chadster Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Yesterday I met up with Jake(Jakizle) at Six Flags over Texas to properly pay our respects to Anton by visiting his Holy Shrine, Shock Wave. For those who have never ridden one of Anton's greatest works you are missing out. Anton gave us some unexpected airtime both in the front and in the rear. He took us up and brought us down with a quickness that was neither too hard nor too soft; it was just the way we liked it. The intensity we felt was like no other as we sat and he spun. In fact there were times that he gave it to us with such intensity that he put us on the verge of a blackout. One thing that did not go unnoticed was his ability to give it to us with the same intensity and heart pounding action time after time without slowing down or taking a break. It was that that kept us screaming for more again and again before finally wearing us out. But even while we took a break and enjoyed a beverage we watched as Anton delivered enjoyment to 28 people, all at once. Shock Wave is a true design marvel and everyone is highly encouraged to visit SFOT and let Shock Wave, and Anton, give it to you just the way it was given to us, smooth yet forceful. Jake and I hope you enjoy the photos we took of Shock Wave, and while looking at the photos might not be as good for you as it was for us, you will be able to fully enjoy this great work. And there he is, all primed and ready for us. This excites us. OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG Lift hill porn! Lift motor porn! I think I just.....never mind, I was about to share too much with you people. Shock Wave was flying, just like that plane! So beautiful. No expense was spared in the equipment used to photograph this masterpiece. Incoming! Brake porn. I just about lost it marveling at the mechanical aspects of this system. Yellow train has satisfied yet another 28 people. mmmmmmmmmm Sexy station drive wheels. And the blue train arrives and shows us... ...his naughty parts. Mmm Mmm. I prefer it in the rear. More satisfied riders. Taking a look out the back door. Look Ma! No OTSR's! So how many loops does Shock Wave have? Is it one? Or two? If you said two, you are wrong. It has a horizontal loop out back How about some transfer track porn? Yes you say? OK. Look at that drive wheel being all naughty Wouldn't you just love to cuddle with it? Oh my, what do we have here? This must be where Anton get's freshened up each morning. Whew, the plane was able to fly thru Delivering action to those who want it. We take a quick break to show you this upskirt action. This pole is not small, it's average. Put your hands up in the air, ride it like you just don't care Oh. My. Gawd. This is effing amazing. Just look at that perfection. Taking a look at Anton's rear station entrance.... ...before enjoying yet another ride. Now you see it. And now you don't. Even tho it was cold outside, Anton warmed us up. Time and time again. Double pole action keeps things stiff, yet flexible. And after numerous sessions with Anton, we were worn out.... and left feeling satisfied. Only Anton can provide you with that feeling. Edited December 28, 2011 by chadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 OUTSTANDING! IMPRESSIVE! MORE! MORE! MORE! YES! WOOHOO! (I think I just ruined two towels, too....) Great photos of Anton's finest doing what it does best: Making me sweat, breathe hard, and generally doing things to me that no one else can... R.D. "Certified Schwarzkopf 'enthusiast'" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I just don't know what to say... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCody Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Isn't it amazing how smooth and beautiful those Anton rides STILL are after all these years? They're just awesome. Thanks for the hot pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorkscrewFoley Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 THIS. IS. FREAKIN'. AWESOME. Rudy, sorry if my response is similar, but words can not express the amazingness of this. Great TR Chad and Jake...I'm incredibly jealous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'd hit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odene497 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 This ride. Ughhhh so good. I still don't understand how it doesn't topple over with such light supporting. And I'll never understand how it squeezes so much ejector air into random places that wouldn't have any on any other coaster. It's magical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joco07 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Loved the report!!! Even though I ride this almost every other week it's nice to look at. The only thing I have to say negitive about shockwave is looks like it needs a cleaning and a paint job, same colors just a nice new coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thri!!er Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks for the photos, Chad(ster)! Anton Schwarzkopf rules... -Thri!!er Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) Still one of my favorite rides after all these years! Edited December 28, 2011 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Well, at least I can look at pictures of it since two people (who will remain nameless) broke it during ERT on a certain day back in May!!! I need to get back to this park. Maybe in the spring. I think I'll go look at flights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin_Eagle Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 great report, like the pictures a lot. I have always loved coasters by Anton Schwarzkopf, I wish they hadn't gotten rid of the one at Six Flags St. Louis, it was a great ride. haven't ridden this one yet, but have always enjoyed