Ryan P. Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I would hate to be working on Goliath. It looks so cold...then again I live in NY, but it's still cold! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 RMC is located in Idaho, so they're probably used to dealing with the cold weather. I say they envy their fellow co-workers who are supervising the Medusa re-mod at Six Flags Mexico right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aceattack52 Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 It looks like they were in the middle of quite a few things between the Goliath construction and the other general maintenance they have to do now to get ready for the spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Great photos!-thanks for sharing. I am looking forward to this ride next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltrane Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Great update! I am really looking forward to this next year. Here's a question for Robb - unfortunately there is no way I can afford/get time off for the entire Midwest trip, but is there a way I can meet up with you for the day at Great America, pay that day's premium? It would be great to participate at least once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Great update and shots in the snow! And, no, I'm not a stake enthusiast... well, maybe a little bit... Anyway, after reading this I am no longer saddened that I have not made it to this park, yet. Now I have an extra big reason to make it there in the next year or two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 Today's view, supports are starting to be placed for the downslope of the airtime hill, as well as for the overbank and twist n shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Great to see all the progress!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The airtime hill looks much taller than I expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 The airtime hill looks much taller than I expected And just imagine how much taller this beast will be when you use that to kinda get an idea of the scale of it! Mind blowing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^ You are absolutely right! I'm sensing a Best Ride award for several years to come from this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^ Good note, curious to see if it holds for 'several years' - I already assumed it would be for 2014, while the updated seats should add more comfort and keep this a higher rated ride without discomfort like the other RMC's with those poor shin bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^ Outlaw Run's shin bar is not that painful, it doesn't affect the experience. Goliath's improvement only shows how much does RMC care about their customers. That's way better than some of the other manufacturers out there. That airtime hill looks like it would generate some serious kick-a$$ ejector air. Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^ I'm so glad it wasn't painful for you - IMO it took away from the experience a bit while struggling to find comfort with my long legs. Others have voiced similar opinions and reviews that the coaster would be ranked higher if there was a tad more padding there...definitely not complaining here on the SFGAm thread (could do that in the 'rant' thread if necessary). I have high no complaints here to take away from talk about Goliath and have high hopes for the thicker padding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barge84 Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^ I've got to agree with you about the shin guard. I'd probably rank Outlaw Run #2 if it wouldn't have crushed my shins. 3 rides in 2 days was all I could handle, unfortunately. Hoping that the new shin guard will be much more comfortable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^ I've got to agree with you about the shin guard. I'd probably rank Outlaw Run #2 if it wouldn't have crushed my shins. 3 rides in 2 days was all I could handle, unfortunately. Hoping that the new shin guard will be much more comfortable! 2 Questions: Is Outlaw rough compared to New Texas Giant? Is there great airtime on the first drop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingoman Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^Outlaw Run is every bit as smooth at New Texas Giant. It does rattle and rumble like a wooden coaster is supposed to but it's still very slick and smooth. The steel wheels make all the difference. I prefer it. Goliath with have urethane wheels and will be ultra smooth and quiet like New Texas Giant. I prefer the excitement of a rattling thundering train over the sound of a little "whoosh" of air personally. Also yes, Outlaw Run has insane air at several moments during the ride including the first drop. Doesn't the brake run begin just a couple feet lower than that airtime hill? I didn't realize this thing was going to have so much speed left by the end and still be so high in the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenFreeze Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^I personally love the "rumble" that Outlaw Run has! It makes it feel like a wooden coaster, and I think it adds more excitement to the ride. I would not at all mind if Goliath was the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 ^Outlaw Run is every bit as smooth at New Texas Giant. It does rattle and rumble like a wooden coaster is supposed to but it's still very slick and smooth. The steel wheels make all the difference. I prefer it. Goliath with have urethane wheels and will be ultra smooth and quiet like New Texas Giant. I prefer the excitement of a rattling thundering train over the sound of a little "whoosh" of air personally. Also yes, Outlaw Run has insane air at several moments during the ride including the first drop. Doesn't the brake run begin just a couple feet lower than that airtime hill? I didn't realize this thing was going to have so much speed left by the end and still be so high in the air! Which airtime hill are we talking about? The one in the middle of the ride or the one at the end, which is really only half a hill, with the brake run down the other side? I've been looking at the pictures assuming it was the one in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 I just looked on the web cam, and there are some bents laying down in the area of the turn around. I wonder if that is the next area to go vertical? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 Looking forward to the construction to really get going on this massive woodie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Time for today's webcam update, more supports have been placed for the airtime hill, and the structure for the overbank is rising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Had Iron Wolf not been removed, I wonder where Goliath would have been placed in the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 Thanks for grabbing these shots, especially in the snow. Did you feel a sense of loss over Iron Wolf? It's cool that they're re-using a station. It worked out more than exceptionally well for El Toro, so good things ahead obviously, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 14, 2013 Share Posted December 14, 2013 ^I've never been to the park but I imagine anyone who would feel a sense of loss over the absence of a notoriously rough B&M stand-up when potentially one of the greatest wooden coasters ever built is being put in its place probably has a concussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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