PURE Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Revolution even has an ACE landmark sign in front of it that states it was made by Schwarzkopf. ACE Plaque I like the Deluge idea. The good thing about Magic Mountain is when they add things to the park, they're typically bigger and more advanced. Perhaps we'd get the worlds largest Deluge water ride, with a longer, faster launching unit. This is going to be a fun year at MM. Can't wait for Spring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^ Deluge doesn't "launch", it goes down a traditional drop, but then is propelled up the hills with the magnets or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^I called it launching. You call it propelling. I think you're being a bit technical, its the same damn thing! The LIM's push the rafts on the uphill so it makes it over. A push from magnets whether you're at a standstill or already moving doesn't make a difference. You feel the boost of the LIM's while you're on the ride. What's so wrong with calling it a launch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macee Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^ Deluge doesn't "launch", it goes down a traditional drop, but then is propelled up the hills with the magnets or whatever. how could one of those water slides fit in flashbacks spot?? would that mean getting rid of those small water slides (the one with the inclosed straight down green slide. because isn't flashbacks old spot pretty small so it would have to fit in just that spot right??? or do you think MM will just use that spot for storage and nothing else... and also use psyclone old spot just for storage. and one other thing how far in advance does mm announce new rides (seems very slim that anything will happen in flashbacks or psyclones spot in 08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrs28330 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^ Keep in mind that even though Flashback's track was compact, the queue line wrapped around one side of the coaster and the exit pathway wrapped around the other side. There's a nice chunk of land there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^I called it launching. You call it propelling. I think you're being a bit technical, its the same damn thing! The LIM's push the rafts on the uphill so it makes it over. A push from magnets whether you're at a standstill or already moving doesn't make a difference. You feel the boost of the LIM's while you're on the ride. What's so wrong with calling it a launch? Nothing wrong with calling it a launch. From how your post was worded, to me it sounded like you thought that the ride started with a launch section, so I was just trying to clear any confusion about that. But yeah, it definitely launches/propels you, it's subtle but definitely really cool. how could one of those water slides fit in flashbacks spot?? would that mean getting rid of those small water slides (the one with the inclosed straight down green slide. because isn't flashbacks old spot pretty small so it would have to fit in just that spot right??? Deluge is pretty compact and self-contained and could easily fit into Flashback's spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macee Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Deluge is pretty compact and self-contained and could easily fit into Flashback's spot. but do you think anything new will go into flashbacks and psyclones spot in 08 most likely in the 09 season... or will they both be used just for storage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^ No one here knows. You can speculate all you want, but until there's visible construction or an announcement of some kind, it's anyone's guess. Also, I see you are new here, please read our posting rules: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21962 Remember to use proper grammar, including capitalizing and using punctuation. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaseyFish Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I say rip the peice of shite down, expand the water park, and that is all I have to say about that... Casey"yeah it was a headache machine" Childers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have this really odd feeling like 15 years from now people will talk about Flashback like it was the best coaster on earth and SFMM committed some sort of sin by destroying such an amazing ride. I give it a year. ACErs/enthusiasses love to yammer about coasters that are gone and people cannot ride any more, and especially love to talk about how amazing they were. Just another form of immature bragging. The yammering will last a lot longer than a year. How long has Drachen Fire been gone yet you still hear constant bemoaning about it's demise like it had been the second coming of coasters? I agree it's more about bragging rights, both these rides were obviously crap and destroyed for good reasons. Had they actually been any good, the parks would have easily found a sucker to unload these piles on when they were for sale, and they'd still be operating somewhere. The fact that both weren't worth anything more than scrap metal to anyone speaks volumes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Its done and halfway gone nothing to be done about it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Wood Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I have this really odd feeling like 15 years from now people will talk about Flashback like it was the best coaster on earth and SFMM committed some sort of sin by destroying such an amazing ride. I give it a year. ACErs/enthusiasses love to yammer about coasters that are gone and people cannot ride any more, and especially love to talk about how amazing they were. Just another form of immature bragging. The yammering will last a lot longer than a year. How long has Drachen Fire been gone yet you still hear constant bemoaning about it's demise like it had been the second coming of coasters? I agree it's more about bragging rights, both these rides were obviously crap and destroyed for good reasons. Had they actually been any good, the parks would have easily found a sucker to unload these piles on when they were for sale, and they'd still be operating somewhere. The fact that both weren't worth anything more than scrap metal to anyone speaks volumes. True (again I never rode it) but it's sad (to me) to see something that someone worked so hard on designing and building from concept to paper model to 1/16 scale metal and or wood model to contracting a builder to riding it. At one time it was someone's baby.........But then again so was the AMC Pacer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^This is the part where you discover the difference between things that have feelings, and things that don't. I just don't see the point about feeling bad about seeing rides leaving that sucked. It was beat up, used, uncomfortable, an eyesore for years. If anything, its out of its misery. Oh, there I go again, giving a tower of scrap metal feelings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I know if I was an engineer, I wouldn't want to put Flashback on my resume... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^lol. If the spot was previously occupied by a ten story tall steel coaster, isn't it obvious that a waterslide would fit right in? I mean, they probably have enough space for a new bathroom/changing room as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vedved82491 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 ^Why not? The fact that an engineer has a coaster is big, especially one tht was unique, and did at one point, thrill people. I'm sure moving any structurally unique coaster (or any coaster at that) multiple times will cause it to age and affect performance in a negative way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Six Flags can always honor the late Flashback by calling the new waterslide---should they go that route---"Splashback." Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 W R O N G!!! Revolution was a Shwartzcoph (Which is totally spelled wrong) and was the first coaster to have a loop, Intamin is lying through their teeth... Actually, Intamin custom built it based on the design of Schwarzkopf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmeister Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Six Flags can always honor the late Flashback by calling the new waterslide---should they go that route---"Splashback." Eric I like that idea, they could paint it blue with white supports, and at the end an uphill incline section that you coast down backwards to a stop. Like the Patriot at Wild Rivers. Of course I guess that would be more appropriate if it replaced one of the Flashbacks that are Vekoma Boomerangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trcg721 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I dont know if anyone cares but yesterday was the last day for Circus wheel and Gold Rusher now has Flash pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Flash Pass at Gold Rusher? Why? There's hardly ever a line, even on crowded days. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vedved82491 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 ^Hey, Scream has flashpass too, and IT never has a long line, let alone a line period. Even with one train operation during frightfest last year, I only waited about 5 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I'm not all to familiar with Goldrusher's station. Is there a second side entrance on the load side? Or does flashpass go up the exit? -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 ^ I would guess the exit unless they split the entrance ramp into two sections. But Flash Pass still doesn't make sense for Gold Rusher---or for Scream! for that matter. The only rides I use it on are Tatsu, Batman, and Goliath. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trcg721 Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I dont think Batman is currently accepting flash passes due to only running 1 train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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