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...
uwgbdork Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 The first drop and first overback make it look a lot like if millenium force was 120 feet shorter... Love it!. It will be really interesting to see the Minimalist approach to wood supports. All i can say is RMC is on a completely different level than what anyone is doing out there in the coaster world. Wood or steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I must be the only person who thinks the new lift looks weird in comparison to the rest of the ride's supports. But it doesn't make any difference to the ride experience, and I'm sure it will look pretty awesome in person, so whatever. I'm hoping to be riding this Labor Day next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwgbdork Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 New POV!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I honestly did not like the new look at first. I just love the traditional structures of huge coaster lifts. But, it's growing on me. It's not like it's changing the ride experience in a negative way, and it is definitely a unique look for a wooden coaster. I was wondering how they were going to get all that built in time with the old renderings, as long as the overbanked turn structure has taken to construct. Cannot wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon29060 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Certainly didn't expect there to be a change in the supports. But looks good though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Looks good or bad, this is an innovation in the wooden coaster history... And it looks good Now I just love RMC even more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXman308 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Does this now make this coaster a hybrid? I realize only part of the structure is steel, so I guess it depends on what your definition of a hybrid is...? Regardless, this coaster looks like a top 5 on Mitch Hawker guaranteed!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay101 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I honestly did not like the new look at first. I just love the traditional structures of huge coaster lifts. But, it's growing on me. It's not like it's changing the ride experience in a negative way, and it is definitely a unique look for a wooden coaster. I was wondering how they were going to get all that built in time with the old renderings, as long as the overbanked turn structure has taken to construct. Cannot wait! I agree! At first I was so confused, but now I really like the new look of Goliath! It looks less like a stereotypical wooden coaster! Does this now make this coaster a hybrid? I realize only part of the structure is steel, so I guess it depends on what your definition of a hybrid is...? Regardless, this coaster looks like a top 5 on Mitch Hawker guaranteed!!! If the track is steel than it's a steel coaster. If the track is primarily wood, then it's a wooden coaster in my opinion. It's all about the track I CAN'T WAIT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnastyGnoric7 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I really was intrigued by those renderings, it looks like a cross between Outlaw Run and Skyrush, looks totally radical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I'm no engineer, but that design is brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zingoman Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Rocky Mountain is bat crazy out of the box awesome. I love this! I've been thinking this whole time "why the crap aren't they working on the lift yet?". It all makes sense now. Amazing!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoaster10 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I edited the color a little bit to the actual color of the track being installed. Looks a lot more like iRat and NTAG. Original photo credit to Six Flags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her0ofLime Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Does this now make this coaster a hybrid? I realize only part of the structure is steel, so I guess it depends on what your definition of a hybrid is...? Regardless, this coaster looks like a top 5 on Mitch Hawker guaranteed!!! *coughs* GASM *coughs* Geez, it must be going around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 That structure is going to be a beautiful piece of art! I cant wait to see the lift hill being constructed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 To be 100% honest, I'm not a huge fan of this new design. Part of a wooden coaster is the appearance, and even though there have been wood coasters with a steel structure they generally look fairly similar to a wood structure until you get close. This just doesn't look like a wood coaster anymore. I know its still going to be a great ride, but I've got no doubt it will end up feeling more like a steel coaster than a wood coaster. It really seems like Goliath being a wood coaster instead of a steel coaster is really more of a gimmick at this point, and if this is to be the future of coasters perhaps it is time to stop differentiating between the two types (or start differentiating between traditional wood and modern wood). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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