JimmyBo Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Amazing report and amazing pictures. This looks like an amazing addition to Hersheypark and it looks like Hersheypark and Intamin have become quite fond of each other (which is not a bad thing at all). Looks like Intamin has really stepped up their game with the new trains and that layout is amazing. Packs an awesome punch in such a small area. The only thing I found wrong with this report was that there was no beer pictures! What's a Derek Trip Report without a single beer picture?!?! Must have been an off day. Jimmy "Can't wait to visit Chocolate Land" Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay20016 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Awesome report, but gotta remember to throw in a NSFW when you're doing such a blatant crotch shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hersheypark and Intamin definitely have another hit on their hands, and after 2004's Storm Runner, 2008's Fahrenheit, and 2012's Skyrush, I'm really looking forward to what the two are working on for 2016 (Aquatrax) Petition to remove Roller Soaker for an Aquatrax for the Boardwalk? No grey-outs in the turns is good news for me. That front center seat is calling my name! Glad you could make it to Hersheypark and break the coaster in for us, Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Great pics! So good to hear Skyrush has turned out to be a winner--I was really looking forward to this one. Here's hoping I can make it out to Hershey this summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 SkyRush looks great, and may end up being the big hit of this year's crop of impressive new rides. Looking forward to riding this one, myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Great pictures Derek! I can't wait to head there this summer and ride this coaster. I also love that you can skip Founders Circle now, when crowded that area can get very packed and this will be a nice shortcut to Sky Rush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade1 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I'll be at Hersheypark in a month. Thanks for the trip report. I can't wait to ride it. Glad to see an Intamin opening on time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucscs100a Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 AWESOOOOME! The winged seats looks great, but I'm not sure if I'd go on that, winged seats with lap restraints... (I'm kidding, of course i'd go) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Great pics! I am traveling to Hershey Park next month. I am definitely looking forward to riding Sky Rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willh51 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 That looks great! I had to stop reading the comments on Hershey's YouTube POV that the ride looks "boring." People are stupid. The restraints look rather bizarre, but seem a lot roomier than El Toro/Superman, so that will be nice for larger guests. I hope to get up there in the fall and ride it since I haven't been to Hershey since Stormrunner opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Spin bins are such a great idea! Hopefully they catch on. Can't wait to ride Skyrush next week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAL Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Now that Skyrush is hosting riders, can anyone confirm a max height limit? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iDamonm Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) [a bunch of incorrect information] Edited May 25, 2012 by Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrojack Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hershey's website mentions minimum height of 54 inches, but no max height. With shoes I'm fairly close to 6'5, guess I'll see what happens on Sunday. Looking forward to my first visit to Hershey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 ^^Wait, I thought it was 6'5"? Edit: So where is this info about the max height coming from? It's not listed on the website, and I just called guest relations about it, to which hey replied that what is on the website is the accurate info. They said as long as your torso isn't too tall to fit properly, you can ride. Now it was just a guest relations person and not anyone with operations, so I don't know if that is entirely accurate or not, so take it for what t's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 (edited) I didn't see anything about a definitive maximum height restriction posted at the ride's entrance, but I also didn't read the fine print. Judging by the elevation of the test seat, I would suspect that as long as you can sit in the seat and your feet not touch the ground you'll be permitted to ride. Minimum height is 54" A bit higher than a normal test seat to represent the wing seats added height from station floor Edited May 24, 2012 by DerekRx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDo217 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Was there airtime on the twisty hill right before the final airtime hill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 ^^Thanks, Derek, that helps a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Sorry for the double post, but this is bump worthy. I asked HP on their Facebook page about the max height, and they responded by saying the max height is in fact 6'5". So whoever the dude was on the last page with one post, he's wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 ^Check out the sign tomorrow when you get there - if it doesn't have a maximum height on it, let someone know! I'm sure the guys in the station who have to kick tall people out would appreciate it. Hershey's "size" page on their website lists Skyrush under the rides that people over 6'3" or 300 pounds "may have difficulty" with. So they do list 6'3", but only as "difficulty" and not as a definite "no." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayB18 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Was there airtime on the twisty hill right before the final airtime hill? I'm curious about this as well. How many moments of airtime are there are there? Ive seen some say 7 and some 5 but all I can see from the layout and POV is the 1st drop depending where you sit and the 3 straight airtime hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickpoint Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 looks like a ton of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Cannot wait to ride this. Not sure when I'll have a chance to get to the park this year, though. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mich17mak Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 I'm going to Hersheypark on Monday (and perhaps Sunday if the weather is okay) - should I head to Skyrush or Fahrenheit first? I may be tempted to go on Skyrush first, but I assume the line will move faster for Skyrush compared to Fahrenheit, so I'm thinking that I should knock off Fahrenheit first..? I hadn't been to the park in ages, so I'm not sure what to plan first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanKgtr Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Fahrenheit's line does move unbearably slow, but I have no idea what waits for Skyrush will be like. Its capacity is almost exactly that of the Bear (1350 riders/hour for Skyrush, 1300 for Bear), and the latter still gets enormous lines throughout most of the day. We'll have to see how the new addition affects the flow of crowds come opening weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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