Hurricane Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 *Sigh* Now we just need the Australian counterpart to go that speed. Question where would you rank S:EFK now Robb? Just curious that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 It's kind of funny how I've only ridden S:EFK at night. I'm sure next time will be during the day so I can get a good idea of what the park looks like from way up the tower. Â Yes, what a green room that was. Kinda caught me by surprise, actually. Â I forgot to mention the positive G forces on the way back down the tower while going through the radius from vertical to horizontal. Not blackout force or anything, but some good forces. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbottgen Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Holy Cheese! Â Can not wait to make it back to SoCal. Like the update. I remember riding it for the first time ages ago. Ready to experience it all over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewheeled999 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm still kinda scared about how the launch and brakes are gonna throw riders forward into their restraints. I mean, being pressed back into your seat is just fine, but into the OTSR-ish thing is just gonna be uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 ^ I wouldn't worry. It wasn't a problem, and I don't think I've seen anyone who has ridden it so far mention it being a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Force! Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 104mph? Sounds like a winner to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tetrisdc Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I was Gunna post a report about my experience on Sunday but Robb beat me to it lol. I agree 100 percent with Robb the ride is amazing. You can really feel the speed now and the height is breath taking. As far as the restraints go the launch is powerful but not so much that it force you into the restraints. I was able to avoid slamming into the restraints fairly easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calicoasters Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Superman backwards at speeds over 100MPH was amazing, but the real dream come true has to be the LEG ROOM! Yes, good news big, tall, or big and tall people, the new trains have plenty of leg room (Something the original cars lacked) and the new restraints are easier to fit comfortably in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 The restraints were really comfortable, I mean other than your arm being pinned and not being able to put it in the air, even the arm guard seat wasn't uncomfortable. The launch is forceful, but it doesn't mash you into the restraints and seems to go on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidra Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Just like everyone else has said. Backwards and 100+ MPH is hot. A much better ride turned around and faster. The new cars are awesome, a lot more leg room, the restraints were comfortable. I thought front seat was best, only got two rides (ha! only, was lucky to get two). Front was first and give a real cheek flapping experience. Next ride was second to last and was still great, but I preferred the front. Â We had tickets for a 12-1 ride, but there were some issues with getting the ride going and the staff was very honest, telling us not to wait around, go ride other stuff, come back when we see it launching. So we did and in line for Goliath after we ate lunch we saw about 5 test runs, get on goliath and could see from the lift hill the car was stuck just at the curve like it wanted to go up but didn't fire right. Â Watched them *VERY* slowly reel the car back in and headed up the hill (My calves are killing me right now, climbed that hill too many times today). The staff was again very honest and told us to go ride other stuff and not wait around, thanks for our patience etc. We'd hit just about everything we wanted to, so we decided to sit up there and finally got treated to the ride at about 4pm, they let us go twice and I'm sure we could have done another circuit through the exit if we wanted. Thanks Six Flags, was a great day, love the revamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'd love to hear about the technical improvements they made to have the ride running at 100+ MPH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Same! That and i'd love to see the new improvements installed on Tower of Terror 2. I've only had one ride on the original tower going that high. And I was the only person in the car... apparently the less weight the higher it went. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayzle Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Robb did the tell you what exactly they changed on the ride to make the improvements in speed? And has it been reliable (ie no kingda ka like random breakdowns)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
**McFly** Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Got a ride in today, Loved it!! Seats and restraints are comfortable throughout the entire ride. Backwards launch is cool, and the view from high up the tower is awesome too. Â (I am the guy to the right of Rob in the picture) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Looks great! Hopefully one day soon I'll get out there to explore the whole park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Excellent! I'm looking forward to riding this one at WCB (after finally riding the forward-facing version last year). Then I get to go to Australia with a bunch of of other TPR people and do it again at Dreamworld! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Oh wow!! I would love to get the opportunity to ride this one day!! It looks like a lot of fun, plus I love the feeling of free falling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamoure Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That's incredible awesome, they changed an old ride to a even better one !! I'm so in love with that "new" coaster btw. Superman: The Escape was awesome too in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 [rocking back and forth on the floor in the fetal position] Â "WCB in just a few more weeks... WCB in just a few more weeks... WCB in just a few more weeks..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I hear ya on that, can't get here quick enough! Â Help me out someone, Green Lantern and Road Runner are supposed to be open for WCB or not? Â Â Â Thanks. Â Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willh51 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That's really exciting that they upgraded the ride; a nice dose of respect for such a groundbreaking attraction. It's great to see both sides with new trains and that it's going 104 mph! Just another reason why one of these days I'm going to take a random flight to LAX and finally go to Magic Mountain (this summer seems like a good time, right?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Well, it looks like I might just have to treat myself to a trip out to SFMM once I graduate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) Removed by User Edited January 6, 2012 by The SETGO Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BkkMan13 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 I never rode the original Superman, because last time I was at SFMM when I was 13 I couldn't ride because I was the only one that wanted to ride. And before that when I was only like 7 or 8 I wasn't tall enough. I hope it wasn't a big loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 ^ For me, (I'm 13), it was just an adrenaline rush and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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