IrishBuckeye Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 This is great news for people like me who prepare and don't come with a bunch of excess crap. In regards to Maverick, I'm on the big and tall side and still love it. The trick is leaning into the twists and turns, so you don't get the crap beat out of your neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingless92 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I do lean into the turns lol. The restraints come down right on my collar bone/shoulders. I guess that's the price you pay for being tall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 ^^ Cargo pants are the way to go! I shove everything in my velcro pockets! Phone, wallet, keys, left over lunch, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtafro Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 ^^ Cargo pants/shorts are the way to go! I shove everything in my ZIPPER pockets! Phone, wallet, keys, left over lunch, etc. Fixed. Either way it's the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Curt Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I go with a pair of cargo shorts with at least one zipper pocket, all important stuff goes in there, anything else if it fly's out..........well it must have been a great ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 This is great news for people like me who prepare and don't come with a bunch of excess crap. In regards to Maverick, I'm on the big and tall side and still love it. The trick is leaning into the twists and turns, so you don't get the crap beat out of your neck. I hear what you're saying. I don't like to think when I ride. I love to have my arms up, and let the coaster have it's way with me! I can't do that with Maverick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 BTW. I see PointBuzz is having live coverage of the GateKeeper event. That should be interesting. I guess the next best thing if you can't be there in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 ^^ Cargo pants/shorts are the way to go! I shove everything in my ZIPPER pockets! Phone, wallet, keys, left over lunch, etc. Fixed. Either way it's the way to go. I meant "velcro", that is why I said "velcro". No need to "FIX" anything in my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Too bad we won't be entering the gate at night CP Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomman295 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 ^ I can't breathe. This looks absolutely stunning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBuckeye Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I hear what you're saying. I don't like to think when I ride. I love to have my arms up, and let the coaster have it's way with me! I can't do that with Maverick. I would prefer the same, but Maverick is still a fun ride even when not having your hands up the whole time. There was a certain ride that taught me you can't always keep your hands up the whole time while riding every single coaster. It was the Son of Beast. Just thinking about it still makes me hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossed Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Too bad we won't be entering the gate at night It's b-e-a-utiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Wow, that looks incredible! Only thing missing is the train going through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necoastergp Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Too bad we won't be entering the gate at night Love this pic. GK at night looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&MBoy1982 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 GATEKEEPER IS AMAZING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBuckeye Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 what... you rode it before 1am last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmTree55 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 GATEKEEPER IS AMAZING! Did you get to ride it yesterday?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VGplay Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 It's a fine ride. A couple if nice moments but overall if you've ridden a B&M built in the past 10 years you know what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBuckeye Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 On my way to sandusky now. Been hearing some nice early reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 (edited) Just rode Gatekeeper! I loved "keyholing!" I think this will be quite the fan favorite! Follow our Twitter and Facebook for more updates today! Edited May 9, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Looks great, can't wait to see more coverage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Just rode Gatekeeper! I loved "keyholing!" I think this will be quite the fan favorite! Follow our Twitter and Facebook for more updates today! I like that new term "Key-holing." Another new word from TPR! Rob I can't believe I'm saying this as a fellow Floridian, but I'm envious of you being in Cleveland right now! I grew up there and the weather this time of year is normally poor at best. Did you find the "Key Master" by the Gatekeeper? -- Ghost-busters movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsaiisuperstar Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Its super quiet. I like how the lift chain stops and only runs when lifting a train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Gatekeeper B-roll footage is finally here! [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] While watching that B-roll footage of Gatekeeper, I stumbled across this lovely video. Raptor time-lapse construction video from 1993-1994. It was probably taken from a documentary or a promo vid (hence the cheesy music). - Kick the Sky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishBuckeye Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I've gotten three rides on gatekeeper so far. Really fun, intense ride. I love the feeling of twisting into the first drop. as Robb said, the keyhole twists are awesom I think cp has a winner to go with their collectio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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