Manic Monte

If you were to ride any RMC on it's own merits, it's usually the best coaster in it's respected park, and will wind up in most people's top 20. RMC has yet to create a dud ride, therefore even the weakest one is still one of the best rides in the country. It's fun to compare, but in this case it's a shallow victory. I'd take any of their rides in my hope park, even the weakest.

From what I remember a lot of trees have been planted around the area, but it will be awhile before you will see the result. Hopefully Ninja remains at SFMM into the future so that we can experience the swinging through the trees like before. I have my doubts.

^ that's why I always laugh when people say "if you've ridden one RMC, you ridden them all". Not even close

Me either, you're still getting a plethora of airtime and crazy inversions regardless if you're dueling or not. I can't speak for anyone else, but for me the visuals and interaction with the other train totally plays into my enjoyment of the Colossus. For the same reason I'd rank Ninja a lot differently if it sat in an open flat field, or if Space Mountain was a "lights on" coaster. And it's the same reason that even if Scream were a GREAT floorless, it would still rank lower due to it's location. Twisted Colossus is a world class ride either way, but I rank as much as four spots higher if it's racing.

I don't think V2 will get a re theme. I'm thinking your second idea of a Batman S&S sounds more likely, especially with CGA turning up the heat over the next few years.

There is not a park currently in the US that I want to visit more than Dollywood, and that includes CP. And there is not a coaster currently in the US I want to ride more than Lightning Rod, and that includes ANY of CP's coasters.

Maybe they simply don't want one. Their attendance certainly isn't calling for it. Moves like a re invigorated Ghost Town and family attractions seem to be more successful at this park. At least so far they've made a conscious choice to leave the big coasters to SFMM, and it's worked for them.

I don't want to bash on your opinion or idea, but here are my thoughts on that. 1. Knott's already has 3 launch coasters. 2. Knott's already has 2 shuttle coasters (unless they were to remove Boomerang for this). 3. Knott's has enough low-capacity coasters. Realistically, something like Gale Force still wouldn't compare with Xcelerator, and it would just bring another low-capacity ride to the table. In my opinion, if Knott's gets a new coaster sometime soon, it should be a people-eating B&M Hyper along the lines of Goliath at La Ronde, Hollywood Dream at USJ, or even Mako at SWO. It is something that the park (as well as the SoCal area) could really, really use. Oh I agree with that, and if they wanted they could totally make space with for a coaster like that. But the park has shown zero interested in added big coasters and I'm just not sure that is going to change anytime soon.

I think something like Gale Force would fit in perfectly at Knotts.

^ Wow, thank you! Btw, has anybody ridden this beast at night yet? Because as most of us know, that's when this coaster really comes alive!

That's the one part of the ride I thought needed re-profiling the most as that particular turn always felt like it was going to tear the train apart. I'm surprised that this part saw so much re-profiling though — it never seemed quite that bad at that spot. Original: Screen Shot 2016-06-10 at 5.18.14 PM.png[/attachment] I for one, would disagree. My ribs were not a fan of that turn. But these complaints are about how it felt when the ride was at its worst overall. I have a pretty low threshold for ride discomfort, and that turn was never an issue for me until 5-ish years ago. With new track and new trains and different material, there's no reason they couldn't have retained some of that banking (even if they reduced the angle) No. I have heard complaints about that turn since the ride opened. And it got progressively worse as the ride aged. I'm all for great laterals, but not when they hurt. For me, Ghostrider is much more re rideable now that I don't get off in pain. I feel like the changes made to the ride were needed.

^ Oh man, that turn was deadly on the ribs as the ride aged. Couldn't be happier they changed it.

Nah. Aquatrax!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I haven't been all that impressed with the few videos I've seen. Which Auqatrax video are you referring to?

Well once SFMM makes an effort to improve those areas of the park you mention with some consistence, then that's what we'll talk about.

^ Can they take care of gum tagging and sticky, dirty floors? I'm already used to the idea of a Justice League, a couple of re-themes and possibly a flat like Cat Woman Whip. This is what I have heard anyway. Not even looking for a coaster until the announcement of either Viper or Ninja's closure.

^ Agree with all of this. The ride is as smooth now as Apocalypse was it's opening year as Terminator. Having ridden Boulder Dash after GCI overhauled that ride, this feels similar. A real return to what the ride was back in 2000! Will it remain this way? Probably not. But for the next few years at least, I'm getting a season pass to ride this baby as much as possible!

Ghostrider soft opened today. What GCI has done with this coaster is simply amazing! Going back tomorrow to see if it's open again.

^ Exactly. Instead of Maverick, we get Pony Express? WTF

Are we sure Knotts is even interested in adding a new roller coaster any time in the near future? Sure doesn't seem like it. The park is thriving by doing exactly the opposite of what enthusiasts expect.

^ That last hill a little TOO much? That's going to make most people here VERY happy.

Man I can't wait for this. I'm more excited for this than any other 2016 addition, at least in the US.

I feel like a better use of money, would be a new ride and an overhaul of an existing ride. ie. Viper or Riddler's Revenge. I say this because SFOG is getting new themed area and they are painting and getting new restraints on their Ninja ride. Yep, agree with this. SFMM started all of this coaster overhaul business with X2 and Superman. Might as well keep it going as it seems to work well for them.

I love how you specified "large" coaster. lol Honestly, I'm all in for seeing that big Justice League building go up at SFMM. Man does this park need places to escape the hot California sun.

I just watched it. Looks very good.

Well It managed to suck it's way up to my #1 spot!