Homer Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 After being spoiled with smooth B&M coasters in Florida. Today was the day I became manlier about coasters. I got most of the credits, only the Boomerang was down. Sorry, no CAR 4 ACTION! After a dismal weekend of rain, it cleared up today to become a beautiful day. Perfect for a theme park. So, I arrived at the park at 10 AM and I soon began running toward Half Pipe. First thing first... Tower of Doom - 8.5/10 My first Intamin tower, an incredible ride that made me lose my breath. Best freefall ride I've been on. That, and the wait was only a 2 min. wait. After Tower of Doom, I hit up Half Pipe. Half Pipe - 8/10 Another cool Intamin ride. The ride had a great launch and awesome spinning. However, the ride loses points that it kinda hurt my shoulders. Other than that, I found it fun. Oh, it had airtime too . Following Half Pipe, I rode Twister II (the coaster, not the member). Twister II - 7/10 This summer, action, some airtime, and one long line filled with weeds brings the only wooden coaster experience that would make you go wow... TWISTER II!Moviefone voice> This woodie was somewhat decent that had little airtime and wasn't that bumpy. It just didn't seem that intense. Overall, a decent ride and it had no wait the entire day. Following T2, I headed over to my first Vekoma SLC... Mind Eraser - 7.5/10 With only a 5 minute wait, Mind Eraser was a fun coaster. I didn't find it as rough as I expected it. After all the Vekoma bashing I have read, this coaster didn't hurt and it was a quite fun experience. After my high speed brain drain, I headed over to the best coaster in the park. Sidewinder - 8.5/10 An old Arrow Loop, it also wasn't that rough and it had some great air. The launch was a bit, eh, but I had the back train and I didn't expect the air! Geez, I hope this old thing doesn't get scrapped if the park ever got sold. After sidewindin', I decided to ride the coaster that would make me a man... and quite possibly the WORST ride ever... The Flying Coaster- 1/10 I will never complain of Gwazi being rough ever again. TFC of course is a Volare/Rat Cage of Doom. So, I waited about 20 minutes to get my last credit that wasn't down/kiddie. Folks, steer clear of this ride, The lift was interesting, but the ride itself. Pain, all over the place. Any twist, turn led to pain. This is my worst coaster ever. Following Flying Coaster, I went to have some lunch at Panda Express. It was the first time I ever had Panda Express and this food was great. After eating some rearry rearry good frood, I decided to ride Batwing. Batwing - 6/10 Batwing is a Chance Aviator flat ride, I got in line and the wait was only 5 minutes. The person I sat with kinda ruined the experience for me. Since I was alone, I found the only spot open, and it was next to a guy that reminded me of the crazy hobo guy from ATHF that inquired about buying their house and said "Alabama". Well, I had to sit next to Mister Ten, and I couldn't do anything. If I touched the little controller, he would probably go nuts. The entire time, he was yelling "Ten, five, (incoherent rambling), TEN!!!" As for the ride itself... eh... woulda been nice if I could control the thing. After Batwing, I took pics and shopped around and picked up the Six Flags complete collection of souviner maps. 13 maps for 10 bucks than just buying one for five, great deal! Also, I took one last ride on TwisterII since it was still a walk on. Overall, SFEG was a decent park and with light crowds, the day was awesome. I really hope this park isn't sold seeing that it has a huge presence in the locals. This trip added 5 new coasters to my count. Overall; 7/10 Credits missed: Kiddie coaster (forgot name), Boomerang. PICS COMING SOON![/b] I came, I saw, I broke park rules... MORE PICS LATER, d00ds! CHOOSE A CAPTION! 1. SIGNATURE SHOT!!1 -or- 2. I have a missile... IN MY PANTS!! AGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, it needed that many exclaimation marks... Best coaster in the park? Hells yeah... Guess Who? Mind Eraser, it ain't that bad folks... Wow, I didn't know roller coasters could post on forums. I thought your name was Taylor . *Insert epic movie score here* Joe's paradise... Sorry, no CAR 4 ACTION today . That and I guess I will never get a Boomerang credit... Half Pipe- one sweet Intamin. Lets open this trip with this SIGNATURE SHOT!!1
CKY Lunatic Posted July 10, 2006 Posted July 10, 2006 DUUUUDE!!!! I am so sad for you about Boomerang being closed. Car 4 is the best/worst ever. I agree with you completely that Flying Coaster is an insanely worthless POS. But, I will however have to disagree about Mind Eraser. I think that just about ties with Flying Coaster in the pain department.
