jfruge Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Okay, I realize that I'm the new guy here...but I've been keeping up with the thread and finally decided to register. I greatly appreciate Zingoman's point of view on these "construction issues" that the Texas Giant is supposedly having. Cynical as it may sound, a coaster is not complete, in my opinion, until the first train of riders returns safely to the loading station. It is so easy to compare the Texas Giant to other roller coasters, but I think we (and I include myself) tend to forget that the new Texas Giant is unlike any other coaster in creation, and I believe it in all of our best interests to remember that fact. Now, I hope I don't commit forum suicide, but because this particular thread is being followed by external sources, it would also be in the interest of all parties involved to really examine the things we post, as they are being broadcast to many people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Now, I hope I don't commit forum suicide, but because this particular thread is being followed by external sources, it would also be in the interest of all parties involved to really examine the things we post, as they are being broadcast to many people. Point taken, but also realize that if there are folks in here thinking things like "holy crap, those supports aren't enough to hold that thing up, are they?" then there are also folks in the GP who visit the park, see the thing, and think the same thing. Actually, listening to the GP at the park on turkey weekend, they are thinking things that are far more stupid than what's said in here. So I don't think that the external sources are going to be all that surprised to see discussion, speculation, debate, and fortune-telling in a thread like this. I also think that if they're smart enough to know what they're doing when building something as complex as a coaster like TG, they're also smart enough to read something in a fan forum and consider the source before getting upset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Actually, listening to the GP at the park on turkey weekend, they are thinking things that are far more stupid than what's said in here. No surprise there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsgadvguy1000 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 From all of the photos that I have seen, it looks like the new Texas Giant, will have 90 degree banked turns, or am I wrong. Don't the turns look a lot steeper like 90 degrees? The drop looks sick. This ride looks like it will kick some serious ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumUnlimited Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Well, I'll miss the bruised hips, but I think I can get over it and ride this a couple of times, or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcfreak417 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 From all of the photos that I have seen, it looks like the new Texas Giant, will have 90 degree banked turns, or am I wrong. Don't the turns look a lot steeper like 90 degrees? The drop looks sick. This ride looks like it will kick some serious A$$. Yeah, they put the actual stats on facebook the other day. First one is 103, second 105, third 114. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsgadvguy1000 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 From all of the photos that I have seen, it looks like the new Texas Giant, will have 90 degree banked turns, or am I wrong. Don't the turns look a lot steeper like 90 degrees? The drop looks sick. This ride looks like it will kick some serious A$$. Yeah, they put the actual stats on facebook the other day. First one is 103, second 105, third 114. WHHATTT? Really? Banked turns of up to 114 degrees? 114 degree banked turn? That is much more then just flat on you're side. A turn like that puts Voyage and Hades to shame, and all other Gravity Group and GCI Coasters turns. But I can't ever put those coaster down. Gravity Group and GCI make some of the best wooden coasters in the world. My favorite wooden coaster companys - Custom Coasters - Great Coasters - Intamin - Gravity Group Those wooden coasters rock my world. But seriously, a banked turn of 114 degrees? You sure about that? I only heard that it was going to be a 95 degree banked turn. I know for sure the drop is 79 degrees and they are incresing the lift hill by 10 feet, and of course, it's steel. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Cold Medina Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Saw the Texas Giant in person for the first time today...pretty impressive sight. My Cibolo Knights also took down Denton Guyer at Jerry World today! Great day Ah you were there! Pretty epic game huh? Congrats by the way y'all were epic. Still love Denton Guyer though But back on the topic of TG, does anyone have any ideas as to what the multiple cranes were doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfruge Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I'd imagine that the workers are working on calibrating and aligning the track. I think it's absolutely mystifying that the rails have all been installed separately from one another...left and right sides, I mean. So the last turn is 114...Incredible! This ride gets more and more attractive. I'm renewing my season pass for Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcfreak417 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 From all of the photos that I have seen, it looks like the new Texas Giant, will have 90 degree banked turns, or am I wrong. Don't the turns look a lot steeper like 90 degrees? The drop looks sick. This ride looks like it will kick some serious A$$. Yeah, they put the actual stats on facebook the other day. First one is 103, second 105, third 114. WHHATTT? Really? Banked turns of up to 114 degrees? 