cmullin Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 An RMC in the Bay Area!! 2016 is shaping up to be a good year!
COASTERelic Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Ride looks awesome. Wondering if the first drop will have much airtime. People are comparing it to GeForce in Germany, however, every curved drop I've done is pretty weak in the airtime department. Have you been on the back row of Gold Striker?
scooterdoug Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 I love that our quiet little corner of TPR has suddenly blown up. It seems that RMC has that effect...
Samuel Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 My dark horse prediction for the future: The next time Medusa is due for a new paint job, Batman Knight Flight will "swoop in" to save the park from the Joker.
Tmcdllr Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 My dark horse prediction for the future: The next time Medusa is due for a new paint job, Batman Knight Flight will "swoop in" to save the park from the Joker. Makes sense.
Vonni Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Its very pretty! And the layout itself reminds me a lot of Wicked Cyclone. But, from which I've heard, that is not a bad thing at all!
Gnome Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Six Flags is making all the right moves with their attraction additions. Now if they could only wrangle in their operations...
larrygator Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Six Flags is making all the right moves with their attraction additions. Now if they could only wrangle in their operations... It is a lot easier to wrangle metal and steel versus people.
moviemansig Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 I'm probably not as well-versed as the average TPR user when it comes to coaster terms. So, in regards to The Joker, what is a step-up-under-flip inverted roll, a 180 degree stall, a breaking wave turn, and a zero g barrel roll? Thanks.
dannyboy13 Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Not to be short with you, but in the promo video, it labels all thr elements as they are happening
ImNotOneOfYou Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 I'm probably not as well-versed as the average TPR user when it comes to coaster terms. So, in regards to The Joker, what is a step-up-under-flip inverted roll, a 180 degree stall, a breaking wave turn, and a zero g barrel roll? Thanks. This should help you out.
moviemansig Posted September 4, 2015 Posted September 4, 2015 Regarding the link, only the zero g barrel roll is there. Also, the link only lists roller coasters that have those elements, but doesn't actually define them.
Fire2box Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 I'm probably not as well-versed as the average TPR user when it comes to coaster terms. So, in regards to The Joker, what is a step-up-under-flip inverted roll, a 180 degree stall, a breaking wave turn, and a zero g barrel roll? Thanks. the "step up, under-flip, inverted fresh California sushi mahi mahi roll" is a new element that RMC and/or six flags named themselves. but in all seriousness. It's the very first element after the first drop on "The Joker".
Coaster Hero Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Seriously, If I were a designer I too would just give my elements the stupidest names just to f*ck with the park too ^By the way I've heard that was the case for RMC and SFDK according to someone who works closely with CA parks
mordecai-75 Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 i really like the color scheme of The Joker, but the layout doesn't impress me as much as Storm Chaser or Lightning Rod. "even though i greatly believe it will be a fantastic ride, and most likely the park's biggest draw." in my opinion it just doesn't seem to have the pop that the past and known upcoming RMC's possess.
chickenbowl Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 i really like the color scheme of The Joker, but the layout doesn't impress me as much as Storm Chaser or Lightning Rod. "even though i greatly believe it will be a fantastic ride, and most likely the park's biggest draw." in my opinion it just doesn't seem to have the pop that the past and known upcoming RMC's possess. I agree about LR looking better (in fact I think Lightning Rod may be the best coaster ever once it opens), but I disagree on Storm Chaser. From my experience on 4 RMCs, I prefer straight airtime hills to the reverse banked hills and curves. Roar also has a considerably longer layout, where Storm Chaser is a bit short. But I'm very excited for next year, and if my plans work out, I will ride all three of the new ones (plus Goliath), and can accurately compare 8 out of 9 US RMCs (except WC). I do think Storm Chaser looks amazing too!
cwf_777 Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Does anyone know how busy it normally gets on holiday weekends? I have to go Monday to process season passes and I know it will be busy, I just would like to know how busy.
singemfrc Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 Does anyone know how busy it normally gets on holiday weekends? I have to go Monday to process season passes and I know it will be busy, I just would like to know how busy. I've been on Labor Day weekend and it's extremely busy. Flash Pass is likely needed..if I was going this weekend I would actually for a rare change probably pre-purchase the flash pass. (Also because it's likely to be over 100F at the park)
coasterlvr Posted September 5, 2015 Posted September 5, 2015 From my experience on 4 RMCs, I prefer straight airtime hills to the reverse banked hills and curves. SFGAM Goliath's drop is awesome, lightning rod's is probably going to be phenomenal with the quick "lift" and pre drop. i'm excited and curious how Joker's drop will be. i haven't been to DK since before they V2 was dual V's. lol
Vonni Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 This is the first RMC to have a curved first drop, correct?
TyRush Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 ^Correct. iRat is the only one that is "close" to a curved drop. More like sweeping.
dannyboy13 Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Has anyone else seen the press about Joker having a "Harley Quinn Tunnel" with lights and smoke? Curious that this isn't in the POV, but is in a press release from SF.
sfmman2000 Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 Quick TR from Saturday night (9/5/2015). Got to the park around 6pm. Came to process my 2016 season pass. I was pleasantly surprised with how easy the process was. Then give you your pass right at the entrance turnstile. They scan your fingerprint, no picture (this could be old news, I haven't had a season pass in years). Medusa was a walk-on. Rode the Dare Devil Chaos Coaster for the first time (10 minute wait). It was surprisingly smooth and the restraints were comfortable. The ride was, dare I say, fun! V2 was another walk-on. Superman was about a 20 minute wait. IMO, Superman is the star of SFDK's coaster lineup. Medusa is a great ride, but it doesn't really pack a punch. Overall, the park was much less busy than I expected late in the day on a holiday weekend.
dannyboy13 Posted September 6, 2015 Posted September 6, 2015 I apologize, not a press release, but an article in USA Today. Can't seem to copy and paste here from my phone, but the article is quoted in the Six Flags Corporate Discussion thread
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