DougMJr Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 If the tunnel was purely for noise then why on the drop only which turns away from the neighbors? There are a few other places that seem to come closer where a tunnel makes more sense. I think it has more to do with elevation rather than location. At the lower elevations the surrounding rides/trees/buildings will block the noise, whereas the first drop is above the treeline and therefor needs a sound shield. If covering the first drop was indeed purely a theming choice it was a bad one in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Ah, that makes sense. I see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Ok, so I was out stalking the ride today for a good three hours. I was waiting around at the edge of the parking lot when I noticed Star Tower start going up and down a few times. At first I thought it was training or to see if it still works. But then I saw about 5 people in the carriage go up, could see them wearing bright orange and green vests. I start to see people getting out on top of the carriage and go into the tower. As soon as they started appearing at the top, I skated my a$$ to the Prudential turn. I waited at least 5 minutes before I hear a magical sound, the chain lift started up. I whipped my phone out and waited for them to send a train. I can tell you all now, that in the POV it may look slow, but its not. Going through the last turns, its still got a lot of speed. Just thought I'd do an update to keep everyone in the circle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Looks amazing!!! Just looking at the video it seems to have some nice airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Went to the park's Facebook today and saw that they had an off-ride video up. Looks a lot faster than it did in the POV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJnCFL Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Can't believe it's finally testing! Despite the VHS EP quality videos, hello, it was a nice surprise to see a POV up so fast. Seeing the off-ride pov, it definitely hauls ass! Can't wait to come back to CGA to finally see it alive in person! AngryGumball, myself and a few friends have been enjoying a nice week hitting up the SoCal parks and we will be riding Apocalypse tomorrow at SFMM thinking of Goldy the whole way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I suspect the video quality has something to do with safety: I bet that there are only so many people approved to touch the ride at this time, so they probably just had to make do with what was available. I'm sure an HD POV will be coming soon. I applaud the park for trying, since I can't recall POV videos for first test runs being posted before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 ^Agree! I'm sure an 'official' POV will be released. It is really neat though seeing this ride run in it's infancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Also, with it already hauling in the early stages only means it'll get faster and better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
154bmag Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 The ride looks like it runs very well. Looking forward to it's opening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 It seems to be more intense than other GCI coasters. Which is a good thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I just rode Apocalypse at SFMM and could only think of Gold Striker. Apoc was a great ride and way better than Roar. I can now only be more juiced to ride Gold Striker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I just rode Apocalypse at SFMM and could only think of Gold Striker. Apoc was a great ride and way better than Roar. I can now only be more juiced to ride Gold Striker! Yeah, Apocalypse is definitely the one that I'm reminded of most when seeing Gold Rusher and vice versa..I'm anxious to be able to compare them. I've only ridden Apocalypse once, I enjoyed it quite a bit, probably my second favorite woodie behind Giant Dipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I just rode Apocalypse at SFMM and could only think of Gold Striker. Apoc was a great ride and way better than Roar. I can now only be more juiced to ride Gold Striker! I bet the anticipation is killing you and you can't wait to ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHcoasterki Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yeah, Apocalypse is definitely the one that I'm reminded of most when seeing Gold Rusher and vice versa.. Think you meant Gold STRIKER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Was going to say, Gold Rusher is at Magic Mountain, little Arrow mine train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robman Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 A new POV and off ride video has been uploaded and is in HD now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwnAFu5C498 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Looks amazing!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Oh my.... this is a gem. Looks like so much fun! This is also the very first coaster at this park to use magnetic braking..... my how technology has changed since their last coaster install! (Drop Tower does not count). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Its official, it hauls a$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagg O'Dim Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 The first rider event got pushed back to May 8: https://www.cagreatamerica.com/goldstriker/first-rider-auction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 ^Argh! The day before I'm in SF! Totally would bid on that auction if I was going to be in town! Hopefully this means it'll be open the following weekend, already have my fast lane voucher... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 A new POV and off ride video has been uploaded and is in HD now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwnAFu5C498 Wow, just amazing! I literally watched this after riding Apocalypse (several times actually) and I can totally feel this ride's motions that much more! That speed hill is going to be insane in the back seat, and there should be some good pops coming out of first turnaround and coming out of the prudential turn. I suspect a good floater/zero g moment before midway curve, a quick pop before diving under before final turn, and lastly a quick pop on that weird double up. Sitting in the front I think will be a little more milder. One tall I think this is going to be a very forceful ride, apocalypse had some nice positives especially with its 85 degree banking, and there should be some good laterals with the quick direction changes. Yes I'm excited! Now to watch this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fire Guy Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I was very happy when I watched the first test run POV. But the new HD footage...I'm gonna need to take a cold shower now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaunit Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 totally psyched for this now! I can't wait. I am so gonna be there opening day! So will opening day to the public be may 11th? The 10th is a physics, science, and math day, and I looked at the details and Gold Striker is not one of the rides listed as operating for the event. And, in other news, I don't really want to shell out $50 for a fastlane pass, but I think I could do $35... if there is a group getting the fastlane and I can join in and get one more for $35, pm me so we can arrange that pretty please... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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