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Postby UnclePennybags on April 17th, 2019, 9:51 pm
coasterlove wrote:UnclePennyBags, have you been on any of the hydraulic launches?

Never been on anything outside of SFGAm. Looking forward to hear what others say about Maxx.
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Postby coasterlove on April 17th, 2019, 11:25 pm
With V2, you get the sudden jolt when it launches but other than that, it just gradually speeds up. It is fun for sure and I really like V2 but the hydraulic launches have a good constant force on you during the launch. That approximately 2 seconds of the launch of Maxx Force will be very intense and have you pushed good against that seat.
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Postby SaveTheWAVE on April 18th, 2019, 12:54 am
UnclePennybags wrote:
coasterlove wrote:UnclePennyBags, have you been on any of the hydraulic launches?

Never been on anything outside of SFGAm. Looking forward to hear what others say about Maxx.

Maxx Force will make V2 look like a kiddy ride.
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Postby gottastrata33 on April 18th, 2019, 1:42 am
B&MGuy35 wrote:I really don’t think some of you are grasping on how intense this launch will be. If any of you have been on Kingda Ka, it will be more intense then that or Top Thrill Dragster. 0-78 in 1.8 seconds is unbelievable. That’s the draw for the attraction. People are gonna wait for that no matter how long the line is. I honestly don’t think people will care about the short ride time.

Then again maybe I’m wrong...


Also X-Flight was already testing at this point and opened the weekend of May 12th I believe. So my guess is this will not be ready by Memorial Day


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Completely agree. The intensity will make the ride worth while.
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on April 18th, 2019, 8:44 am
Beside the launch I can't wait to experience that barrel roll over the train at 60MPH! I'm actually even excited to ride train to see Maxx under it and over it!
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Postby cliffhanger on April 18th, 2019, 8:53 am
B&MGuy35 wrote:I really don’t think some of you are grasping on how intense this launch will be.

Seriously, watch this clip of Hypersonic XLC.
https://youtu.be/mjx_zwl79CY?t=100
Look how that thing takes off. Blink and you miss it. It MaxxForce is anything close, it is going to be insane!
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Postby SaveTheWAVE on April 18th, 2019, 9:40 am
Hypersonic XLC: 0-80 mph in 1.8 seconds.
Maxx Force. : 0-78 mph in 1.8 seconds.
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Postby gottastrata33 on April 18th, 2019, 9:49 am
I was a little upset it didn’t break 80mph. I was like 78, really? lol but we’re tellin you, it’s gonna be intense. & also I thought the air launches are 1.6sec. Not that those .2sec mean a damn thing really lol
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Postby SaveTheWAVE on April 18th, 2019, 10:00 am
The launch will be extreme, no question. I'll get a chance to see the launch track length for myself on Saturday. From all the pics and videos I've seen it looks short.
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Postby gottastrata33 on April 18th, 2019, 11:56 am
I can’t wait to see it tomorrow.
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Postby SaveTheWAVE on April 18th, 2019, 1:39 pm
Take lots of pictures for us!
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Postby SFGAM_Hog on April 18th, 2019, 3:59 pm
I'm not too worried about how reliable Maxx will be, but are the recent S&S air launches reliable?
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Postby ilrider on April 18th, 2019, 4:14 pm
SFGAM_Hog wrote:I'm not too worried about how reliable Maxx will be, but are the recent S&S air launches reliable?


I have heard that the more recent ones in China are pretty reliable (i.e. Oct Thrust SSC1000). That is my concern with this ride, though they probably have them working better than the old Hypersonic XLC and Ring Racer days.
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Postby SFGAM_Hog on April 18th, 2019, 4:52 pm
Good to hear. But remember that Hypersonic XLC was S&S's first ever coaster, let alone air launch. It'll be so exciting to see the area come together. I wonder if trains are coming in soon.
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Postby gottastrata33 on April 19th, 2019, 10:42 am
You guys... ugh she’s so much bigger than I expected. But so small at the same time. Also entrance is being repainted, Pictorium sign is off now. ImageImage


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Postby SFGAM_Hog on April 19th, 2019, 11:01 am
Beautiful!
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Postby gottastrata33 on April 19th, 2019, 12:12 pm
A little more... ImageImageImageImage


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Postby UnclePennybags on April 19th, 2019, 1:23 pm
gottastrata33 wrote:A little more...

Very nice. The last picture looks like it could be an advertisement for SFGAm. It's just missing a Maxx train in the picture at the same time.

Time to bust out Photoshop.
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Postby SFGAM_Hog on April 19th, 2019, 1:27 pm
^ That's exactly what I thought. I actually thought it was a picture from the park :lol: great shot!
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Postby gottastrata33 on April 19th, 2019, 1:36 pm
It’s a great photo & i can say that cause it’s actually shot from my big bro, he took the shot for me.
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Postby JT2002 on April 19th, 2019, 2:25 pm
gottastrata33 wrote:You guys... ugh she’s so much bigger than I expected. But so small at the same time. Also entrance is being repainted, Pictorium sign is off now. ImageImage


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I hope the entrance sign turns out ok, it's looks like it'll be small if they're just converting it. Maybe they kept the Pictorium sign for FF?
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Postby RobSFGAm on April 19th, 2019, 4:34 pm
Weekly construction update is now up on YouTube for 4/113 to 4/19 with footage from inside the park as well.

https://youtu.be/X3Owk88r2ik

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Postby SFGAM_Hog on April 19th, 2019, 4:58 pm
That sign is going to be small :( What are they going to put in those windows? Just ride pictures??
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Postby coasterkidd100 on April 19th, 2019, 5:09 pm
Thank you so much for all of the updates Rob. I love all of the shots you got from inside of the park. Really makes you realize how tall this coaster actually is when you see it next to Raging Bull's turn around. Absolutely amazing looking and unique coaster that we are adding to our great lineup at the park.
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Postby SFGAM_Hog on April 19th, 2019, 5:23 pm
Yes, thanks Rob! I really appreciate it. Is Carousel Gifts getting an exterior repaint? Not sure how the white, pink, and blue will look with the black signage.
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