Angry_Gumball Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Glad to hear that it's testing once again. Pictures, or even better yet, a video clip of it running would be great to see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_IntaMAN_ Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I will try my best to post pics later tonight, they may come out blurry tho cuz they're from my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^I believe you. I don't need pictures or video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Pictures or videos would be nice.. but not because we don't believe you! Only because it would be great to see the ride operating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_IntaMAN_ Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Came back from a nice day at SCBB yesterday, it's a really nice park, especially at night! Fright Walk was pretty good, Giant Dipper ran GREAT for it's age (but for some reason my night rides were rougher), and I love their Launched Freefall Tower. A nice surprise and provided some great airtime at the top! Undertow was testing, but sorry I was too late to get any pics Coming back from my motel they stopped and didn't catch it testing again. Anyways, still an enjoyable time and managed to do everything I wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^ The roughness of Giant Dipper can often depend on where you sit and what train you're on. In addition, they have often just rehabbed one train or the other, and whichever train that is can run noticeably slower. I've alway found that the smoothest ride is in the front of each car (plus, you get more legroom!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robman Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I have proof of testing! This was taken Tuesday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_IntaMAN_ Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) OH! Forgot to say, when I left my motel this morning there was a crane next to the building Undertow sits on and it appears to be doing some work on the station. Edited August 17, 2013 by _IntaMAN_ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep-O-Matic Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Yes!!! It's testing! I really hope it opens next weekend! Fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Awesome! Now to see a video of this thing cycling! 'Tis a good thing to see on National Roller Coaster Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fire Guy Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'm glad it's testing and on its way to opening. However, considering it's already mid-August and they still haven't announced an opening date yet (plus, late August is still the target opening time), I have a feeling this could possibly to be just like Gold Striker where it soft opens without warning, and the following day has a rushed grand opening ceremony and media day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 I'm glad it's testing and on its way to opening. However, considering it's already mid-August and they still haven't announced an opening date yet (plus, late August is still the target opening time), I have a feeling this could possibly to be just like Gold Striker where it soft opens without warning, and the following day has a rushed grand opening ceremony and media day. Â I'm kind of thinking the same...the case of "Let's hurry up and just open the darn thing!" Time will tell. Norcal's been good at having delayed coasters this year (granted there were only 2 to open). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Here's a sign they have up near Undertow: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 17, 2013 Share Posted August 17, 2013 Something I saw on FB, which was posted earlier today: Â Â So an estimated couple more weeks possibly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep-O-Matic Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Ugh... watch this thing open on September 7th, and by then I'll be back to Phoenix. Well, still hoping for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Undertow testing video via Screamscape from Patch: http://santacruz.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/first-look-at-new-undertow-roller-coaster-at-santa-cruz-beach-boardwalk  Edit: More below http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHWplaXzmyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep-O-Matic Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 omgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomgomg  Please be open by August 31st! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yes, please! Looks like lines could move pretty quick as there's multiple cars out on the track. Seeing as this is SCBB (and not CF or SF) I can see speedy operations with this, and not just running 1 car at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 ^ We can only hope! It is nice to see the ride running at full speed. SCBB doesn't exactly design their ride stations for capacity, but I think the main variable is each individual operator and how efficiently they are able to work (at least that's how it was when I worked there). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Undertow is testing with live riders! I don't have proof... you'll have to trust me on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Undertow is testing with live riders! I don't have proof... you'll have to trust me on this one  Very good to hear! I hope it's open soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fire Guy Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Undertow is testing with live riders! I don't have proof... you'll have to trust me on this one That's a very good sign! Crossing my fingers and hoping it meets the end of August deadline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagg O'Dim Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Undertow is testing with live riders! I don't have proof... you'll have to trust me on this one  !!!  Next week is now-or-never time for Undertow. It wouldn't make much sense to open it in September when the Boardwalk goes to weekend-only operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Next week is now-or-never time for Undertow. It wouldn't make much sense to open it in September when the Boardwalk goes to weekend-only operation. Â Why not? All the kinks would be worked out by the time it comes to weekday operations in the Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagg O'Dim Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 ^That's a good point. It will help reduce downtime. Â I was thinking in terms of crowds, because by September the Pepsi can and dollar night promotions will be over, which, in my experience, is the busiest time of the year for the Boardwalk. Â I was also going to say that it would miss its "Summer 2013" opening date, but looking at the calendar, summer doesn't end until Sept. 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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