_koppen Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 I can't get the fact that this is a Premier ride and not Maurer. Seriously, they have really identical tracks. The ride also looks more compact than in the animation video, which I love! Remember that it was Premier that was first with this track style, and not Maurer!
-Edge of Beast- Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 What the. I thought this was Maurer? I guess you learn something new everyday.
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 *drools* I'm going to make this my desktop to replace the S:UF concept art photo I currently have! LOVE LOVE LOVE the TR!! Thank you Charles!! I can't wait!! Looks like the non-inverting loop is almost done! I've been itching with anticipation to see it go up!! It's even more sexy than the concept photo! I'm fully convinced even if I can't make it on the 21st, I need to make it that weekend!!
sammmmmy Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 This makes me seriously excited to see what Premiers got in store for Full Throttle at SFMM. (If it's true its a Premier).
jray21 Posted June 1, 2012 Posted June 1, 2012 Thanks for the update Charles! Great pictures! I'm definitely going to be there for the opening.
Noobitizer Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 No problem guys! Here is today's update. You can see concrete is in and track work is moving fast! No concrete yesterday, today DONE! No walls yesterday, today almost DONE! Cliffhanger piece This was around 12 noon Around 6pm And non-inverting loop DONE Only a few parts to go! Until next time!
bottom_feeder_13 Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 The cliff hanger over that vertical spiral is going to be one freaky moment, the twist looks crazy and almost un-heartlined at the moment as well as if it'll pull some good g's in the pull up.
Angry_Gumball Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Wow, that really is taking shape fast! That non inverting loop looks pretty crazy and definitely less 'circular' than the concept. One thing I was wondering... The old Zonga station that will be part of the queue, is the rest of that outside area between the old station and the S:UF station going to have any kind of shade? Also it looks like you'll be going up some steps to wind through some switchbacks, go back down some steps, and back up? Seems kind of awkward to me. Other than that, this looks like it's going to be pretty sweet. I can't wait to see the completed circuit and some testing action!
UrbanLegend Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 That non-inverting loop definitely looks crazier now that it's elongated like that! Can't wait to get out to NorCal again.
australianalex Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Is it actually possible for them to get this ride completed AND tested in under 3 weeks? Anyway it's shaping up well and looks awesome! I thought it looked kind of "meh" in the concept art for some reason, but now that it's actually being built it looks awesome.
Noobitizer Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Wow, that really is taking shape fast! That non inverting loop looks pretty crazy and definitely less 'circular' than the concept. One thing I was wondering... The old Zonga station that will be part of the queue, is the rest of that outside area between the old station and the S:UF station going to have any kind of shade? Also it looks like you'll be going up some steps to wind through some switchbacks, go back down some steps, and back up? Seems kind of awkward to me. Other than that, this looks like it's going to be pretty sweet. I can't wait to see the completed circuit and some testing action! We will be using the old queue so yes it will be just as you described. Beyond that we still have some surprises up our sleeves, so you will just have to wait and see
KDCOASTERFAN Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 I kind of like that...noodles holding us in! Sounds less restraining and more noodley! You can still apparently still type 'jeeps' and 'restraint' however. Sounds good for lapbars on woodies but what about OTSR's?
chickenbowl Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Very cool pictures! Love the updates, and yeah, now that they've made progress on the station, the track work is picking up. I can't decide whether I should make the trip up there this year or next once CGAs supposed coaster opens... hmmm.
XYZ Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Wow! This is going fast. I guess Six Flags just realized they were a *little* behind schedule.
simaticable Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Just be glad that the coaster isn't opening as late as August or September when the Deja Vu clones opened in their opening seasons.
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Non-inverting loop... I love the look of it so much! Can't wait to see the rest of this go up!! And the awesome cliff-hanger!!! We will be using the old queue so yes it will be just as you described. Beyond that we still have some surprises up our sleeves, so you will just have to wait and see OOooh I like surprises. Very cool pictures! Love the updates, and yeah, now that they've made progress on the station, the track work is picking up. I can't decide whether I should make the trip up there this year or next once CGAs supposed coaster opens... hmmm. DO IT!! Technically you live closer to the park than I do... so if I can make it, so can you!
gisco Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Great pictures that are being posted. I'll be up in that area in AUgust and I will have to see if I can get over there to ride this.
Sunfire Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Damn, this coaster's starting to look really good. Also, I'd like to note that it looks much more immense in person. I mean, it looks HUGE. Though I can't decide if I want to brave the Season Pass preview day or not. Sorry if this has been asked before, but does anyone know if Superman will offer Flash Pass?
Tmcdllr Posted June 2, 2012 Posted June 2, 2012 Damn, this coaster's starting to look really good. Also, I'd like to note that it looks much more immense in person. I mean, it looks HUGE. Though I can't decide if I want to brave the Season Pass preview day or not. Sorry if this has been asked before, but does anyone know if Superman will offer Flash Pass? I agree! I haven't seen it in person but from the pics posted, comparing it to the renderings, it really does look bigger....awesome! This pic doesn't seem to do it justice, although look how tiny the train looks on it!
Andrewoplis Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 Wow, the ride sure looks different from the concept art. But that is by no means a bad thing!
_koppen Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 since the only picture I have seen of the lop is from right under it, I can't really say if looks different from the concept art or not.
cfc Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 I didn't realize that the train's erxit from the station was in the shape of the Superman logo--that's a nice touch. I'm also a fan of the noninverting loop, so it's good to see another coaster (other than RRnR at Universal) using it.
coaster-crazy Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/events/SeasonPassPreviewJune2012.aspx Appears this page no longer exists - maybe the date has been changed? On another note, here are some pictures from yesterday. I am getting really excited! ~Nicholas
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 ^Love the 3rd photo! http://www.sixflags.com/discoveryKingdom/events/SeasonPassPreviewJune2012.aspx Appears this page no longer exists - maybe the date has been changed? I hope so!! I hope it's changed to a date I can make!
Angry_Gumball Posted June 3, 2012 Posted June 3, 2012 I'll say it here as well, awesome photos! This is coming along nicely. I actually had a dream about this coaster last night. Only change was that there was a barrel roll before coming back into the station.
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