prozach626 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Might I remind everyone that we're getting an AWESOME and unique waterslide in about 3 months? Eh. I wish I cared about water parks, but I'm hopeful the new slide will bring more people to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I hope so. The waterpark is a big draw, and this new slide is actually impressive. I feel like it hasn't nearly drawn the sort of buzz it deserves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Long Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Might I remind everyone that we're getting an AWESOME and unique waterslide in about 3 months? Eh. I wish I cared about water parks, but I'm hopeful the new slide will bring more people to the park. I agree with this ^^^^ too fat and old to be half nekkid in a waterpark -- and your welcome Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Anyone have pics of the Boss construction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I just watched a pov of The Boss. It's been years since I've ridden it. After watching it, I remember the helix being a special kind of torture. The Boss might be a lot more tolerable without it. At the very least, you won't get that last big punch in the gut before you hit the brake run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11slataus Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 ^ I totally get where you're coming from, because it certainly wasn't smooth! But it was intense, and really made an impact before the brakes. It really went all out at the end, and I am going to miss that. Few rides have that kind of sustained intensity. I'm glad I got to ride it again finally this past summer. I wonder if the double-up is on the chopping block as well? Looks like it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thisdougsforu Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I'm one of those folks who doesn't really care about water parks so the slide does nothing for me. However, I do appreciate that it sounds like its a great addition for those that are in to Hurricane Harbor. I'm also happy that with the slide being added, the next few years will most likely see dry park additions. It's not that I dislike water parks per se, it's just that if I want to head to the pool I'll go to a local one. With young kids, a water park is just sort of a hassle. For what it's worth, I mentioned the Boss changes to several friends who, while not exactly what I'd consider enthusiasts on the level of most of us that post here, are pass holders and go with semi-regularity a few times a year and each one of them was disappointed as they enjoyed the helix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveStL Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 It would be awesome if they installed the new 180 turnaround in a tunnel, one element that SFSTL does not have ... well I guess except the mine train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11slataus Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 For what it's worth, I mentioned the Boss changes to several friends who, while not exactly what I'd consider enthusiasts on the level of most of us that post here, are pass holders and go with semi-regularity a few times a year and each one of them was disappointed as they enjoyed the helix. Same here. All the friends I've been to SFStL over the years with were disappointed (in a non-enthusiast way), as they all thought the helix was a highlight of the ride. We all thought it was rough, too, don't get me wrong. But it was a tolerable level of rough given the intensity. Rough with purpose! Better than pointless, boring, meandering rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 It would be awesome if they installed the new 180 turnaround in a tunnel, one element that SFSTL does not have ... well I guess except the mine train. Doubtful, but something like the turn-around on Mystic Timbers would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I always thought a tunnel at the bottom of the drop, all the way through the long straight away and ending after the right dip down would be pretty sweet. Boss has a few spots that a tunnel would be great on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASTChristopher Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Here's a picture of the new 180 turn around, the double up is still intact! Boss new 180 turn around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legoerosion Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Can somebody post comparison pictures? I haven't been to SFSTL during a regular day in a while (only winterfest with my church), I'm interested in what the helix looked like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Long Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Can somebody post comparison pictures? I haven't been to SFSTL during a regular day in a while (only winterfest with my church), I'm interested in what the helix looked like try google earth a suggestion Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Can somebody post comparison pictures? I haven't been to SFSTL during a regular day in a while (only winterfest with my church), I'm interested in what the helix looked like ... I think...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisdougsforu Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Man it looks weird like that. At least that area of track should be smooth! Removing the helix is the real world version of removing an element from your coaster in Roller Coaster Tycoon and replacing it with a simple turn to get the intensity rating down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Removing the helix is the real world version of removing an element from your coaster in Roller Coaster Tycoon and replacing it with a simple turn to get the intensity rating down So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I've only gotten the chance to see this rework a couple of times since it started. When it started at first, it looked as if it would dip harder out of the turn going to the new turnaround. By thinking that, I thought there was a chance we'd see a nice overbanked turn, much like on Hades 360... man, was I let down... They could have done so much better with this... but then again, I don't know why I expected more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vonni Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Personally, I enjoyed the helix. But this does look nice and there may possibly be a little more airtime on the double up into the break run with this alteration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I've only gotten the chance to see this rework a couple of times since it started. When it started at first, it looked as if it would dip harder out of the turn going to the new turnaround. By thinking that, I thought there was a chance we'd see a nice overbanked turn, much like on Hades 360... man, was I let down... They could have done so much better with this... but then again, I don't know why I expected moreThe trains suck too badly to do much more then basic turns. Actually, an overbanked turn wold be less stressful on the trains. There wouldn't be lateral G's, still the same positive G's as when hitting the bottom of the hills from the drops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 With all this Boss talk... I completely forgot about Typhoon Twister coming to the water park this year!! Not going to lie, it looks like a REALLY fun slide: And I look forward to trying it out when we are there this summer!! . . . I just hope it doesn't have the god awful line that Tornado had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Yeah, I’m so happy that my home park is getting that water slide too! Speaking of which, I noticed they changed the colors on the Six Flags website. I personally like these colors more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 ^ I do love those new colors!! It looks much better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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