Geauga Dog Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Looks like I-305's lift had a love child. Wonder why the drastic change to the structure even though it looks quite impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Someone is going to complain about this since it doesn't look like a traditional wood coaster lift. Let's take bets on how long it takes for that to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapesLie Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) ARE YOU KIDDING ME! RMC I want to have your babies! Gorgeous! Edited February 21, 2014 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) https://www.facebook.com/SFGreatAmerica Looks Awesome! Edited February 21, 2014 by willthegolfer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 It looks so beautiful! I'm really liking this new design. I-305 had a one-night-stand with Outlaw Run and this is their baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 This looks amazing. I mean, even more amazing than before. This might also mean the lift will be constructed fairly quick I would imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That looks awesome... I'm thinking that lift structure has to be steel right? It is most definitely a steel structure for the lift. This thing looks crazy! I am really impressed by the new design! But did I miss something? Why did they change it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GravityFlyersInc Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That looks awesome... I'm thinking that lift structure has to be steel right? It is most definitely a steel structure for the lift. This thing looks crazy! I am really impressed by the new design! But did I miss something? Why did they change it? I'm guessing this structure was planned from the very beginning and not a quick change due to the bad weather and what not. If I'm not mistaken Alan S. Said at Iaapa that the supports on Goliath were indeed going to be different than in the concept art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 wow thats pretty impressive of a change. Definatly gives the ride a new look. I'm sure it will be even better to look at! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Someone is going to complain about this since it doesn't look like a traditional wood coaster lift. Let's take bets on how long it takes for that to happen. Not that long. I mean, I think it looks really cool for a lift hill but, yeah, let's be honest, it's not exactly wood is it? I'm more than fine with a bit of steel here and there as it is kind of essential but, despite looking great, I would rather have a fully wood made lift. Just saying, as I'm sure there must be a good reason for doing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgam#1 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Can't wait to hear the GP go on about how this isn't safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I didn't see this structure coming. Looks really awesome like that, can't wait to see it actually been built like that. RMC can really amaze me with their coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I ain't no building, structural, carpentry type man, but if''n I was teh speculate. I'deh recon i'twas fer stability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Can't wait to hear the GP go on about how this isn't safe That's fine by me! Just means shorter lines for the rest of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That looks amazing! Way better than the original concept art. Very I-305ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM64 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Holy crap!! That lift hill is AWESOME!!! It looks exactly like a wooden I305/Skyrush. I *LOVE* it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdan Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 While that new design looks pretty amazingly cool, some part of me wishes that the upside down part was through structure with beams seemingly flying right at your head. Having it more open like that will still be cool, and it definitely looks way more awesome off-ride, but I wonder how that would be with it closed up. I guess we'll get to see with that dive loop though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) Can't wait to hear the GP go on about how this isn't safe See the first comment on Youtube here... Edited February 22, 2014 by KingRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 (edited) ^^ From the rendering I'd bet there are great head-choppers at each end of that "bridge" .. but just imagine being up there, upside-down, with just a lap-bar, over nothing let's be honest, it's not exactly wood is it? Oh pish-posh, it's fine. There are plenty of wood coasters that use 100% steel structure and no-one bats an eye. Edited February 21, 2014 by Cameron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotanicalStig Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Can't wait to hear the GP go on about how this isn't safe I heard six people died on this last week during testing! Just look how unsafe it is, they didn't even bother to finish the supports! Seriously that looks NUTS. I can't wait to get back to SFGAm this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 let's be honest, it's not exactly wood is it? *COUGH* Voyage *COUGH* Ravine Flyer II *COUGH* Hades *COUGH* Man I think I'm coming down with something... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 *COUGH* The world famous Cyclone at Luna Park *COUGH* Uh oh, looks like I'm coming down with the same thing you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 While that new design looks pretty amazingly cool, some part of me wishes that the upside down part was through structure with beams seemingly flying right at your head. Having it more open like that will still be cool, and it definitely looks way more awesome off-ride, but I wonder how that would be with it closed up. I guess we'll get to see with that dive loop though I was thinking the same thing about the twist-and-shout (that's what they're calling it, right?) but I think if I get the chance to see this thing and ride it in person next year I'll get over it pretty quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 That lift is sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 While that new design looks pretty amazingly cool, some part of me wishes that the upside down part was through structure with beams seemingly flying right at your head. Having it more open like that will still be cool, and it definitely looks way more awesome off-ride, but I wonder how that would be with it closed up. I guess we'll get to see with that dive loop though I was thinking the same thing about the twist-and-shout (that's what they're calling it, right?) but I think if I get the chance to see this thing and ride it in person next year I'll get over it pretty quick! The part that flips you 180 degrees and back upright again is called the Zero-G Stall element. The overbank twist and shout is the element after that which is built in the same structure as the overbank turn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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