chadster Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 ^^ They took out a few elements and added some kick ass ones, like those massive overbanks! Ring Ring RM: "Rocky Mountain Coaster's how may will help you?" CF: "This is Mr. Kinzel calling, you know, from Cedar Fair? And we have a few rides for you to look at" RM: "Sure Mr. Kinzel, we would be very happy to assist you. Can you provide me with a few details please" CF: "Yes, we have several for you to look at, we have Grizzly at CGA which needs a re-profiling, we have Son of Beast at KI that needs a tremendous amount of assistance, Hurler at Kings Dominion could use an ASSessment, and also if you wouldn't mind looking at Mean Streak at CP, we've tried to burn it down, but it just won't go. If you could start there that would be fantastic." RM: Yes, I understand sir, anything else?" CF: "Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot Ghostrider at Knott's Berry farm, your overlay track looked quite impressive at IAAPAAAA this year" RM: "No problem sir, when would you like us to start ASSessing your rides?" CF: "Last Year"
Gigalyte Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Wood, Steel, Plastic it doesn't matter the new giant looks amazing IMO If it's moving like that with a partial train I can just imagine the a$$ hauling it's going to be doing with a full train, I can't wait to ride this beast this summer
SharkTums Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Have we seen any rumors/postings about an opening date?!!? I also agree that it looks totally ready to go for opening day, but I also trust Six Flags to get a ride open for opening day about as much as well...yeah you get the point!
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 First test runs for the New Giant on their Facebook page! Six Flags Over Texas: Texas Giant Test Runs (Do we know of any way to embed a Facebook video?)
alpengeist04 Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Looks good, and congrats to SFOT on the successful test run.
willh51 Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 It works! It looks weird to see it running with that shortened train though. I don't think I've ever seen a coaster run with a partial train.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 ^Gravity Group did it on the Raven to test out the Timberliners, IIRC
GuruGuys Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Originally they were hoping to open with the park on March 5th but it won't be open by then. They just say later in spring.
jray21 Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 ^Way to pick a fight Jake! The ride looks great, I can't wait to ride it. I still laugh thinking about all those alignment and 'bolt' comments way back.
rcfreak417 Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 This is from Six Flags on their Facebook: # Six Flags Over Texas @ Kristi Roske... just to give you guys a heads up.. the ride won't be open by March 5.. it will be a little bit later in the spring. To everyone... we're glad you guys are pumped about this ride.. cause WE ARE!! about an hour ago · LikeUnlike ·
A.J. Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Congratulations. Honestly, I thought this whole project was a big fat fail. Once again, I'm wrong. What's going to happen if I start thinking new projects are awesome? Will they turn out dreadfully bad?
DJeXeL Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 ^^Yea, Spring/Early May seems more reasonable. Keep in mind they still need to test the 2 other trains as well as tune the control system. Not to mention the state needs to inspect and approve the ride.
BaMiTsPaT Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 It's so weird to actually see something going through the course of that ride, but it looks fantastic and the trains look wicked on that ride! Can't wait until this actually opens to see how it truly performs
Band-Aid Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 The airtime on that drop looks amazing in the back seat.
SVANO Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 Hey TPR community! This is my first post and I just want to say what you guys are doing for theme park coverage is mind blowing! I have been checking this site almost every week for the past year for updates and its great to see such enthusiasm! Anyways, the new Texas Giant is looking fierce and sexy! The elements on this ride are certainly one of a kind and some of the most extreme that I've come across! Hopefully this will turn into some sort of fad and Cedar Point can jump on the bandwagon by giving Mean Streak a much deserved re-profiling in the coming years.
DJeXeL Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 (edited) ^Welcome! Before everyone thinks that every wooden coaster on the planet needs the "Rocky Mountain Treatment" we need to see how Texas Giant holds up. If it's still standing in 5 years then maybe other theme park operators should think about it. Edited January 20, 2011 by DJeXeL
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 ^That's not the Six Flags way, though. Look at Deja Vu, or the flying dutchman for instance...buy a whole bunch of them at once, build them, and then figure out how-and if, they work.
SharkTums Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 ^Then ship the crappy things to poor unsuspecting small parks!
Stephen G Posted January 20, 2011 Posted January 20, 2011 This coaster is going to be completely insane, with the speed it has there is going to be some serious ejector air on the first hill and probably on the small hill before the first turn. I wish they had shown more angles to see what the lift hill pass under is going to look like speed wise.
ScottBrown Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 SFOT just posted a video on FB of The Giant making a test run, and it looks good, those bolts and gaps in the tracks in no way interfered
KCForce Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 SFOT just posted a video on FB of The Giant making a test run, and it looks good, those bolts and gaps in the tracks in no way interfered I guess I'll let him know. That video was posted 3 pages and 6 hours ago. But thanks (no sarcasm intended). I do agree with you, it looks fantastic. Really looking forward to doing this (or will it be doing me?) coaster. Peace!
Mechanic Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 Excuse me while I step outside and have a cigarette. By the way, could you hand me that box of tissue please?
ScottBrown Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 SFOT just posted a video on FB of The Giant making a test run, and it looks good, those bolts and gaps in the tracks in no way interfered I guess I'll let him know. That video was posted 3 pages and 6 hours ago. But thanks (no sarcasm intended). I do agree with you, it looks fantastic. Really looking forward to doing this (or will it be doing me?) coaster. Peace! Stupid Facebook it had just showed up on my wall when I posted that
BrandonR Posted January 21, 2011 Posted January 21, 2011 I'm surprised it didn't valley with only two cars running. Of course that means the full train should really tear through the track...
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