RCT3luvr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Well if it was mirrored, then it wouldn't be a racing coaster anymore, would it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 ^^^I don't see it happening, imagine the cost of having to modify not one but two coasters. Just the length of track needed would be expensive, let alone modifications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Well if it was mirrored, then it wouldn't be a racing coaster anymore, would it. Â It isn't a racing coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 To me, this just seems like a big ol' steaming pile of "meh." Tallest looping coaster? LOL. Don't they realize that CP just announced a 170-foot tall coaster with inversions in GateKeeper? And really?!? YOLO?? I'm impressed. Â I think they meant "Tallest Inversion". It seems like this coaster was the most anticipated coaster to be announced, and now it seems the majority of those who were excited were let down. The turn after loop looks like it could be pretty intense, and hopefully the TopHat has enough airtime to quiet every down. Im just waiting for something to be released that shows a second half to this ride. Unfortunately, I don't think its coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3luvr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) ^^Well sorry, I just assumed it was, because during fright fest, you "race" the other train AND the tracks are side by side... Â As for Full Throttle, I think EVERYBODY is waiting for the second half of the ride to be released... Edited August 31, 2012 by RCT3luvr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Well sorry, I just assumed it was, because during fright fest, you "race" the other train AND the tracks are side by side... Â I hope my retort didn't seem too rude I was just pointing it out. There is a chance that I am wrong so if anyone knows for sure that I am please say something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock_boehm Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 To me, this just seems like a big ol' steaming pile of "meh." Tallest looping coaster? LOL. Don't they realize that CP just announced a 170-foot tall coaster with inversions in GateKeeper? And really?!? YOLO?? I'm impressed. Â I think they meant "Tallest Inversion". It seems like this coaster was the most anticipated coaster to be announced, and now it seems the majority of those who were excited were let down. The turn after loop looks like it could be pretty intense, and hopefully the TopHat has enough airtime to quiet every down. Im just waiting for something to be released that shows a second half to this ride. Unfortunately, I don't think its coming... There is no second half. The second half is the brake-run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bebes Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 OK, I guess MR BEBE needs to chime in on this whole FT:YOLOcoaster discussion. Â I'M overall pretty stoked! I think this ride's gonna be super fun and very re-ridable. Â 1. I'm HOPING that capacity isn't an issue. I was REALLY impressed with how quickly S:UF at SFDK pumped through people with only a one-train operation. I thought that maybe there was some sort of transfer track action going on in the station, but it was Operations on S:UF just getting people on & off REALLY FAST. Â 2. Yes, the STOP in the tunnel is a "gimmick" and may not make it longer than a few seasons (perhaps the backward launch as well), but I'm curious what ALL will be inside that tunnel (I don't think we've been given the full disclosure on that element). SMOKE, LIGHTS, MUSIC! Could be very cool. Could suck. We'll see when it opens. Â 3. I LOVE the hill over the giant loop, sharing the same spine. AWESOME. But it IS utterly disappointing to see all that natural momentum come to a screeching halt (ala Goliath's mid-course brakes). Â 4. I'm REALLY excited about the "space dive". That's gonna be an awesome element! Â 5. Sammmmmmmy said it best that the color pays homage to Revolution with the "iconic" big white loop taking over the skyline, especially now that Revolution's is being overshadowed and is less noticeable in its' current state. Â Some unrelated thoughts: I had been thinking for a while how nicely a screamin' swing (A big multi-seater, not a stupid 4 person upcharge) would fit in the Deja Vu spot..... 2014???? Â I might agree with Greg, too, that I'm SUPER excited about the free GOLD PASS upgrade offer. Even without the offer, $50 for company-wide free parking AND Hurricane Harbor AND a few other perks is a pretty good deal. THIS year (2012), for $50 you get Season Parking ONLY, and ONLY at SFMM (we paid $18 to park at SFDK). I'm currently collecting friends to go in on 4 passes with The Bebes!