Roller Coaster Thread

[snoloco]

the first drop off at the beginning of the SUPERMAN ride is insane. what a ride

Which Superman ride? There are many in the Six Flags chain, and they are not all the same. The Six Flags New England version is an Intamin hypercoaster, and is widely considered to be the best Superman themed ride in the chain. The Great Adventure version is a B&M flying coaster. It has one intense element with what's called the Pretzel Loop, but it mostly just meanders the rest of the layout. It's still a fun ride, but usually a one and done for me.

 

[raisingarizona]

What’s a hyper coaster?

Intamin I’m guessing is a coaster construction company?

Inversions?

And lastly how do you get the airtime moments? I’m thinking it’s at the top of a rise and then an immediate drop but I’m not totally sure.

Sorry for so many questions but I don’t know squat about roller coasters. I don’t think I’ve been on one for maybe 30 something years now!

Cool thread. It’s very interesting. Thanks Sno.

 

[raisingarizona]

One more question. How much does it cost these days to go to these parks? Is there an equivalent to the epic or Ikon?

 

[Brownski]

Sno can correct me if I get something wrong

A hyper coaster is a large fast coaster. The newer larger steel coasters go a lot faster than the old wooden ones. I’m sure there are speed parameters that separate super, hyper etc but Sno will have to chime in.

Airtime is when your ass comes off the seat at the top of a hill.

A day ticket at six flags last time I went was in the sixties I think but a season pass was just a little more.

 

[Harvey]

My daughter gets a season pass to Six Flags. It "pays for itself" at about 1.5 days.

 

[raisingarizona]

Is a season pass for six flags good at all six flags parks?

 

[tirolski]

... I almost always grey out here, and on one of my rides yesterday, I even blacked out, and didn't regain my vision till after the mid-course.

...That launch is really something. It kind of knocks the wind out of you.

An offseason name change to rollercoasterloco seems apt.
But you get to do you.
Some folks like to board or ski super fast and/or flip over&twist and try to land without breaking body parts too.

The psychology of roller coasters

Why do some people love roller coasters while others hate them?

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[raisingarizona]

An offseason name change to rollercoasterloco seems apt.
But you get to do you.
Some folks like to board or ski super fast and/or flip over&twist and try to land without breaking body parts too.

The psychology of roller coasters

Why do some people love roller coasters while others hate them?

theconversation.com

My desire for dopamine hits or adrenaline rushes has really decreased a ton the last 5 years or so. Being 46 It seems in line with your article.

I’d still enjoy a good roller coaster ride though, I’ve always felt they were a harmless way to catch a buzz. Statistically speaking they are extremely safe especially if compared to something like high end skiing or BASE jumping.

 

[Brownski]

Is a season pass for six flags good at all six flags parks?

Yes. If you remember that last road trip I took my sons on before COVID, we hit 4 of them in between baseball parks. I don’t remember if the TR got ported over when Harv upgraded the forum. It’ should be in the archive someplace at least

 

[Harvey]

Yes. If you remember that last road trip I took my sons on before COVID, we hit 4 of them in between baseball parks. I don’t remember if the TR got ported over when Harv upgraded the forum. It’ should be in the archive someplace at least

If you find it I will move it over.

Google is probably the best way.

Found this from snoloco:

Summer - Six Flags Great Adventure: 4/14/14

Six Flags Great Adventure: 4/14/14. I have spring break this week as do many other NY schools and all NJ schools. As a result, Six Flags is open this entire week just for spring break, usually it is...

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and this from Bro:

TR Summer Vacation: Brownski does Florida

First of all, this is a modern, high tech version of a puke bag. If you’re a puker, it’s worth investing in a quality product ahead of time. Dangerboy has a well earned puker reputation. My parents and sisters have been Disney freaks for years. I enjoyed Disney World the first time I went in...

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