Superman at SFO!!!!!
Has anyone out there ridden BOTH S:TE (SFMM) and S:UE (SFO) ?? I would like to know how the 2 Super-escapes compare. Superman at SFO did not look too fabulous from photos and specs, but after hearing about the actual ride experience, from actual riders, it sounds like quite a hit. I will put it on my Gotta-try-it list.
Acually there is plenty to compare having ridden both of them myself. They both use thrust systems, they are both shuttles, they are both named Superman, they are both at Six Flags parks, neither is full curcuit and they were both built by Intamin. Having said that, I'll give the edge to Ultimate Escape, although they both give you quite a rush! But S:UE does a bit more in it's 1 minutes ride time. I am a huge fan of these types of coasters.
I'm hooked. I've been to the park 5 times now and still can't get enough!!!Got to the park at 7:30 last night and had a blast.The park was empty(cold and drizzle).Got in a dozen rides on Supe with 2 rides in the front seat(even when the park is empty there is a line for the front seat).You have to ride the front seat at least once, it is the ultimate rush and definitely worth the wait!!!We got in 8 rides in the back of the Villain and 10 spins on Batman(4 in the front row and 6 in the back,no lines no waiting!!) 30 rides in 2 1/2 hours, never had so much fun in such a short time!!! I didn't have very high expectations for the park this year with Six Flags taking over our Geauga Lake , but that has been completely blown away in just 2 weeks. My biggest problem I have when I get to the park now is what to ride first!!! Everyone should have such problems....It's still hard to believe we have 3 world class ride experiences here that none of the "other" Ohio parks can offer...you gotta love it.
I went to SFO yesterday and was fairly disappointed.
Superman was ridiculous as I we waited for around 2+ hours and the ride is so short and not worth the wait it isn't funny. Yes I knew going in what it'd be like, but it really wasn't that much fun. A classic case of over-hyping. I just don't see what's so great about it, it was very normal/average. A 15 minute wait would've made it better, 2 hours is beyond ridiculous for a ride like that.
Knight Flight had to be the biggest disappointment, too smooth, not enough disorientation, too slow, just a very average coaster at best. It looks great, but besides the floorless design (which you don't even notice - just feels like an invert) there's nothing special about it at all - give me Raptor over that thing any day.
Villian had to be the best new ride there, lots of air time, good pacing and speed. Enjoyed it very much.
The best thing about SFO is that they openly advocate beer drinking in the park and for us responsible adults that's always a plus. :)
Except when you have to wait 2 hours for Superman...:)
Raging Wolf Bobs is now the all-time worst wooden coaster I have ever ridden in my life. God that thing is nothing more than a kiddie-ride.
To even mention that park in the same sentence as CP is a disgrace. PKI maybe, but CP it can't, and never will be, able to touch.
I won't be going back to SFO anytime soon. Not a bad park, but I can't believe how over-hyped it is. I know most coaster people can't possibly be critical of anything, but I am, so, that's just the way I feel.
*** This post was edited by BradR on 5/22/2000. ***
Superman was ridiculous as I we waited for around 2+ hours and the ride is so short and not worth the wait it isn't funny. Yes I knew going in what it'd be like, but it really wasn't that much fun. A classic case of over-hyping. I just don't see what's so great about it, it was very normal/average. A 15 minute wait would've made it better, 2 hours is beyond ridiculous for a ride like that.
Knight Flight had to be the biggest disappointment, too smooth, not enough disorientation, too slow, just a very average coaster at best. It looks great, but besides the floorless design (which you don't even notice - just feels like an invert) there's nothing special about it at all - give me Raptor over that thing any day.
Villian had to be the best new ride there, lots of air time, good pacing and speed. Enjoyed it very much.
The best thing about SFO is that they openly advocate beer drinking in the park and for us responsible adults that's always a plus. :)
Except when you have to wait 2 hours for Superman...:)
Raging Wolf Bobs is now the all-time worst wooden coaster I have ever ridden in my life. God that thing is nothing more than a kiddie-ride.
To even mention that park in the same sentence as CP is a disgrace. PKI maybe, but CP it can't, and never will be, able to touch.
I won't be going back to SFO anytime soon. Not a bad park, but I can't believe how over-hyped it is. I know most coaster people can't possibly be critical of anything, but I am, so, that's just the way I feel.
*** This post was edited by BradR on 5/22/2000. ***
Just something to look for the next time you are on Superman at Six Flags Ohio. When you are in line or close up for that matter, look at the ends of the track. They sway enormously. It almost looks as if it is gonna topple over. Check it out next time you guys are there. I think I scared the crap out of some young girl when I pointed it out.
*** This post was edited by Lukedog on 6/3/2000. ***
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