coasterkid124 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I've been to Hershey a handful of times now and have been unlucky to never get on Comet. It has either been closed, or the line was too long to bear. Next time I get out there, I'll have to hit it first as tempting as Skyrush is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy_mel Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I've been to Hershey a handful of times now and have been unlucky to never get on Comet. It has either been closed, or the line was too long to bear. Next time I get out there, I'll have to hit it first as tempting as Skyrush is. You may still encounter a ridiculous wait. It's one of the 3 that are open for the extra hours in the morning. I recommend using Hershey's app. They are fairly accurate with wait times and you can set alerts to notify you when the line gets to whatever time you are willing to wait. I set it for 30 minutes or less personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 ^Wow that's actually a really handy tool. More parks should have that. I believe that Comet is one of the three that opens early, because by the time I got to it, the line was already filling up. It actually had a longer line than Skyrush and SDL combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Comet looks good and I definitely want to make it a point to ride it, long wait or not. I typically never have a problem riding Comet in the afternoon - once the morning crowd dies down, the waits are usually under 20 minutes for Comet and non-existent for Skyrush. It's tempting to hit the front of the park first, but that's what everyone does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I remember when I first started this project I posted photos, well I've returned to it the past week or so and I added Comet, I must say this is looking better than I thought I could do! Any thoughts? p.s. I might eventually add GB and SDL to finalize the area but not sure. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 ^ Wow that is incredible looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Is this NL2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The drop on Skyrush looks a little too I305, and not enough Skyrush. I think it's just in the curvature though. Looks insanely well done, otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Comet looks good and I definitely want to make it a point to ride it, long wait or not. warning if you are "Testicularly blessed". . . don't ride unless you are wearing snug undies. those bunny hop hills, are Not kind, and I regretted having worn loose boxers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The drop on Skyrush looks a little too I305, and not enough Skyrush. I think it's just in the curvature though. Looks insanely well done, otherwise Thanks! I did use the I-305 template, although I altered it slightly I see what you mean! Like the ending of the arch should be drawn out a bit longer. And yes this is NL2^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 The drop on Skyrush looks a little too I305, and not enough Skyrush. I think it's just in the curvature though. Looks insanely well done, otherwise Thanks! I did use the I-305 template, although I altered it slightly I see what you mean! Like the ending of the arch should be drawn out a bit longer. And yes this is NL2^^ Yep, if you fix that it would look better than it already does! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk_mamba Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 I am glad that more and more people are getting the Skyrush band wagon. I feel like this coaster is easy at top 10 ride for me really a top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks! I did use the I-305 template, although I altered it slightly I see what you mean! Like the ending of the arch should be drawn out a bit longer. Just make sure you get that kink in there when the track clears the second support - that might be the best part of the whole ride! Well, along with the Stengel...and the twist over the river...and the last hill...and everything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks! I did use the I-305 template, although I altered it slightly I see what you mean! Like the ending of the arch should be drawn out a bit longer. Just make sure you get that kink in there when the track clears the second support - that might be the best part of the whole ride! Well, along with the Stengel...and the twist over the river...and the last hill...and everything else. The ejector kink? It isn't even visible from off rode, I had no idea it was coming in the back row at 10PM two weeks ago.... So awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 ^That's the one! You can hardly tell it's there off-ride, but holy crap was that one of the most horrifying moments of my life the first time I rode in the back row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 ^That's the one! You can hardly tell it's there off-ride, but holy crap was that one of the most horrifying moments of my life the first time I rode in the back row. It's absolutely the best part of the ride. If anyone got to ride opening year then they really know what it's true power was. Now THAT literally felt like I was being thrown onto Park Boulevard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I am glad that more and more people are getting the Skyrush band wagon. I feel like this coaster is easy at top 10 ride for me really a top 5. This. Skyrush doesn't get the love that it deserves because of its restraints. Fine with me, that means shorter lines!!! Before my first ride, I watched the POVs and thought "This looks weak, there's no way it can be in my top 10". I angered the coaster gods that day, and I held on for dear life for the first time of my life on a coaster. Maverick was my number one, but this thing completely eats Maverick up for breakfast. There is no ejector airtime like it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 ^Skyrush is probably the coaster whose POV gives you the "worst preparation" for what the ride really is. lol It's intensity cannot be comprehended by watching a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy_mel Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I agree that the pov not do this coaster justice. It's the only one that has literally made me take a seat as soon as I got off of the ride. Absolutely amazing ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Off ride footage should be a clue - most times everyone on the train is hanging on. The only reason its not my number one is that I can't possibly ride it with abandon. I try, but I have to hang on. It's in good company right behind Maverick and El Toro though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Surprisingly, I was able to get to the "hands up, legs out" point rather quickly. Going over the hills like that, especially the twisted one, is a surreal experience. I still put my hands down around the turns though, that's just what I do during high-G moments by nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Surprisingly, I was able to get to the "hands up, legs out" point rather quickly. Going over the hills like that, especially the twisted one, is a surreal experience. I still put my hands down around the turns though, that's just what I do during high-G moments by nature. Same here. After the first drop my hands were HP and legs pointed straight out the whole way, my butt barely ever touched the seat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike541x Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 ^Especially if you're in the last row. It's seriously one of the best experiences I've felt on any roller coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Was the "issue" with the restraints ever resolved? I'm a little behind about what Hershey did to "soften" them. Or are just fewer people complaining? Either way, I need to get out to Hershey and ride this thing at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Can anyone tell me if Hershey sells magnet for their coasters? And if so best place to look for them? I'm always on a mission for magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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