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJ Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 What a weird ride. I'm interested as to how this turns out, but was really hoping for a Dive Machine of some sort. It'll definitely be a nice addition, though. Same coaster type as Sky Rocket at Kennywood, right? Â I'm still confused on where the station and launch track into the first loop is going to be located. I just can't get my head around this going into the empty hill where LJ was. Hopefully they use this space wisely and maybe there will be room for another attraction in there in the future. Hello water ride! (crosses fingers). Â It seems too far off to the left of LJ's 'area' to be taking over that spot, so yeah, let's hope for another water ride for sure!! Fingers crossed for a "Divertical" type ride. Â They lost me at "YOLO." Â Seriously though, what were they thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) Personally, I don't think SFMM has any interest in a racing or dueling coaster any longer (just a feeling). If the treatment happens (and I think it's already in the works), I fully expect Colossus will become a single track coaster, giving them more space to work with, while bringing down the overall cost. Â I actually think Colossus is the perfect ride for this treatment. It already uses mostly steel I-beams to keep the ride smooth and cut down on maintenance costs, and let's face it...the layout is boring, uneventful and lacks anything to make it intimidating and exciting any longer. Edited August 31, 2012 by Manic Monte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3luvr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) ^^^^^Sorry if I sounded harsh... lol, I am wrong ALL of the time so I could be very well wrong too Edited August 31, 2012 by RCT3luvr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 To me, this just seems like a big ol' steaming pile of "meh." Tallest looping coaster? LOL. Don't they realize that CP just announced a 170-foot tall coaster with inversions in GateKeeper? And really?!? YOLO?? I'm impressed. Â I think they meant "Tallest Inversion". It seems like this coaster was the most anticipated coaster to be announced, and now it seems the majority of those who were excited were let down. The turn after loop looks like it could be pretty intense, and hopefully the TopHat has enough airtime to quiet every down. Im just waiting for something to be released that shows a second half to this ride. Unfortunately, I don't think its coming... Â It would't be tallest inversion because of Gatekeeper's roll over at 170ft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 If they do end up doing this to Colossus I would like to see it be a bit less drastic than what they have done with the Texas rides. They could make the lift a bit taller with a steeper drop, then bank the turnarounds due to the extra speed. Then they could add in a barrel roll or some of those 90deg sideways hills on some of the smaller hills or where the MCBR thing is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 ^ Agreed I don't want them to completely destroy this ride, just spice up the hills to have airtime and the turns to have purpose instead of just turning the train around for the next hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 My God you guys, come on. It has the tallest vertical loop currently in the world. The "tallest looping" is a play on words for marketing purposes and nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3luvr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 SFMM is just trying to get the GP get excited and go to the park so THEY get money and build a lame ride next year... duh, they always do that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X2coasterfreak Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I think if anything happens to Colossus dealing with RMC, it will be topper track. Colossus doesn't seem like the right coaster to have an Iron Horse overhaul. Maybe some of the turns could be banked, but what else could be added? I don't think they will go to the trouble of removing an entire side of the ride, but who knows, maybe we'll see something happen in the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBpiper Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'm going to stop reading these posts now...I'm getting depressed haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3luvr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 ^the truth hurts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Don't worry FT is going to be a great ride. It's just not going to be the ride that hits #1 on all the coaster polls like it could have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllenA07 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 SFMM is just trying to get the GP get excited and go to the park so THEY get money and build a lame ride next year... duh, they always do that... Â 'Im not sure I would say that this ride is lame by any means, in fact I expect most people here will end up enjoying it. However you are right, I bet SFMM does build rides with the single goal of making more money, not really sure what other reason there is to adding rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3luvr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) ^ill know it when I try it... Â Sorry if I sound mad, but I am just so FRUSTRATED that this ride could have been so much more than it really is... Edited August 31, 2012 by RCT3luvr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Well I still ride coasters because they are fun. Not just for where they may place on some top 10 list. Some priorities in this thread are seriously off kilter imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thestripedtaco Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 ^ Agreed. Sure getting hyped up by this thread and then getting let down hurt, but I still think this is a great and fun ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3luvr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 (edited) FL looks decent, and I will enjoy it by all means, but its just that they could have done so much more with the ride! Although I am at least thankful that they added a ride at all Edited August 31, 2012 by RCT3luvr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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