roller coaster fanatic Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I just called Six Flags and they said that FLASHBACK WILLL BE OPEN!!. They said it is closed for rehabilitation. ...but they don’t know when it will open. thats why there is the sign that says "we are building for your future enjoyment", Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 NOTE: I split this off from the Tatsu thread because it didn't belong there. That thread is about TATSU not FLASHBACK. --Robb "Oh, and BTW, that is what they have been telling people since 2003." Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 How long has FLASHBACK been closed? When I visited SFMM back in 2000 I thought I saw it operating but I didn't get a chance to ride it. Now that I look back I wish I would have rode it instead of riding the other coasters over and over again. At least I can say that I have been on all the current coaster at SFMM except FLASHBACK. I don't know if you can really call FLASHBACK a current coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 It has been SBNO since 2003 according to RCDB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 Last time I saw it run was April 2003. It closed when Hurricane Harbor opened up for the 2003 season and it hasn't run since. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 If SFMM isn't going to run it, they should take it down. If they are going to reopen it, they should move it elsewhere within the park. Leaving a coaster SBNO---especially right out in front of the park---doesn't make any sense. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallish Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 It looks so lonely sitting there rusting. I've never seen it run, even when I went to Huricane Harbor in 2001. I REALLY want to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 I'm hoping that with Tatsu opening next month that they will open Flashback this year so they can claim 17 coasters. Of course they probably will claim 17 anyway and not open it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted March 28, 2006 Share Posted March 28, 2006 ^ Take note that the record is "17 coasters," not "17 operating coasters." Technically, SFMM could be closed down and still have the record. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 ^ Well, maybe they're gonna go for it, and get things up and running that should be running, as well as Tatsu. Never know with new power running the ship.... (EDIT: Then again, most of you -above here- live a lot closer to it all, than I do, lol.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trustkill22 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I don't think they're going to run it this year. Maybe they will do like that one park in Europe and dress it up with Halloween Decorations. BOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapseofreason Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 thats why there is the sign that says "we are building for your future enjoyment That's not necessarily true. When Sierra Twist went thru rehab earlier last year, I remember that all it had was a "Sorry, this attraction is closed" banner across the entrance. But then again, we're talking a flat ride versus a coaster rehab, so... It seems like there have been quite a few Flashback threads lately and I'll just say it again, it really doesn't look like Flashback is going to freaking open anytime soon, IMHO. -amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoubraStreet74 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I doubt Flashback will open again, it just doeesn't seem like it's going to happen. I do however hope that Sky Tower and Freefall end up opening soon, which seems alot more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Please tear it down!!!! It did nothing exept give you a headache! Please turn it into scrap metal!!!!!! It hurt like hell when I rode in 2003!! And it would be the same if it opened! Kevin"Really thinks a spinning coaster should go there"Bujold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Honestly! Why would you want it to reopen?! Although, if it did, I would ride it again...for old times sake. -Jahan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHe Won Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I still remember the rumor at my elementary school was that they sold pain killers at the exit of Flashback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfrk14 Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 what makes it so rough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapseofreason Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Honestly... is Flashback that bad of a headbanger? I really don't know, since I haven't ridden it yet. My husband rode it back when it opened and to him, it's just "not that much". Is Flashback really that painful nowadays that we must bash it constantly? I mean, if they decide to open it in the near future, cool beans. If they don't, hey, SFMM is home of the world's most awesome lawn ornament. I know it's torture to have a coaster sitting there that you can't ride, but hey, it's ultimately up to the park whether we can ride it or not, yeah? -amanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunslinger Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Honestly... is Flashback that bad of a headbanger? I really don't know, since I haven't ridden it yet. My husband rode it back when it opened and to him, it's just "not that much". Is Flashback really that painful nowadays that we must bash it constantly? I mean, if they decide to open it in the near future, cool beans. If they don't, hey, SFMM is home of the world's most awesome lawn ornament. I know it's torture to have a coaster sitting there that you can't ride, but hey, it's ultimately up to the park whether we can ride it or not, yeah? -amanda No. To be perfectly frank, it has a much worse reputation than it deserves. I'm surprised that coaster enthusiasts can actually not like this ride. The hairpin turns are completely unique, and a totally different experience from any other coasters. I can understand the GP not enjoying the ride, they don't ride them as a hobby and therefore probably don't know how to practice Defensive Riding, to compensate for the flaws in the ride [The OTSRS and the fact that they feel like they're made of concrete.] If you can deal with Vekoma OTSRs, you can handle Flashback. I just don't get the lack of appreciation for what was a very intense, unique, and thrilling ride [With a kick-ass helix.] Of course, the Hurricane Harbor excuse is completely valid, but seeing as I find Hurricane Harbor to be a useless waste of space, my opinion is "Eff that, open Flashback." Of course I know it'll never happen. [/sigh] I've been holding that in for a long time. Hah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 ^Amen, brother! I don't agree with all the Flashback bashing, but my ex-wife didn't care for it. I only ever rode in the front row, and always on an edge though, so maybe it was rougher in the back? I do tend to ride coasters defensively, but I never found this one as rough as Viper. I hope they open it, as the space is pretty useless for anything except a mouse or a flat. Maybe a Screaming Squirrel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awclark Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 I've heard from a bunch of places that the main reason why the coaster has been closed is not for low-ridership, complaints of roughness, or anything else of that matter. It was the trains that were considered out-dated and unsafe. I dunno if it would take three years to get new trains, but I think that is what they wanted, and what they are waiting for. Maybe they want it to run quietly too, because of hurricane Harbour next door, so it can actually run in the summer (But I think the screams would confuse them whether it's a swimmer or the ride). I rode it myself, and the restraints were HORRIBLE. The worst ever. I only had one headbanger on the entire ride though. It was after going down the 2nd hairpin dive, and when you head up that really fast S-Curve. Other than that I thought it was enjoyable. I thought everything after the 2nd to last hairpin was fun becasue it wasn't braked at all so it picked up some speed and pulled some g's in the helix. I'd say open it again, but with lapbars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougr Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 When I was at Silverwood this past summer, I noticed that they were starting to replace the restraints on Corkscrew. (This was the first corkscrew, BTW). So it is possible Picture from http://www.rollercoasteralley.com/ Hopefully, less owy in the future.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CALI COASTER BOY Posted March 29, 2006 Share Posted March 29, 2006 Fudge! They open a new coaster and going to re-open Flashback right when I move out of Cali!!!!!! This sux! EDIT: Toned down the yelling. We can hear just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiderodes Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I was one of those insane kids who couldnt get enough of Flashback. I think it was look of it. The flashing strobes, the loud noise, the boxy, but furturistic trains. Of course it quickly went downhill, but I loved it. The only part that I thought was truly rediculously uncomfortable was the wierd drop after the first hairpin curve. You dived down to the right, but then immediately went up to the left. It did it all in such a small amount of track. It was that abrupt change of direction that really hurt. Here's a picture from RCDB. The train in the middle of this painful manuever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skramp Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 I loved Flashback when I rode it years ago at SFMM. I must have ridden 20 times that day cuz there was no line and I thought it incredibly fun. I sent our buddy Robb a message asking him to post a POV of Flashback, but never heard back from him. Hopefully he might read this and post one. Come on, we just got a POV of Windjammer, WHERE'S MY FLASHBACK POV!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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