matt_g Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks, I was worried it was worse than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky dude Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Coming in 2016: Flaming Colossus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singforfood Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 (edited) Only X2. All other rides have places where you can set your stuff down, or they allow you to set it on the ground on the other side of the ride  Are they still enforcing the lo**er policy at Tatsu? That one really frosted my A, because when you get to the station, you can see the shelves they built specifically for the purpose of holding people's stuff. *grumble grumble, money grab, grumble* Edited September 9, 2014 by singforfood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiemon Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Only X2. All other rides have places where you can set your stuff down, or they allow you to set it on the ground on the other side of the ride  Are they still enforcing the lo**er policy at Tatsu? That one really frosted my A, because when you get to the station, you can see the shelves they built specifically for the purpose of holding people's stuff. *grumble grumble, money grab, grumble*  I was there a couple weeks ago. NOT forced to use a loocker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 1) Arrange with the local fire department to set a controlled fire and foot the bill for their services 2) Pick a day the park is closed and destroy the top of the iconic lift hill in an incredibly photogenic blaze. 3) Get a staggering amount of worldwide press. "Colossus Has Fallen" was a top story over 2,500 miles away in Toronto. 4) Capture the hearts and imaginations of even non-enthusiasts. 5) Announce months later that, due to damages sustained, the lift hill has been reprofiled in a way not originally planned. 6) Colossus overcomes adversity and rises again as Twisted Colossus to a massive and heartfelt round of applause. Everyone loves a comeback. Â Of course this is just daydreaming and blind speculation on my part. Â It probably was just an accidental fire caused by a clumsy torch operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iloveblueberries Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 ^I was thinking that could be a possibility. A controlled publicity stunt. But I doubt it. Â Evidence against this is the lift hill had plenty of burn marks before the fire. Also didn't they have a hose up there to prevent a fire from happening while they work on the ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singforfood Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 ^I was thinking that could be a possibility. A controlled publicity stunt. But I doubt it. Evidence against this is the lift hill had plenty of burn marks before the fire. Also didn't they have a hose up there to prevent a fire from happening while they work on the ride?  When working with torches, it's an OSHA requirement that you have a fire extinguisher with you. But..... a lot of crews get lazy and don't feel like lugging them around every time they move to a new spot. My dad was an engineer / project manager for years, and he said he was constantly having to yell at guys about fire extinguishers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickstroberg Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Goliath style lift structure anyone?!? Â Sounds like pure insanity, but I am 100% expecting it to have some steel truss support system for the lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I don't think we would see that because I'm sure they want to keep the Colossus structure as intimidating as it is to the skyline from parking lot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 1) Arrange with the local fire department to set a controlled fire and foot the bill for their services 2) Pick a day the park is closed and destroy the top of the iconic lift hill in an incredibly photogenic blaze. 3) Get a staggering amount of worldwide press. "Colossus Has Fallen" was a top story over 2,500 miles away in Toronto. 4) Capture the hearts and imaginations of even non-enthusiasts. 5) Announce months later that, due to damages sustained, the lift hill has been reprofiled in a way not originally planned. 6) Colossus overcomes adversity and rises again as Twisted Colossus to a massive and heartfelt round of applause. Everyone loves a comeback. Â Of course this is just daydreaming and blind speculation on my part. Â It probably was just an accidental fire caused by a clumsy torch operator. Â Â Which one of these sounds more realistic to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 It was most likely a complete accident. Anything beyond that would require a shrewd marketing prowess atypical for Six Flags' PR team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I work in PR, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I usually understand most issues/delays that come up, but failing at fire safety when using a torch on a wooden structure is just plain embarrassing. If I were an upper manager I would be furious and in a very Donald Trump "you're fired" kind of mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 If it turns out that it was RMC it's probably worth considering reassigning the torch guy with the dropsys to a new area of their construction team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiemon Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 If it turns out that it was RMC it's probably worth considering reassigning the torch guy with the dropsys to a new area of their construction team. Â Like the unemployment office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I work in PR, by the way. Â Please tell me it's not at the Food Lion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I think Grizzly at CGA could use a little blow torch work. Â Â Twisted Colossus has not even been built yet, and the fire effects already work better than the ones on X2. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I work in PR, by the way. Â Please tell me it's not at the Food Lion. Â Funny. Â And no, not at the Food Lion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Food Lion, is that the 'ethnic' grocery store? I think there is one around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Only X2. All other rides have places where you can set your stuff down, or they allow you to set it on the ground on the other side of the ride  And, the X2 lookers are in the station, so she will not have to be blind going through the line. Only a buck, but still burns me. The only thing I had was my refillable bottle, that I paid for all day refills, and still had to pay a buck to stash it. Small burn, but burn none the less.  When I was at SFDK last weekend They had stand's designed to hold the cups at Medusa, Roar and superman I think. So, it's nice of SF to provide that, However I think some people would take the chance to steal the cup, more so one of the red 2015 cups that get refills for rest of 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 The X2 policy is ridiculous. Essentially, you buy a $15 cup in order to be able to buy soda for the same price that it is outside the park for one season, and then they force you to pay even more for a locker when you want to ride a ride, and refuse to let you leave it in the station. Â Such is life in a Six Flags park. TC is the only reason why I have not given up on SFMM entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Sometimes, the ops let everyone leave their bags in the X2 station without a locker. Â I guess they are a bit temperamental with this policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The49er Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Â I sure hope this doesn't delay construction...best of luck to the RMC crew in getting TC together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 ^^^ Yep, first hand experience those cups do get snatched since you get cheap refills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Don't ever let a Six Flags cashier put the first day wrist band around your souvenir bottle; put it around your wrist. Next, put colored duct tape around your cup with your name on it or partially rip off the sticker. Do something to make it "unique" and the chances drop that yours will be stolen. Â People see stringy, knotted dental floss hanging from your cup and they will go for a different one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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