114 degree banked turn? That is much more then just flat on you're side. A turn like that puts Voyage and Hades to shame, and all other Gravity Group and GCI Coasters turns. But I can't ever put those coaster down. Gravity Group and GCI make some of the best wooden coasters in the world. My favorite wooden coaster companys - Custom Coasters - Great Coasters - Intamin - Gravity Group Those wooden coasters rock my world. But seriously, a banked turn of 114 degrees? You sure about that? I only heard that it was going to be a 95 degree banked turn. I know for sure the drop is 79 degrees and they are incresing the lift hill by 10 feet, and of course, it's steel. LOL. Yeah, it was confirmed quite a few pages ago in this thread. They have signs on the ride that are stating that (It is either 112 or 114). Here's a picture that makes it pretty obvious that the turn is greater than 90 or 95 degrees. http://coastercon.com/html/giant_december_20.html All three are confirmed on Six Flags Over Texas' Facebook Page. Also, here's a good picture of the 105 degree. http://coastercon.com/html/giant_december_17.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I think it's absolutely mystifying that the rails have all been installed separately from one another...left and right sides, I mean. That's pretty standard, actually. Unlike a steel coaster, where a piece of complete track (both rails, cross-ties, spine) is put in all at once, wood coasters build the structure, then put in the ledgers (cross-ties), then install the rails. In the case of this hybrid, the rails are long sections that get bolted down to the ledgers, but on a regular woodie, the rails are hand-built stacks of wood. A steel top plate is then bent on-site and mounted to the wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumUnlimited Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Dang 114 degrees! That's insane, it'll feel like you could slip out and smack your head on the structure. Wait, they want you to feel like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 So what's at SFOT that would justify Bert the Conqueror filming for two days this week? Judge Roy Scream? Titan? Superman Power of Tower? Batman and Mr Freeze are down so that can't be it, I'm at a loss on this one other than Titan and Superman. Maybe Yosemite Sam? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Cold Medina Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 So what's at SFOT that would justify Bert the Conqueror filming for two days this week? Judge Roy Scream? Titan? Superman Power of Tower? Batman and Mr Freezehttp://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/posting.php?mode=quote&f=2&p=975762 are down so that can't be it, I'm at a loss on this one other than Titan and Superman. Maybe Yosemite Sam? That's what I was thinking. There's absolutely nothing extremely major except for Titan. Surely, they wouldn't have Freeze or Batman open just for this correct? Maybe because of Titan's reputation (the intense helixes)? And even Superman could be part of it because (someone correct me if I'm wrong) isn't it one of the tallest S&S shot towers there is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 ^ yep, at 313 feet high, i think it's one of if not the tallest S&S towers. Sure its a little unnerving for first timers on a drop tower, but all in all its not bad, and certainly not as intense IMO as it was when it first opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Cold Medina Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Yeah I remember my first ride (I'm terrified of heights) I was gripping onto the restraints so hard by the time I got off, my hands were completely white, numb, and sweaty. But now it's one of my favorite rides there. And since Bert is apparently afraid of heights as well, I could see why it'd be part of his show. And I just looked it up, and it is the tallest S&S combo tower, and one of the tallest ones in terms of the whole structure next to I think Supreme Scream at Knotts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrutchfield Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I was at the park yesterday and managed to get a couple of okay pics. I do have a HD construction video that I will post sometime later today or tomorrow. But here are the pics that I have right now: This is what you see from the parking lot! More awesomeness! Epic Yea Blue!!! Sexy! The chain is now on the whole lift People and cranes where on the second over banked turn Pretty nice looking! Looks like they were using the No Limits animation for advertisement. Hope to update you withe the video shortly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4rturo Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 At first I didn't really like the red rails, but now I actually think it looks great! Thanks for the updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 That is damn sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsgadvguy1000 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 This ride looks awesome! I'm speechless right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I'm really looking forward to riding this. I rode the original TG and it left such a horrible impression, I want to see if this overhaul can reedeem itself. Its looking great so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 ^ but when did you ride it? If it was in the last five years, I can see why, if it was the first five years, it was awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I love the Christmas tree atop the lift hill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I love the Christmas tree atop the lift hill Ah Christmas on a coaster This applies even in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 ^^ I think its some sort of Iron Workers tradition. I have seen it done a number of times on construction sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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