FilmoreISnAZN Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 "First coaster with brakes while still upside-down." See many, many earlier S&S models: El Loco, Literally every screamin' squirrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 You don't seriously think that would stop Six Flags from advertising that, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kw6sTheatee Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 You don't seriously think that would stop Six Flags from advertising that, do you? I had to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 "First coaster with brakes while still upside-down." See many, many earlier S&S models: El Loco, Literally every screamin' squirrel. Forgot about those, good point! You don't seriously think that would stop Six Flags from advertising that, do you? Great reminder. With SF anything is game haha. "Cleanest theme park in the country." "Best waterpark in the country." They had those spring-signs on the midways advertising that a few years ago. And then ads in front of every urinal. There is a strange and wonderful serenity to go to places like Holiday World and staring at a blank wall while I pee. Such needed tranquility in a private moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredskull84 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Nice shot the park just posted to their Facebook page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 This thing looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted April 12, 2019 Share Posted April 12, 2019 ^Agreed. I'm so pumped for this ride. There is a fair chance I'm going to SFGAm this summer (along with CP). Hopefully this opens by mid-late July since that is the time frame we're looking at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Anybody ever stay at the La Quinta right by the park? Looking into staying there since it's the only hotel I've found near the park that allows people under the age of 21 to check in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben2008 Posted April 15, 2019 Share Posted April 15, 2019 Anybody ever stay at the La Quinta right by the park? Looking into staying there since it's the only hotel I've found near the park that allows people under the age of 21 to check in. I've stayed there back in 2015 while visiting. Totally recommend it since it's conveniently close to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Maxx Force looks like a great addition. Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theredskull84 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Photo courtesy of Matthew Epperly (ace) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 That's looks like an intimidating turnaround. It should look pretty cool from that nearest point of the Southwest territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 It does look like an epic ride. Been lucky to have gotten on Hypersonic and that launch was something else. Since this is basically the same, that will be a helluva ride, I imagine it'll be forceful and have ejector on that hop, but damn so short. Gunna hold off on getting there this year, will wait for the reviews Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i305isdaddy Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Is this launch actually going to be as intense as Hypersonic? I know it's less than Dodonpa but I'd love to know how the acceleration ranks overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 It seems like they'll be roughly the same:. According to my quick google searches: Hypersonic XLC: 0-80mph in 1.8 sec Maxx Force: 0-78mph in less than 2 sec (precise time not listed) However, we already have Stealth @Thorpe Park which goes 0-80mph in 1.9 seconds. However, Hydraulic Intamin launches don't necessarily feel the same as compressed air S&S launches, so IDK if they'll be comparable or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_FuryBull_330_ Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 ^ Not to mention that the launch track is pretty short compared to Stealth, so yeah it's going to be pretty intense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay101 Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 I've heard some people I know saying Vertical Velocity has stress cracks in its towers, can anyone else confirm if this is true or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 It looks like a random enthusiast with a Facebook page and a Youtube channel who doesn't work for the park posted this and then everyone started talking about it even though it's literally the only source (and I use that term loosely). It might have stress fractures and if it does then I'm sure they'll fix it but I don't know why anyone would listen to this random dude either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ribsinbacon Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 It looks like a random enthusiast with a Facebook page and a Youtube channel who doesn't work for the park posted this and then everyone started talking about it even though it's literally the only source (and I use that term loosely). It might have stress fractures and if it does then I'm sure they'll fix it but I don't know why anyone would listen to this random dude either way. If you're referring to who I think you are-he's been pretty on the ball about the ride closures at the park in the past. King chaos, The orbit etc. So his rumor may actually have a slight amount of merit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I've heard some people I know saying Vertical Velocity has stress cracks in its towers, can anyone else confirm if this is true or not? Sounds like someone saw that Volcano closed and ran with a fake rumor about a similar ride. V2 is a simple enough ride that I am sure if there are stress cracks a couple sections could be replaced easily enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay101 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I've heard some people I know saying Vertical Velocity has stress cracks in its towers, can anyone else confirm if this is true or not? Sounds like someone saw that Volcano closed and ran with a fake rumor about a similar ride. V2 is a simple enough ride that I am sure if there are stress cracks a couple sections could be replaced easily enough That's what I'm thinking. I've just heard quite a few people mention it and because it was closed I was just wondering. It's not as extravagant as a ride as Volcano - there's no 40 year old mountain and twisting layout involved - it's just two spikes which I think is fixable. It's something though that I'm keep my eyes on at the moment for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invertalon Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 I've heard some people I know saying Vertical Velocity has stress cracks in its towers, can anyone else confirm if this is true or not? Likely true, fairly 'routine' as far as those rides go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingCoasting Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 V2 was open for Physics Day today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 I've heard some people I know saying Vertical Velocity has stress cracks in its towers, can anyone else confirm if this is true or not? Didn’t Wicked Twister have those many years back.... and caused them to add additional supports for the “twists?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted April 26, 2019 Share Posted April 26, 2019 It's almost as if people enjoy the rumors of impulse coasters getting removed. Yet, they still remain. I don't know where this crap comes from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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