rcjp Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 ^Neither can I, it just looks ridiculous! The restraints seem pretty comfy, and the belts thingys look rather unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 I cant believe the airtime on this ride! I agree! Every time I see a video my jaw drops at the amount of airtime. Should be a great coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted June 6, 2014 Share Posted June 6, 2014 Oh my gosh...that second airtime hill though! Looks like a very fun ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbt Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 ^Neither can I, it just looks ridiculous! The restraints seem pretty comfy, and the belts thingys look rather unnecessary. I'd be willing to bet that the purpose of those belts is to keep the riders upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linearinduction Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 ^Neither can I, it just looks ridiculous! The restraints seem pretty comfy, and the belts thingys look rather unnecessary. I'd be willing to bet that the purpose of those belts is to keep the riders upright. ^ Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 wow that ride looks so fun! I would love to ride that! Wish they added it last year, so I could've ridden it... But overall, the ride looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 That outbound run looks smooth, and that return run looks insane - should be a great ride! Would be nice if it didn't cost $10 for one go though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 I found this video that offers a nice "then and now" comparison of Coney Island filmed back in 1940. It has some great shots of the old attractions and even some POV on the Cyclone. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syQIDXjGX9E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Any recent updates on Thunderbolt or any idea of when this puppy is opening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterschile Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I cant wait for the POV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Check out these amazing photos and a cool article on the thunderbolt! http://gizmodo.com/coney-islands-newest-roller-coaster-is-narrower-than-mo-1588145688 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 ^ Here is the video Is it just me, or does that lift look really ghetto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Looks very intense at the second half but has anyone noticed that the car rattles quite a bit? You can see from the head movement of the riders. ^It's from Zamperla, everything suppose to be ghetto quite frankly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Just rode the Cyclone after watching Thunderbolt and eating Nathan's. They're planning on opening on Friday. I did try to see if they would let us sneak on (Hey, don't lie you know you would too) and had quite a fun Tweeting convo with @lunaparkNYC if you want to go check it out! My handle is @DanKruga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbucknyc Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Reports are that it opens this Saturday! Here is a link to the New York Times test ride. http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/13/new-york-today-a-test-drive-on-a-roller-coaster/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_php=true&_type=blogs&hpw&rref=nyregion&_r=1& Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 ^I wonder how those belts work. The ones on the kids look kind of loose. It's a shame that they cut the part I was looking forward to the most: the second airtime hill. It doesn't look silky smooth but I'll wait for more people to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil009 Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 It's a shame that they cut the part I was looking forward to the most: the second airtime hill. My running theory is they cut it out 'cause some curse words came out of the dad's mouth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 ^Possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lockheart Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Looks awesome! it still seems rattly but I hope it becomes more smoother. I might give this a ride tomorrow and see for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swede Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Haha, I loved that video. The girl is screaming all the way, the boy throws a victory sign up in the air and the father is just laughing. Cant wait until I'm in N.Y. again and get to go on this little thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 POV is up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 ^That second airtime hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Wow! I am still amazed at the amount of airtime on this coaster. Looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I'm going to try to get out there after work at some point this week and get a ride in... I'll keep you all posted and have a full ride report for you when I return! If anyone beats me to it, no worries, just wanted to let everyone know there should be a ride review soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Honestly, what's more amazing is that the centrally-mounted on-ride video can finally be considered what the ride actually looks like to a rider. Middle seat for the win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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