Six Flags Over Texas (SFOT) Discussion Thread

[OFFice357Harry Potter is a sick donkey.]

Wow! Great Pictures. I can't wait to go next weekend and see this in person!

[cal1br3ttoWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Although I started out as a bit ambivalent, the more I see of this coaster the more I LOVE the looks of it! I think I've officially stopped caring that it's a steelie. In fact, I kind of appreciate how this combines the beauty of a wood structure with the benefits of a steel coaster.
I seriously need to raise the priority level of a potential trip to Texas next year.

[spacemtfanI pee in space]

Wow...Texas Giant is going to be freaking awesome once it reopens! I mean, that drop....and that turn!

I can't wait!

[ScottBrownProctoligist of Scooby Doo]

It is kind of a shame Psyclone was torn down before this was an option that coaster could have been insane had it been given the same treatment

[MechanicCan you see the donkey in my toast?]

This project just keeps looking better and better. Thanks for the pictures!

[texcoasterBonafide Donkey Expert]

It is kind of a shame Psyclone was torn down before this was an option that coaster could have been insane had it been given the same treatment

All Psyclone really needed was different trains, less banking, and a truer Cyclone layout.
If you want to know what P-clone could've been, get yourself to Coney Island.

Of course, if you're one of those wusses who can't take a bit of roughness, then you might want to avoid Coney. It's one hell of a ride for those who can take it.

Edited to add: the "you're" in the above sentence is an all-inclusive "you're", meaning whomever is reading the post. There is no intention of singling out ScottBrown as a potential wuss. Carry on.

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

Ok, so I made an 8 hour round trip drive today, and I'm exhausted. Special thanks to Robb and Elissa for posting the original pics off of my cell phone. Stupid Plam WebOS, wouldn't let me attach a picture, guess I'll have to write an app for that. Anyway, here we go.

* Edited to include larger pics.

**Edit - In honor of Robb adding this to his facebook, I'm adding three more pictures to the end of the post!

[GLundDoes Jeff Johnson count this donkey as a credit?]

I think I understand the reasoning behind putting those fiberglass "windows" on the sides of the train.

Look at the clearance of the supports in some of those 90 degree turn photos. It looks like people would just be able to reach their hands out and grab them!



While I am intrigued by much of this ride including its big drop and turns, I am starting to worry that the tight maneuvers and quick elements may become a problem for this ride in the long run. However, I am will to keep it to myself until the ride is open and actually having problems. Until then, best of luck to the guys at SFoT and I am looking forward to riding this puppy ASAP! It looks AMAZING!

It is kind of a shame Psyclone was torn down before this was an option that coaster could have been insane had it been given the same treatment

If you want to know what P-clone could've been, get yourself to Coney Island.

The Coney Island Cyclone isn't much better than Psyclone was. The only thing it has going for it is nostalgia and it's not as sluggish. But I'd say it was equally as brutal.

Anyway, back on topic... thanks for posting those pics Chad! Seriously, if that thing rides even half as sick as it looks I really hope a good 20-30 other woodies get this treatment!

--Robb

[Ryan KingText me about my Delorean - (559) 940-3525]

I'm still in awe of this whole project. Hopefully I can get over there sometime soon to experience it myself. Looks awesome!