chickenbowl

Unlike a lot of enthusiasts, I'm a big fan of B&M hypers, and this one looks similar to my favorite (Goliath @SFOG). It's just odd, it seems like this same exact coaster could've been built a decade ago and it would've been no different! That's alright, I Welcome Mako into the land of blue B&Ms.

On Monday, I over heard management and lead operators talking, they said that once open to the public, each train will get at least one racing lap (out of the two laps). I wouldn't worry.

#288 was Twisted Colossus yesterday, 5/18. It's totally insane and amazing, go read my review on the SFMM thread! So much

I LOVE that part, one of my favorite parts of the ride! I also noticed that, that's actually the part I was thinking of when I wrote that. I think it's that the train banks downward really quick and has a good lateral shift. It's not bad per say, but if your arms are up (like mine) it can definitely jerk you a bit. AGREED! And then to follow with the small hop into the sustained ejector hill under the stall.... Airtime Buffet!!!

No problem! Looking at your top coasters in your signature, we have a very similar top ten list, so I can tell you that you will not regret it!!

I have a few minutes to write my full thoughts on Twisted Colossus. I'll preface my review that I have never anticipated a coaster more than this one. I've been waiting for this to happen to Colossus ever since I saw the first drop on New Texas Giant being constructed. I remember at a WCB 4 years ago that some of the management had flew to Texas and LOVED the coaster, so I knew to sit patiently and wait for California to finally receive the airtime machine that they had desperately needed. Then the clues started piling in and the announcement came, 18 moments of airtime, I was beyond excited! Watching for the past nine months have been grueling, but I knew my patience would pay off. I had my first chance to ride Twisted Colossus yesterday, and it was absolutely everything I wanted/needed it to be, California FINALLY has a "Top Tier Coaster"! Now for my ride, when they say "18 moments of airtime," it is NOT an exaggeration. There is so much time out of your seat on this ride, it is anything but dull. Each first drop is very similar, pure ejector all the way down in the back seat. There's a "kink" on each drop where it slightly turns right and it's quite interesting to feel that turn while being ejected out of your seat! The small pop after the drop is exactly that, just one split second of airtime (similar to the small pops on GCI coasters, but stronger airtime). Then comes the hill into the high five... you have sustained airtime everywhere in the train, but especially in the front! The green side is even crazier because of the bank that you enter while still being ejected. The high five is strange, but in a good way! The blue side is neat, definitely slightly mellower than the green, you feel like your sideways for SO long. The green side of the high five is insane, you are ejected sideways towards the blue side, it's ridiculously quick, like the I305/Maverick transitions! The double down is great too, whipped through the element VERY fast. But the blue drop under the double down is a true highlight of the ride, in the back row you are out of your seat for a very sustained amount of time. In fact, this part of the blue side is insane with ejector airtime, after that drop, you get a nice/small pop of airtime into the full airtime hill under the stall. This hill felt like an El Toro hill where your are purely ejected the WHOLE time, amazing! The stall on the green side is amazing to, a very strange feeling and probably the most comfortable "hangtime" I've felt on a ride, just really smooth. Next was the blue zero-g roll which was very good, very fast, and had a unique turn going through it (you'll be able to tell once a POV comes out). I wish B&M still made elements with transitions this fast (the zero-g felt as fast as Kumba's). Finally on the ride, we had the double up and the outward bank. The double up had decent pops of airtime, not very sustained, but still amazing. The outward bank is best in the front, kind of an odd element, just one more example of TC trying to throw you out of the train! The coaster as a whole is very smooth, but with all the quick transitions ("twisty-ness") it can throw you around a bit, I had to occasionally brace myself a bit. The dueling was great too, a lot of fun to look at the other riders, another level of uniqueness to the experience! The ride is seriously amazing you guys. It completed exceeded my (very high) expectations. I couldn't have asked for more (which is something that SFMM is guilty of... Full Throttle...). If you live in California and haven't travelled outside and experienced real ejector airtime, you NEED to ride this, like NOW! It's without a doubt, the BEST coaster in the state, absolutely amazing! I can't wait to hear more reviews, especially from people who have ridden more coasters than I have. For anyone wondering, Twisted Colossus comes in at #4 on my favorite steel coasters. I have a clear preference for Intamin coasters, but now it looks like there's a new company in town that can compete with them! I need to get out to SDC, the Texas parks, and Mexico to get on more of these RMCs. They're insane! 1. Intimidator 305 2. Bizarro 3. Skyrush 4. Twisted Colossus 5. Millennium Force 6. Maverick 7. Goliath (SFOG) 8. Storm Runner 9. Nitro 10. SheiKra

