coasterbill Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 There's an irrational glimmer of hope in the back of my mind that says this might be a Holiday in the Park announcement. The timeline is consistent with the other HITP announcements and it makes some sense, but I'm about 95% confident that this is a Mind Eraser announcement. We know it's listed as Platinum Only on the Flash Pass site so VR coming to Mind Eraser is a given, the only thing we can really hope for is that that's a separate announcement... I don't think that's likely though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo77 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The park posted another update. Still going up fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 That is so ugly. Like, I'm really glad they're adding it but omg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ^At first I thought the green and purple supports would look good. They actually look tacky, wish they would've just kept the Gradv color scheme. Ah well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 That is so ugly. Like, I'm really glad they're adding it but omg It's not ugly it's looking great compared to sfgad joker. I mean I like both colors, but I think the green and the purple poles make it pop out more. Nice colors!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ^At first I thought the green and purple supports would look good. They actually look tacky, wish they would've just kept the Gradv color scheme. Ah well They don't look tacky I actually think these color of poles are great and really make the ride pop out unlike Batman the ride and the joker at sfgad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The park posted another update. Still going up fast! [attachment=0]IMG_0460.PNG[/attachment] Thanks for the update! And yes it is going up faster than they did the one at sfot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Six flags new england just posted another construction update photo of the joker. Still going up fast. It is on their Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Six flags new england just posted another construction update photo of the joker. Still going up fast. It is on their Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoulderDash Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 New Vekoma trains have been confirmed for Mind Eraser, they were testing the new red train today. You can find pics on the sfne fan site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pear Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Here's a picture of the new trains. It appears to have vest restraints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Great news! Would love to see Six Flags roll these out to their other SLCs if all goes well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Let's see if SFNE can make it a perfect 0 for 3 when it comes to putting new trains on their coasters to "improve the ride experience". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatch Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Well hot damn... Mind Eraser might actually be palatable now. Of course, judging by my ride on it back in 2013, that certainly wouldn't take much to accomplish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Let's see if SFNE can make it a perfect 0 for 3 when it comes to putting new trains on their coasters to "improve the ride experience". I mean can they really make Mind Eraser any worse. This is a good move. Removes the headbanging and protects the headsets if the VR is added. With the vest restraints, I could actually ride Kentucky Kingdom's SLC three times in a row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srosdude Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Let's see if SFNE can make it a perfect 0 for 3 when it comes to putting new trains on their coasters to "improve the ride experience". I mean can they really make Mind Eraser any worse. This is a good move. Removes the headbanging and protects the headsets if the VR is added. With the vest restraints, I could actually ride Kentucky Kingdom's SLC three times in a row. They aren't the same as the Kentucky Kingdom trains. Those are Kumbak, these are Vekoma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo77 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 (edited) Sorry this was a double post. Edited March 5, 2017 by Sluggo77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Let's see if SFNE can make it a perfect 0 for 3 when it comes to putting new trains on their coasters to "improve the ride experience". I mean can they really make Mind Eraser any worse. This is a good move. Removes the headbanging and protects the headsets if the VR is added. With the vest restraints, I could actually ride Kentucky Kingdom's SLC three times in a row. They aren't the same as the Kentucky Kingdom trains. Those are Kumbak, these are Vekoma. I don't necessarily mind who the vest restraints are from. Just adding vest restraints from anyone is an upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Are these new restraints on Mind Eraser the same vests as what's on The Great Nor'easter? Do we not have a better picture? I love all of the updates that the park keeps putting out. Here's another. [attachment=0]IMG_0461.JPG[/attachment] Isn't this the exact same photo you posted two days ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo77 Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Isn't this the exact same photo you posted two days ago? Yup. Sorry about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiburkesurfjay Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Are these new restraints on Mind Eraser the same vests as what's on The Great Nor'easter? Do we not have a better picture? Yes, they're the same as The Great Nor'easter. And no, this is the best picture there is at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 So are these just new restraints or entirely new trains? (I'm sorry I'm only half listening.) The vests on TGNE are very comfortable so that's a plus. The new trains they installed in 2008 were awesome for a while and I always defended TGNE as a good ride. However, as evidenced by my rides in 2014-16, it did not detract from the jerky, headache-inducing movements of the train eventually starting to track very poorly. Admittedly I've never ridden SFNE's SLC - but while this might help in the short run, its likely only gonna be a temporary fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srosdude Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 So are these just new restraints or entirely new trains? (I'm sorry I'm only half listening.) The vests on TGNE are very comfortable so that's a plus. The new trains they installed in 2008 were awesome for a while and I always defended TGNE as a good ride. However, as evidenced by my rides in 2014-16, it did not detract from the jerky, headache-inducing movements of the train eventually starting to track very poorly. Admittedly I've never ridden SFNE's SLC - but while this might help in the short run, its likely only gonna be a temporary fix. Mind Eraser isn't too bad to begin with, so this will only improve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 For the record I still won't go anywhere near this flaming turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 If it's a walk-on after I've been on all of the other coasters I'll ride it. But with the VR I don't see that being a very likely scenario. Just cannot be thankful enough that VR was removed from Superman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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