redmenace8 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I do very much like this. This has so much of the iconic look and feel of Colossus, vastly updated to provide a fun, updated, exciting ride. So many coasters have track that crisscross in structure, and images and ads emphasize it, but the reality is that two trains never cross in that way. Keeping the tracks separate and having long form inversions right over the other track is such a cool effect. Hopefully, they can maintain that kind of operation. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCForce Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Watching that vid not only has me excited, but heartbroken because we're NEVER gonna see two trains side-by-side ever again after the first few weeks of operation.  it's not a racer...it's one track with 2 lift hills. so, i hope there is something that can sync the trains on the lift.  The press release says  Four minutes of thrills on nearly 5,000 feet of track  That length doesn't match up at all with it being one long ride, wouldn't that mean it's staying the same as a racer with two sides?  Pay very careful attention to the video at 1:21 this is where the blue track turns green and then goes up the lift hill. It is ONE track that races. Each track goes around the old footprint once instead of twice when it was a wooden racer. Hence 5,000 feet of track. The layout has been shortened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongker Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) it's not a racer...it's one track with 2 lift hills. so, i hope there is something that can sync the trains on the lift. Â That's what I mean. The vid shows two trains at least near each other when on the lift hills, and the likelihood we'll see that occurring ever again is once in a blue moon (if the things I've heard about operations is true). Â Granted, I'm still excited to see the West Coast finally getting an RMC! Â Â I agree, "racing" for the first year. I'm impressed that they are actually going to keep the "Original Colossus" aesthetic. 2 lifts though, damn. That NoLimits YouTube video from earlier this year was dead on. Should be an impressive ride nonetheless. Admittedly, I do have severe Wicked Cyclone envy after watching that video... Â I like that Jim cut his monologue short this year. The Chicago Bulls intro was a nice touch too. Edited August 28, 2014 by kongker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The new area will be themed to "Back Alley", should be interesting to see how they work that into the surroundings....Back Alley, huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 it's not a racer...it's one track with 2 lift hills. so, i hope there is something that can sync the trains on the lift. Â That's what I mean. The vid shows two trains at least near each other when on the lift hills, and the likelihood we'll see that occurring ever again is once in a blue moon (if the things I've heard about operations is true). Â Granted, I'm still excited to see the West Coast finally getting an RMC! Â that's why i'm hoping there is some sensor that at least if they get close on the lift, they can speed one up or slow one down so they get close. seems kind of silly to advertise the high 5 without something in place. but who knows. i'm just ecstatic about this new ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Before everybody starts complaining about it I'm just gonna say this looks pretty damn amazing..... just wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projektion Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Damn, That looks...damn. Â Downside being I'd likely never get the chance to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kongker Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The new area will be themed to "Back Alley", should be interesting to see how they work that into the surroundings....Back Alley, huh! Â Agreed. They had the "Back Street" from 1987-1993 under Joe Schillaci's management only to swap it out for Gotham. Funny that they're sort of returning to that rather than expanding on the psuedo-mythological theme of Goliath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubysparkles Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Well, this was better than I expected. A high five element? Hopefully they will run it so it actually works properly. But 18 airtime moments? Really? I'm skepitcal, but really hoping this thing delivers because it looks amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmenace8 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yeah, Back Alley, that can go in so many directions, in thought, whimsical isn't one of them. Still, the area definitely needs a renovation, that will be very welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If they asked for a dueling coaster layout and this thing, doesn't duel, that's just stupid. Don't get me wrong, I love the layout, but I'll never understand some of the decisions Six Flags makes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I do not like to say this without actually riding the ride or at least seeing videos of the ride in action, but I think Twisted Colossus is definitely a top 10 coaster and, with the dueling aspect, could be a serious contender for best coaster in the United States. Â The ride is long, but never dull. It looks plenty intense, yet not so intense as to not be re-rideable. There are inversions, there is airtime, there is interaction between the racing trains...basically, the ride has something for everyone. Best of all, while not identical to the original Colossus, the ride resembles it enough to mitigate most of the complaints out there. Finally, if the ride actually does run four trains as I suspect it will, this would probably be the highest capacity coaster at SFMM. Â Well done, RMC, and well done, SFMM. Now don't even think about doing anything to screw this up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooooobbe Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 This looks just awesome. I hope I will be able to ride it someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsaiisuperstar Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Wow. RMC does some amazing stuff. This looks wonderful indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Projektion Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 "Four minutes of thrills on nearly 5,000 feet of track – longest hybrid coaster in the world"  What about the Ultimate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Hopefully they'll have some sort of computerized dispatch system/variable lift speed to sync up the trains. Otherwise, I'm sure you'll have perfect syncing for the commercial and media day, but after that... well... hopefully that won't be an issue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 "The original Colossus wooden coaster opened on June 29, 1978 and offered its farewell run on August 17, 2014." but but but, i have a button that says the 16th. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Force! Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 So, after reviewing the video some more and adding to my first post earlier, I now realize that although this looks like a racer, it is in fact a single track with two lift hills. I'll be honest, this kinda of reminds me of The Beast, but on steroids, and with both lifts side by side. Since this isn't technically a racer then, it'll be interesting to see how they manage to try to race this thing since they designed it like it will race (ie the high five element, and the track interactions with both tracks) Just observations I'm making, and no complaints here about what they decided to do. We finally have a RMC, and it's a unique one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Omg! Can I say that this will be amazing! I'm glad we were wrong about the Non racing, non interactive part. I can't wait for this! Congrats SFMM!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Wow. This really exceeded my expectations and after experiencing 3 of RMCs fine creations, I'm definitely looking foreword to this ride. I particularly like the green and blue color scheme. It really makes the ride pop. I can't remember the last time I was this excited for a new SFMM ride. Great job Six Flags Magic Mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berryfarm Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yes!!!!!! a air time machine in california Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 This looks astonishingly good - time to start planning a California 2016 trip me thinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I kinda hope SFMM checks people to make sure they aren't carrying loose objects before they get in line. Don't need a dueling dragons situation to happen causing trains never to be close to each other again. Â Also it looks fantastic, more then I could of envisioned for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Damn, looks pretty freakin sweet! MM finally looks to have a winner on its hands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It took me a few seconds to realize just how the layout worked with the two lift hills. The high 5 and inversions over each other was something I invision happening and love seeing it come true. Looks like a fun coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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