skaunit Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Well looking at what SFDK opened this year I would expect something along the same lines just much larger I just don't understand why I keep seeing this idea in this thread? While most of the rumors have been hard to believe, haven't we heard from MULTIPLE sources that the 2013 coaster in LJ's spot will be the longest track in the us/world along with the tallest vertical loop? I don't get how Superman: ultimate flight is even remotely comparable to anything that is likely in LJ's spot. I'm not bashing just really confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBrown Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Like I said maybe the SUF at SFDK was a prototype for something much much larger ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Well looking at what SFDK opened this year I would expect something along the same lines just much larger I just don't understand why I keep seeing this idea in this thread? While most of the rumors have been hard to believe, haven't we heard from MULTIPLE sources that the 2013 coaster in LJ's spot will be the longest track in the us/world along with the tallest vertical loop? I don't get how Superman: ultimate flight is even remotely comparable to anything that is likely in LJ's spot. I'm not bashing just really confused. If its true it would be a much bigger, much longer version of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaunit Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 At the park, Entrance plaza is packed! But the parking lot isn't too bad, should be a medium day, we'll see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Like I said maybe the SUF at SFDK was a prototype for something much much larger ... Very well could be, and that record breaking loop could be similar as well. I just hope that whatever it is, finally gives SFMM that world class launcher that the park really lacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Well looking at what SFDK opened this year I would expect something along the same lines just much larger I just don't understand why I keep seeing this idea in this thread? While most of the rumors have been hard to believe, haven't we heard from MULTIPLE sources that the 2013 coaster in LJ's spot will be the longest track in the us/world along with the tallest vertical loop? I don't get how Superman: ultimate flight is even remotely comparable to anything that is likely in LJ's spot. I'm not bashing just really confused. If its true it would be a much bigger, much longer version of it. If it will be a Premier launcher going on Log Jammer's location, it would probably be more similar to Sky Rocket than Superman since it won't be a compact coaster and be more spread out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xceleratorfan96 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Let's keep our fingers crossed for some airtime on this one, people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 From TheCoasterGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 No question now! Definitely a slingshot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 That new piece looks just like that upright piece to the left of this picture. ***Here's a better 2nd picture*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 ^The seat gave it away...if there was any doubt left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 It's weird - it looks brand-new! If Magic Mountain would go out of their way to purchase a brand-new Sling Shot, they're probably keeping it for the long-term, yeah? Since it's the portable model, they can move it around the park if need be. If it's not brand-new, it's certainly not "old", because it uses the open-seat design as opposed to the old hamster cage thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ728 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I just hope that wherever they put it, the space it uses is not wasted. (ie NOT Deja Vu's spot). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterKings908 Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 I've heard rumors that it might be placed in Thrill Shot's spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 This whole slingshot deal is ghetto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonetheonlyJT Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 ^ It's SFMM and it's near Los Angeles so what do you expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 (edited) I don't think it's 'ghetto' at all. There's a case to be made about portable rides in permanent theme parks. You can set them up in a location and move them around the park if need be. They generally take up less space than their permanent counterparts. I'd also bet that they're a bit less expensive as well. Plus, when the time comes to eventually re-sell the ride, more parks would be willing to purchase it due to its easy set-up and operation, and there wouldn't be any extra costs associated with ripping footers out of the ground when the ride gets deconstructed. Besides, it doesn't look like Six Flags Magic Mountain is getting the trailer-mounted one. It looks like they're getting this "water ballast" setup, which has the appearance of a permanent installation without being on a concrete foundation. Transportable ride =/= ghetto. EDIT: Not entirely true, I think those Scat spinning rides are supremely ghetto... Edited July 28, 2012 by A.J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonetheonlyJT Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 ^ I agree I was just making a joke but yes that is an easier and cheaper way to build a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 If you put a dress on a pig, it's still a pig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theonetheonlyJT Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Looks a little like Paula Dean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 SFMM might as well start having pig races at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 No other parks have up charge attractions? Why is this a bigger deal than it should be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 ^Because it's not a park model. It's literally a ride you can find at all the county fairs in the region. Kind of stands out in a park full of multi-million dollar roller coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Seems to be a very similar "experience" that you would've have from Thrill Shot. Which didn't operate for a few years before being demolished(assuming it had numerous defects). Now MM is getting a modern sling shot ride, and because it's portable it's considered "ghetto". Where is the logic? -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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