Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread

[IrishBuckeye]

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.

[Wingless92]

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.

[B&MBoy1982]

^^ Cargo pants are the way to go!

 

I shove everything in my velcro pockets! Phone, wallet, keys, left over lunch, etc.

[Vtafro]

^^ 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.

[Coaster Curt]

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

[coasternut]

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.

[coasternut]

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.

[B&MBoy1982]

^^ 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.

[Koasterking48]

Too bad we won't be entering the gate at night

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[Randomman295]

^

I can't breathe.

This looks absolutely stunning.

[IrishBuckeye]

 

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.

[Mossed]

Too bad we won't be entering the gate at night

 

It's b-e-a-utiful!

 

[Geauga Dog]

Wow, that looks incredible! Only thing missing is the train going through it.

[necoastergp]

Too bad we won't be entering the gate at night

 

Love this pic. GK at night looks awesome.

[B&MBoy1982]

GATEKEEPER IS AMAZING!

[IrishBuckeye]

what... you rode it before 1am last night?

[PalmTree55]

GATEKEEPER IS AMAZING!

 

Did you get to ride it yesterday??

[VGplay]

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.

[IrishBuckeye]

On my way to sandusky now. Been hearing some nice early reports.

[robbalvey]

Just rode Gatekeeper! I loved "keyholing!" I think this will be quite the fan favorite!

 

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[Hilltopper39]

Looks great, can't wait to see more coverage!

[coasternut]

Just rode Gatekeeper! I loved "keyholing!" I think this will be quite the fan favorite!

 

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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.

[bonsaiisuperstar]

Its super quiet. I like how the lift chain stops and only runs when lifting a train.

[netdvn]

Gatekeeper B-roll footage is finally here!

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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!

[IrishBuckeye]

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