El Toro, Announced

I don't think anyone called you out directly jbird.

But now that you are back, I am actually curious how this ride looks any more boring than say The Voyage or the new GCI going up in Kentucky?

Yeah, I'd have to agree. That 76 degree drop is sure to put people to sleep. And those bunny hops? How boring is that! I bet they'll offer NO airtime. And those s-turns at the end? I'll be DEAD from boredom by then. What a waste of wooden coaster track.

Intamin sure doesn't know how to design an exciting coaster! I think I'll just find another hobby, nothing excites me anymore.

(rolls eyes as I leave to go take out the garbage)

I quit.

I'm turning in my official "Coaster Enthusiast Badge," fanny pack, and my pink sunglasses strap.

I don't want to associate with this group anymore. You mean to tell me that something that hasn't even been built yet, hasn't even rolled its first foot of track, something that hasn't even been announced for 5 minutes is boring?

I'm finding a new hobby.

~Rob "Who will be riding this bad boy incognito with his upcoming son in the far future. Yes we are having a boy!" Willi

Q. What is just as silly as saying a coaster is boring before you ride it?

A. Getting all worked up because not everyone has the same opinion.

Not everyone has the same taste. Not everyone likes the same rides. I happen to know for a fact that this ride stomps major booty, but if someone is not aware, who cares? ;)

dotthree:

I just didn't think the pictures/video made the ride appealing... I tend to love twisted layouts over just bunny hopping and a few turns, but there are exceptions.

This doesn't look very "twisty" to me. Sure, the end looks fun, with that high-speed, low-height S curve, but not much else made me drool. And yes, I know a 76 degree drop is steep, but I'm not sure that is enough to make the ride... And i'm not saying that the drop is all this ride has.

Once again, I was just judging by the animations, which means this is all opinions based on looks... anyones opinion, even my own, can easily change once this is built and ridden.

Edit: For goodness sakes yall, I said it LOOKS boring to me. I'm not saying it is boring.
Double Edit!: The Kentucky GCI did seem a little tame in the twisting department to me, too. But that doesn't mean it will be.
*** Edited 9/28/2005 10:18:41 PM UTC by J Bird*** *** Edited 9/28/2005 10:21:04 PM UTC by J Bird***

7 airtime hills and 2 airtime S turns! I am so there next year.

Edit: WOW!

Double Edit!: JEBUS!

.....why dont we ever learn from our mistakes

I love it, I love it, I love it! I can't wait till 2006. The Airtime on this machine will be amazing. Looks like it will be a good year for the woodies and Six Flags Great Adventure!

Somehow this thread has made me think people aren't very excited for this.

Don't forget, this has the potential of being many enthusiast's number 2 woodie next year.

And yeah, there have been absolutely zero issues with roughness on new-style Intamin woodies so far. In fact, Colossus is probably the smoothest wooden in the world.

Based on the animations, I think this one looks better than Beach Bend's, but the Voyage is still tops. It's going to be a great year for wood. *** Edited 9/28/2005 11:38:40 PM UTC by Acoustic Viscosity***

It's going to be a great year for wood.

So tempting, but I'll behave ;)

When I watched the video for Voyage I let out a yawn. I kind of lost interest after a while. It's SO long.

I'm sure it will be an incredible ride though. Just thought it may be nice for someone to say something negative about a 2006 wooden coaster that is NOT El Toro. ;)

All joking aside, I AM looking forward to El Toro a lot more. If I lived near Holiday World I'd probably be drooling over The Voyage. Since I am definitely going to make it to SFGAdv. next year, El Toro is MUCH more appealing to me.

No doubt that they will both be great coasters! :)

Another great ride for Great Adv, first Hyper Woodie? At 70 mph this thing is going fly. There is no reason to run 3 trains when the ride length 1min45sec. I will definitely be there opening day to ride this thing. Gotta love that first drop!

Rumor has it that its going to have a cable lift instead of a chain thats why they don't show the ride up the lift hill and they cut 15sec off the ride time to move the line faster. *** Edited 9/29/2005 1:05:54 AM UTC by Ajrides***

I dunno what's more impressive..

..the ride itself, or the fact that inside a day the discussion on the press release has extended 6 pages! :)

It makes me happy, even if it's not my home park that's getting it. LOOKING at the animation, the train seems to completely tear through the airtime hills... that will be sweet! I can't wait to ride it!

I thought you weren't going to hold back anymore, Moosh? ;)

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Mamoosh said:
It's going to be a great year for wood.

So tempting, but I'll behave

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It does look like it rips over those hills with a ton of speed, thats why I was shocked anyone would say the video was boring. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but I also like to hear why people have those opinions.

Word.

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Mamoosh said:
It's going to be a great year for wood.

So tempting, but I'll behave ;)

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M:TR?

^^ I agree with you, 8.3.. Although to be honest, I had a feeling someone would sincerely say it was boring.. I just didn't expect it so early in the thread.

I haven't noticed a height requirement. Do you think a 42" child could ride this thing with his dad?

Earlier, there was a post about the bulls from rodeo stampede. I love that ride and hope it stays or becomes part of the new themeing.

I am looking forward to this new coaster and hope that Mr. 6 and his friends can take care of it.

Unlike Ka though, this should run without fequent break-downs.

Let's just wish them well with it so we all can enjoy it in the spring. (And that it's part of the Q-Bot system).

*** Edited 9/29/2005 1:10:57 AM UTC by Richie Reflux***

I'd guess the standard 48" adult coaster height.. that seems to be the norm on woodies that I've seen.