Six Flags New England (SFNE) Discussion Thread

[Shavethewhales]

... Personally it's almost like the RMC novelty is wearing off because looking at both rides it's like the same thing over and over again - steep angled first drop, lots of overbanked turns, and an inversion or two (or three). I would love to see RMC do something a bit more "traditional", if that's a good word to use, instead of using "tricks" to improve a lackluster ride.

 

Using that train of logic, what companies aren't repeating things? Most traditional/classic wooden coasters all look the same. GCII's all utilize the same basic styles, then you have G-fighters, and don't even get me started on B&M's. RMC has now released quite a few designs, so of course you're going to see elements be repeated. I don't see where the expectation of an unlimited bag of tricks comes from. Face it, we only get to see a truly incredible new piece of technology come out in this industry every once in a great while. RMC's are going to normalize just like B&M inverts, launch coasters, wing riders, etc...

 

If you can't get excited about a new awesome coaster like this, you need a new hobby.

[Midgetman82]

I assume it'd be very hard (or awkward) to pull off an inversion like a vertical loop on one of these due to supporting issues. But other than that, RMC can do really good, non cookie-cutter elements when you let them build from the ground-up. Take Goliath at Great America for example, and how it had to be build more vertically than spread out or replace an an old wooden coaster.

[robbalvey]

Just updated the images on the announcement page: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1492877#p1492877

[coasterchitchat]

It looks WICKED Awesome!

[MagnumFreak25]

Am I the only one who thinks that the 200 hundred degree stall looks like a failed attempt at making a barrel roll in no limits?

[aLFREd_25]

This thing looks awesome. I had plans to go up to SFNE this last summer and they got cancelled. Now, I'm not too upset about it. I love the orange and grey together.

[Brassinthegrass]

I must say, I'm very impressed by this addition! Although I do wish that the track was a different color, I like the gray and orange look. This is a very nice addition to the park.

 

Amazing that flashback is still there though... I would've expected them to take it out and add an extra helix into the ride.

[rcjp]

Am I the only one who thinks that the 200 hundred degree stall looks like a failed attempt at making a barrel roll in no limits?

Looks like the train is thinking: let's do a zero g! And then when it gets to the middle he says: well, maybe not.

Joking aside, this looks like a great ride. I think it looks like it might be a bit better than colossus.

[bluestreak]

Is it me or is the name "Wicked Cyclone" really stupid? (The ride looks awesome though!). Actually both the RMC names (Twisted Colossus?!?!?) are...

[djboss302]

Looks like an awesome ride, great addition.

[coasterkid124]

Is it me or is the name "Wicked Cyclone" really stupid? (The ride looks awesome though!). Actually both the RMC names (Twisted Colossus?!?!?) are...

 

I don't like the names that much myself. But it is what it is. Both coasters look like they will ride amazingly.

[thesman]

Triple down is coming back

Whats a triple down?

[Midgetman82]

Instead of one big drop, a coaster will do multiple drops along the way. i.e. a double-down, triple-down, etc. Works going up too!

[Pyrozooka0]

^For Twisted Colossus, I'm thinking of either TCol or YOLOssus.

 

I agree it should be YOLOssus.

For wicked cyclone, I'm thinking WCyc (in the same vein as IRat

[ZeroGravity55]

I'm usually not critical when it comes to new ride announcements as I usually love what I'm seeing/reading but this year's crop of Six Flags 2015 additions leaves A LOT to be desired. Of all of them the only thing that somewhat stood out is Wicked Cyclone, and it didn't stand out as much.

 

I'm anticipating a backlash as I say I haven't ridden an RMC yet and I'm sure they are incredible rides but between Twisted Colossus and Wicked Cyclone they both seem cookie cutter. Personally it's almost like the RMC novelty is wearing off because looking at both rides it's like the same thing over and over again - steep angled first drop, lots of overbanked turns, and an inversion or two (or three). I would love to see RMC do something a bit more "traditional", if that's a good word to use, instead of using "tricks" to improve a lackluster ride.

 

If you look at both designs and compare them to what RMC has already done, they're more innovative than their previous designs. That's actually amazing considering they had less to work with in both of these older designs. I actually give Alan Schilke credit for working in a new inversion type into these remodels, as he's sort of limited in what he can do when it pertains to inversions on these remodels. In my mind, nobody in this industry can touch Alan Schilke when it comes to being innovative and just designing a ride right now. He keeps finding ways to top what he's already done, but I have to wonder when he'll reach the limit or if he will ever reach the limit.

[BintamiM]

RMC literally has shaken up the industry quite a bit. And we have to thank six flags for this as well. I am just loving all of their creations. I am dying to ride one soon!!

[camthedominator]

HHHHOOOOLLLLYYY CCCCRRRRAAAAPPPP! When I saw this video I got so excited. I think RMC is trekking into Intamin territory now, it looks insane. Thankfully I only live about an hour away from SFNE so I can ride it when I want (and have the time to...).

[Generic Name]

Any idea on what trains will be used on this?

[StuckInSD]

Any idea on what trains will be used on this?

 

Looks like the same trains they'll be using for Twisted Colossus, and the same ones they've used for Goliath.

[MagnumFreak25]

RMC trains......

[Generic Name]

RMC trains......

Reason I asked is because some RMCs (like NTAG) use Gerstlausers.

 

Was just curiosity if anything.

 

Also if those are the trains they're using, how roomy are they? The PTC trains had not much in terms of legroom.

Edited August 28, 2014 by Generic Name

[rcjp]

^Those were the first. Probably RMC hadn't developed their own trains then and so used gerstlauer's. Now that they have probably all their rides will have them.

[ilrider]

RMC trains......

Reason I asked is because some RMCs (like NTAG) use Gerstlausers.

 

Was just curiosity if anything.

 

Also if those are the trains they're using, how roomy are they? The PTC trains had not much in terms of legroom.

 

Very roomy. The back of the seat in front of you is quite a ways ahead of you. Definitely way more width than a PTC retrofitted with a seat divider also. Very comfortable trains.

[camthedominator]

I am really looking forward to trains with legroom and some amount of comfort.

[Generic Name]

RMC trains......

Reason I asked is because some RMCs (like NTAG) use Gerstlausers.

 

Was just curiosity if anything.

 

Also if those are the trains they're using, how roomy are they? The PTC trains had not much in terms of legroom.

 

Very roomy. The back of the seat in front of you is quite a ways ahead of you. Definitely way more width than a PTC retrofitted with a seat divider also. Very comfortable trains.

That is good to hear. I'm 6'0", 250lbs, and have long legs so those PTC boxcars were hell.

 

Also, and I know this is not germane to WiCy, but, would someone my size fit on Bizarro? The test seat had me worrying a bit. I know I posted that earlier in this thread but I didn't get an answer so I'm asking it again.