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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Superbatboy replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
"Just a hot dog" is the type of crap that comes in an 8 pack for $0.99. Pink's is nothing like that -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Superbatboy replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
How about noodles on T-Express? OMG The noodles had no chance with all that airtime. Maybe on Goliath at MM tho -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Superbatboy replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Superbatboy replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I wish amusement parks had Fuddruckers, love that place! -
Weird Coaster Facts
Superbatboy replied to maliboomer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Even tho the S&S 4D are all clones, there are a couple mechanical differences I've noticed: The original at SFFT had a platform and stairs leading up to them on the first trim brake. This was omitted from the installation at SFGradv and looks to have been omitted from the 2017 installations as well The original at SFFT also had a mechanism in the station that would rotate the seats forward to assist rider loading and un-loading. This was also omitted from the Gradv installation. It remains to be seen if this was omitted from the 2017 models. Also makes me wonder if cost saving omissions are the reason Gradv had so many problems with Joker opening year, while Batman has been extremely reliable for SFFT. -
New S&S Concepts: Twisted Looper
Superbatboy replied to boldikus's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Looks like they removed all the new concept videos except the family inverted coaster -
New S&S Concepts: Twisted Looper
Superbatboy replied to boldikus's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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New S&S Concepts: Twisted Looper
Superbatboy replied to boldikus's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
The Twisted Looper looks to have less supports and footers, so I guess there's cost savings there. However the trains definitely look more expensive compared to a SRII because of the size and like you said more power to launch them...as well as more LSM inductors. I could see Six Flags installing these if they're say around the same price as say a Giant Discovery, but if they are the same cost as a SRII, the Premier would make more sense. -
New S&S Concepts: Twisted Looper
Superbatboy replied to boldikus's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I wonder if Six Flags will buy these... This would be a perfect fit for my SF home park SFOG since they don't have a wing coaster or a launched coaster. This would be a great fit for lots of parks and I personally think this is much better than the 4D Free Fly model. I could see "Batwing" cloned all over the chain. So ironic we all thought Sky Rocker IIs and/or Yolo type rides would end up throughout the SF chain, but now it seems as if SF is done with Premier for the time being. Now we have a scaled-down (and possibly cheaper) version of Premier's soup du jour... Interesting... -
New S&S Concepts: Twisted Looper
Superbatboy replied to boldikus's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Wish we had some specs on this, not sure how big or small this is compared to a Skyrocket II. Can't help but wonder what the price comparison would be between the two as well. Definitely seems like the industry is focusing a lot of development into more compact, affordable rides. Which I guess is good and bad at the same time