The Six Flags Magic Mountain (SFMM) Discussion Thread

[coasterkyleWhat would donkeys be like on the moon?]

^^^^^

I don't know if this statement is true, but I did see a car commercial talking about it's newest car's wheels and it had a video of viper and it Highlighted it's wheels.

It's just a Toyota commercial. They just were talking about an idea, to use the energy that the coasters wheels produce and convert it in to energy for the ride to use. Just an idea nothing really more.

While we were on the cruise, Neal dropped me an email asking me if I wanted to come test out the new upgrades to Superman this weekend. Unfortunately, since we were out of town, it would have to wait until today. So I got a call today from one of the operations managers from SFMM today inviting me down to give the new Superman Escape From Krypton a spin. Headed down to the park, met up with Donald, and within moments I was launching backwards down the track at 104MPH!

All I can say is "WOW!" Now this is how you can take an older ride, "plus" it up, and give it new life!

Walking into the park, I saw the cars launching all the way up to the brakes at the top of the tower, but it's not until I was on the ride, sitting in the back seat, and looking back that I realized it looked like I was so close to them, I could reach out and touch them!

I don't ever remember forwards facing Superman going this fast or this high.

The additional speed was certainly one of the highlights, and the other was being at the top of the tower, some 400 feet up in the air, looking straight down!

I wasn't sure how much of an improvement the backwards facing cars would be, but it turned out that is was enough of an improvement, that I'm not sure I would ever want them to change it back again!

Superman Escape From Krypton gets two thumbs up from me!

Now some photos and video...


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[Gmaster562A zonkey is a cross between a zebra and a donkey.]

^ I'm sooo excited for this! I love the heads being pushed forward in the beginning of the launch

[greatamerica1990sfanWhat would donkeys be like on the moon?]

OMG!!!! I HAVE TO I MUST GET TO SFMM THIS YEAR!!!!! I owe Superman several rides. Last time I went on it was 4 times in a row in July 06. & 1 other time in July 1999. So how frigen pathetic. Only been on Superman a total of 5 times! Had no time to go on it in July 08. Next time I go on Superman I'll try for 5 times in a row! Backwards + 104mph= 2 very high thumbs up! CAN'T WAIT!

[S33S313I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Thanks for the update Robb! I have one question, who is the man on your left (the end seat) in this picture? I saw/talked to him today and thought he looked a little familiar...

[HurricaneDoes Not Support The Hobosexual Agenda]

*Sigh* Now we just need the Australian counterpart to go that speed. Question where would you rank S:EFK now Robb? Just curious that's all.

[eblTPR's Olden Goldie]

It's kind of funny how I've only ridden S:EFK at night. I'm sure next time will be during the day so I can get a good idea of what the park looks like from way up the tower.

Yes, what a green room that was. Kinda caught me by surprise, actually.

I forgot to mention the positive G forces on the way back down the tower while going through the radius from vertical to horizontal. Not blackout force or anything, but some good forces.

Eric

[jbottgenDoes Jeff Johnson count this donkey as a credit?]

Holy Cheese!

Can not wait to make it back to SoCal. Like the update. I remember riding it for the first time ages ago. Ready to experience it all over again.

[onewheeled999Noo! They be stealin' my bucket!]

I'm still kinda scared about how the launch and brakes are gonna throw riders forward into their restraints. I mean, being pressed back into your seat is just fine, but into the OTSR-ish thing is just gonna be uncomfortable.

^ I wouldn't worry. It wasn't a problem, and I don't think I've seen anyone who has ridden it so far mention it being a problem.