WillMontu Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 While everyone else here stayed in town to watch the Gators beat the Vols, some of us had other things on our mind, such as Deep South Bash. This event reminded me of how much fun a TPR event can be. SFOG is one of the nicer parks in the chain and they did a great job and putting on this event. There was ERT on all the coasters, and (for those who drink) "exclusive beer time". Having fixed up my 28-135mm camera lens after breaking it two years ago, I had some opportunities to test it out I have been to SFOG several times in the past, so I did not ride everything Mindbender - Still running like a Schwarzkopf should. I'm not too fond of the wraps from last year (which are really peeling). Dare Devil Dive - A good new addition. The lap bar restraints make the ride very ridable. Monster Mansion - They appear to have removed the photo booth Goliath - Still a good ride. A little bit of rattle at the bottom of the first drop GASM - Running very well this year. Plenty of airtime Ninja - Skipped for obvious reasons The crowd starts to gather on a relatively cool Saturday morning (well at least cooler than anything in Florida at this time of the year) Ticket to ride Robb is really excited about a coaster wheel The morning's ERT included Dare Devil Dive, the park's new Eurofighter. The lap-bar restraints make this ride quite enjoyable (except for the roll at the end - a bit hard on the legs) This ride should be renamed "Top Gun". Why? For one thing, it goes through the fire, and then it buzzes the tower... ...and it goes right into the Danger Zone (cue Kenny Loggins soundtrack here) Is this school FAR Part 61 or Part 141? There was also ERT on Batman and Mindbender. That train does need a bit of love though. Robb approves of ERT on the Public Relations Golf Cart ride. Over to Monster Mansion. There was a bit of a wait, but the ride operator was really into her job. Don't rock the boat Any advice from a company named Schwarzkopf is good advice - so we rode Mindbender instead This was the blue train from GASM at Great Adventure. Compare it with the original train above. Gathering for lunch behind GASM The park president stopped by to say a few words. Several attempts were made at a group photo Random turtle near the lunch pavilion This also gave some good opportunities to see GASM up close. What is she doing in the second row? NERDS! The photo walkback covered most of the park It kind of reminds me of RCT And we're walking... A rare look at Superman's lift Superman's lift again Superman's train Yes, we're nerds The walkback continues back into the park over towards the log flume DDD from a rare angle Everyone loves Mindbender There must be some reason why they were only running one train that day. Something tells me that they are missing a lap bar. NERDS! Schwarzkopf vertical loop goodness I quite like how this one came out. Through the trees Schwarzkopf rides of that era have these unusual supports. Was Anton a) crazy, or b) a genius? Thank you for reading so far. The rest of my photos will be posted over the next few days or so.
Brandy524 Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Nice photos so far! Can't wait to see the rest!
Jojo19799 Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 DSB was the best day ever. I'm glad that our boat wasn't the only one that rocked. I missed getting the employee's name (the one at Monster Mansion), but she was really awesome. Please, give her some kudos! She really enjoyed her job and let all of us know it! I'm really enjoying all the different TR's for this bash. Can't wait to see more!
QueerRudie Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Great TR! The Schwarzporn pics are amazing- and to answer your question: "Was Anton Crazy or A genius?"... Mindbender was the first trial run of the Cone and Plug system for His steel coasters- it was later refined into the system that was used on almost all of his remaining coasters. The unique supports we saw on Saturday were designed into the ride as if the ride were intended to be a portable (Standardization was a key hallmark with Anton's rides) but since Mindbender is (most obviously!) not a portable, the steel understructure that would have linked them together was never needed- or even delivered with the ride. So the answer is clear: Anton IS a Genius. (But then again, I might be biased...)
PKI Jizzman Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Awesome photos, I was even in a couple! Here's one in return
DougMJr Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Awesome TR, I hope to make it to a bash event next year. DDD looks awesome.
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