bgtlover Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 There is definitely track missing from Mindbender when you do an I-20 drive by. Hopefully some re-tracking in the rough areas! There were rough areas? Where? I didn't feel any of these supposed rough areas during the 2018 or 2019 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 ^My thoughts too. Schwarzkopf coasters run like an absolute dream. None of the ones I have ridden have included a single rough spot at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted February 20, 2020 Share Posted February 20, 2020 ^My thoughts too. Schwarzkopf coasters run like an absolute dream. Agreed! Big time Schwarzkopf fan (who doesn't want a new train or new messed up bucket-y seats on our classic...) None of the ones I have ridden have included a single rough spot at all. The bottom of the horizontal loop and at the bottom of the 2nd vertical loop - the fastest parts of the ride - sometimes buffet as we used to say. It's the hard plastic wheels going over the track joints; it happens so fast in those parts - combined with high G's, that it gives that buffet or slight roar sensation. Add to that years of layers of chipped paint. If the track pieces are fixed where needed, sandblasted - primed and painted, it's as smooth as it's going to get. (SF Magic Mountain, for example, threw a layer of fresh paint on the Revolution track 4 years ago; it looks great but years of chipped layers are under that, adding to the clunk.) Over the years, track ties (in all directions) have been replaced with brand new pieces. When these wear out it can add to that noise/feeling. It's really not rough... it just feels a little more aggressive in those places. I think someone mentioned re-profiling the rough spots... which in modern terms could be the high-lateral-g entries to the top of the horizontal loop and the tree-covered turn before the last loop; these are my favorite spots on the ride! But I'm aware many newer coaster fans don't like being moved side to side, and they sometimes refer to this action as rough. To me, these actions are the very essence of a roller coaster. Action in a coaster seat is becoming harder to come by these days (due to bucket seats and super-tight lap bars) so enjoy it while you can. As far as the Revolution train being on the ride, I'm hoping it's just for test purposes; to test how the Six Flags in-house manufactured train boogies run on Mind Bender, so they can build some new ones. The bodies/seats/headrests/set up of the new Revolution trains are a hot mess and don't enable that loose in the seat feel that Schwarzkopf designed into his rides (the aforementioned lateral spots). Those old Schwarzkopf/Mind Bender trains are so plain looking, but really a genius design. It's basically the same position set up for your body as on an old wood coaster (the kind before seat dividers and individual lap bars), but with individual lap bars. But note there is no seat divider; the individual lap bar does allow a good amount of lateral movement so you get that classic feel in the turns. Totally genius. There is a small gap between the wheels and the track, which makes the ride run loose but not messy (like an Arrow, for example). This is a concept that has been largely lost on modern rides which have spring-loaded wheel assemblies... from an engineering point of view, this is good on VERY fast and tall ride, but not a ride the size of a Schwarzkopf if you want that loose feel. Basically, these classic steel coasters/trains by Anton have some modern stuff for loops but have some ride experience features of a classic wood coaster. Oh, or they could be testing that Revolution train backwards. End Schwarzkopf love rant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 I'm hearing that Mindbender and Batman and more in Gotham wont be running for Opening Day. They are still working on installing the 2 awesome carnival rides for the new season among other things. That's going to be awesome if they are also doing 1 train Goliath on opening weekend again. Anyone else got more details? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Ya gotta love when enthusiasts preemptively freak out about a Six Flags not being entirely ready for opening day even though no Six Flags is ever fully ready for opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Not sure being curious of the day's offering is freaking out. I'll have a good time regardless. Some folks traveling or making a special trip might be interested....and should probably reconsider opening day Six Flags trips in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 It's now officially 'The Riddler Mindbender'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 I HATE when they do that. say it with me: "Riddler's Mindbender" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameShibe Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 I HATE when they do that. say it with me: "Riddler's Mindbender" "Riddler's Mindbender" Jesus christ did nobody at six flags even stop to think of that name for 5 Minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 WB has been against possessives of their superhero names for several years now. It has to do with translation, since these movies are released globally but English is the only language that uses 's as a possessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 It's now officially 'The Riddler Mindbender'. Where's the barf emoticon when I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The username Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 It will always be Mindbender to me. At least they didn't take the Cedar Fair approach and just rip it out because it needed matinence. As long as my first looping coaster is still around, I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 ...At least we can still refer to it as “Mindbender” without causing confusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krandor Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 ...At least we can still refer to it as “Mindbender” without causing confusion Yeah. I’ll stick with mindbender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GameShibe Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 ...At least we can still refer to it as “Mindbender” without causing confusion Yeah. I’ll stick with mindbender. Same, but They should've at least called it "Riddler's Revenge" like they usually name their riddler rides if they really HAD to get the name change out the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Same, but They should've at least called it "Riddler's Revenge" like they usually name their riddler rides if they really HAD to get the name change out the door. As mentioned, WB won't allow it on new rides/renames. If it already had a possessive name it can stay but none of the new names can. Wouldn't surprise me to see them ending that soon and removing all the old possessives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The username Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 Who all plans to attend opening day this comming Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 I'm 50/50 on going Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Who all plans to attend opening day this comming Saturday?Wish I could but obligations til 1 and then 3hr drive and lose another hour with timezone change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The username Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Well if the Coronavirus keeps on doing it's thing there may not be an opening day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDodd Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Well if the Coronavirus keeps on doing it's thing there may not be an opening day.Have they ever closed for more dangerous diseases like influenza? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotologist492 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Who all plans to attend opening day this comming Saturday? We are planning on being there Sunday the 8th. At least as of now, there is no rain in the forecast this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoMeDyDuDe619 Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 We're not going this season. Probably won't next season either. If they clean up the park and add something larger than a carnival ride I'll get a pass. Y'all enjoy the season. o/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The username Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 RIP probably gonna be the only time I go this season too cause of school/work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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