RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 V2 not going away is the best news about this addition. I think most GP won't draw the connections between this and the Super Loop, and will go, "OMG new ride that looks completely different than anything I've ever seen!" I was intrigued with this concept when I saw it showcased at IAPPA and I'm very pleased that they somehow managed to stuff another ride into that area seemingly without removing anything. Although I probably will not ride this too often (and I don't ride the Super Loops either), I am still pleased with this addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Interesting. While I'm admittedly underwhelmed with this announcement, it certainly looks more interesting than Dare Devil (I've only been on that twice, and I have no desire to ride it again). Once it opens, I could have similar feelings about it as I do towards Dare Devil, or I could end up enjoying it enough to ride it each visit. I'll just wait until I ride it to pass judgement. I was intrigued by it the first time I saw it showcased at IAAPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defrocker Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Ha. The "70 mph combined speed" bit has to be one of the more misleading statistics thrown around this announcement season. I certainly get where you're coming for, but combined speed is how head-on collisions are measured. When passing the other train it'll give the illusion of 70mph, which is not a bad marketing pitch and kinda puts this in a different perspective (for me at least) Not saying I don't see the gripe, just saying it isn't completely outlandish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 In the end, it doesn't matter exactly which park the ride ended up in, because Skyline sold their first major attraction. Congrats to them, can't wait to see it built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasBaby Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I think the SkyWarp looks like a lot of fun and I'm excited to give it a try. It's nice to see SF putting another world's first ride at SFDK. The park got the first Sky Rocket II back in 2012 and now they are getting the first SkyWarp. I have to say that SF has done a great job with the additions at this park over the last 5-6 years and has really turned it into the premier park in NorCal. With the big plans that CF has in store for CGA, hopefully we'll continue to see big additions to SFDK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living_Dead Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 On my last trip here, I told myself I don't feel like coming back. Even without riding V2, I didn't really feel any push to come back and I don't really know why. However, now I think I'm going to have to come back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Definitely NOT where I would've envisioned a ride going. Clever use of space! Looks like the queue for Superman will need some adjusting, along with the big logo on the pathway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Whoa Whoa Whoa...why is everyone loving on this ride!!?!??! This is no different from the Super Loops that everyone hated on! Oh and btw, this park ALREADY HAS A SUPER LOOP!!! AHH!!! Coaster people, come on!!! My exact thoughts, especially if they are adding "coaster" onto everything. We already have a looper, V2, Superman, and Cobra for really short, forward & backward coaster experiences. Looks like a fun addition but between my two home parks in the Bay I'm going with Cedar Fair, as Trailblazer & Hangtime at Knotts looks awesome. Edit: I meant Boomerang instead of Cobra Edited September 1, 2017 by Bubba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 New name for it.... Twisted Larson Loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanobieFan Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Not a fan of calling it a "coaster"... but the ride looks pretty crazy and a lot of fun! It's very unique too, and I think it'll be better than some expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 So SFDK will have not one, but TWO rides mismarketed as coasters. Is that a record? In spite of all the misleading marketing, I do like this addition. While it is not nearly as exciting as CGA's, this still looks like a very fun ride nonetheless. It has also been great for a park on the smaller side to see so many fun new rides in a fairly short amount of time. I love what both NorCal parks are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 In case anyone was wondering: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The49er Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 In case anyone was wondering:[attachment=0]skywarp rmc.jpg[/attachment] So I guess SFDK and CGA are both getting RMCs this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Living_Dead Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Whoa Whoa Whoa...why is everyone loving on this ride!!?!??! This is no different from the Super Loops that everyone hated on! Oh and btw, this park ALREADY HAS A SUPER LOOP!!! AHH!!! Coaster people, come on!!! My exact thoughts, especially if they are adding "coaster" onto everything. We already have a looper, V2, Superman, and Cobra for really short, forward & backward coaster experiences. Looks like a fun addition but between my two home parks in the Bay I'm going with Cedar Fair, as Trailblazer & Hangtime at Knotts looks awesome. I was thinking this same thing, but for me it's still a new thing for my bucket list. Even if it is another forward/backward ride in a park full of shuttle coasters, and pendulum rides. I don't