Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (SFDK) Discussion Thread

I just found the ride kind of boring. It wasn't nearly as intense as the other impulses, and I didn't think the slanted inversion really did anything for the ride.

It just felt like a "fix" more than anything else. Had the ride been originally designed for it, that might have been a different story.

--Robb

[WalrusManI Am The Walrus]

If I'm not mistaken, I think PGA has a height limit as well with Sky Tower and DropZone as exceptions due to the San Jose Airport being nearby...

PGA's height limit is different in different areas. The lowest is in the turnaround of Grizzly to Demon area, then from like Drop Zone and diagonally across the park to the Sky Tower (which had to be built shorter than the SFGAm version) is a higher height restriction, and then then over by Top Gun, there is no restriction.

[eblTPR's Olden Goldie]

It's funny that SFMW's height limit is due to proximity to an airport, yet PGA has its Sky Tower and Drop Zone Stunt Tower that are over 200 ft. tall, and it's just a stone's throw from the San Jose Airport.

Eric

[PortugePunkWhich came first the turtle or the donkey?]

It's funny that SFMW's height limit is due to proximity to an airport, yet PGA has its Sky Tower and Drop Zone Stunt Tower that are over 200 ft. tall, and it's just a stone's throw from the San Jose Airport.

Eric

Exactly. Something doesn't make sense.
Vallejo does weird stuff. They also turned down BART going through the city years ago... as well as a Trader Joes plan.

[TheStigI taste better with A1]

Yeah BGT is about 20 miles from Tampa International Airport, but weve got SheiKra whichis 200 feet tall. I see planes flying over BGT all the time, it's right in the pattern for one of TPA's runways. Kinda strange, maybe the airport near SFMW has a lot of privately owened aircraft coming in and out of the airport, as they fly lower than some of the commercial planes.

On a side note, being a jerk to other members isnt the best way to make them welcome here. It happened a lot to me over at site banned and I eventuially just left. I was 13 though, and was pretty illitarate (<--Like that for example), but the only nice guy that reminded me about how bad my grammer was EBL, and I THINK he would agree that I'm doing better now!

Colin C

[AtarashiihitoI Love Donkeys!]

V2 is a lot of fun, in my opinion. Sure, it's not the most thrilling thing in the world, but it's still fun. I wouldn't wait in line for it for more than about 15min. though, so I guess that's saying something...

Yes, it would be wonderful if Vallejo removed the height restriction, but I think you can still do a lot with 150ft. It's not size that matters, it's what you do with it.

[PortugePunkWhich came first the turtle or the donkey?]

Yes, it would be wonderful if Vallejo removed the height restriction, but I think you can still do a lot with 150ft. It's not size that matters, it's what you do with it.

That's true. Medusa is a decent ride for sure and it's still only 150. Hell PGA doesn't have a coaster over 100 ft and they've been fun for me for years.

[Angry_GumballIt's All About Quality!]

Well, PGA had 2 that were over 100 feet: Greased Lightning (137 feet, 10 inches...say 138) and now have 1 coaster, Invertigo (160 ft, 138 foot drop).

[PortugePunkWhich came first the turtle or the donkey?]

Well, PGA had 2 that were over 100 feet: Greased Lightning (137 feet, 10 inches...say 138) and now have 1 coaster, Invertigo (160 ft, 138 foot drop).

Yup. You're completely right. My mistake. I always forget about Invertigo for some reason. I liked it when it first opened, tho... and I really miss Tidal Wave.

[pkdcoasterAll I want is a chainlift!]

I have not ridden the new V2 but I think it looks cool (not as fast) the inclined heartline looks sweet especially backwards..does anybody like the new V2 better?

JEFF