GoBears Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Someone at the park just tweeted me telling me the ride is testing. Can anyone confirm? The webcam is down so we can't see anything. I know they were raising the transfer track earlier today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredskull84 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 First GOLIATH test run ever!!! trim.C8E2A876-BE1C-444F-BACF-D705F7126727.MOV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) ^ Awesome!!! Edited June 1, 2014 by Mrlittle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgam#1 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Ugh!!! They couldn't follow the ride as it went around But thanks for the video though. Something is better than nothing, I'm sure the park will provide another one soon. Edited June 1, 2014 by sfgam#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Ugh!!! They couldn't follow the ride as it went around But thanks for the video though. I'm sure the park will provide another video soon. Right?!?! Who the heck filmed that?? And the ride is only like 40 secs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredskull84 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 There wasn't really a good spot to stand to follow the whole ride, unfortunately. Trees everywhere. Not to mention I just happened to walk to that area as it started up the lift. Had to sprint just to get to that spot. Almost ran down a few kids in the process lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAmFan1976 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 ^^^Hooray!!! They are finally testing! I have been waiting for this day since August 29. Really hope Six Flags Great America posts a POV soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 So glad to finally see this ride testing!!! That makes me happy!!! I can not wait to see MORE testing ... Maybe showing more than the drop, and zero-g-stall. However, still glad to see it running! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) The guy provides us a video of it testing and the first thing we do is complain about the video. Thank you for sharing, theredskull84! Looks awesome! Hopefully it opens next weekend. Edited June 1, 2014 by GoBears Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgam#1 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) Yeah I understand it was probably hard to get the whole ride. With the trees and everything but thanks for sharing though. Also does anyone else notice how quite it is. Edited June 1, 2014 by sfgam#1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 (edited) There wasn't really a good spot to stand to follow the whole ride, unfortunately. Trees everywhere. Not to mention I just happened to walk to that area as it started up the lift. Had to sprint just to get to that spot. Almost ran down a few kids in the process lol. Oh didn't know a memeber here filmed it... sorry for my abrasiveness. You do get mad props for being the first to catch Goliath testing Edited June 1, 2014 by Superbatboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Here is a better version of that video: Feel free to share the link: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Wow, that zero G stall is going to be amazing/weird! Now I see why they call it a "stall." I realize it will probably go a bit faster through it with a full train and after more testing. Thanks so much for posting the video. Yes, it is pretty much impossible to get the full circuit on video due to the trees, but I am sure people will post more vids of different spots on the ride in coming days. Think I have to go to the park tomorrow to see this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That drop...... WOW! Your going to fly out of your seat in that back car. Even though the car will be moving quicker with people, I think the POV footage from September last year really gives a good impression that -------- there's going to be some "sick", "rad", "totally cool" hang time on that zero-g-stall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That hangtime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavis97 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 its a beautiful thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Hm. Looks like it'll be a thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I give Six Flags a ton of credit for realize the opportunity with RMC and investing so heavily in their projects. I truly hope a Six Flags park near me gets a custom RMC wooden coaster next year. SFGadv 2015? I can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 ^ well the way things are looking, your dream will probably be coming true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallDuell Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Man, that first run has to be incredibly gratifying for the construction crew still there...right? I assume the group photo the other day was right before some of the guys headed back west, I just wonder how many will still be around when they start putting people on those trains. Seeing that stall in action really does make you realize JUST how insane this coaster is (seeing it in the animation is one thing, real life??!? WOW!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil009 Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I love all the squealing you can hear from the train, reminds me of El Toro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbt Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 That hangtime in the stall looks absolutely bonkers!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goooose Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 Look at the speed through the break run!!! There will for sure be negative gs in all rows. Relieved.. )))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glouthan Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 ^That airtime hill looks insane! Here are some stills I captured at the park that I thought I would share: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I knew it would be quiet but that is really quiet! That's good; we'll be able to hear the screams clearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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