ILoveRides Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 This looks like a great choice for the Boardwalk. I can't wait to ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 It looks like a really fun layout, and the ride name is awesome! This will be a fantastic addition to SCBB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagg O'Dim Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 The press event this morning was awesome! Full coverage (pics/video) later! Â I'm really excited for Undertow, looks like an amazing ride, and perfect fit for the Boardwalk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 On top of building = instant win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 All I can think of is the "Undertoad" episode from the Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy: http://www.mojvideo.com/video-billy-and-mandy-waking-nightmare-beware-of-the-undertoad-3/9a2dfc6c27f0e9e233e9 Â This will be a whole lotta fun, especially on the pier! Can't wait to get back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Any information on whether this is a new ride or a second hand one? Haven't heard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxelmatic Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 So this basically confirms that SFMM's coaster is a premier? Â We can't rule out Knott's Berry Farm! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 ^ Yes we can. SFMM Is getting a Premier. Accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Really like the name, and it is certainly an improvement over Hurricane! Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalyte Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 This looks like a great choice! SCBB never disappoints! I realized earlier today that they probably don't want to put in a Eurofighter or an El-Loco because they have to keep the Giant Dipper the main attraction. I'm glad they went with Maurer Sohne instead of Gherstlauer. Â Like a earlier post, this is a great addition and will work well as a replacement to Hurricane! It complements GD nicely. I love the name and the colors! Does anyone know where the station/queue is going to be? Â Also,some people are saying that Waldameer has a clone of this, anyone else have anything to say about that coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 While certainly not the most impressive ride, it will be great for the park and certainly better than what it replaces. Â If its good enough for Disney it's good enough for SCBB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3luvr Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks very fun!! I cant wait to ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Tourists and the GP will love this on the Santa Cruz boardwalk...I think that Steel Dragon at Waldameer is very underated and is way better than your standard Wild Mouse. Â Definitely a cool name too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewoplis Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 This looks like its going to be a great addition to the boardwalk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 This looks like an enjoyable/fun ride/entertaining ride. If I make to that area of California next year, I will likely stop by for a ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I realized earlier today that they probably don't want to put in a Eurofighter or an El-Loco because they have to keep the Giant Dipper the main attraction. I think the main reason is that an El Loco is nearly twice as tall as the XC-2000 (50' vs. 100'), and anything taller than Hurricane is out of the question. When you add on the height of the deck, and El Loco would top out at around 130' tall (which is taller than Double Shot), and would likely never be approved by the city. Â ------ Â To add another perspective to the new ride announcement, I'm a little disappointed that the park couldn't craft a custom design for the ride, especially with all the space clearing they will soon be doing in the area. Too add to that, Hurricane was only supposed to be a 10 year ride, which would mean it should have been removed in 2002. With over 10 years to think up a plan for a new roller coaster for the deck, I'm surprised the Boardwalk didn't want something really special and unique. It's going to be a great ride, and I'm really looking forward to it, but I can't help but think they took the easy path, picking a ride that can easily be packed up and shipped out when its time for the next ride (which may have been the plan all along). Â TL;DR: The Boardwalk it known for its unique rides (Dipper, Cave Train, Haunted Castle, Fright Walk). Why not add to that collection with a custom layout that incorporates something unique and different, instead of going with the off-the-shelf model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 This is the same layout as the one for Crush's Coaster at Disney Paris Studios. (Minus the front add-on dark ride part, of course.) Â Which was a pretty good spinner, I remember. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfog1985 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Never been on a Maurer Sohne spinner. How are they compared to the Gerstlauer ones? Â I've been on Seabreeze's Maurer model and three of the Six Flags Gerstlauer models, and I'd have to give the edge to Maurer, although I'd say all of them work quite well as quality family rides that can be fun for anyone. I prefer their outward-facing seats over the Gerstlauer face-to-face car design, and the greater variety of turns helps accent the spinning with some interesting visuals as well. Â This'll be a great addition to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I like the addition! Even though it might not be the best, it's the perfect fit for Santa Cruz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 (edited) To add another perspective to the new ride announcement, I'm a little disappointed that the park couldn't craft a custom design for the ride, especially with all the space clearing they will soon be doing in the area. Â While I guess they could have gone with something else, it's possible that Maurer Sohne doesn't necessarily make custom versions of this ride. It looks like they make about 3 models, and the one at Disney is the most custom one they have made. Getting a completely different design would no doubt have added a significant extra cost, and for this type of ride it probably wouldn't make the experience any different. Sure those that know would notice the route was unique but the average SCBB going person wouldn't care at all. This ride should also be pretty easy to sell if and when the time comes, a custom design fit to their space much less so. Â This is a designed to fit in a tight space, is what it is type of ride. Edited August 28, 2012 by SLUSHIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) ^ That's all very true. I was just thinking they could've at least incorporated something like Winjas tilt and drop track. Just a little something extra. Edited August 28, 2012 by sfmman2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Maurer Sohne doesn't necessarily make custom versions of this ride. It looks like they make about 3 models, and the one at Disney is the most custom one they have made. Â All of these are custom Maurer spinners. They could have had a custom one, but you're right, the standard models are probably cheaper, plus these are great layouts anyways! I love the one at Seabreeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I was under the impression that was just a larger version. Your right though, those appear to be their custom 'permanent' models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 This is an absolutely perfect fit for this park and should be a really really fun ride, can't wait to try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robman Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Really excited for the replacement! This seems like a perfect fit for the Boardwalk and should be a big hit with the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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