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Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread

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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby RollerCoasterSmi » Sun Nov 20, 2011 3:53 am

^ Totally agreed. Does anyone else think that turn looks REALLY close to the ground, especially with the winged seats.
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby DougMJr » Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:14 am

^ I actually think it's high enough. Unlike B&M wing-riders Skyrush seats are above the track rather than on the sides in order to accomodate the two inner seats.

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Also, the angle we are looking at may make it appear lower than it is. I think it will make for a very thrilling turn in the right seat though! :-)
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby Gerstlauer1 » Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:52 am

Oh wauw!! That turn looks freaking sexy!
Correct me if i'm wrong, but isn't that the turn right after the first drop, if so, it looks to pull some extremely awesome g's! :lmao: :b
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby Thom25 » Sun Nov 20, 2011 7:58 am

Yup, that's the right turn after the first drop, and when you consider the second hill of Skyrush is 80 feet compared to Magnum's 2nd hill at 157 feet - Skyrush is going to be one mean hyper. I don't think that animation did the ride justice the more we learn about it and think (hope) Skyrush will be something between a mega-lite and I305.
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby Bryce232 » Sun Nov 20, 2011 9:02 am

It seems like the clearance between the outer seats and the ground may be similar to Manta and the waterfall. If so, this thing is gonna be intense!
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby SharkTums » Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:24 am

It already looks better than Leviathan! ;)
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby RollerCoasterSmi » Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:40 am

^ I think you have just upset alot of Beemer fanboys! But I have to agree SkyRush just looks alot more intense and looks like the better coaster. I originally thought (from the crappy HP animation) that SkyRush would be dull...
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby Gigalyte » Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:07 am

SharkTums wrote:It already looks better than Leviathan! ;)


^This :p :b :lmao:
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby alpengeist04 » Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:35 pm

SharkTums wrote:It already looks better than Leviathan! ;)


LOL!!! :lol:

That one picture alone does make me more excited for SkyRush though.
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Re: The Hersheypark Discussion Thread

Postby Chroniq » Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:51 pm

More Skyrush photos.. Now with 73 percent more aerial photos
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If I told you the track in this photo was actually attached to footers and in place would you believe me? No? Go check the much better photos of it taken by the poster above and apologize please.
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Here is some track and supports that just met, but plan on getting together Monday if things work out between them.
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Does a track sit in the woods?
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I have no idea what this is, but I think this might be related to the new slushy stand they are building.
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This is the world's worst water feature.
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I tried to gain access to the apartment building in this photo to get some more exclusive angles of the skyrush construction and was immediately arrested.
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I was told by the four year old standing next to me, that this was the motor that would power the lift hill using nothing but water. I was unable to verify the rumor.
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This photo was taken from the top of the kissing tower. I probably should have read the sign before going on this ride as, apparently, kissing the ride op is not allowed.
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One more aerial shot of skyrush. Just a quick note that this was my son Bean's (we were drunk when we named him) first trip to an amusement park. So I hope you check out my upcoming trip report of how a 10 week old enjoys riding front seat on Storm Runner. Thanks for reading!
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