JJLehto Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 It does look beautiful. I actually was hoping since the ride is new and is in a less populated corner of the park it would draw at least a little bit of the crowds away from other areas. Cant wait till August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lareson Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I think it's a structural thing too, since it's now part of the support system for the coaster. Easiest way I can describe it is if you had 2 blocks of wood right next to each other, not secured together, and you try and push one of the blocks to one side without trying to lift it up off of the table. You'll see that the middle seam stays parallel, but the top completely gets skewed with one higher than another. That's why there's also nothing at the top of the keyholes securing them. Also with it being part of the coaster now, it has to be part of the bolt inspection so the gaps have to be left there so they can easily inspect them. All I can say is, get used to it cause the gaps are not going anywhere! Personally, I like them, adds a bit of an industrial modern look to the entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Looks really good! Can't wait to see video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I'm looking forward to checking this ride out in June. Wild Eagle at Dollywood was fun, and I'm curious to see how Gatekeeper compares to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Ooooooo. I like the trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Looks really nice. "Some year".... ...I'll finally get there and try it out for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The pictures are awesome and some of them looks exactly like the promotionnal rendering ! However, the keyholes would have been much better without the disapointing gap (even if it has a great effect on the entrance). I guess nothing can be perfect, altough Gatekeeper is close to it ! Oh brother... Oh no, the gap has totally ruined the ride, tear it down it's no good now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Thanks for posting the pictures! Gatekeeper looks pretty sweet. . Rode X-Flight last year and had a lot fun so looking forward to riding this one and comparing. Hope its extra height, speed and length provide the intensity to make it a great ride vs. just a fun ride like X-flight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 From the looks of the pics, the outside seat closest to the beach should provide a weird feeling rolling slow into the first drop being so far out from the track! That is a pretty big arc from rightside up to upside down and falling..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necoastergp Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The fact this ride is right on the beach makes it that much better, can't beat the scenery at the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 ^I agree with this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 ^^ What about this? (Ocean Park, Hong Kong, China) Anyway, Gatekeeper looks really good. Hopefully it rides as good as it looks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necoastergp Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 ^At parks in the US, imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 This coaster looks really great! Unless you've been on a B&M wing rider already, I don't think you can fully appreciate how good this ride will be. I didn't fully grasp X-Flight until I rode it, and I am now in love with it. So this being what it is, has me really excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mstankow Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 I found X-flight awesome and this looks awesome but I don't know when or if I will ever return to Cedar Point. Though it has been a while already. I went in 1998. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 The pictures are awesome and some of them looks exactly like the promotionnal rendering ! However, the keyholes would have been much better without the disapointing gap (even if it has a great effect on the entrance). I guess nothing can be perfect, altough Gatekeeper is close to it ! Oh brother... Oh no, the gap has totally ruined the ride, tear it down it's no good now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedarpointer Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Gatekeeper looks awesome! I can't wait to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necoastergp Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 It's not like the gaps ruin the head/foot chopper when the coaster goes through the key holes. I personally like the way they came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark549 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2013/04/06/New-roller-coaster-on-fast-track-for-Sandusky-bound-thrill-seekers.html article in Toledo Blade newspaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbcoasterfan Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Drove by the park earlier today because I wanted to take a closer look at GateKeeper in person, and I gotta say WOW it looks MASSIVE in person. Pictures don't do this thing justice. The expanse of it is awesome. I snapped a couple pics on my iPhone. When the season pass center opens I'll try to get over there and get even closer pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supkarma Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The "broken" keyholes won't make any difference. In fact, unless you're in front row you can't even tell you're flying through them until you're in them. - At least on X-Flight. You're in and out in less than a second. Also, with this type of drop ...back left is crazy. It really does whip you over the top on X-Flight! That said, it's really a beautful ride that adds a nice bit to the skyline. Once again - Nicely done CP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 The pictures are awesome and some of them looks exactly like the promotionnal rendering ! However, the keyholes would have been much better without the disapointing gap (even if it has a great effect on the entrance). I guess nothing can be perfect, altough Gatekeeper is close to it ! Oh brother... Oh no, the gap has totally ruined the ride, tear it down it's no good now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjohnh Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 THE GAP OH NO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 This ride is looking fantastic. So few parks have a really iconic entrance like this is going to provide. It'll be like Universal Japan on speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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