Six Flags Great America | Goliath | RMC Woodie
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loveagiga
Roller Poster
As I told Jerry, the crew is all over like ants scattered around an ant hill just hustlin' to have this ride ready. Yet you can tell how much work is to be done because regardless that these guys are workin their ass off on this ride, it still isnt ready. Those poor guys are now working 7days a week & every time I've been in the park the last two weeks, you can still see & hear them working till 8-830pm getting in every last bit of sunlight in. Though this beauty isnt ready, shes lookin astonishing & can be seen from nearly every where inside & out of the park! It is truly an intimidating structure. As many I cannot wait for Goliath.
Also, I cannot share/post any of my photos from my phone on here
Also, I cannot share/post any of my photos from my phone on here
rollermonkey
Strata Poster
This is why starting site prep after the season is over doesn't work.
njn63 said:Ben said:
Yep, exactly like Gemini.
"Evolution" and "like" being the key words here.
Did I say "It's the exact same as Gemini"? No?
And actually, you can see there is wood used as the back bone to Gemini's track there. THEREFORE OMG WOODIE.
I'm merely saying you can't call this a "Woodie", it's not. It needs its own label. And Hybrid works nicely for that. You can't argue it's a plain Woodie with that much steel.
rollermonkey
Strata Poster
Holy crap. I agree with Ben on something?
I was under the impression that Outlaw Run and Goliath/Medusa were all using topper track with the only difference being the orange paint? Is there a thickness difference?ECG said:
I'm not seeing how the two are related and I thought it was a huge reach. Goliath is much closer to a traditional wood coaster than Gemini and not surprisingly, everyone has categorized Gemini as a steel coaster.Ben said:
I could but I'm not going to waste my time rehashing a debate that is a matter of opinion. All wood coasters have some steel in the track, this one has more than most. Is it wood? Is it steel? Who cares, it's a ride.Ben said:
To save everyone time here is a link to the topic about Outlaw Run where this EXACT SAME debate happened: viewtopic.php?f=4&t=34199&hilit=topper&start=406
"If it weren't for bad luck, they'd have no luck at all."
I received a call from a friend in Chicago (not James/loveagiga) saying that the chain on Goliath snapped yesterday and one of the workers was injured. He didn't see it but a friend of his did. As it was just a rumor, I didn't want to contact the park yet again about the media day date, but today I received an email from the park saying that they anticipate making the new media day and opening day announcement later this week.
I received a call from a friend in Chicago (not James/loveagiga) saying that the chain on Goliath snapped yesterday and one of the workers was injured. He didn't see it but a friend of his did. As it was just a rumor, I didn't want to contact the park yet again about the media day date, but today I received an email from the park saying that they anticipate making the new media day and opening day announcement later this week.
I'm kinda surprised that loveagiga hasn't posted this yet, but Goliath tested today!
Not a good video and not sure if everyone can even view it, but at least there's proof that it actually happened.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4120216540546&fref=nf
Not a good video and not sure if everyone can even view it, but at least there's proof that it actually happened.
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=4120216540546&fref=nf
Hutch
Strata Poster
Nice!
I'm still not too sure about the steel structure though. I don't know how to describe it. It just looks empty without all the wood supports.
But how about that airtime hill? It looks like it may be the best part of the ride. And with this being early testing, the train is probably not going full speed yet.
I'm still not too sure about the steel structure though. I don't know how to describe it. It just looks empty without all the wood supports.
But how about that airtime hill? It looks like it may be the best part of the ride. And with this being early testing, the train is probably not going full speed yet.
loveagiga
Roller Poster
haha I actually just got home from a serious cat rescue that took 3 hours(no joke lol) I was very busy tonight & had no idea this all happened till I got home!
but this video is much more clear & up close of the drop & stall! SO EXCITED to see it testing tomorrow in person hopefully!!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQYM4OxzBIw[/youtube]
but this video is much more clear & up close of the drop & stall!
SO EXCITED to see it testing tomorrow in person hopefully!! [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQYM4OxzBIw[/youtube]
loveagiga
Roller Poster
Oh my, that is embarrassing...
Everyone is "freakin out" over the screeching noises made during the first run. Everyone should understand its the first run of those wheels on that track, its gonna make some noises. However, now that I see the photo Jerry posted above, this may make sense as to why they didn't run any more test runs on the ride since its maiden voyage.
As to opening, there is still no confirmation on dates but for all of those who purchased Goliath apparel for the "golden ticket(s)" we can exchange those tickets for exit passes of any ride of your choosing including Goliath. Someone on sfgamworld said he exchanged them at the park & the lady at guest services said they are pushing for a June 6th opening. Again, this is word of mouth, no confirmation. Other guests/members have said they emailed the park & received exit passes that way. I have eight total between my friends & I.
So - I'm not sure what we will be best for me to do because I probably will not be back at the park unless media day occurs June 6th or after Goliath finally opens to the public.
Everyone is "freakin out" over the screeching noises made during the first run. Everyone should understand its the first run of those wheels on that track, its gonna make some noises.
However, now that I see the photo Jerry posted above, this may make sense as to why they didn't run any more test runs on the ride since its maiden voyage. As to opening, there is still no confirmation on dates but for all of those who purchased Goliath apparel for the "golden ticket(s)" we can exchange those tickets for exit passes of any ride of your choosing including Goliath. Someone on sfgamworld said he exchanged them at the park & the lady at guest services said they are pushing for a June 6th opening. Again, this is word of mouth, no confirmation. Other guests/members have said they emailed the park & received exit passes that way. I have eight total between my friends & I.
So - I'm not sure what we will be best for me to do because I probably will not be back at the park unless media day occurs June 6th or after Goliath finally opens to the public.