Colossus is pure amazing! Best coaster in the park, best coaster in the state, 4th favorite steel coaster I've been on! Well done SFMM.

Employee preview tonight,

Im at the park today, the new Screampunk District sign is up and looks pretty good. Edit: the Twisted Colossus main marque sign looks amazing too! Screams new sign is ok, same logo...

Yeah, when are you guys going to add a new coaster?

Wicked Cyclone had a film shoot today, any riders here have any opinions on their rides yet?

How can you say something is the best if you haven't ridden it? Doing such is foolish and inaccurate. Yes, foolish. If everyone just went to Mitch's Poll and listed the highest rated Intamin and the highest rated B&M what would that prove. Great point. I also cannot comment accurately until I've ridden enough of each to form an opinion. Riding one or two coasters from a manufacturer isn't quite enough to say "best" IMO. That said: Best Intamin- I305/El Toro/Skyrush Best B&M- Goliath -SFOG/Nitro/Fire Dragon Best RMC- No comment.

If he doesn't have enough time, I'm sure somebody would be willing to put in some time to compile the ballots. I really like this poll, I like that everyone's opinion counts!

Of course this won't have the same love that Bear-y Tales had, but nothing can, really. I'm just so happy that Knott's has added a unique ride to its lineup and its yet another ride that the whole family can enjoy! It's also very nice that they've breathed some life into the most tired and dead area of the park. The ride looks great, and is a HUGE improvement to what was there before. I'm excited to see what Knotts has up its sleeves next! Keep the improvements coming! cough...GhostRider...cough Edit- Wow, there's decent amount of Physical sets along with the screens. I'm VERY impressed.

Having done media events in the past I would suggest that you don't do that. If the release didn't specify what to wear, I would always go dressed as plainly as possible. Park might be pretty picky (as they have the right to be) about what people are wearing. I may have been joking..... I've been to plenty of media events and am well aware of what to and not to wear. Do you think they'd mind if I brought my "Cedar Point > Magic Mountain" T-Shirt???

Just got confirmation for Monday. I'm so glad I could work around the reschedule. I'm so excited to be one of the first riders!!

It's weird cause there's only a 10% chance of rain tomorrow, with 80% on Thursday. Maybe they need two consecutive non-rainy days for filming? I'm hoping that I can actually make the reshoot... whenever that will be.

Seriously. Talk crap on SFMM all you want, but this is the quickest they've opened a coaster since Tatsu, which publicly opened on 5/13 (the same date I'll be riding TC!). I think this construction speed is due primarily from RMCs superb crew! I'm just so happy I can finally be truly happy with what SFMM is building. Seriously, I have no complaints with adding TC, the layout looks insane. I can't wait to give my review on Wednesday!!!

Me too! So excited to (...finally) ride an RMC. I'm hoping for a shift in my top ten coasters! (There's no California coaster there currently)

A few questions for the locals... How well does Roar run? Is it worse or better than Gwazi and Wildcat? How would you guys feel if RMC came in and re-profiled Roar?

Six Flags Magic Mountain - only park with a GCI and a RMC Six Flags Mecico - only park with a RMC and no B&M

I heard June 2nd somewhere, but it's been testing for a while so I'd expect June 2nd at the latest.

I'm expecting more along the lines of best coaster in California... We will see soon!

You guys are awesome!

I've generally found the "Arrow Magic Seat" to work for all standard arrow loopers. This is the front row in the last two cars of the train. It seems counter-intuitive, yet I get less head-banging there than anywhere else. Related note: I've also found the front car on Arrow Suspended coasters to swing the most.