understand the addition of the larson loop though, I feel like they could've stalled that year, introduced Joker the next year, and then introduce this as the only larson-loop like attraction. Even though I'd argue in saying that Superman feels a bit like a large-scale gravity based larson loop, so all of these additions in that aspect feel a bit arbitrary. It's a shame that the park keeps adding shuttle coasters, and flat rides that base their thrill on going forward/backwards. I mean we have V2, Boomerang, Superman, Hammerhead Shark, and Dare-Devil already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Are we all that surprised by a similar ride? SFDK has always had a tendency to put it similar rides. They have 3 swing rides of varying sizes (4 if you count Sky Screamer) They had 2 Zamperla Crazy Bus style rides (though I think one has been removed). They have 2 spinning pendulum style rides. They have 2 Multi-Launced single train coasters that feature vertical drop and barrel rolls. They have 3 Kiddie "dumbo" style rides. I think this one looks fun. Nothing to plan a trip around, but more worth a ride than the Larson Loop ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 ...I think this one looks fun. Nothing to plan a trip around, but more worth a ride than the Larson Loop ride. Yep... That about sums up how I feel about this addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfreund Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think this fits the definition of coaster more so than the Larson loops...it appears to have some kind of launch in the station(s) and that part that looks like the Larson conveyor, or what even it is is just linking the trains together to make a collision impossible, it's actually just one long train (launch and gravity) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Eh, if I found myself at this park for some reason I'd give this ride a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameslofton Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I care less than nothing about the standard loop rides but I think it looks pretty cool.....regardless of whether or not it can be considered a roller coaster. The general public will eat it up like Roseanne Barr on a loose meat sandwich. Nothern Cali people have a treat for next year. Both parks upping the ante with brand new coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanthonyam Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Coming to SF parks in 2019.... world's largest Skywarps, about 10 feet higher. Looks like I would try it once , but I cannot understand WHY did they put it in a park with a Larson Loop already???? How many more rides are they gonna shove in that corner of the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jameslofton Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Funny how in some threads people say there's not enough rides and in others they talk about too many. Hopefully they shove more rides into that section. I don't think a Skywarp being in the same park as a loop is a very big issue. I'll just walk past Dare Devil on my way to Harley Quinn. Problem solved. I also don't think very many people are going to think of Dare Devil when seeing the skywarp. It certainly looks a hell of a lot better. The only downside to getting the skywarp is I was hoping SFDK would be getting the 4D themed to either Batman or Harley. Maybe next year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshfreund Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 This our first look at trex track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesB Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I think I'll pass on this one. There are way more exciting rides coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire2box Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 This our first look at trex track? isn't CGA getting Trex track with it's trail blazer coaster? Either way i'm happy RMC gets to make the track for this ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleDown Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Is there a reason this park can't put a coaster or new attraction anywhere but in the 2 dead end corners of the park where there is already a surplus of rides almost literally right on top of one another? There is SO MUCH room throughout this park that goes unused, but for some reason the areas of the park that have the most concrete and the least amount of shade keep getting installations! Went to SFDK back in July, the dumb larson looper wasn't even operating, not that I would have ridden it, but I don't know why they even have one of those in the park, it's the exact same carnival trailer ride I went on 20 years ago and it really looked super tacky at a park (even with all the cheap attempts Six Flags did with trying to disguise it as a permanent attraction). This ride is almost identical with a couple different elements but it's definitely an improvement over the larson looper, I would actually give this ride a go around. SFDK was really one of the most awkward designed, head scratching parks I've been to in a while where there seems to be a ton of potential, but the forethought of Six Flags really seems to be lacking. Even with that said I enjoyed a lot of the attractions there and left wanting to come back again some day. Not to mention I LOVED V2, that horizontal spike was a LOT of fun, and I thought Joker was up there with Twisted Colossus as far as a fun, re-rideable coaster that no doubt replaced a woodie that was past its prime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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