David H Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 These posts from the early riders make me want to get out my credit card and book a flight to Texas.....now. I already did. Last night. Admitteldy, I was already planning on going for the ACE Con. But it just so happened that flight prices FINALLY dropped the night before last. I hooked it then, then changed my flights last night. All set for 3.5 hours of ERT on it! (Although I'll have to sneak out for a bit for the only ERT we're getting on Titan.) It's good to hear that it's open. I never count on new rides opening in their first year, but I always HOPE they will! After all of these years away from Texas, I guess I picked a good year to go back. And it's even better to hear that it's a great ride. And that you don't get stapled! It will be interesting to see how it ranks in this year's polls. (Assuming that Mitch's steel poll ever happens. It's already March and the steel poll hasn't started yet for last year!) I wonder if some people will deliberately vote it low to protest the changing of a wooden coaster. (No, I'm not talking about THIS crowd. But I could easily see some traditionalists or woodie-only fans doing do.)
Sir Clinksalot Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Book Rocky Mountain a plane flight to Orange County and get them started on GhostRider!!!
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 They are the same lap bars as THBS and i had plenty of room for airtime! It was scary! I'm sorry, what is "THBS?"
SKULLY Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Could anybody see this sort of overhaul fixing Mean Streak or is that already a lost cause? That is, of course, assuming that the money would even be spent on it.
Karezza Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I find it ironic that a coaster that was once ranked at the bottom of the best wooden coasters poll may now possibly be ranked close to the top (According to these early reports).
jason10 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 ^^^^ HAHA! Anyway, the ride does look incredibly awesome! It appears to have airtime everywhere. Looks like true success on RMC's part. Hopefully this is the first in a long line of many awesome refurbishments.
RoCo Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Sounds like tiger blood flows freely through this one... very, very, very, very, very excited. VERY.
DCody Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 My ass is getting on a plane to Texas very soon! Wonder if Easter Sunday or Mother's Day would be better... I really hope this means more refurbishments. Ghost Rider, please!
jynx242 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 ^ I know that SFoG is always a GHOST TOWN on Easter Sunday. That's why we go every year. Since Arlington is also smack dab in the middle of the Bible Belt, I figure it would be too. We call our trip the Godless Heathen Tour!
Ed Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 The train still looks crap. Glad to hear it's riding well though, I had my reservations.
cfc Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) This is making me more interested in taking a trip to Texas. The new Texas Giant is looking good. I really hope this means more refurbishments. Ghost Rider, please! Ghost Rider will probably need new topper track combined with an exorcism. "Cease all jackhammering! The power of Christ compels you!" Edited March 10, 2011 by cfc
DJeXeL Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Excuse my ignorance if this has been posted somewhere but is there a TPR Texas trip planned?
coasterbear30 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 I will be riding it on Easter Sunday! Dear God let the park be dead!
Kumbarider1993 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 From these early reports, it sounds like this is a huge sucess from RMC. Rattler is probobly gonna be next in line!
webgoof Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 (edited) For those looking for in-station train pics, they are up on the official SFOT page. Here's a link to the in-station one: Edited March 10, 2011 by robbalvey
RoCo Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 "Cease all jackhammering! The power of Christ compels you!" To which GhostRider replies, "Your mother rides Psyclone IN HELL!!!"
osm Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 OMG! Looks incredible! However, I would rank it as a steel coaster, in my book it's the type of track, not supports. Nevertheless, I now have a reason to go to Texas.
cal1br3tto Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 They are the same lap bars as THBS and i had plenty of room for airtime! It was scary! Very nice, Big Spins often give me a massive pop of airtime on the very last hop! I considered not reading any reports on the NTG, but I couldn't help myself. Very pleased with what I'm hearing! While the red train isn't my favorite, it does go really nicely with the track!
CPmillenia94 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 How many lats on the drop and overbanks and elsewhere? And how is that drop off the midbrake in the back? seems it would be insane. Also, how much leg room is there? Because the lack of leg room on the spinners makes the restraints a bit uncomfortable.
sixflagsguy5 Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 So were these TPR members able to ride because of a soft opening? Once I saw this update I considered changing my spring break plans last minute, but when I called the park they said the Texas Giant doesn't open until April. Any information is appreciated.
asimowalk Posted March 10, 2011 Posted March 10, 2011 Fantastic! Thanks for sharing the pictures and updates! Like another member, I was also wondering about the progress on the catwalks. I figured it would be one of those things that would look more complete when the ride officially opens... I am surprised, though, that they'd still run it with the turn out of the station so exposed to the road like that.
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