Corkscrewy Posted November 28, 2010 Share Posted November 28, 2010 I think a B&M Flyer that follows the almost the same layout as vulture would pay a nice tribute as well as adding a more modern ride would be a huge success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.B Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 Why not just KEEP it and just build the B&M Flyer somewhere else in the park that has an ride worth to destory, and also look at other parks today they still have Arrow Suspended Coasters like King Islands Top Gun, Cedar Points Iron Dragon, SFMM Ninja,and many many more suspended coasters are still up and running but if you need parts call Premeir Rides they should make some for you and so what it cost alot,just wonder how much an B&M Flyer would cost,but its your choice to take the AWESOME ARROW DOWN or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kidd Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 ^Sadly, there are only 5 Arrow suspended coasters operating today. In addtion to the three you mentioned, Vortex at Canada's Wonderland and Vampire at Chessington in England are the only ones still in operation. Â Awesome shots as always CD5! Keep up the amazing work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.B Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 SO KEEP IT BECAUSE IT WILL MAKE 6 IN OPERATION!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lakeparks Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 It is Six Flags. I think we may be having a SBNO coaster here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted November 29, 2010 Author Share Posted November 29, 2010 2001 23rd Season  The park was a bit more crowded today since many students are out of school for Spring Break this week.  It's still early in the day.  Vertical Velocity opened about an hour late this morning, and I was lucky enough to be on one of the first trains out.  It's fun to watch the coaster from across the lake.  This part is very intense depending on where you're sitting.  Signing off, Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 I rode in the front today, first time since Opening Day, and going upward into the twisting spike still freaks the hell out of me...so my second ride...went right back to the back. Tommy, I think I might've seen you today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 Vulture was built in 1984 and I can just imagine what shape its in as of 2001. Sure Big Bad Wolf opened the same year and lasted all the way to 2009 but look at the maintenance issues that ride had the last decade of its life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted November 30, 2010 Share Posted November 30, 2010 ^ Other than the continual off-season track welding rehab, the coaster ran consistently during the regular season. I never saw it down. It always had a line. Â Anyway, Vulture is a second generation Arrow suspended, and there is 3 of those still around, the oldest being Iron Dragon at 1987... Â Vulture is similar to BBW in its layout and maybe its forces... Â Its removal is at greater risk... Â (I miss Heatwave) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted December 2, 2010 Author Share Posted December 2, 2010 2001 23rd Season  I haven't been to the park in a couple of weeks so I decided to check it out earlier today. I've heard work will soon begin on next year's addition, which is supposed to be the biggest the park has seen in a while!  Oh hello, Six Flags!  The lines were moderate - the longest I waited for a coaster was about 30 minutes.  V2 usually has a longer line due to its one-train operation.  Superman's lines have definitely shortened since V2's opening.  This is only a hunch - but I wonder if Indigo Plunge will be removed to make way for next year's addition...  Signing off, Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrewy Posted December 3, 2010 Share Posted December 3, 2010 Dear God I hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted December 5, 2010 Author Share Posted December 5, 2010 2001 23rd Season  I've heard some interesting rumors about the future of Six Flags South Carolina recently. Some are saying that the park will continue with its mega-coaster building pattern. However, there are some holes in this theory. If Six Flags continues to build these thrill rides, the ratio of thrill rides to family rides will become unbalanced. I guess we'll see within a few weeks what they have up their sleeves for next year.  Derecho is still the only wooden coaster in the park. I've heard this could change in the near future.  It's still a classic, though.  I wonder if future coasters will ever top Superman in height.  We need more looping coasters as well.  I'll keep you updated on any developments.  Signing off, Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I think a smaller GCI woodie would add nicely to the attraction list. Not to tall, fast, or thrilling, but a very smooth, more family coaster. A kiddie coaster would be nice too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrabowskiEnterprises Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I think a vekoma is needed, i mean you have none at the park which is not very likely. Every park has to have at least one headbanger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Every park has to have at least one headbanger. I second that. Other than the lack of violent Vekoma rides, your park is pure gold. Funny how both the best parks in RCT2 and RCT3 are set in the Carolinas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 I think a vekoma is needed, i mean you have none at the park which is not very likely. Every park has to have at least one headbanger. Â Both Europa Park and Busch Gardens Williamsburg have no Vekoma's, and they are considered to be two of the best parks on the planet! I think your every park must have a Vekoma rule is what makes parks get crappy coasters. Â --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeMeMe Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Yeah, but we're talking Six Flags here. If he's going for realism, there's going to be a coaster boom any time now; I also sense some new cartoon characters. There are other things as well, like breaking off the licence with SF, but only time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 ^ Six Flags St. Louis doesn't have a vekoma. Â --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Actually, it does. Ninja is a Vekoma, designed by Arrow, but it's a VeComa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted December 6, 2010 Author Share Posted December 6, 2010 2001 23rd Season  We're in the dead heat of August and I only have a few photos to share today but I do have some good news. The local newspaper has confirmed that Six Flags will be making another large capital investment in the park for the 2002 season. They did not say what type of investment, though. But at least we know for sure that big things are coming to the park!  I've heard that Derecho will soon become a historical landmark! This should guarantee its upkeep in the future.  V2 has been experiencing some technical issues lately but I hear that those problems should be resolved by next season.  I'll bring you frequent updates on next season! Things should get interesting soon!  Signing off, Tommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imawesome1124 Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 Yaaaay! Derecho is staying! Â I'm intrigued at what the new ride is going to be, I'm assuming it's a coaster since this is Six Flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Benvenuto Posted December 6, 2010 Share Posted December 6, 2010 It's a flying coaster, I have a huge feeling. Remember how three parks got Superman Ultimate Flight rides in 2002-2003? This could be the fictional 4th park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Nah, it'll be a Giant frisbee or a Top Spin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I think it will be another wood coaster. CD5 did hint that Derecho might not be the only woodie for long. Â Since Vekoma came up I wouldn't be surprised if he added a Deja Vu clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 Oh I agree G-Dog, I'm just hoping for a Giant flat, that's all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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