Shavethewhales Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ... 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Just updated the images on the announcement page: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1492877#p1492877 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It looks WICKED Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aLFREd_25 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Is it me or is the name "Wicked Cyclone" really stupid? (The ride looks awesome though!). Actually both the RMC names (Twisted Colossus?!?!?) are... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looks like an awesome ride, great addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesman Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Triple down is coming back Whats a triple down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrozooka0 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BintamiM Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camthedominator Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Name Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Any idea on what trains will be used on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckInSD Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 RMC trains...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Name Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camthedominator Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I am really looking forward to trains with legroom and some amount of comfort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generic Name Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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