MisterP Posted January 12, 2008 Posted January 12, 2008 How does every thread end up being about Magic Mountain?
Rollertoaster Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 I know I'll get knocked for this, but personally speaking nothing compares to seeing Cedar Point as you drive up the causeway. But, anyway, let's get back on topic. I wonder how Evel Knievel will compare with Boss? The one time I rode Boss, I didn't mind it, but my sister who still lives in St. Louis says it's gotten rough in years since.
CP_RULES Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 I know I'll get knocked for this, but personally speaking nothing compares to seeing Cedar Point as you drive up the causeway. But, anyway, let's get back on topic. I wonder how Evel Knievel will compare with Boss? The one time I rode Boss, I didn't mind it, but my sister who still lives in St. Louis says it's gotten rough in years since. You mean this?: Yea I'd say that's pretty impressive. As far as the EK vs Boss thing goes, Ive thought about it some, and I just don't know if EK can beat it. I seem to be one of the few people who always catches good rides on Boss. My rides are always filled with great laterals, loads of airtime, and smoothness. It will be a tough act to beat, I mean c'mon, even Evel Knievel had to have had a Boss!
Rollertoaster Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Yes, that's exactly what I was talking about. As far as I know, I may still enjoy Boss. It's just that I've only ridden it once, and my sister, who is not a coaster enthusiast, says it has gotten rough. The last time I rode it, the Villain at GL was still relatively new, and so was Boss. I liked riding Villain, but later on it got to be pretty much un-ridable (and now it is un-ridable in any capacity). I just don't know from personal experience how Boss's ride has fared. It's definetly time to visit SFStl again.
Six Flags Addict Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Boss has gotten rough but some rides are better than others. For example, in early June I had an amazing night ride right before closing. Loads of airtime and a lot of laterals. Not one spot where it was rough. By far my best ride on it last year. Then in mid July I had a horrible ride. No forces. I couldn't count all the areas where it was rough. Came off of it with a headache and LIMPING! My worst ride ever. So honestly it just come down to when you ride it. I just hope that the major retracking it is receiving helps because the Boss is a awsome ride, even when it is painful.
doublex98 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 I cant wait to ride this thing next year! I personally think it will not be better than THE BOSS.....but thats just me.. itll still be a great ride though! I cant wait!
Six Flags Addict Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Update time. http://www.sfstl.net/index.php?option=com_gallery2&Itemid=37&g2_itemId=2347
airtime100 Posted January 17, 2008 Posted January 17, 2008 Boss has gotten rough but some rides are better than others. For example, in early June I had an amazing night ride right before closing. Loads of airtime and a lot of laterals. Not one spot where it was rough. By far my best ride on it last year. Then in mid July I had a horrible ride. No forces. I couldn't count all the areas where it was rough. Came off of it with a headache and LIMPING! My worst ride ever. So honestly it just come down to when you ride it. I just hope that the major retracking it is receiving helps because the Boss is a awsome ride, even when it is painful. The Boss has ALWAYS been rough. I remember being at media day when they used a PTC train from the Screamin' Eagle on the Boss. It was rough, but a fun ride. I did end up with several huge bruises that day. Part of the problem is when you drop a coaster off a 100+ foot hill and make it turn with little banking, yeah, your gonna get slammed. They have worked quite a bit on this ride over the years, and I think it has gotten better. However, I think it is one of the most wishy-washy coasters out there. The performance of the ride greatly varies from ride to ride, train to train, and seat to seat. I've had back to back rides on this thing and one ride can be awesome, and the next is ridiculously horrible. I know they are doing some work on it this off-season. If GCII would give them a few tips on banking, and SF would spring for some PTCs, I think that ride could be a top 5.
Six Flags Addict Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 New construction photos. Enjoy! http://www.sixflagsstlouis.net/updates/2008/20080120.htm
spaceace12 Posted January 22, 2008 Posted January 22, 2008 That looks so awesome, cant' wait to ride it.
Six Flags Addict Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 Here is another construction update....this one is from the GCI intern website. UPDATE
Six Flags Addict Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 There is a picture of the concept art for the trains over on the sfstl.net forums. Concept Art *EDIT* I apologize...I just realized you need to have an account to see the pic...I'll come post it over here. EK trains
Six Flags Addict Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 New construction photos from sfstl.net. Not only are there pics of EK construction but also some pics of Mega Zeph's trains on site.
Blink Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 I'm so glad that SFSt.l is getting the improvments it deserves. EK is gooing to be one heck of a ride.
coastercrazed49 Posted February 11, 2008 Posted February 11, 2008 Good choice of colors. EK is really started to take shape, and hopefully its much better than Roar.
oberts0115 Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 The new update is amazing. Progress is moving very well. I expect to see it maybe open before summer starts. It looks like this is going to be a really exciting ride. A little bit short though.
Six Flags Addict Posted February 12, 2008 Posted February 12, 2008 The new update is amazing. Progress is moving very well. I expect to see it maybe open before summer starts. It looks like this is going to be a really exciting ride. A little bit short though. Last I heard, if all goes well the ride should open around Memorial Day. Yeah the ride is gonna be a little short (track length is about as long as Batman's) but it is still going be an awesome ride.....just look at all of those bunny hops .
Evan1127 Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 I typically hesitate to self-promote, but we got a few new photos on the Intern Site, including a good one of the massive bents being stood up. I mentioned having worked on these bents in the blog, but they incorporate the lift, transfer building, and beginning of the S-curve, so they're pretty intense to both design and construct. Hope you can appreciate them like I do Intern Site Edit: Sorry, they're down for a bit, but will be back. It figures... the one time I post it here...
Sticky Nicky Posted February 18, 2008 Posted February 18, 2008 Thanks for the photos. The ride is going up quickly.
Evan1127 Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 Great photos. You got some really good angles of the coaster. To confirm, you are right about the brake run. [The last photo is what I was referring to in my above post that I removed from the Intern Site for a bit.] Edit: Sorry, I thought you had taken them... by "you", I suppose I mean whoever posted them.
CHILLERLC1 Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 The opening date for this coaster is really scheduled for July 4th? I was randomly looking for airfare from Philly, checking out the Phillies site as well, and found the Phils are playing the Cards June 14-15. It would be cool to go to a game and then the park the next day of the weekend.
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