VinTheAttendant Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'm ..... thrilled? A little bittersweet over this announcement. On one hand, I've always wanted to try the looping version of the Alpine Freefall at the Great Escape. On the other hand, I was expecting something a little more ..... dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Robb just asked about the planned Sky Screamer on the Six Flags Corporate Call; they said that they could not confirm or deny any future projects but that big things would be coming to the park in the next five years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Oh... Interesting. I wonder what their definition of "big things" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 ^A Star Flyer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoasterDan Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Well, supposedly the Star Flyer was never intended for 2013, but the park thought that it would take a long time to get all of the approvals needed for a Star Flyer that will end up being around 400ft. The zoning boards, and all the other boards approved quicker than they planned, which caught the park off guard (especially since the town is so strict). Not once in the plans did it say the Star Flyer was coming in 2013, but everyone assumed it. Anyway, back to the 2013 announcement. Six Flags New England posted this onto the SFNE Online facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/#!/sfneonline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'm assuming that's the same thing we'll be seeing at America as well - looks awesome! I like that they have you all face each other in the drop capsules. Would be cool if they dropped you one by one, or if a park took it upon themselves to run it like that Russian Roulette show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoasterDan Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 That would be really cool, but it would make the lines huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Oh, I'm aware. Just ideas for what parks could do with a ride like this! It's a cool set of slides to see regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Those slides look really awesome, but I was also hoping for something more dry. I'll keep dreaming about an RMC version of Cyclone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I like how now every single wooden coaster "should get the RMC treatment." Would Cyclone be big enough to make it worthwhile? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoasterDan Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I like how now every single wooden coaster "should get the RMC treatment." Would Cyclone be big enough to make it worthwhile? Everyone that I know in the Coaster Enthusiast community wants the RMC treatment for Cyclone, but I agree it's tough to say if it's worth it. I think they could pull it off, but they also might be better off tearing it down one day, and putting a GCI in it's place. Plus, they might have extra space left over for future flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakizle Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I like how now every single wooden coaster "should get the RMC treatment." Would Cyclone be big enough to make it worthwhile? Actually honestly, I think Cyclone at Six Flags New England is pretty much one of the best candidates for Iron Horse, along with maybe Mean Streak now that SOB is going away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Are the slides made by Splashtactular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Not every ride that needs the RMC treatment should necessarily be done with Iron Horse. I think Cyclone would be a good fit for Topper Track, with a restoration of its original layout. The ride was wicked enough in its original form, it doesn't really need overbanked turns. Just bring back the classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I like how now every single wooden coaster "should get the RMC treatment." Would Cyclone be big enough to make it worthwhile? Not every coaster... Thunderbolt should be left exactly as is. It's perfect. Cyclone sucks though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I think Cyclone would be a good fit for Topper Track, with a restoration of its original layout. The ride was wicked enough in its original form, it doesn't really need overbanked turns. Just bring back the classic. I miss the old layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy* Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Is there still going to be the 385 ft Skyscreamer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Is there still going to be the 385 ft Skyscreamer? Screamscape said the jumbo Sky Screamer was delayed to 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmillenia94 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I dont find cyclone to be in rough condition as it is. I found wildcat at hp to be much rougher and less interesting. However i wouldnt complain if this was the next candidate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoole Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Not every ride that needs the RMC treatment should necessarily be done with Iron Horse. I think Cyclone would be a good fit for Topper Track, with a restoration of its original layout. The ride was wicked enough in its original form, it doesn't really need overbanked turns. Just bring back the classic. I agree. Exactly this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I rode Cyclone last year and thought it was pretty good. Didn't hurt at all for me. Iron Horse doesn't seem like it is necessary, but Topper Track would be cool. Anything to make the ride better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideofSteel Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I didn't find Cyclone to be rough at all, and when I rode the trims were completely off. The one thing on that ride that hurt were the final brakes. I hated how you slam to a complete stop. The Cyclone is a classic and I would rather keep it that way then give it the Iron Horse renovation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intaminfan98 Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I think the best thin for Cyclone is to remove Flashback and add a big firstdrop to Cyclone as well as the RMC iron horse track in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canobie#1 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 They are never going to replace cyclone with iron horse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ Do you currently have a time machine to prove that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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