Atarashiihito Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 V2 is a lot of fun, in my opinion. Sure, it's not the most thrilling thing in the world, but it's still fun. I wouldn't wait in line for it for more than about 15min. though, so I guess that's saying something... Yes, it would be wonderful if Vallejo removed the height restriction, but I think you can still do a lot with 150ft. It's not size that matters, it's what you do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugePunk Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Yes, it would be wonderful if Vallejo removed the height restriction, but I think you can still do a lot with 150ft. It's not size that matters, it's what you do with it. That's true. Medusa is a decent ride for sure and it's still only 150. Hell PGA doesn't have a coaster over 100 ft and they've been fun for me for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 13, 2006 Share Posted March 13, 2006 Well, PGA had 2 that were over 100 feet: Greased Lightning (137 feet, 10 inches...say 138) and now have 1 coaster, Invertigo (160 ft, 138 foot drop). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugePunk Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 Well, PGA had 2 that were over 100 feet: Greased Lightning (137 feet, 10 inches...say 138) and now have 1 coaster, Invertigo (160 ft, 138 foot drop). Yup. You're completely right. My mistake. I always forget about Invertigo for some reason. I liked it when it first opened, tho... and I really miss Tidal Wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkdcoaster Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I have not ridden the new V2 but I think it looks cool (not as fast) the inclined heartline looks sweet especially backwards..does anybody like the new V2 better? JEFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortugePunk Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I have not ridden the new V2 but I think it looks cool (not as fast) the inclined heartline looks sweet especially backwards..does anybody like the new V2 better? JEFF You know what might have made this cooler? If they had added a 2nd set of LIMs to the end of the inclined track to pull it up faster. I think what makes it boring is that the stall out is so terribly slow. once you're through the roll, it just kind of crawls a couple hundred feet to a stall out. If they had added some sort of pulling mechanism to make this more abrupt and then a pause and then release (think Invertigo, etc) that might have been cooler. Might have added a bit more intensity to the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 They should have added a second heartline instead of straight section. The LIMs pulling it up the straight-away sounds too 'boomerangish' as the park already has Boomerang...no need for repeats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I say that the ride is cool, the launch isn't great, but its better than Superman. I thought the inclined inline was cool because you stopped in it. But I've never ridden a real impulse, so I don't know which is better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 V2 was built on one of the lowest sections of the park, so SFMW figured since it was still within the 150ft mark from the highest point in the park, they were ok. The City didn't agree since SFMW also has zoned sections as to how high any ride can be in any given section, and the original ride far exceeded the height restriction for the zone it was built on. I also much preferred the original, and I agree with PortugePunk, that flat stall section is such a huge dead spot on the ride, really ruins the pacing. There's so much more they could have done with V2 instead of just a fix. I'm not 100% certain, but my understanding of the height restriction is due to the neighboring houses, mainly the expensive houses on the hilltop above Lake Chabot. The homeowners claim that any tall structures would ruin their lakeview, and I recall hearing in the news about them bitching about V2 ruining their view. So I believe this is the actual reason for the height restriction since the tiny airport way out in Napa or the now closed nearby Naval base shouldn't even be an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 I had a feeling it had to do with the neighbors whether if it was the rich hill-top dwellers or the residents on the other side of the freeway that had to complain about it. Personally, if I lived next to a themepark, I could care less if I could see a 500 foot giga-strata standup inverted woodie out my bathroom window or in my backyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freefallbestrideever Posted March 14, 2006 Share Posted March 14, 2006 ^ That would be a plus for me, better than a stupid lawn gnome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 Didn't ride the pre-makeover V2 (it was down when I was there, as it has been frequently ever since), and the only other impulse i've ridden is Wicked Twister. I'm not as negative as some about the front spike. Yeah, the stall is a little long, but I actually enjoy the hangtime over the entrance plaza. It's better in the front of the train, where there's more inverting on both runs. Damn neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 ^ That would be a plus for me, better than a stupid lawn gnome I'm insulted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runnerodb83 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Anyone know what the status of the rides at SFMW are? Is Kong and V2 running yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush985 Posted March 21, 2006 Share Posted March 21, 2006 Everything is one train, and v2 is down as of last Friday. -RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 V2 was testing with water dummies last Saturday. Weird, I thought they only did that with new coasters, wonder what the necessity was for that . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush985 Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Actually at when a train is taken off and then put back on after a rehab, well in the state of California, they are required to do a certain number of cycles. If the park has done any modifications to the restraints or done anything to alter them, they sometimes require the water dummies to be placed on the ride. It's just more to see how the train will re-act with weight on it. -RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedracer Posted March 22, 2006 Share Posted March 22, 2006 Oh ok, that makes sense. I was sorta hoping maybe they once and for all fixed the holding brake or something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 this is height restriction related, I heard Geauga Lake and Michigan Adventure both have county imposed height restrictions on them. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, you'd think Cedar Fair might try to get that changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo210 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 No! On Coater Force they posted an artical about Zonga being Removed from SFMW. I don't have an adress bar, so i can't post a link. I'm mad at SF for removing this classic but I know they had maintnece issues. Maybe it will be refurbished and moved back to the germen fairs. What do you guys think about the removal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 1. I wrote that story on CoasterForce, before you begin to use the "CoasterForce is plagarist" card, I cited the source. The source and the proof? http://www.thrillnetwork.com/boards/showpost.php?p=658880&postcount=31 Also, Zonga, by many reports, was a crappy coaster. Another "neutered Schwarzkopf" by Six Flags because the loops were re-engineered by Premier Rides (to reduce G's). Also, the bulky OTSR's were another factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillrider15 Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 I really don't know what to say about this. Kind of sad, and relieved at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Making way for something 100x better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Another used Six Flags ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2-dude Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 While it's sad to see it go, it's a lot better seeing it moved to another park than just sitting there SBNO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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