SoCalCoasters 0 Posted January 29, 2011 Share Posted January 29, 2011 Rita, Mummy, Desert Storm, are all great rides and under 30 ft. tall. (correct me if I'm wrong) and it's been long rumored that MACK sold a launched coaster to a park in California. I'm leaning towards MACK here, mainly because JTA is also a MACK creation and turned out pretty well. Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 26 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) 30 feet. I think they're being serious. It's really weird that they named and themed it to Manta, because I don't think they'd be able to use the "ride the flying ray" slogan on a roller coaster that, well, doesn't fly. Edited February 9, 2011 by A.J. Link to post Share on other sites
DJeXeL 2 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Any rides corporate puts into SWSD are good rides. Yea it's not exactly going to be the most thrilling ride but families will enjoy it which is the important thing. I'm all for it. Whenever I visit SWSD I never find myself being bored. Not to mention this ride will keep the park's cranky neighbors happy as their skyline will not be affected. I have a feeling there's going to be a lot of b*thcing going on in this thread. Link to post Share on other sites
Jakizle 8 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 To me this sounds almost EXACTLY like Jet Rescue at the Aussie Sea World...2 launches, low to the ground, etc. Should still be really fun! Now it's time for SWSA to get a new coaster... Link to post Share on other sites
MayTheGForceBeWithYou 4 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 4Gs on a "family coaster"? Link to post Share on other sites
ILoveRides 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Just to clarify, while it will only rise 30 feet above ground, the article seems to say it'll have a 54 foot drop into a trench. 54 feet still isn't all that high, but it's better than 30 feet. Edited February 9, 2011 by ILoveRides Link to post Share on other sites
DJeXeL 2 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 ^^^Nothing they can install would beat Steel Eel. Can't wait to ride that again this summer. A lot of airtime was had on that ride. Just to clarify, while it will only rise 30 feet above ground, the article seems to say it'll have a 54 foot drop into a trench. 54 feet still isn't all that high, but it's better than 30 feet. Not to mention the trench will give a heightened sense of speed. Link to post Share on other sites
hansrubens 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 If it's comparable to Blue Fire it will be a great coaster. At least the best restraint system in the world. ---Hans Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeT 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) I totally understand if some of you will be dissapointed cause it won*t have any inversions or because of the little height...whatever. BUT it will be a Mack Laucher...awesome Quality, awesome Restraints, incredibly smooth...which could support the feeling to *fly* over the course. Ideed some people said after riding Blue Fire that it feels alot like flying...just because of the Silence and Smoothness of the ride. So if that one will be themed well this could still be a great Coaster ! George *Yes...I*m a total Blue Fire fanboy...and probably not objective at all... T. Edited February 9, 2011 by GeorgeT Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Clinksalot 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This is GOOD news for the park. I just hope they don't scrimp on the theming like they did for Atlantis. Link to post Share on other sites
Snowboard246 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Glad they are updating the park, should put a new spark into going there Link to post Share on other sites
Electerik 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I, too, would like to rush to the defense of a ride that no one is attacking. Stop complaining! Oh wait, no one is. Link to post Share on other sites
BeemerBoy 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 4Gs on a "family coaster"? Yes, throughout the whole ride. Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeT 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I, too, would like to rush to the defense of a ride that no one is attacking. Stop complaining! Oh wait, no one is. I like what you are saying...I guess you just have a funny way of showing it... Link to post Share on other sites
RoCo 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This sounds a bit like a mini-Cheetah Hunt and I'm totally cool with that. Link to post Share on other sites
John Knotts 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 4Gs on a "family coaster"? For an additional $30 a month of course... Link to post Share on other sites
MayTheGForceBeWithYou 4 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm saying that's a bit high for a coaster being marketed as family friendly. To compare with another coaster, Millenium Force pulls 4.5 Gs at the bottom of the first drop. Link to post Share on other sites
John Knotts 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 ^ Hahaha...This "family" coaster will probably have more airtime than any other ride in California. Link to post Share on other sites
robbalvey 77 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I have updated the first post of this thread with the real press release and a video from the park. Link to post Share on other sites
MayTheGForceBeWithYou 4 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 WOW, that looks awesome. Link to post Share on other sites
chickenbowl 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The little bunny hops, turns, and stuff on the ride look fun. I can't believe this is the year that they end up getting a new ride. I've lived in San Diego all my life and I'm moving to College in September.... darn. I guess I'll have to go to Seaworld when I visit home next year. If the theming will be detailed like Shipwreck Rapids or what's in the concept art, I'm really excited. Link to post Share on other sites
BeemerBoy 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 I'm saying that's a bit high for a coaster being marketed as family friendly. To compare with another coaster, Millenium Force pulls 4.5 Gs at the bottom of the first drop. No, it's really not. I just pulled about 3.5 g's of acceleration when I coughed. Seriously. If I put any amount of thought into it at all, I could probably give you the names of about 50 "family friendly" coasters that pull 4 g's momentarily at some point in their circuit. That's technically good enough to mention in the press release. As for the description and artwork, I LOVE it. Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyPants 0 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This is pretty cool news! Even though it's small, it looks like a really fun layout... I think families are going to love this! Link to post Share on other sites
cal1br3tto 2 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Exciting news! Sounds like maybe I should save my comprehensive SoCal trip until next year, although I'd really like to hit Belmont this year just in case it's still in jeopardy. Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 74 Posted February 9, 2011 Share Posted February 9, 2011 ^Just throwing it out there...looking like a TPR California Trip is in the works for 2012! Link to post Share on other sites
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