Great Nor Easter renamed

To Fly The Great Nor' Easter

They are promoting it as new. I'm guessing the new trains are that big of a chain. My local Philly station did a report on it. Once its on line I will post it.

http://www.moreyspiers.com/rides_search_results.php

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I don't believe it's a name change, but just a tag line.

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The name actually changed from 'The Great Nor'Easter' to 'FLY THE GREAT NOR'EASTER'.

I actually was on the first official train Saturday, the ride sensation is incredible. Look out B&M.

This is an affordable way to have more hang and less bang.

Fly the Great NorEaster? That isn't a name, that's a command!

Unless the ride's new name is "Fly" as in "Fly: The Great Nor'Easter".

2008: The year of the crap coaster name.

--Dave Althoff, Jr.

FTGNE is definitely worse than Flight Deck.

Unless you have tried it again, don't knock it.

I think he means the name, not the ride.

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Well, I think the GNE is a good name.

I also believe GNE is a good name but tacking on "Fly!" is stupid.

I'm pretty sure the "fly" part is just a tagline. At least I hope that it is. I love the name "The Great Nor'easter", very appropriate considering the setting.

I can't wait to ride this with the new restraints. Looks and sounds awesome!

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Now, would you have rather had it changed to the original proposed name, "Freedom Flight"? I didn't think so.

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Freedom Flight > Fly the Great Nor'Easter

"custom designed"... sure! :P

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It is custom designed. yes, its the same basic layout as the 1st generation slc's, but it had to re-designed in several areas to fit within the waterpark.

Vekoma chose to list it as 'custom' on their website at one time, and justified it with new column positons, a new loading station location, and a stretched out corkscrew element. The standard lift usually goes for 105', and the GNE's is 115', which gives it a bit more punch with the ocean breeze at its back.

But, everyone should re-ride it with the new vests. Quite a change.

Even before the new trains, it was the best SLC I had ridden. The transitions between elements was fairly smooth and the location made for some pretty exciting visuals. No doubt the changes will make the ride even better. I can't wait.