GAcoaster Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Our Parachutes at SFGAdv isn't going anywhere soon either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdanny Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 What is the maximum weight for Goliath? It looks scary with only those small clamshell restrains holding you in. Is their going to be any seatbelts? I hope so Could anyone post a photo or two of Goliath from the interstate right when you see the rides sticking out of the trees? If not, that's okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willski Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 There are no seatbelts, though B&M experimented with rudimentary seatbelts on Nitro several years ago. Their use was discontinued as no one even bothered to hook them to the restraint and also they lowered capacity quite a bit. The good thing about no seatbelts is it provides maximum freedom (what an awesome feeling) and speeds capacity, which is just what this ride needs with only 2 trains. Your friend may be able to fit, it just depends on how his weight is distributed. If he has maasive thighs, the answer is probably no. Most clamshells (at least on the two B&M Mega coasters I've ridden) have a bit of red tape around the shaft of the restraint that indicates to ride ops whether the restraint is far enough down or not. Usually it is around 3 clicks, but it may be different on Goliath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 ^Yeah, Raging Bull doesn't have any, either. Wow, Goliath seems to be coming along quickly! Just a few months, just a few months... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingdanny Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Is their a maximum weight for Superman? It loks like the restraints weren't meant to hold big people.Any way, WHy is their a trim on Goliath? It dosen't need it!! All B&M hypers have trims. At least is dosen't have a full MCBR. I think this is the only B&M hyper without a MCBR. I've been thinking, how can Millenium Force go trimless while this ride has one? Oh well...Goliath opens on April 1!!! Park opens on March 4. Less than a month away. Ninja's supports are going to be black now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Is their a maximum weight for Superman? It loks like the restraints weren't meant to hold big people.Any way, WHy is their a trim on Goliath? It dosen't need it!! All B&M hypers have trims. At least is dosen't have a full MCBR. I think this is the only B&M hyper without a MCBR. I've been thinking, how can Millenium Force go trimless while this ride has one? Oh well...Goliath opens on April 1!!! Park opens on March 4. Less than a month away. Ninja's supports are going to be black now. MF's elements are so big that you don't really get very much +Gs, but a LOT of airtime Where did you get the info that Ninja's supports are going to be black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcajun Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Is there a scheduled date for goliath media day? If so when is it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougstanton Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 It is March 30th, and anybody that has signed up for Spring Fling, automatically gets invited to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcajun Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 So there will be LOTS of peeps there? I won't be able to stay on the train and ride till I throw up? Actually I called my manager yesterday, who is technically my manager but works at SFOG. Asked if he would get me in media day. Of course he said yes, but did not know the date. I am planning on being there. Guess I should stick around for the weekend and ride the other coasters. Maybe get some new guest service training while I am there also! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I will be at SFoG on Media Day and on April 1st! This will be my first Media Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 So there will be LOTS of peeps there?I won't be able to stay on the train and ride till I throw up? Yea, unfortunately. I know I would have preferred to keep it selective, but whatever I guess So they still have SFNO folks in Atlanta, huh? Guess that kind of hurts any hopes of opening this spring... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calcajun Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Actually without going into lots of detail, my manager came to SFNO few weeks before the hurricane and is back at SFOG since SFNO is down now. As far as I know, only two lead supervisors actually worked SFOG after the storm as supervisors but they are back in New Orleans now with jobs and school ect. I am more familiar with those in ride operations and park service so if others from retail and food there I am not in the know. Of course I give no official statements but from what I see, (I am active SFNO employee) the park won't be back till 07. No way will it happen in 06. Oh Yeah! Can't wait till media day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimths08 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Any way, WHY is their a trim on Goliath? It dosen't need it!! All B&M hypers have trims. At least is dosen't have a full MCBR. I think this is the only B&M hyper without a MCBR. I've been thinking, how can Millenium Force go trimless while this ride has one? Photo from ParkTrips http://www.coastercravers.com/goliath-sfog-con-4.jpg The trim is in the base of a valley. The other B&M hypers that are trimmed are trimmed from a trim on the hill higher up. Those are just for stopping the train in the case of a stall so it doesn't rock back and forth forever. I guess that's what your talking about, unless more trims have shown up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 It's the only trim on the course thus far. If they put one on the last hill, oh well. but I doubt it. New Update http://sfog.parktrips.com/update.cfm?id=23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Thanks for posting the new pictures Joe! Goliath is going to be awesome, I hope it goes over those hills with a good amount of speed! I can't wait to see the inside of the park in 13 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 One last update before the track is completed... Note: this update includes the hi-res images, just click each picture you want to take a closer look at. Do not steal these photos or hotlink or leech or whatever you want to call it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Goliath sure dwarfs the Georgia Scorcher. But it looks like it's going to be quite a ride. I hope to get to SFoG someday. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Force_4_ever Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 WOW!!! is it july yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Thanks for posting the awesome pictures!!! I can't wait to see Goliath for myself this Sunday! I will be posting pictures from my trip to the park this Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Well, it's nearly finished now - loks like they're running on time as well. I really wish I could extend my stay in Florida because I don't have to go to work until April 4 now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyT Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Wow! nice update... this coaster looks like it will be airtime packed! looking awesome so far... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I went to SFoG to get my season pass processed and while I was there I took some pictures. The bunny hops look awesome in person! My next update will have pictures from inside the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjime223 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 I was at SFoG to get my season pass processed also and I took some pictures. The bunny hops look great. I hope this thing rides as good as it looks. Nice view from just inside the front gates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted February 26, 2006 Share Posted February 26, 2006 PFS!!!!! Someone needs to post a pic from the Interstate when you first see the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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