angrynerdjosh Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 Wow! Unrelated: anyone know when they added the breaks midway through the titan? Titan is broken midway through? D*** roller coaster nerds! Read my mind next time I was wondering when did they brake it so much that it nearly stops? It feels new but I bet its not.
angrynerdjosh Posted April 24, 2013 Posted April 24, 2013 In reference to the height. "That doesn't look very scary"
jfruge Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Titan began braking the trains at the current level pretty quickly after it opened. You are correct about it operating without a complete stop before, but it never blazed through the MCBR either. The complete stop, I believe, became a necessity for the safety of riders, due to the extremity of the g-forces in the second half. I do like the hang-time you get if you sit on the left side of the train when it descends out of the MCBR.
Sportsdude360 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 My first few rides on Titan back in 2001 were lightly braked at best. Nowhere close to the full stops currently being administered. I can remember at least one ocassion were it seemed as if the train hadn't been braked at all. In other words, it sped right through the MCBR. But it wasn't long after that when they started bringing the trains to full stops on the MCBR. Probably due to complaints.
pitcher9 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Up to the minute news! Within the last 10 minutes, Texas Sky Screamer was topped off! I had the privilege of being in the right place at the right time to film it. Video will be on YouTube shortly. For now, enjoy the pics! Pre-topping off What a great entrance to the park now! There it is!
chadster Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Hmmm, so 400 feet to the tip of the flags, I feel cheated out of 40 feet!
pitcher9 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Here's the final piece being lifted into place, as promised.
jray21 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 That thing looks massive! Can't wait to see the videos of it swaying and being struck by lightning with all those massive thunderstorms they get!
angrynerdjosh Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 That angle makes superman look tiny. Someone on the fb comments said it was 406 to the tip
pitcher9 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Here is a really cool angle and a great perspective of just how tall this ride is. This pic is taken from the 2nd level inside Cowboys Stadium looking out across to the Rangers Ballpark. You can see the Texas Sky Screamer just towering over the ballpark and making Titan, Superman, and the Oil Derrick look tiny.
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Wow that looks awesome! Thanks for the video! I just got home from taking pics of the ride as well.
Sportsdude360 Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 can't wait for testing to begin. It'll take some sheer nerve to ride this baby!
PhantomNick Posted April 25, 2013 Posted April 25, 2013 Ummm, WOW. That thing is freaking crazy-tall! Looks awesome, but I have to admit that thing would probably make me a smidge nervous!! Looking forward to seeing it test. I've still not had a chance to ride one of these "star flyer" type swing rides, but I'm 100% positive I would find them more thrilling than the Windseekers.
Rollercoaster Rider Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Ummm, WOW. That thing is freaking crazy-tall! Looks awesome, but I have to admit that thing would probably make me a smidge nervous!! Looking forward to seeing it test. I've still not had a chance to ride one of these "star flyer" type swing rides, but I'm 100% positive I would find them more thrilling than the Windseekers. A Good comparison between a Star Flyer and A Windseeker is: a DH Morgan Hyper Coaster and a B&M Hyper Coaster Windseeker's are rigged and too-controlled for my taste.
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 26, 2013 Posted April 26, 2013 Six Flags Over Texas wrote this under one of their posts about the topping of Texas Skysceamer on their Facebook page. "Thanks everyone! We are really excited too Once all of the groundwork was done, putting up the pieces of the Texas SkyScreamer was the fastest part. It was incredible! There’s still a lot more work to be done but look for the ride to open in late May!"
Rollercoaster Rider Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 I get to ride it in June Woo-Hoo!!! I've previously only been on a 150ft Skyscreamer so a 400ft will be extreme.
chadster Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 ^Chad, is it still one ride a day for Platinum for NTAG or is it now unlimited rides? Talked with Flash Pass today and I can see where I got my wires crossed. It's technically still one ride only on Giant (stupid, I mean how many people really buy the platinum flash pass on a busy day 50?, I guess in the summer more, but this season I think I have seen two people) Anyway, if it's a 'slow' day they will let you reserve additional rides if you stop back by the FP office.
jray21 Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 That looks really high. I'll absolutely do it, but man that's high!
SFOverTexasFan Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 Hey guys I have a quick question. I'm out at the park today an it's extremely busy. So I was wondering if anyone knows what the park capacity number is? Cause there has to be thousands and thousands of people here today. Thanks!
pitcher9 Posted April 27, 2013 Posted April 27, 2013 Went to park today just to check things out and see Texas Sky Screamer up close. It was insanely crowded and busy. I guess a lot of schools were there for an "end-of-the-year" trip, combined with there being a cheerleading competition going on in the Amphitheater. Every major ride had a line at least an hour long, with most 2+ hours. Even the lines for food were 30 minutes or more at the main eateries. Needless to say, I walked around for a bit, took some pics, and will come back when it's way less crowded. But for now, enjoy the pics! Six Flags' new skyline Standard pic from the Oil Derrick. Notice the crowded parking lot... Man, it's tall! Too tall to get the entire tower in 1 shot, so I attempted a panoramic pic. Hence, the slightly curved tower since I can't hold my hand steady. This is gonna make people think they didn't build it right! Swings have been installed already Something new by Judge Roy Scream $8.99 for a pretzel and water! What a deal! No wonder I never eat at the park...
Sportsdude360 Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Ha! Can't imagine why anyone would be afraid to ride Texas Sky Screamer.
Geauga Dog Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Wow, that ride went up fast. Looks quite impressive when viewed from the Oil Derrick.
chadster Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 What rides have single rider lines? Pandohawkspin and the Intamin bobsled thingy.
triggernel Posted April 28, 2013 Posted April 28, 2013 Have we established that the ride won't have OTSRs?
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