ArizonaGuy Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The lift is going at a decent pace. The slow down at the crest is to control that they don't more speed than it's engineered and designed to handle. If it crests and goes over with more momentum, it's going to gain more speed than it's supposed to. I'm sure we'll be seeing testing with different speeds until they get it just right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The lift is going at a decent pace. The slow down at the crest is to control that they don't more speed than it's engineered and designed to handle. If it crests and goes over with more momentum, it's going to gain more speed than it's supposed to. I'm sure we'll be seeing testing with different speeds until they get it just right. Or it has nothing to do with that and the intention is to increase the anticipation of the first drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammmmmy Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 The lift is going at a decent pace. The slow down at the crest is to control that they don't more speed than it's engineered and designed to handle. If it crests and goes over with more momentum, it's going to gain more speed than it's supposed to. I'm sure we'll be seeing testing with different speeds until they get it just right. Or it has nothing to do with that and the intention is to increase the anticipation of the first drop. I always really liked that on the Giovanola hypers! I definitely don't think it would matter on this ride whether the lift slows down or not though, as the airtime I'm seeing is already el-toro-and-beyond insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lareson Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I think this is a Six Flags thing with the chain lifts slowing at the top of the lift hills. Noticed that American Eagle and Viper at SF Great America also do that. I don't know why they do, seems to kill the pacing as I like going over the top of lifts at their normal speed. Haven't noticed any other park outside of the Six Flags chain that does this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I think this is a Six Flags thing with the chain lifts slowing at the top of the lift hills. Noticed that American Eagle and Viper at SF Great America also do that. I don't know why they do, seems to kill the pacing as I like going over the top of lifts at their normal speed. Haven't noticed any other park outside of the Six Flags chain that does this. And Georgia Cyclone, which is similar to Viper anyways (a POV of it shows my favorite ejector airtime moment - 4th drop - is a double-down on Viper, but that looks good too. Plus the lift slowing. Back on topic). Mindbender did it too. Never been to SFGAm (or whatever the abbreviation is), just SFOG very recently and SFOT many moons ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Even if Iron Rattler's lift is this slow, it still is crazy amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Iron Sharks lift slows at the top, and that's a Landry's park. It is a small park though but hey, it isn't a six flags. It really works on that ride though because it's a Eurofighter, so it kind of elongates that 'Oh S***' moment before the drop. On Iron Rattler however, it looks a tad weird, so I hope it's something that eventually phases out or is solely for testing purposes. But if not, I won't be complaining about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJENERGYZE Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Dosent goliath's lift hill slow down at the top as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomman295 Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Dosent goliath's lift hill slow down at the top as well That and Colossus does it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Dosent goliath's lift hill slow down at the top as well That and Colossus does it too. And Revolution and X2. Does Viper? I can't remember but I think it does as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Mind Bender does as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Many coasters do. Take the case of the newer B&M hypers (specially shambhala): they climb relatively fast and then slow down on the top too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Personally I think on a ride like Goliath its great, totally builds the anticipation of being that high up and waiting for the drop! for a ride that does not have a lot of air time on its first drop, it definitely builds excitement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Personally I think on a ride like Goliath its great, totally builds the anticipation of being that high up and waiting for the drop! for a ride that does not have a lot of air time on its first drop, it definitely builds excitement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Wow, this is why animation/guessing never does justice. Thought this one looked uninspired but the pics/vid that CF put up were unbelievable. This thing looks better than Outlaw! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 I believe the chain lift speed is just for testing purposes. I bet SFFT or RMC will show off a great test run video soon with the chain at full speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danieljs Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 A taste of the theming for the ride! i hope there's more than just the truck! Also, the number on the truck is a working number and gives the caller a funny little message. We've had to call in the experts! Our Rattle Snake is out of control and wreaking havoc all over the quarry. Rumor has it... there is mysterious activity inside the snake lair cave. I wonder what would happen if you call the phone number on the truck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 ^ I called the number on the truck -- good marketing trick. This is going to be some ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Called the number. Very cool marketing indeed. RMC Facebook Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 This one's just absurd. The drop off the cliff looks too great! RMC Facebook Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 I think this is a Six Flags thing with the chain lifts slowing at the top of the lift hills. Noticed that American Eagle and Viper at SF Great America also do that. I don't know why they do, seems to kill the pacing as I like going over the top of lifts at their normal speed. Haven't noticed any other park outside of the Six Flags chain that does this. While everyone is worried about pacing of a super-rip-your-face-off-intensity ride, count me in as one who seriously enjoys the top of lift stops. Gives time to look around, enjoy the height, creates all that anticipation. Enjoy them, every other freaking coaster we have whips right over the top. It would stink if everything was the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 ^^Those pictures are pure porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Wait a second...I see new wood on the ramp next to the truck. Are we finally getting a normal staircase up to the station for the queue instead of those awful cramped ramps??? I'm thinking that's the exit or perhaps an emergency exit. I hope I am wrong. Those new photos from RMC's facebook are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFFTfan Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 The exit is on the other side and those stairs were or still are an emergency exit. I hope they changed it and those stairs are now part of the Que as I see a wood cover in the background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Wait a second...I see new wood on the ramp next to the truck. Are we finally getting a normal staircase up to the station for the queue instead of those awful cramped ramps??? I can't find it at the moment, but I could swear we've seen a recent pic of the station, and the "cramped" ramps are still there. that looks to me like the "Chicken Exit" staircase. .tho I could be totally wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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