LoopScreweD Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I think theirs no chance of that happening for a long time if ever, i wouldn't be against topper track in the helix's if it meant brake less rides could be the standard. Of course a synchronized lift hill and way to determine a winner of the race would be great Ala lightning racer, of course that is asking WAY to much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman35 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 RMC take over American Eagle soon After building a custom RMC coaster at the park. I doubt they will do a take over of American Eagle. I could maybe see them do some work to it but I doubt we will see a RMC hybrid of American Eagle. why not something along the lines of the Texas Giant or Iron Rattler? It's a comparatively cheap way to put new life into a ride, although I agree that topper track is more likely. The reason "why not" is that Goliath is going to just be a few steps down the midway. If it wasn't for Goliath, sure, but having two crazy extreme RMC rides almost right next to each other seems really unlikely, at least for a really long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedirtyspaniard Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 ^This is all especially true when Eagle doesn't need any RMC treatment in the first place. All it needs is for the trims to be turned off on the top and bottom of the helix... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopScreweD Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 (edited) Plus even after 32 years American Eagle is still the fastest,longest and tallest racing coaster in the world. Not to mention its the fifth fastest wooden rollercoaster right up there with its young hip grand son El Toro also by Intamin! To end this post random pictures yay. And a failed shot due to unfortunate skycoaster placement Blue side helix of shuffles That's how you tease a ride no 5 part video lay it all out on the table... Err banner. Edited September 4, 2013 by LoopScreweD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'm all for keeping American Eagle close to what it is now. As someone else mentioned (probably me!) many times, topper track the helices, turn the brakes off and you have a top ride. For us locals who've caught the ride when it's running prime, we know what it can do Oh yeah, and get rid of the side "wings" and headrests. But that would be an expensive project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopScreweD Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 ^Why do you say that I can see the wings being nessecsary due to clearance issues, but the headrest are pointless on all woodies nobody puts there head back unless you wanna get smacked. I hate to say this but I kinda like the look of the wing headrest combo it's just such a distinctive train design even if its unnesecary. Nice clean 2 bench PTCs All safety mods added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanfan80 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Due to the landlord from hell and the move from hell I haven't been able to go at all between the end of backwards Batman and 2 weeks ago. I'll do a couple trip reports. Both were 5 hour days I think. It's tough to get a good ride on Roaring Rapids. It starts and stops a lot. And I hate facing backwards for much of the ride. There wasn't any real line for it a couple weeks ago. Rode Yankee Clipper for the first time. It feels longer and smoother than Log Jam-which I rode today a little before 6 after waiting almost an hour. The park closed off a lot of rides around 4:30 when thunder started sounding. Accuweather said everything would be clear til ten. Log Jam definitely has a more intense drop. But I got soaked more on YC. Both times I went we didn't get on rides til after 5. Demon was stuck on the lift today around 5 and never reopened. I don't really think it's any rougher than the other coasters. None of em is really all that physically comfortable for me to ride. Except Batman maybe. Rode that today in row 7 middle, immediately followed by row 8. The seatbelts are easier for my wife in row 8. She didn't fit when it was namtab, but fits now. The buckle looks different in row 8. I swear row 8 was about 50% more intense than 7. Maybe different train. First time I've had Batman smack my ear on the OTR when it was going forward. It was a pretty violent, but smooth ride. Sat on the right outside seat. There was some adjustment for me a couple weeks ago. I think the ride is better if you've built some resistance to the forces. I also noticed the seats in row 8 are higher up than 7. On RB today the trims barely kicked in. The train didn't stop anywhere near as much as earlier this year or last. I like the ride more and more. I'd take it over Eagle red or Viper. Eagle red was real good. Gets some pretty extreme speed and can be a bit shaky, but no real bad spots. Blue sucked the last time I was on it. No line for Eagle. RB took maybe 20 min because they had some tech issues. X Flight right side row 4 was good as usual. Line was maybe ten min. Viper feels almost forceless after riding ER and RB. It also feels smoother than it did before the backwards stint. East River Crawler is one I like more and more. I don't have any prior riding experience to compare it to. Whizzer is always consistent and a lot more forceful than people probably think. Demon still is a bit bumpy a jerky, but it's not smacking the back of my head on the headrest during the loops anymore. It's not as smooth as Canyon Blaster but I don't feel it stands out for roughness. Goliath sounds like it should be pretty awesome, I have passes and stuff to hit Silver Dollar City when I reschedule my Branson trip. I hope the lap bars feel ok. I still hate how my torso can get slammed around on those lap bar rides. It would be cool if they had backpack straps to put on if you wished. The biggest hit I took was at the end of Roaring Rapids right before the lift. It hit the wall and if I didn't have a seatbelt I would've been launched out of the tube. Maybe all my complaining about lack of bins got someone at Six Flags to listen as they now have Cedar Pointish bins on Eagle, Whizzer, and Viper. I've also noticed that they added a locker system more like CP's as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopScreweD Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 ^What in your opinion sucked about Eagle Blue? it was backwards when your were at the park right, just curious. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I'd like to know exactly how they have that dog restrained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 ^^ You see the guy holding it down, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricGarbo Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 The Eagle looks so slick with a fresh paint job. If you look at it today it appears as though the park is just sacking it next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 ^Knowing Six Flags, that may just be true. Although nobody ever accused SF of having good upkeep either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 ^American eagle is way too popular to be taken down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Wow I feel dumb. I was thinking of Screamin Eagle at SFSL. American Eagle is indeed popular, and the park should keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanfan80 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I was referring to eagle blue forwards. I doubt I'll ever ride it backwards as I'm just not into backwards stuff at all. I should also clarify that batman row 8 in the middle two weeks ago was not anywhere near as violent as my row 8, right outside seat ride Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastergenius250 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 So dogs can ride roller coasters! Any site updates on Goliath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatMan22 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I was at SFGAm yesterday and got a picture of the Goliath site-nothing really to see, just some landscaping going on. There were obviously a lot of advertisements and signs around the park, and a few of the ride operators were even saying "Come back next year for Goliath". In other news, I rode Raging Bull 10 times yesterday, which is a personal best for me! Goliath site on 9/8/13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I'm guessing the old Iron Wolf station will be used. Edited September 9, 2013 by djboss302 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 ^^ You see the guy holding it down, right? Oh, of course. I'm sure Starlight Express there is the only thing restraining what appears to be a full grown German Shepherd. I'm guessing the old Iron Wolf spot will be used. You've seen the previous 23 pages of discussion, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 ^^ You see the guy holding it down, right? Oh, of course. I'm sure Starlight Express there is the only thing restraining what appears to be a full grown German Shepherd. Had to Google Starlight Express. Prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Crap, I meant old Iron Wolf station. Man I feel stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedirtyspaniard Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 I'm glad we finally have a construction update! Thank you for the pic, I was getting antsy since we haven't gotten to see any progress since the 29th Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoopScreweD Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 You people enjoyed the dog-picture maybe youll like the snowy valley of coaster track. Two trains in this shot would make it the greatest picture ever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The49er Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Crap, I meant old Iron Wolf station. Man I feel stupid. I think the answer is yes and no. It's in that general area, but the dimensions will be altered slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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