palmerleeberry Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I must confess: Texas is starting to become the state for all roller-coasting thrill-seeking riders. Two Six Flag parks in the state of Texas have awesome coasters that are to become the next trend in roller coasters: wood based with steel tracks that has a layout that includes overbanked turns and heartline rolls. Looking at the coaster layout, it appears the designers are taking advantage of the terrain (To me, Six Flags Fiesta Texas will look like they placed an amusement park inside a quarry). So I have two choices if I want to ride a coaster like that: I can either go to Texas ( or to Silver Dollar City to ride their Outlaw Run) or I can wait a few years until a version comes to park near me. I think I'll choose going to Texas and I better do it soon before it's too late. "I'm not perfect: I just lover to ride!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmeister Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I can't decide which coaster I'm more excited to ride! NTAG or Iron Rattler. It's amazing to think what was once one of the world's worst coasters is looking like it could now be one of the best. For some reason the double down off the quarry wall is what has me salivating the most. I have a feeling that my Top 5 will be changing dramatically this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Anyone recognize the park in the background of on GCI's video of their Rye Airplane Coaster?(Rhetorical Question) Edited February 20, 2013 by Zem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hmmmmmmmm. It's obviously SFFT. Could this be a hint as to what's to come 2014-2015? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 (edited) Hmmmmmmmm. It's obviously SFFT. Could this be a hint as to what's to come 2014-2015? That's what I'm thinking. If you look at videos of their other models, the coasters are typically in a field with some trees and water nearby, just generic terrain. Why would GCI go through the effort of 3d modeling the cliff and other rides in this park for this one specific coaster? If they wanted to show it in a park you think they would pick on with easier terrain to model. There have been rumors about a small woodie in the boardwalk section for awhile now. I'd love to see this be added to the park but I'm doubtful currently. Edited February 20, 2013 by Zem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 huh. that would be a good fit for it (in the trailer, it looks to be behind Frisbee running out along side the parking lot. . .which is something that SF0T does w/ Judge Roy Scream.. so wouldn't be unprecedented location. and really. . with the remake of Rattler, it leaves Fiesta w/out a true woodie. so maybe. (tho I'd be lying if I said I was happy to see Pandemonium still in the trailer. . LOL. . . seriously, even the old Joker coaster (backwards corkscrew) was better than Pandemonium is) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hmmmmmmmm. It's obviously SFFT. Could this be a hint as to what's to come 2014-2015? That's what I'm thinking. If you look at videos of their other models, the coasters are typically in a field with some trees and water nearby, just generic terrain. Why would GCI go through the effort of 3d modeling the cliff and other rides in the park for this one specific coaster? I put a wooden coaster for the boardwalk on the survey. It's perfect for that part of the park too. Plus, SFFT needs a wood coaster now that IRat is opening, and from a legit manufacturer with a good rep too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGsatMCO Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 A GCI was, I think, on a short list for several years 2003-2005. Then there was going to be a NEW Texas Cyclone to replace the old one at AW. That being said this coaster is all white and post Big Spin(aka coaster with 3 names in is 6 year existence) My guess is this is a 2008 proposal to Shapiro's team for a new Texas Cyclone ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Is it bad that I want Knoebels to have that coaster? It's not like Fiesta Texas doesn't deserve a new true wooden coaster... I just fear for the coaster's safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meangreen16 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Taken from Six Flags Fiesta Texas Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Is heaven calling?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGsatMCO Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Mind blow again... I mean the base of the track mine as well be touching the cliff edge there! That is sick looking. I think both physically and visually it will be a stunning part of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 Yes, yes and more yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xmeister Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 To think that before this transformation that drop off the cliff felt like being dropped onto your spine from the top of a six story building. I think this might be the 2013 equivalent of GhostRider's "the drop" as it was back in the ride's heyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Is it bad that I want Knoebels to have that coaster? It's not like Fiesta Texas doesn't deserve a new true wooden coaster... I just fear for the coaster's safety. I think it would be nice though for Fiesta Texas to have another family coaster like the one in GCI's video. They currently only have 2 coasters I would consider to be family rides(RRE and Pandemonium). I hope this might be some sort of early leak for a new coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Yeah that looks super crazy. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zentanker Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I have been asked by RMC and SFFT to not post anymore "insider" pix. They want to be the ones releasing pix from here on out. But I stand by my previous statement that none of these pix do this ride justice. Insane may be a mild word to describe iRat. Standing at the top of the lift hill, and looking out over the ride, it's just........just............WOW I bet that view from the top of the lift hill is insane. Also thanks again for posting the pictures that you did before. Thank you so much for your contributions. I and many others have been following and enjoying your pics for quite a while now, and they have been VERY appreciated. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 The track almost looks unsupported for like 20 ft, that's crazy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstrfrk67 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Is it bad that I want Knoebels to have that coaster? It's not like Fiesta Texas doesn't deserve a new true wooden coaster... I just fear for the coaster's safety. Y'all already got one of S.A.'s coasters...wanna steal another one?> LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Looks like it is going to be incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I cannot wait to hit this park up once this monster opens! It looks beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Woah... I've gotta ride this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomman295 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That "Zero-G" drop actually does look like it has tons of airtime. -Randomman "I'm Just That Much More Excited About This Thing" 295 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 That quarry drop looks insane.....I'm just speechless at the look of this thing! On a somewhat related note, could Rocky Mountain be right up there with Intamin as one of the most innovative companies in the coaster industry? If I were a park with one of those late '80s/early '90s big/rough woodies (*cough* Cedar Point *cough*), I'd be on the phone with these guys immediately!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 In the last photo, looks like they are covering the bottom of the first drop with a open-sided tunnel... Is that in the same fashion as the Former Rattler due to the cliff and possible falling rocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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