traincrossin Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 ^Just throwing it out there, but animations are not always accurate when the actual ride is built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayzle Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 hey aj just saying a half year of mechanical engineering doesn't make you an engineer... yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Im pretty excited about this coaster even if the new trains are supposedly rough as hell. SFOG is one of my favorite Six Flags parks and this gives me a good excuse to go back! Hoping to make a trip in early spring sometime. I'm thinking (hoping?) the new trains will, at worst, just make the ride seem a bit jerky, since there is no harness to bash your head and neck into, without causing discomfort as the trains on Huracan did. In an attempt to rectify my mistake somewhat, I figured out the reason why it's safe is because the lap bars are over-head as opposed to U- or T-bars. What is an over-head lap bar? ^Just throwing it out there, but animations are not always accurate when the actual ride is built. Just throwing it out there, I have a gut feeling that Brad is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 hey aj just saying a half year of mechanical engineering doesn't make you an engineer... yet I was merely referring to the stereotype that Engineers are wicked smart but have no common sense. I fit that stereotype, and I have for most of my life. Don't judge me! What is an over-head lap bar? A traditional lap restraint (U-bar or T-bar) is anchored at the level of the riders' feet, and moves up and away from the rider when unlocked. An "over-head" lap restraint is anchored where a shoulder harness normally would be anchored. Bars that come down from the anchor secure the rider in laterally, and the lap restraint is attached to the bars. When the restraint is unlocked, it moves up vertically, but it stays relatively in the same space horizontally. This design allows the trains to safely navigate inversions because A) the riders are secured laterally and B) if the restraint comes a bit loose the riders are still somewhat secured at the lap. For example, blue fire Megacoaster at Europa Park - Restraints Unlocked Restraints Locked They're essentially shoulder harnesses without the shoulders. DISCLAIMER: I am not an expert! Don't think I am one, I am only comparing the placement of where the restraint anchors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps294 Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Someone named Rachael Tew posted on SFOG's Facebook: Dear six flags over GA, is shake rattle and roll still in the park or or get destroyed? SFOG posted: Shake, Rattle & Roll will not be located in the park for the 2011 season. http://www.facebook.com/sixflagsovergeorgia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps294 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Construction Pictures taken on the 20th: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150129536225239&id=34284255238&aid=325840 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 For some reason I figured this would already be vertical. SFoG opens in March...I expected them to be much further along than this. Hopefully it will be running for my yearly "Godless Heathen Easter Tour" at SFoG. d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Shears Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 The ride isn't opening until Memorial Day weekend, sadly. At least it gives me an excuse to add a third trip to Six Flags to my schedule this year! I usually go in Spring and Fall, but now I'll have to hit it up in the summer, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhcbiinoc Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I am planning on getting out to SFOG this Spring sometime and am trying to plan to go after this is open. I thoroughly enjoyed SFOG last time I was there, especially Goliath, and have never been on a Eurofighter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 For some reason I figured this would already be vertical. SFoG opens in March...I expected them to be much further along than this. Hopefully it will be running for my yearly "Godless Heathen Easter Tour" at SFoG. d. Eurofighters tend to go up quite quickly. The standard models can be physically assembled in about a week, and I remember SAW went up really fast too! It's strange because like you said you'd expect steel to be going in! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 The park has launched a live web cam for Dare Devil Dive Construction: http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/footerNav/daredevildiveconstruction.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ejectorbater Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 I doubt it, I think the capacity of a Euro-Fighter would be a nightmare for Magic Mountain. Yeah, because Superman and Green Lantern will have great capacity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I haven't had the chance to ride one of these Eurofighters yet, but they look like really solid rides! Hopefully they start popping up at even more US parks in the near future. As for SFOG, that place is rapidly rising on my list of parks I'd love to visit someday! It'll be cool to see progress of Dare Devil Dive once it goes vertical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo237 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Six Flags Over Geargia is a dump after that flood. Almost every coaster there shows signs of rust and twisted metal. Their coasters are rotting away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 ^What are you talking about? Your posts are already borderline, I would really clean it up a bit if you want to stay on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Six Flags Over Geargia is a dump after that flood. Almost every coaster there shows signs of rust and twisted metal. Their coasters are rotting away. Huh? SFoG is one of the prettiest Six Flags Parks and in my opinion it is a great park. Perfect? No way, but a nice park overall with some awesome rides. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 ^ I definitely want to hit this park...the TR's I have seen make it look like one of the prettier SF parks in the chain and the Eurofighter sounds great. It would be cool to meet up for your "Godless Heathen Easter Tour" even if the new coaster isn't open...sounds like a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 From what I've heard about Goliath, that's worth a trip in itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 From what I've heard about Goliath, that's worth a trip in itself. It is! Mindbender and Georgia Cyclone also make SFOG my favorite Six Flags park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 If it's anywhere near as good as Nitro I'll love it. I'll have to include SFOG in one of my yearly trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vekoma_fan Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 From what I've heard about Goliath, that's worth a trip in itself. I was thinking what about Ninja, but then again, I'm not going to say it.. I've been here once (even though I live in norway) and I really loved this park, on eof the few I've been to in the states. The variety of the coasters and rides made this park really worth a trip up from Orlando. I won't say that Goliath was the best ride, it was good, but I really loved Superman and Mindbender. I so want to go back!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 If it's anywhere near as good as Nitro I'll love it. I'll have to include SFOG in one of my yearly trips. From start to finish, I think Goliath is better. I actually find Nitro to be a bit boring in spots, so maybe that's not saying much for Goliath. With that said, I still had Goliath #15 and Nitro #20 in my steel coaster ballot last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 ^ I definitely want to hit this park...the TR's I have seen make it look like one of the prettier SF parks in the chain and the Eurofighter sounds great. It would be cool to meet up for your "Godless Heathen Easter Tour" even if the new coaster isn't open...sounds like a great time! YOU SHOULD TOTALLY COME!! Goliath is awesome, but for me: MINDBENDER is where it's at. Classic custom Schwartzkopf, built down the side of a steep hill, waterfalls, tunnel, loops, crazy fake loop inverted helix thingy, airtime on a steelie looper, cool acid-green color scheme...mmmmm. Easter can't get here soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 ^You can NEVER go wrong with a Schwarzkopf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 ^^ Hmmm...I am going to have to see what we have going on for Easter weekend now! I have been intrigued with Mindbender ever since I rode Olympia Looping at Oktoberfest two years ago. I am kinda split on Schwarzkopf coasters (probably get killed for this), because I wasn't all that impressed with Scorpion, Revolution (would love to have experienced lap bars) and Sooperdooperlooper, but loved OL and the Shuttle Loops. Please note those are the only one's I have ridden though! I'd really love to ride Mindbender at WEM, Shockwave and Whizzer someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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