Tmcdllr Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Same annoying people that are on all the coaster shows. Why is it always the same people? And one of them says V2 has LIMs, then he says they are LSMs (not the same thing), ok which one? Also noticed V2 used to have wheel covers, never saw them before. When did they get removed? Actually I like it better without them, the wheel assembly looks cool. I also saw Invertigo in there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 Yeah, the V2 wheel covers where removed after 2001. They were a bad design, the wheels rubbed on them and tore up the fiberglass, plus they rattled. They were in the backstage area for years, they were pretty ripped up on the inside. I think 2002 was the year all the impulses did away with the covers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robman Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 New construction picture posted on the park's facebook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousReed Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 New construction picture posted on the park's facebook! Beat me! Good to see some progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I guess they re-painted the rails, that was a bit odd to why the rails weren't painted yellow in the factory. I think it would be lucky if the park opens the ride by July 1st because they really aren't constructing the coaster that quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I think that SFMM and SFDK are having an unspoken battle to see who could build their attractions the slowest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewoplis Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I think it's a matter of personnel. One of the newsletters that SFA sent out talked about the construction of Apocalypse and interviewed a guy who had the title of something like "Lead Engineer for Six Flags." The article had talked about how he was headed to SFMM next. It almost implies that Six Flags has a core engineering staff that they have moved around to do the final work to open each of their new attractions this year. Further evidence that suggests this may be true is that none of the major attractions in the SF chain this year opened at the same time: X-Flight opened first, Goliath came on next, Apocalypse is next and the California parks are bringing up the rear. I guess the priority is to open the North East attractions sooner because their season is shorter (get the most operating days in 2012 possible). Just a thought, not sure how true it may be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EastCoastn07 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I guess they re-painted the rails, that was a bit odd to why the rails weren't painted yellow in the factory. I think it would be lucky if the park opens the ride by July 1st because they really aren't constructing the coaster that quickly. It seems like there were definitely some setbacks early on, but they are flying with putting steel up lately. They put the entire first tower up in a few days and the opposite one is now starting to rise quickly too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 In DK's defense, they were pretty focused on the station and electrical for a while there and really just recently restarted with the vertical construction full force. Hopefully that bodes well for the ride when the track work is done, maybe the test/adjust will start right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I think that SFMM and SFDK are having an unspoken battle to see who could build their attractions the slowest. I like the progress pics! I'm not too worried about the slow construction... just increases the suspense. But I could understand why some of you would be frustrated if you have a slowly-closing narrow window of opportunity to ride it this year. Loved that V2 video! This just further confirms that V2 is better now than pre-modifications. The holding brake didn't hold very long either... for some reason I pictured it holding suspenseful for several seconds... I guess not. I really do think V2.5 is the unsung hero of SFDK... it really adds a "completeness" to the park. Did anyone notice the video bragging about the 185 ft. back spike? I still don't know how SFMW thought they could hide this from the county, especially if they were bragging about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 I think that SFMM and SFDK are having an unspoken battle to see who could build their attractions the slowest. Funniest thing I've read in a long time. Totally agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas The Drummer Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm actually pretty scare about superman. I felt like I almost fell out of Goliath (SFMM) after the brake run on that slow left banked hill. If superman had restraints like Goliath at it does that twist slowly I think I'm done for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 ^You'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas The Drummer Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Well then you're paying for my hospital bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Trust us, you're actually far safer riding that coaster than you are taking a walk outside across that parking lot or that drive you took to get to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas The Drummer Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Do you think there will be space between 'restraint clicks' i.e. Goliath, or will it be smooth i.e. Green Lantern (SFMM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I've never ridden a Premier coaster before so I'm not sure if the restraints are the 'ratcheting' type or not. Why would that make a difference? Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas The Drummer Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 If it don't fit snug, it's loose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Their restraints are the ratcheting type, but trust me, you can get yourself stapled in there without an operator even doing it for you. And they're very heavy in appearance/feeling, so don't be afraid to throw your hands up! It'll hold you in, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Also, looking at Sky Rocket's restraint system, there appears to be some padding around your shins, probably as a prevention from attempting standing up. Also note the deep bucket seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas The Drummer Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Ok good, Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammmmmy Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 ^And also, you will not fall out. You just wont. The only extremely rare incidents where someone has ever fallen out of a coaster have been due to the person having some sort of disability which shouldn't have ridden the coaster in the first place, or its the own persons fault for not following the rules and procedures. As Elissa said, you'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm actually pretty scare about superman. I felt like I almost fell out of Goliath (SFMM) after the brake run on that slow left banked hill. If superman had restraints like Goliath at it does that twist slowly I think I'm done for. Assuming the restraints are the same as the ones used on other Premier coasters, the lapbars are much more snug than the ones on Goliath (which often feel loose to me, but definitely not enough to be unsafe). The lap part of it is much larger and can be clicked down uncomfortably tight if desired, and there is an additional ankle bar to lock your legs into place. I didn't once feel loose on Flight of Fear, Mr. Freeze (which has a bit of hang time in the center of the train), or the roller coaster at NYNY in Las Vegas (which has the same type of lapbars and even more hang time), so I doubt this will be a problem. You might be nervous, but if the ride was at all dangerous the park wouldn't let paying customers anywhere near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Did anyone notice the video bragging about the 185 ft. back spike? I still don't know how SFMW thought they could hide this from the county, especially if they were bragging about it! The city knew the ride's height from the get go. The story I've always heard was that it was built tall off of a technicality that was later proven not to apply so they had to modify. The reason they promoted it as 150ft was more for the neighbors to avoid complaints, not to hide from the city. People caught on that it was 186ft almost immediately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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