Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT) Discussion Thread

[rcfreak417]

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

[texcoaster]

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.

[MagnumUnlimited]

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.

[Jakizle]

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?

 

Off topic I know, but I just graduated from Steele and my little brother plays on the team. Amazing game for sure and I'm glad we won the D battle in the second half!

 

But yeah, after seeing the new Giant yesterday I'm super excited to come back in March. Look forward to seeing the progress continue.

[chadster]

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?

[Funky Cold Medina]

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?

[chadster]

^ 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.

[Funky Cold Medina]

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.

[coastercrutchfield]

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!

[4rturo]

At first I didn't really like the red rails, but now I actually think it looks great! Thanks for the updates.

[beatle11]

That is damn sexy.

[sixflagsgadvguy1000]

This ride looks awesome! I'm speechless right now!

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

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.

[chadster]

^ 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!

[larrygator]

I love the Christmas tree atop the lift hill

[coasternut]

I love the Christmas tree atop the lift hill

 

Ah Christmas on a coaster This applies even in Texas.

[Moose]

^^ I think its some sort of Iron Workers tradition. I have seen it done a number of times on construction sites.

[larrygator]

^^ I think its some sort of Iron Workers tradition. I have seen it done a number of times on construction sites.

 

Yeah, I've seen it on a lot with office building construction, but never on a coaster. Although, I'm sure it's not the first time.

[BeemerBoy]

Didn't they top off Manta with one, or am I just imagining things again?

[coasterfreak101]

^They did, as far as I remember. They've done it on quite a few projects over the years, too.

[Ejectorbater]

Okay, so I have been a long time observer and have never posted. However, with some time off for the holidays, I have decided to take the few minutes to register so I could comment on the construction of TG2. I do not live close by SFOT but this ride is going to force me to make a trip back down to Texas. Wow! All the new elements, the big drop, and smooth sexy track are a big turn on. This and Cheetah hun are the two most interesting projects I see transpiring over the winter. Its not even close. I hope the experience is as sexy as the aesthetics. Congrats SFOT, this looks to be a winner: )

Hello TPR members

[coastercrutchfield]

Okay, here is the construction video. And of coarse, the footage from the train was taken with permission.

[Jerrykoala2112]

^I'm loving the description of Texas Giant that the train operator gives.

 

I'm very happy that I got to ride Texas Giant back in 2008, I actually liked it. But looking at this, Mamma Mia!!! This thing looks like a total behemoth next to the midway, and that drop is still jaw-dropping! Still hoping they don't trim it, but I can't change that! The sad thing, I probably won't get a chance to ride this in the next 5 years...

[RandallDuell]

Thanks for that video, definitely cool "seeing" it via video, rather than just looking at pictures!

 

This thing really does look like a pipe dream from some coaster nerd somewhere, incredible that it's actually being done....and will be opening in the next several months! Certainly hope it goes smoothly, as (as has been stated here many times) it would be nice to breath life into many OTHER "worn out" wood coasters around the country/globe!

[Zingoman]

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?

 

Titan was filmed today, and yes Mr. Freeze is being filmed tomorrow. The park is putting the trains back on the track for the show. SFOT really does deliver services for special occasions. This shows it. Superman would be a pretty good candidate for the show though considering he did WAAAAAAY smaller S&S rides before, like at Canobie Lake.

 

Maybe next year he'll come out for Giant! I'd LOOOOOOOOOOOVE to be in that film shoot! I was there for Titan today but have to work tomorrow.