Big-M Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Hi TPR! Earlier today I was near Elitch's, so I figured I would take some off season pictures. I didn't have any time to cross the Platte to get closer photos of the rides, but I think that some of the shots turned out decently. By the way, there are no pictures of Flying Coaster because there really isn't anything left to see! I'm not sure if it's completely gone or not, but it isn't possible to see anything remaining from across the river. Let's start with Twister II! From here, you can get a good view of the first drop. I've always thought Twister II was smooth, but really forceless. ...one last view... There's the Intamin "Giant U" We now take a break from coasters to look at a random waterslide shot. Carry on now. Let's move onto the Boomerang. I only rode it once this year. Ouch! Here you can see our giant Intamin Tower (and one last look at Boomerang) Let's move on to Elitch's other Vekoma torture device, Mind Eraser! This would be your view of Mind Eraser... if YOU LIVED IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER! They don't call it hang-n-bang for nothin! Thankfully, it's still photogenic. All those inversions make it look a bit TWISTY! Okay, here is another last look at Boomerang, and Mind Eraser as well. There is the tower thingie. I'll close with another shot of the tower thingie.
cal1br3tto Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 Wow, Twister II looks really nice, too bad it isn't. I like the paint job and the layout.
Big-M Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 Wow, Twister II looks really nice, too bad it isn't. I like the paint job and the layout. I agree. It is one of the best looking coasters ever, then you ride it and it's totally forceless. It's a lot like Mean Streak actually.
CoasterPrince Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 A lot of the coasters there look nice. Too bad most of them are clones.
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 The only thing that's somewhat unique is Twister, but, as stated, it's really not that forceful. The Cyclone at Lakeside a few miles away gives a much more forceful ride.
Big-M Posted February 22, 2011 Author Posted February 22, 2011 (edited) A lot of the coasters there look nice. Too bad most of them are clones. Maybe the next clone we'll get will be a Mega-Lite. The only thing that's somewhat unique is Twister, but, as stated, it's really not that forceful. The Cyclone at Lakeside a few miles away gives a much more forceful ride. I totally agree about Lakeside Cyclone. Gotta love that first hill where there is about eight inches between your butt and the seat! . Edited February 22, 2011 by Big-M
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted February 22, 2011 Posted February 22, 2011 ^Best part of the coaster, hand down...or up.
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