seeing videos of it in action. the only 2 Schwarzkopf coasters I have ridden are Revolution at Magic Mountain and the one that was at my home park, The Jetscream. Looking forward to riding Mind Bender next year. Thanks for the awesome report and pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thanks guys, glad you are enjoying Jake and I's time with Anton! Isn't it amazing how smooth and beautiful those Anton rides STILL are after all these years? They're just awesome. I know right? I think I have ridden all current installations of the non-wildcat's in the U.S. and I am amazed each time at how well they deliver. You just can't put it into words. I am still recovering from the session we had with Anton... Me too man, me too. He wore me out like no other has in quite sometime. Well, at least I can look at pictures of it since two people (who will remain nameless) broke it during ERT on a certain day back in May!!! I need to get back to this park. Maybe in the spring. I think I'll go look at flights! Just don't come until late April Jo, Anton will be toning up this off-season as he continues a 5 year restoration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 One of the best memories of Texas Giant Bash was not only enjoying the fantastic Rocky Mountain on Texas Giant, but discovering this gem. I was looking forward to riding this regardless but what a surprise it was. I think our group marathoned this most of the day. Just a fantastic ride, especially with the chaser lights on at night. This report does this ride justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I remember when we rode this on our TX trip in (I think) 2004. My daughter was about 7 and loved it. It was the only ride Robb and Elissa told her she shouldn't put her hands up in the back, I thought they were just being silly. They weren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I rode that many years ago when I was not into coasters. I loved that ride! Unfortunately when I returned to the park several years ago the ride was down for maintenance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derwood Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 One of my favorite coasters. Poor Anton wasn't feeling well when I visited in October. Be back in the Spring for another go around. -daron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I felt so dirty reading this TR, but I couldn't look away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Great pics! This is one of the Schwarzkopf coasters I hope to do some day - Mindbender in Edmonton is the other. And if Mexico gets its crime under the roof there waits a long overdue re-ride on Thriller - the last was on the carnival here in germany.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I don't understand the love than Schwarzkopf gets here. I mean, the ride is more than 30 years old. Get with the modern times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 (edited) I don't understand the love than Schwarzkopf gets here. I mean, the ride is more than 30 years old. Get with the modern times I am only guessing that you also don't see why people love Racer, Jack Rabbit, or Thunderbolt at Kennywood, all over 75 years old or any of the Batman clones the first of which is coming up on 20 years old? Anton is the only builder out there that figured out how to make a consistent throughout, intense loop that still delivers to this day. Other designers have copied him in many aspects of that. The love for his designs aren't just shown by coaster lovers, but by the public as well. On any given day the wait for his works can easily stretch beyond 30 minutes. If the public wasn't riding them, the parks would pull them out and I don't see Shock Wave or Mind Bender at SFOG going anywhere anytime soon and neither do their respective park Presidents. So not sure how else to explain it. Edited December 28, 2011 by chadster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joco07 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I don't understand the love than Schwarzkopf gets here. I mean, the ride is more than 30 years old. Get with the modern times I think RD might kill you. Anton God will get his revenge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterComet Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Thank you for posting this! More, indeed. Shockwave is top 5 steel for me, but Mind Bender (Six Flags Over Georgia) is def #1. Tops most woodies I've ridden. I often say these 2 Anton's are like "a very smooth woodie with loops." Basically, the best of all worlds. Simple, to the point. Pacing, check. Comfort, check. Perfect loops and airtime, check. The new "Intamin" rides are nice, but don't hold a candle to these old Anton/Intamin creations. Those new T-lap bars suck. I also love how these Anton rides have 'give' in them; you can get a smooth ride but still feel the wheels leaving the track and landing back down - softly. I'm glad they are constantly rehabbing Shockwave (and Mind Bender!) and keeping them fresh and lubed. Shocker has had several horrid paint jobs consecutively. Those trains and track deserve a great paint job; my favorite was when the track was silver with blue supports and blue trains. Here is a little 'tribute' video I did a while back to all things Shockwave: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=2437125800376&set=vb.1018652629&type=2&theater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Shock Wave <3 Haha, thanks for the trip report! Six Flags Over Texas is home to some good rides, Shockwave being one of the best. Please post more pictures from the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I think some people aren't getting the sarcasm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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