Wild 1 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Went to the park today and it was rather dead. Longest wait was about 5 minutes for Batwing. Everything else (including Superman and Apocalypse) were a walk on. I did notice that only the wooden coasters had their second train on their transfers. Mind Eraser's second train was in pieces under the station and Batwing's second (or third) train was in pieces in a picnic pavilion with people working on it. Superman did not even have the blue train on the transfer, it was just gone. They were not needed but its kinda weird that the woodies had their trains ready but none of the steel ones had theirs ready. Maybe its because PTC services the wooden ones. Other comments were that in the morning Joker seemed like it was running very fast but by the afternoon it had been slowed down to its normal speed. Roar was brutal in the seat I was in but my friends in another seat said it was running better then usual. Mind Eraser was also brutal but what else is new. The rest of the coasters were all running well. Superman and Wild One were running surprising well for the cold weather. At first I was worried they wouldn't open Superman or Batwing because of the wind but they opened Superman by 11 and Batwing by 11:30 (Then it promptly broke down for 15 minutes but its Batwing so that's expected) I think I finally realize why I prefer the Vekoma Stingrays to the Superman Ultimate Flight models, they are so intense. Its a shame that they had to be so unreliable because they are just better. Finally I rode Apocalypse for the first time. That was seriously a one and done, it wasn't as bad as Mind Eraser but it wasn't much better. Themeing was decent though. Overall the park does look nicer then last year and the staff were being friendly and efficient. The minimal wait times also made it an awesome day and probably the best day I have had at SFA in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxelmatic Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 At long last, Batwing is getting new paint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Are you sure they aren't just hosing off the dirt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 ^^They defiantly giving Batwing a fresh coat of purple and yellow paint and not just "cleaning" it off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRHcoasterki Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 defiantly D E F I N I T E L Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 ^ Cleaning something at SFA would probably have to be done defiantly though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Why would they be painting Batwing now that the season has started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxelmatic Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 ^I'm not sure, but Joker's Jinx is scheduled to get a new one also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 ^Before daily operation starts up or next off-season? Slash is this a known thing, or just a rumor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxelmatic Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oh, it will probably be done before daily operations start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I am seriously surprised this actually happened. Like I mentioned in my opening day trip report, Jokers Jinx also seems to be getting a new paint job. Two new paint jobs in one year, good job SFA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Looks like Batwing is getting a new color scheme. From SFAFans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 MUCH better. Now I'd just like them to give people another reason to make the trek back there...as if Superman isn't already far enough from the rest of the park, Batwing's even worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxelmatic Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 As awesome as those colors are, I'm hoping that the track gets painted purple or blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Looks like Batwing is getting a new color scheme. From SFAFans I like the new colors, but I like the older colors. I am just happy that Batwing is finally getting paint. The new colors look nice and sharp though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 I wonder if Jokers Jinx will get a different color scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2JRedskins Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 (edited) It seems like they are painting the supports a dark gray instead... Edited April 22, 2013 by Y2JRedskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Streak Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Looks like Batwing is getting a new color scheme. From SFAFans Six Flags is finally caring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 It's about time... brings tears to thine eyes LOL. Never thought I'd see the day Now just needs them to put the new generation flying trains on this ride (the ones seen on Stingray at Suzhou Giant Wheel park) and new trains on Superman. Some new trains on Mind Eraser (Either the new Generation Vekoma SLC trains like at Morey's or the new Kumbak ones at Movie World Australia) and lastly new vest-like restraints for Apocalypse (like a new style hybrid cross between the system used on B&M flyers and wing coasters) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 ^ all them ideas would work perfect! I am just glad to see the park FINALLY putting some time and energy into it self. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkeyman18 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 The car's on superman really ruin a great ride for me. I can't ever seem to find away to make myself comfortable in those cars new ones would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I've never understood everyone's problem with the Superman trains. The weird thing in that separates your knees is kind of annoying but I've never been uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I do not think the trains on Superman are uncomfortable either. Now I can see where taller people would be unfomfy because there is barely any leg room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 When I rode Superman I really wasn't impressed, but the trains didn't bother me. The ones in New England are much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I prefer the ones at SFNE (before they put the shin guards on), just wish they didn't have the speaker/headrest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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