 2nd, 2004, 10:36 pm

Mean Streak is big and fast but I don't think it's one of the better coasters I've been on. I do have to agree with you Mr. SFGAm - a ride on the Beast at night is insane and it may be one of the best woodies ever. Don't get excited for the Son - it'll shake you up so bad and have you screaming halfway through the first helix. Trust me - you'll want off.

by **Coasterfan88** on July 2nd, 2004, 11:41 pm

Haha, on the topic of misinformation, last year my friend and I overheard a boy and his dad discussing the speed of rides. The boy turned to his dad right before boarding to give this expert analysis:

"American eagle is the slowest ride."

Funny thing was, he was serious, not joking... :wink:

by **Bradley Papas** on July 2nd, 2004, 11:46 pm

Just a park update, as of now V2, King Chaos, and Triple Play are down. Not sure about any of they're openings.

by **Ilovthevu'** on July 3rd, 2004, 9:09 am

Here's the other two cans I was talking about at Rolling Thunder accident topic.

Shockwave
http://www.cc-cans.com/collection/us/us88-03.jpg

Space Shuttle America
http://www.cc-cans.com/collection/us/us94-10.jpg

It's kind of cool to see how the coke can advertising has changed over the years. Now, it's like $10 off (after July 4 about $30, and before July 4 it was around $15 off) and before it was only $4 and $5 off. I like the pictures of the rides on the can.

by **Mr. SFGAm** on July 3rd, 2004, 11:58 am

coasterzak wrote: Don't get excited for the Son - it'll shake you up so bad and have you screaming halfway through the first helix. Trust me - you'll want off.

See, most people I talk to hated it. But my sister (can't believe she rode it before me) and my aunt loved it.

If it is anything like the forwards side of the Racer, I don't think I'll like it too much. (jackhammering, spine-cracking torture!)

by **tyster22** on July 3rd, 2004, 12:59 pm

message for timmy179 and Ilovethevu', Crack kills!

by **Timmy179** on July 3rd, 2004, 1:10 pm

tyster22 wrote:message for timmy179 and Ilovethevu', Crack kills!

What the heck* are you talking about?

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