Eternal_Rider Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Nice pictures! That really sucks that the Bommerang was closed as it is one great coaster. I also love the Mind Eraser and Twister 2 and you have awsome pictures of them...Good Job!
pianojohn Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 After Batwing, I took pics and shopped around and picked up the Six Flags complete collection of souviner maps. 13 maps for 10 bucks than just buying one for five, great deal! Anyone else going to SFEG soon? I would love to get an entire collection of maps instead of trading all over the country for the ones I need. Thanks!!!
pvcoasterguy Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 I'm curious now. What's with car 4? Nice pictures!
Twister II Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 After Batwing, I took pics and shopped around and picked up the Six Flags complete collection of souviner maps. 13 maps for 10 bucks than just buying one for five, great deal! Anyone else going to SFEG soon? I would love to get an entire collection of maps instead of trading all over the country for the ones I need. Thanks!!! I have 6, but only for trade. I'm curious now. What's with car 4? http://rcdb.com/ig542.htm?picture=4 The 4th car is the middle car, supposedly the smoothest. Following Half Pipe, I rode Twister II (the coaster, not the member). Oh, so I guess that just our little secret then....
CKY Lunatic Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Car 4 is NOT the smoothest. In fact, it is the most painful. It is the catch car, so it's extra painful during the catch and release on the second lift. is a video I made of me getting my ass kicked by the ride.
suave1226 Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Ive seen many Elitch's Photo TR. I am so confused about the ferris wheel. Is the words on the ferris wheel a mistake because i just dont get it. Not to see????
haux Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Ha. I was at the park today before work! I was with two people from work. I'm glad to see that someone enjoys Elitch's. Naw, I like the park. I think Twister II is the best ride. I hope I can get 50 rides before my internship ends. I'm at four now, but if I can hit the park on days like this, it should be easy.
Homer Posted July 11, 2006 Author Posted July 11, 2006 After Batwing, I took pics and shopped around and picked up the Six Flags complete collection of souviner maps. 13 maps for 10 bucks than just buying one for five, great deal! Anyone else going to SFEG soon? I would love to get an entire collection of maps instead of trading all over the country for the ones I need. Thanks!!! I think every SF park should have them (ones that have the SF prefix, not the small parks). A good deal too, I guess Shapiro listened to the enthusiast community after that Tatsu interview.
Imhotep Posted July 11, 2006 Posted July 11, 2006 Ive seen many Elitch's Photo TR. I am so confused about the ferris wheel. Is the words on the ferris wheel a mistake because i just dont get it. Not to see???? its saying "not to see elitchs is not to see denver." Cool trip report!! That intamin halfpipe looks sweet!
Homer Posted July 15, 2006 Author Posted July 15, 2006 More random pics, more coming soon to keep this topic alive... Best rapids name EVAR. Stay tuned for the last few! I wouldnt be smilin' if my balls hit that post. Where's the GOOD flying coaster? Snakes on a Coaster! Whenever I see this ride, I think of that crazy "Mr. Ten" guy. It woulda been a "Time to Rock" if it weren't playing "Dance, Dance" and "SOS" alot... Lets sing the doom song now...
ScOtT k Posted July 15, 2006 Posted July 15, 2006 I'm glad it stopped raining for you. Saturday and Sunday sucked. High at my house on Sunday was only 56 degrees. Oh, other than SFEG, what where you doing in denver?
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