Mater Posted June 20, 2017 Share Posted June 20, 2017 A blitz coaster would be so perfect for that area. It could start in the Invertigarden, use the area up over there, then launch over onto the Whitewater Falls side for the second half. There's still a ton of space back there around Gold Striker's back section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Corn Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Anyone else wondering if this new coaster could be a mini-B&M dive?! It could easily be 100ft tall, and with the use of an underground tunnel, the drop could be enlongated. Just saying, but The Ledge sounds like a good name for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Or bring back the classic name "the edge" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The average CGA-goer already stumbles around the park in a dazed state of blank-faced confusion, calling something "The Edge" will just confuse them even further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 It's worked for U2 so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasBaby Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 A blitz coaster would be so perfect for that area. It could start in the Invertigarden, use the area up over there, then launch over onto the Whitewater Falls side for the second half. There's still a ton of space back there around Gold Striker's back section. Â I'd love to finally have a Blitz coaster on the West Coast and something like Maverick would really be a game changer for CGA. Hell, if they add a blitz and a hyper, I'll be making quite a few trips to San Jose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm planning on heading to the park for the first time on Saturday the 8th (weekend after 4th of July). Are crowds manageable on Saturdays? We will not be buying Fast Lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'm planning on heading to the park for the first time on Saturday the 8th (weekend after 4th of July). Are crowds manageable on Saturdays? We will not be buying Fast Lane. Â Either way it shouldn't be that bad, with or without FL you're able to do the whole park in a day easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Oh shit it was just raised to 110 ft. Â Â http://smartpermit.santaclaraca.gov/tm_bin/tmw_cmd.pl?tmw_cmd=StatusViewCase&shl_caseno=PLN2017-12662 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 (edited) I mean... it fits the mold and the description from the conference call. It's also a reasonably priced coaster which is an important factor to consider when they're adding 4 coasters in one year (regardless of what the payment structure is). Edited June 21, 2017 by coasterbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 ^ But none of those models are exactly close to 110' 6" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The standard height seems to be 98.4 ft, though they differ between 65.6 feet and 131.3 ft so it's right in that range. Â I'm just throwing it out there as a guess. The height of the station platform can easily change the overall ride height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I'd point out that they already have something really similar, but SFMW has two frisbees so shrug. Â Â If they did add that, at least I'd be saving a lot of money on a Gold Pass/Dining Pass/Drink Pass next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The standard height seems to be 98.4 ft, though they differ between 65.6 feet and 131.3 ft so it's right in that range. I'm just throwing it out there as a guess. The height of the station platform can easily change the overall ride height.  Very good point! The listed height on a Architectural review probably won't match the number on the manufacturer's website due to many outside factors (footing height, platform height, where 0.0' is measured from, etc.).  But there are so many options for coaster models that are around 100.5' anyway... You are right that the half pipe coaster would easily fit there though. Here's a list of coasters with a height of 110' that I'd like for CGA to get: Beast, Wicked, Incredible Hulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Wtf, it makes sense but I never really thought about the fact that Hulk is only 110 ft tall. Â Â Mind blown. Let's get a Hulk in CGA stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoasterKing Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I mean... it fits the mold and the description from the conference call. It's also a reasonably priced coaster which is an important factor to consider when they're adding 4 coasters in one year (regardless of what the payment structure is). Â Oh gawd I hope so because then that means Knott's gets the new hotness coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Well Screamscape just posted that new rumors are saying it'll be the first RMC Raptor, so...? For all I know, he could've gotten the rumor from CGA fanboys interpreting the conference call. Â The next meeting date in Santa Clara is July 5. Maybe some people from here can go check it out if it's open to public?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoasterKing Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 ^ I personally don't think Knott's getting the Raptor. I used to but not any longer. Knott's basically ready to begin construction and the Raptor is still testing last we heard. But there is another rumor that has me even more excited. Last year there were rumors that T-Rex track was spotted at Silverwood. But word soon came out that RMC was simply storing it at SW and now the track is gone. Where did it go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 The next meeting date in Santa Clara is July 5. Maybe some people from here can go check it out if it's open to public?? Â If it's open to the public, I'm sure that I'd be able to make it depending on what time it starts. Â ^Who knows where it went, I mean I know for a fact that construction walls are due to go up in early to mid July. I'd be surprised if we got the raptor but I'd be BLOWN AWAY if we got the worlds first T-Rex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 Announcement season is so hilarious to me. It's amazing to see how crazy everyone gets with speculation and rumor. I'm just happy to know that it all should be confirmed or denied by September or so. This year's announcements are shaping up to be really fun, too. Especially compared with the previous season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 ^ But even then before the announcements of track were to appear on site hen we could confirm what company it may be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedZooChimp Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 ^ But even then before the announcements of track were to appear on site hen we could confirm what company it may be. Â I'm pretty sure we're going to see construction starting in July, at that point we should be able to make a more for sure guess. Raptor would definitely fit with what we know, though (~100ft, compact footprint, etc.). Although I'd love a coaster with more capacity... Â (FWIW, all the Cedar Fair announcements last year came around like August 18, and the KI tease had 816 in it, which is National roller coaster day. So, even if we can't guess, not too long before CF will confirm it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I hate low capacity as much as anyone else does on here, but why not have like two or three smaller trains so that it'll be easier to push trains out and possibly boost capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 If you guys are worried about capacity, just go to the park after 8pm on weekdays. Â Â Last Thursday there couldn't have been more than fifty people in the entire park from 8-10. So amazingly awesome not having to hear three million basketballs being bounced directly in my face all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted June 21, 2017 Share Posted June 21, 2017 I wasn't trying to complain about capacity as much as it came off that way, but either way whatever we get should be fine since we're a smaller park than most parks in the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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