PCW_Nut Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Can't wait to ride. WIll be there Feb 28-March 4. Looks like a great addition to the park indeed. Amazing POV as always Robb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Looks like a fun little ride with a good amount of hang time. Should be a hit for Circus Circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Nice! Its to bad it brakes right after half loop. But it looks to definatrly be a hit Edited February 13, 2014 by Gnome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFJorts Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 I have to imagine all of that hangtime would be pretty painful with OSTRs. Thankfully they are using lap bar trains, or I would be wary of riding this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 ^That was my one gripe about Steel Hawg at Indiana Beach--the restraints (but I loved the layout). Lapbars should be an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFJorts Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 How is the outside-banked turn? I think the forces would have a component perpendicular to the track upward through the train, almost like a small amount of airtime during the turn. Or does the lateral force completely dominate and you are basically just pushed to the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Alright everyone! I totally went to the park today at noon and it is indeed (soft) open. So we took a spin (if not 7 laps) on El Loco. El Loco has 7 cars, the ride is capable of running 6 at a time. So here is my review of the ride: It is absolutely just plain fun! Only one of the cars had audio (car 4) for those of you who care. As you leave the station and all the way up the lift, the safety spiel runs. We had the car with the up-beat pop mix and adds a great element to the ride. The lift, first off, it is extremely fast and you make your way up to the top of the lift in no time. The drop, really good! A nice pop of air in the front of the car, almost ejector air in the back row. It is absolutely an advantage having a normal 90 degree un-braked drop, it is way batter than an over 90 degree braked drop, I felt El Loco's drop to be way more intense! The outward banked turn has a ton of lateral forces and is a great element, the turn into the first twist and dive while yes has a minor shuffle, you barely notice it since the cars are lap bar only. The general public won't even notice it. The first inversion has a ton of hang time. There is a nice pop of air heading into the second block brake as well. The tick-track is great, but the finale of the ride is crazy, you are upside-down for what feels like an eternity and trust me, you will be very thankful for your lap bar. The ride is a blast, be sure to head out to the park and try the ride out! It will be a definite hit for the park and for Las Vegas. You definitely spend more time up and out of your seat than you do in your seat. Edited February 13, 2014 by Mr Stratosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Robb, that's a great video of what appears to be a great Roller Coaster. Thanks so much for sharing! I cannot wait to get back to LV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 That looked better than I expected and I didn't realise the drop didn't have any trims, I guess that's what makes it better than the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 (edited) Based on the video, the ride looks like a good addition to Adventuredome. It's good to see the El Locos catching on a bit more. They seem like a good alternative to your standard Wild Mouse. Edited February 13, 2014 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Just got word that El Loco should soft open today at noon. Any idea if it is for the day, or just a few hours? I think I'll head down there when I'm free; should be there around 2:30pm. From what I hear, the ride is now open daily. The 18th is the official media day grand opening but you can go now to ride. I'm about to head down now for a few laps before they close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoasterGirl Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Might have to change plans and go sunday then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I have to work everyday. Tuesday is still the only day I can go (bringing my daughter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Might have to change plans and go sunday then. If you go early, PM me and I may join you before work if you like. Just left the dome. Got one ride in. Unfortunately the ride went down and I couldn't get in any more. All in all, solid coaster. Best one in Vegas for sure. Highlights are the insane drop and the hang time at the end. I'm not sold on the audio, but I'll need to try other cars before I write that off. Park was dead so had it not gone down I would have easily gotten many many rides. I think the dome has a real winner on their hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Just finished watching the video and it is without a doubt a twisted and messed up looking ride(in the best possible way) and am looking forward to checking it out for myself Tuesday. That has also got to be the fastest lift hill I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocoaster Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 That was great!! Best part was there was practically no one there from 2-4 or so. Rode at least a half dozen times; my thighs are pissed about that, lol! That first drop wants to eject you, very aggressively, regardless of where you sit. That lap bar [with maybe a belt assist ] is your one and only line of defense, and your thighs will take the brunt of the force, or at least mine did. They serve the same function on the air to be found at the top of coming out of the first dive loop. Nice air at both spots. I swear I got a few rides (most?) where the mid course brakes did not engage. That or they are very, very, very, completely unnoticeable. I noticed on my second ride that the car really took that outside turn much faster than my first ride, which was only a few minutes earlier. Still, I make no 100% claim that the MCB did not engage occasionally, just that it seemed that way. Maybe it is a function of how many other, if any, cars are on the track. The crew was very adamant about not having anything in your pockets, though they were willing to take your word for it. That hang time is as serious as the videos show, not that anyone is shocked by that... The Dome has a winner. But what surprised me was that even as slow as it was, there was still way more people on Canyon Blaster than were lining up for El Loco. Nothing at all against CB, but... really, seriously?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGuy Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Wow!!! Great Video Robb! Looks like a really fun coaster. Can't wait to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Visually, I think that Canyon Blaster still looks more impressive because it appears to be the "bigger" coaster, so I could see why the GP would still wander over to Canyon Blaster. On the other hand, I would also argue that El Loco also looks more intimidating and its possible that could be keeping people away. Give it some time and people will come around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanthonyam Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Are all the other El Locos that short? Seems the one in Indiana might be longer and higher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Higher. But not longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Just got home for an attempt to ride el loco and as of when I was there at around 5, it was closed. So if you are trying to ride tonight, it may or may not be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hey everyone, it's an early night and both Canyon Blaster and El Loco have lines, it is no doubt El Loco is a hit, riders are getting off and getting right back in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Just got home for an attempt to ride el loco and as of when I was there at around 5, it was closed. So if you are trying to ride tonight, it may or may not be open. It just opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 When the queue is full and they are running four cars, I'd say the wait is about 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coreysaysyo Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I can't wait to give this a shot when me and my dad take our trip to cali in may!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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