ImNotOneOfYou Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I never got to ride it... Hopefully it could be moved to a different park. Nobody likes permanent closures! It all needs to go to somewhere new. Even if a ride is bad, I would get slightly depressed if it closes without being relocated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bmanscool Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Wow! Skyrider is an exact duplicate of Shockwave at Kings Dominion. It's so identical, both the layout and station looks exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjunkie1975 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Wonderland's coaster collection is lacking three things in my opinion  #1- A world class Woodie #2- A smooth and non-headache inducing coaster with inversions #3- A good launched coaster with a launch of at least 60mph  A RMC would take care of the first two and after riding New Texas Giant and Iron Rattler for the first time a couple of weeks ago I would be ecstatic if we got our own RMC creation and there are a couple of reasons I think this might be a possibilty for project 2016....Wonderland has had a penchant for setting records here in Canada with Behemoth and Leviathan and I can see them wanting to take the title of Canada's tallest Wooden coaster from La Ronde and plus with Six Flags seemingly putting a RMC hybrid in all their parks it's probably just a matter of time before Le Monstre gets the Iron Horse treatment,Wonderland might be looking to jump in first and put in Canada's first hybrid coaster.  The only things I see that might make Wonderland shy away from RMC for 2016 would be the somewhat low capacity plus Skyriders spot is pretty close to Minebuster. Not sure if the park would be willing to put 2 wooden coasters right close to each other.  The stronger possibity is a launched B&M...it would take take of #2 and #3 and plus it would have the capacity that Wonderland needs in a Coaster.  Lonshot possibilty......Canada's first Dive Machine and while we are at it let's make it the worlds tallest Dive Machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Wonderland's coaster collection is lacking three things in my opinion #1- A world class Woodie #2- A smooth and non-headache inducing coaster with inversions #3- A good launched coaster with a launch of at least 60mph  A RMC would take care of the first two and after riding New Texas Giant and Iron Rattler for the first time a couple of weeks ago I would be ecstatic if we got our own RMC creation and there are a couple of reasons I think this might be a possibilty for project 2016....Wonderland has had a penchant for setting records here in Canada with Behemoth and Leviathan and I can see them wanting to take the title of Canada's tallest Wooden coaster from La Ronde and plus with Six Flags seemingly putting a RMC hybrid in all their parks it's probably just a matter of time before Le Monstre gets the Iron Horse treatment,Wonderland might be looking to jump in first and put in Canada's first hybrid coaster.  The only things I see that might make Wonderland shy away from RMC for 2016 would be the somewhat low capacity plus Skyriders spot is pretty close to Minebuster. Not sure if the park would be willing to put 2 wooden coasters right close to each other.  The stronger possibity is a launched B&M...it would take take of #2 and #3 and plus it would have the capacity that Wonderland needs in a Coaster.  Lonshot possibilty......Canada's first Dive Machine and while we are at it let's make it the worlds tallest Dive Machine. My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I've probably ridden SkyRider close to 100 times since opening season. I was in line at the crack of dawn the day it debuted and was on the 6th or 7th public train to dispatch. (my Dad drove me to the park at 6AM!) While I can't say that I've been the biggest fan in the last handful of years, those pix (and particularly the vintage park maps) did a great job of reminding me that at one time I truly did enjoy it. Hell, I sprinted across the park for it. ) Time for some new blood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossed Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Wonderland's coaster collection is lacking three things in my opinion #1- A world class Woodie #2- A smooth and non-headache inducing coaster with inversions #3- A good launched coaster with a launch of at least 60mph  Lonshot possibilty......Canada's first Dive Machine and while we are at it let's make it the worlds tallest Dive Machine.  One more strong addition to the roller coaster lineup and I'll have to make my first trip up to Canada. A Dive Machine would certainly do the trick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Anyone who's been on Griffon knows how awesome dive coasters are. Â Shot in the dark, but what if the park got a racing-launched Wing coaster? think Thunderbird x2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booink Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Wow! Skyrider is an exact duplicate of Shockwave at Kings Dominion. It's so identical, both the layout and station looks exactly the same. It's almost identical, but the end of Shockwave is slighly different from the one of (former) King Kobra and Skyrider. Here's a video that shows it well : [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=Shockwave[/coastertube] At 00:50 you can see that the rides turns to the left before the brake run. Skyrider and King Kobra turned to the right. But yeah, that's the only difference so you're right that they were pretty much identical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I only got to ride it in the late 90's, but for myself, my fave part of Sky Rider was the little "tilt" near the end of the run. That was a surprise the first time I rode it. And I loved that. Â Cheerio SkyRider. You will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thirstydeer Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 You know, I never was a real fan of SkyRider. Sure the novelty of it at first was nice but the more I rode it over time I started realizing it just gave me too many headaches. Stupid me I still rode it though. Â I have no idea what is being erected in its place. I went to the park a few weeks ago and the only advertising of a change to the park is an addition/expansion of the water park. It's also on the website. I do hope it's another coaster though... and please get rid of the Zamperla! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 please get rid of the Zamperla! LOLNOPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Apparently Skyrider is for sale. Â http://www.italintl.com/detail_page.php?record_id=1886 Â Maybe the Japanese will take it back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronYee Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Does anyone know approximately how long it will take them to take down skyrider? and i'm still hoping for that launched b&m wingrider or floorless , well... ANYTHING WITH INVERSIONS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 ^Well, when we all thought the ride was going to be scrapped, less than a month. But now that its for sale, that's anyone's guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronYee Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I hope skyriders space wont be wasted with a zac spin or s&s free spin, something launched would be nice and give more variety  inversions pleeeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWolfman Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Since Skyrider is up for sale it shows that the park/Cedar Fair isn't planning on using the ride for parts for KD's Shockwave, which means that ride will probably be out of there soon as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitlunchtimeyet Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Just out of curiosity, how much does a 30 year old TOGO standup cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitlunchtimeyet Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 Since Skyrider is up for sale it shows that the park/Cedar Fair isn't planning on using the ride for parts for KD's Shockwave, which means that ride will probably be out of there soon as well. You really can't blame them. TOGO went bankrupt years ago, and it's pretty hard to find parts for those things, even if they took sky riders parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I wish I could've rode it, we will all miss you. I actually dream of stand-up airtime. I wonder how many butts it kicked with that airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 ^Some of the Togo stand ups in Japan have decent airtime, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 ^^it wasn't so much the butts that it kicked  The airtime was shockingly good sometimes and I decided to ride hands up once yesterday and found a new way to injure my shoulders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I was at Wonderland on the weekend to say farewell to Skyrider. I was pleasantly surprised by the standing air as I forgot how good it was. But I was brought back to earth by the general roughness and uncomfortable nature of the ride. Â While I'm always sad to see a ride leave, I won't shed many tears about losing Skyrider. I look forward to seeing what replaces it in the not too distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 ^Some of the Togo stand ups in Japan have decent airtime, as well. I can't imagine airtime on a stand-up being anything but painful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 ^ Exactly. When I'm locked in what essentially amounts to a steel iron maiden-type casing the last thing I want is for my entire prone skeleton to be sharply thrust upward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 I'll miss you, SkyRider.  Togo stand-ups, man. They rock. They give an uninhibited, unique, and intense ride experience—including moments when your feet literally leave the floor! But the best part is the minimally-designed Togo train that makes riders feel more vulnerable, and helps to enhance the feeling that you're standing up. In contrast, B&M stand-up trains surround you with so much extra-thick padding that it feels like you're not even standing at all.  The Togo stand-up is a (wild) dying breed. Shame.  R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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