Comeagain? Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Why dont they just have RMC topper track the helix yet? Its the same crap every year. Good in April, and god awful by October. I remember Schilke talking about Topper Track not liking high vertical gforce manuevers. Can anyone tell me what the case is with stong laterals and Topper Track? Source: [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Strong laterals aren't much of an issue for Topper Track. It's been running without issues on Tremors for years in one of its most intense turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaronmb Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Hey guys... I'm planning a trip out to SFStl on 4/23 and noticed that the Six Flags website has Mr. Freeze listed as "temporarily closed". Can anyone confirm this or have any info about it? Thanks! Must be fine now, as there isn't anything on the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Hatter Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Freeze is running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Is the Boss open? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Is the Boss open? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Is the Boss open? Yes Is it any smoother than last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Is the Boss open? Yes Is it any smoother than last year? That was discussed a couple pages back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Ok. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWFan Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Now in order to make this post SFSL-related so that it keeps with this forum's rules.... ^I usually ride The Boss once per year. In 2014, it was so uncomfortable for me (and I can ride the Voyage 3+ times without leaving my seat) that I chose not to ride it in 2015. While the ride isn't overly smooth, it has definitely improved. I'd like to echo TNT when I say that the new track and banking on the first helix seemed to have the train making the turn into the MCBR a lot faster than usual. Part of that could also be because it had just poured down rain for a couple hours, making the ride even faster. Either way, The Boss is much better than it has been, but of course it will all be subjective (and subject to change). Finally, I was thinking about this yesterday: How many wooden coasters run three trains consistently in the country/world. I know that the Voyage was designed to but ended up not having enough time to safely load/unload...partially because of the time it takes people to put their stuff in the lockers. The Boss has insane capacity for a woodie, which is something an 'Iron Boss' could really subtract from, in theory. But anyway, here's the main reason for my post.... Before heading off to work for the day, I wanted to take a quick second to announce that I won't be gone from the park all summer, like I mentioned was possible. Instead, I'll be only gone from around May 7th to June 11th. I am extremely lucky to have the opportunity to spend five weeks down in Alabama working/living with Dan & Pat Koch (from Holiday World fame), as they continue to expand and improve their newest park, Alabama Splash Adventure. While I've been friends with the Koch's for a few years now, they have shown me incredible hospitality in letting me live with them for free. Plus, they created me a position that will have me working in HR, Group Sales, Operations, IT, and Marketing every day/week. I'm really, really looking forward to it, and I'll try to post a ton of pictures to the ASA forum as much as possible, but I still plan on keeping up with what is going on around here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beni_Rodriguez Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Now in order to make this post SFSL-related so that it keeps with this forum's rules....^I usually ride The Boss once per year. In 2014, it was so uncomfortable for me (and I can ride the Voyage 3+ times without leaving my seat) that I chose not to ride it in 2015. While the ride isn't overly smooth, it has definitely improved. I'd like to echo TNT when I say that the new track and banking on the first helix seemed to have the train making the turn into the MCBR a lot faster than usual. Part of that could also be because it had just poured down rain for a couple hours, making the ride even faster. Either way, The Boss is much better than it has been, but of course it will all be subjective (and subject to change). Finally, I was thinking about this yesterday: How many wooden coasters run three trains consistently in the country/world. I know that the Voyage was designed to but ended up not having enough time to safely load/unload...partially because of the time it takes people to put their stuff in the fluffy, fluffy bunnies filled with medicine and goo. The Boss has insane capacity for a woodie, which is something an 'Iron Boss' could really subtract from, in theory. But anyway, here's the main reason for my post.... Before heading off to work for the day, I wanted to take a quick second to announce that I won't be gone from the park all summer, like I mentioned was possible. Instead, I'll be only gone from around May 7th to June 11th. I am extremely lucky to have the opportunity to spend five weeks down in Alabama working/living with Dan & Pat Koch (from Holiday World fame), as they continue to expand and improve their newest park, Alabama Splash Adventure. While I've been friends with the Koch's for a few years now, they have shown me incredible hospitality in letting me live with them for free. Plus, they created me a position that will have me working in HR, Group Sales, Operations, IT, and Marketing every day/week. I'm really, really looking forward to it, and I'll try to post a ton of pictures to the ASA forum as much as possible, but I still plan on keeping up with what is going on around here too. L-U-C-K-Y. Sounds awesome. Looking forward to hearing your updates with Koch family and Alabama Splash Adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossed Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 How are the lines early in the season? I'm planning on making a trip to the park next Sunday. Will I need a full day at the park? Also, is the virtual reality ready? Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 ^ Well, since it's a Sunday, the crowds should be normal/low. How long you stay at the park depends on what rides you prefer. I recommend going to JLBFM first to get the long line over with. Finally, No. The VR will not be available until the end of May. And just because I think this is necessary: Fireball won't be open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 I came back from Six Flags. Most rides had almost no line. Boss-1: still a little rough, but better than last year TOP-1 SS-1 RKMT-1 Batman-2 (both front) I took a few pictures of Batman This one originally had the sun in the background but a cloud just blocked it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 ^Yep, that's a Batman ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted April 17, 2016 Share Posted April 17, 2016 Batman is one of the most underrated coasters I've ever been to. I think if it hadn't been cloned to death the layout would be much more praised as one of the better 'old school' B&M layouts. But anyway, here's the main reason for my post.... Before heading off to work for the day, I wanted to take a quick second to announce that I won't be gone from the park all summer, like I mentioned was possible. Instead, I'll be only gone from around May 7th to June 11th. I am extremely lucky to have the opportunity to spend five weeks down in Alabama working/living with Dan & Pat Koch (from Holiday World fame), as they continue to expand and improve their newest park, Alabama Splash Adventure. While I've been friends with the Koch's for a few years now, they have shown me incredible hospitality in letting me live with them for free. Plus, they created me a position that will have me working in HR, Group Sales, Operations, IT, and Marketing every day/week. I'm really, really looking forward to it, and I'll try to post a ton of pictures to the ASA forum as much as possible, but I still plan on keeping up with what is going on around here too. Congrats, Josh. I'm sure you'll keep us updated. We look forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RKO Posted April 19, 2016 Share Posted April 19, 2016 So the local news is having media day on April 28. They say the ride opens to the public on May 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossed Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 ^Well, since it's a Sunday, the crowds should be normal/low. How long you stay at the park depends on what rides you prefer. I recommend going to JLBFM first to get the long line over with. Finally, No. The VR will not be available until the end of May. And just because I think this is necessary: Fireball won't be open It wasn't necessary, but you go above and beyond. Thank you, SixFlagsAstroworld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 ^you're welcome! Have a Six Flags day! (I wanted to say that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbmchl Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I just received the SFSTL passholder email newsletter. They just could not help themselves. They are referring to Fireball as a "coaster loop". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Hatter Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 I just received the SFSTL passholder email newsletter. They just could not help themselves. They are referring to Fireball as a "coaster loop". I just got that too, and had to roll my eyes. Sheesh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Meh. Life goes on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I just received the SFSTL passholder email newsletter. They just could not help themselves. They are referring to Fireball as a "coaster loop". I just got that too, and had to roll my eyes. Sheesh. How would you describe Fireball to a person that hasnt seen a ride like it before at a park or a carnival? You would describe it as a coaster loop, not a whole coaster only the loop. I see no issue here, they could be calling a looping coaster and running around saying come ride our tenth coaster like the other parks did last year, but their not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 ^I just explain it as a hamster wheel and that you are the hamster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 ^I just explain it as a hamster wheel and that you are the hamster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baelfael Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 ^I just explain it as a hamster wheel and that you are the hamster I like the idea of a ride that just spins around you while you sit completely still. I also like the idea that you are somehow managing to bungle describing this carnival ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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