coasterbill Posted March 11, 2016 Posted March 11, 2016 I'm actually really impressed with how completely huge this thing is.
boldikus Posted March 11, 2016 Author Posted March 11, 2016 Yeah that three story hotel across the street looks tiny compared to it. Those balconies will surely have a nice view of the ride. When checking the webcam I often wonder if the house (on the left, right next to the track) is a rental or if the owners live there, and if so what do they think of this. LOL
boldikus Posted March 14, 2016 Author Posted March 14, 2016 Some newer street level photos have surfaced courtesy of Coaster Park Klub.
Fooz Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 That dive loop looks crazy, going the trick bank like fahrenheit.
boldikus Posted March 15, 2016 Author Posted March 15, 2016 Nice new little bit of local press about the new ride with some great photos. A New Roller Coaster Coming to Ocean City NJ March 11, 2016 A Gale Force will be sweeping into Ocean City’s PlayLand amusement park this 2016 season, and no, it’s not a wind storm. GaleForce is the name of a brand new 125-foot-tall roller coaster set to be complete by April. Featuring a 64-mph triple launch and a beyond-90-degree drop, this massive blue thrill ride will be an awesome addition to the Ocean City boardwalk. Designed by Playland owner Scott Simpson, the ride is being engineered and manufactured by S&S – Sansei Technologies of North Logan, Utah. The company is also responsible for constructing the famous Double Shot, which we all know and love. GaleForce will actually be slightly higher than the Double Shoot, which stands at 110-feet-tall. The 12-passenger dynamic GaleForce will replace the Looping Python and Flitzer roller coasters and will cost 6 tickets to ride. According to Playland Castaway Cove’s Vice President Brian Hartley, the new coaster will feature seven “thrilling” elements. Galeforce has been quietly in the making over the last several years and is something owner Scott Simpson has wanted for a long time. This new ride will certainly be a big change for Ocean City, stepping the island up a notch in amusement park thrills. Photos, as noted at the link, by Macpherson Photography
grsupercity Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Wow, looks so much better then I could of imagined.
DoinItForTheFame Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 Wow, looks so much better then I could of imagined. Agreed. At first, I didn't have very high hopes for this coaster, but as I am seeing it come together it is starting to look better and better!!
DBru Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 I wish all dive loops and Immelmanns were designed with entrances and exits like this. That shaping looks incredible and should provide some really whacky, fun airtime.
boldikus Posted March 15, 2016 Author Posted March 15, 2016 I positively cannot wait to see that tophat go in. Not to mention ride this thing. Looks better and better with every update.
SuperShawn Posted March 15, 2016 Posted March 15, 2016 It looks so strange but nifty, will be fun to get up there are check it out this summer.
ImNotOneOfYou Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 It appears that S&S removed their Launched El Loco video from Youtube. I was going to look at it because I thought I remember seeing a double twist at the end. Did anyone by any chance reupload the video?
Superbatboy Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 It appears that S&S removed their Launched El Loco video from Youtube. I was going to look at it because I thought I remember seeing a double twist at the end. Did anyone by any chance reupload the video? That's odd, I wonder why they took it down. There's still a few channels that have the vid up if you just type "Gale Force Playland's" in the search bar on youtube
ImNotOneOfYou Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 It appears that S&S removed their Launched El Loco video from Youtube. I was going to look at it because I thought I remember seeing a double twist at the end. Did anyone by any chance reupload the video? That's odd, I wonder why they took it down. There's still a few channels that have the vid up if you just type "Gale Force Playland's" in the search bar on youtube The GaleForce video is up, they had a No Limits video with the same layout
Superbatboy Posted March 16, 2016 Posted March 16, 2016 It appears that S&S removed their Launched El Loco video from Youtube. I was going to look at it because I thought I remember seeing a double twist at the end. Did anyone by any chance reupload the video? That's odd, I wonder why they took it down. There's still a few channels that have the vid up if you just type "Gale Force Playland's" in the search bar on youtube The GaleForce video is up, they had a No Limits video with the same layout Ohhh, I had no idea they had a No Limits version...now I'm curious to see
RyanTPM Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 ^Good to see, they're certainly making quick progress!
Superbatboy Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 This thing is going to be so intense! So tight, compact, and twisted!!
DoinItForTheFame Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 . . . So tight. . . However, I do agree. I think this coaster is going to provide a surprisingly intense experience! I think this is one of the more over looked projects of 2016.
Superbatboy Posted March 17, 2016 Posted March 17, 2016 I wonder what the cost of this ride is compared to the Premier version. I know Superman was $6 million, I wonder if there is a cost advantage to the S&S version
DoinItForTheFame Posted March 21, 2016 Posted March 21, 2016 Looking so good!!! Can't wait to see this coaster finished!! The colors look so good!
boldikus Posted March 22, 2016 Author Posted March 22, 2016 I'm wondering if they are waiting for more track to show up unless they have it off in some staging area off camera. They still have a good bit to install - the beyond vertical drop off the tophat and all the track up leading up into the other side. What track that is left on the ground next to the ride is clearly not all of what is needed to complete the circuit. Wonder if we'll see a second shipment soon?
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