txtiger78

I think the first drop is placed very well based on how people will walk past the coaster from the current boardwalk. There's a skill-game area (that will re-open right next to the low zig-zag right after the first hill) that ties the front and back of the boardwalk together... the first drop will be frontally-presented as visitors walk into "Saltgrass Junction" from the back thoroughfare of the boardwalk. I agree with you, that the Galveston bay water is no attractive Atlantic or Pacific coast view... It seems the train won't really slow down much except for maybe the next-highest turn after the lift (at the center of the layout), which seems like it could end up being 50-60 feet tall. You're right - most of the rest of the layout is smaller hills and very banked turns. I think 50-51mph on this course is going to be fast enough... Also, it's been written that there will be more than a few tunnels along the track, which is just going to add to the madness - the renderings thus far don't show where those will be placed (if any), so tunnel placement will be interesting...

I was going to remove that Easter-related photo (basically y'all, it was a Peep Rotisserie, complete with paper clip, candle and straw-structure) after I realized it was HUGE. No more un- park/coaster/ride-related pics will be posted by me... Thanks for the TPR welcome, Wes - sorry bout that...

I was down at Kemah Boardwalk last Friday morning (Mar. 16) and the presence of the coaster on the site was very strong. It's going to be an EXTREMELY exciting ride once it opens... the thing is really smashed into the site, and it seems to be very tall in-person. Looks just great!... The triangular layout with the three higher curved sections should certainly create a smooth and interesting profile from any vantage. The Boardwalk's Starbucks Coffee seems like it will sit right at the very bottom of the first drop, which is just kind of interesting... should be a pleasant place to get a morning cup, to be sure... For those of you who live far away, a visit to Kemah Boardwalk may be both a lot of fun and may be a little disappointing... the ride spread isn't otherwise spectacular, but I think the Aviator and Observation tower are more thrilling due to their location right on the water. It's arguable that the Boardwalk could eventually be voted as being one of the best "food" parks. The on-site Boardwalk Inn is a near Disney Resort Hotel-quality place to stay, and there's a good bit of other fun things to do along the coast... If you make a trip here this summer, be sure to also check out Schlitterbahn Galveston Island water park as well, now in it's sophomore year of operation. Gets awfully swamped during weekend days, but arrive very early and stay just past lunch. Also note that a large Landry-owned "Rainforest Cafe" restaurant is located on Galveston, which houses a surprisingly long (over 8 minutes, probably)and elaborate circular raft ride (sans any thrilling rapids, unfortunately) called the Rainforest River Adventure. IMO, it's as good as any family dark ride can really be.