tarheel1231 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I'm sure the general public will eat it up. I think they were sold as soon as they read '4D'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykethekid Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 There is only one Zacspin in the U.S., are people really bothered that this is a clone? A better one too? That's not a clone. Green lantern and this are two different types of coasters, but similar concept. Green lantern is intamin, this is RMC and s&s. Anyways I guess my rumors were wrong about this going to frontier city. Well this ain't to far away from me. Looks like an awesome ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^Now that I compare the layouts, you're right. The Zacspin is a lot more compact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kailisun98 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Wow! Can't wait to see how it compares to Intamin's Zacspin and X2. I'm guessing definitely better than a Zacspin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 There is only one Zacspin in the U.S., are people really bothered that this is a clone? A better one too? ^Now that I compare the layouts, you're right. The Zacspin is a lot more compact. Isn't calling this a clone of a zacspin, a bit like calling Gerstlauer spinning coasters clones of Mauher Sohnes spinning coasters, or B&M flyers clones of vekomas flying dutchmans? I mean yes very similar concepts but isn't clone a bit too far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Interesting--I'm glad that S&S has sold one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looks good! The possibilities are endless from here on out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Looks like it'll be really fun, very impressive with this being the first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippyTrick09 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Oh, I thought you guys wanted a Super Loop? In all honesty, I think it looks fantastic, and I appreciate Six Flags taking a step out of their comfort zone for this one. While the name may become a little confusing for some park goers, I like that SFFT finally has their own Batman: The Ride. Kudos to the people who have been calling this for a while. Maybe the Aquatrax will come next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If this were my home park, I would be very disappointed. All that speculation and many teasers for this? Now don't get me wrong, this looks like a great concept. I always liked ZacSpins, Free Flys, etc. They are very unique. The ride itself looks like it will be fun, but it is very compact and was over-teased. I'm not bashing the ride, the park, the manufacturer, or Six Flags. I'm just bashing the teaser campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azombi Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 showed my kids this morning before school and they loved it, can't wait. Just wish it was a little longer track/ride time. we have a quite a few rides that are rather short. Either way, we will be there every day during the summer of 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchsje Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) I am disappointed mostly because of the huge footprint cleared for this compact, low-capacity ride. It's not a bad addition, but it's not a major one... yet. Surely with Rockin' at Rockville closing there are more announcements to come... right? The throughput of this ride looks to be hardly any better than Motorama, and that's saying something! I still can't believe they didn't use either of the existing bridges in the landscaping for a coaster. They definitely teased this, and it would have been great. What a let down! Again: it's not a bad addition, but Six Flags had my expectations set way, way higher. I was expecting something like X2 and got something closer to Green Lantern. Edited August 28, 2014 by stretchsje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideofSteel Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Batman looks like a really fun ride! I really like how riders sit facing each other, and it looks to have a better layout than the Intamin Zacspins do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I am disappointed mostly because of the huge footprint cleared for this compact, low-capacity ride. It's not a bad addition, but it's not a major one... yet. How do you know if it's a major addition when it's a prototype coaster and you've never ridden one like it before? Sure it looks similar to a ZacSpin but by all accounts it doesn't ride like one. Personally I think it looks like fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shavethewhales Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I like it, looks like a neat concept that will improve upon all the issues with the ZacSpins. I'm a little skeptical of the capacity though, that's always been my issue with this ride style. I'm not sure I understand why big parks keep buying smaller, low-capacity rides. I don't get why all the fanboys are "let down" because of the teaser campaign though. EVERYTHING is being teased these days, and there never was any precedent for a teaser campaign being used for ONLY huge additions. This ride is a pretty big deal in any case, and like it or not it will be fun and most visitors will eat it up. I think the best part of this announcement is just the fact that S&S is still chugging along and selling coasters. They have so many great concepts that I would like to see flourish again. Please start marketing the family launched coasters again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 If they actually let it spin and get those "6 Rotations" I will be excited about this, until then skeptical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScreaminNewEngland Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's just a glorified Zac Spin, really was hoping for more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nRoK Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I was probably one of the biggest critics when this was first rumored. Now that I've seen it I think it looks pretty awesome , and will be unique to Texas. Can't wait to see the actual theming for the queue line hoping it's like the original B:TR but with an updated look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIMtationX Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I was expecting something like X2 and got something closer to Green Lantern. My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchsje Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 How do you know if it's a major addition when it's a prototype coaster and you've never ridden one like it before? Sure it looks similar to a ZacSpin but by all accounts it doesn't ride like one. Personally I think it looks like fun. Sure, it will be fun. It looks fun. I think Pandemonium ("Tony Hawk") is fun too, which is another spinning, low-capacity ride within SFFT. However, B:TR was teased as the largest announcement in park history. It's not. Again, the problem was with expectations. Judging by the video, this ride isn't going to occupy nearly the entire area that Motorama occupied and isn't going to utilize the nice landscaping in that area at all. It doesn't go under the pedestrian bridge, which was teased, nor over the Poltergeist loading station which was also teased. What an inefficient use of space! Heck, it looks to me like this ride could have been installed over Motorama with just a small amount of retracking around footers. I'll remain optimistic for more than just B:TR. Last year, Six Flags advertised the Bahama Blaster without advertising the accompanying new children's water area and swim-up bar. The new children's pool had the largest water-slide in the park without a height restriction, making it a huge hit with my two-year-old. So, my eyes are focused on what other unannounced changes are coming to accompany the ride. Again, we still don't know what's going into the Rockin' in Rockville building, and it doesn't look like B:TR utitilizes any of the space on the north side of the pedestrian walkway where Motorama looped around. Did everyone notice there will be a batmobile in the ride queue? I wonder which one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 ^Agree. It looks fun, but it's not beating out Iron Rattler out for the top spot for the largest & most exciting announcement. I'm sure it's going to be an improvement over a Zac Spin, as it looks smoother and more graceful. It's sure to be fun! Oh, and what's with no Gotham City re-theme after all of that teasing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azombi Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I believe thats coming later on this evening at the announcement event there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Ok, that makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The space available behind the coaster could be used for future attractions. I think SFFT will still announce a new show and some theming around the new coaster this evening. It's better then getting a "not a coaster" flat ride. Also to the person above complaining about the teasers. A lot of parks throw stuff out there to throw you off. It's part of the fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 So SFFT successfully became the first park to host two coasters with I-Box tracks! It would be interesting to see how those track matches with steel pipe supports. I was hoping this to at least have some turns. The test car of X goes on a track very similar to the one on the test field so I was expecting more than a "modified Intamin ZacSpin". But I'm still looking forward to ride this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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