Hypercoasters at Six Flags parks

In the Six Flags chain, there are what I would call four “flagship” parks: SFMM (west), SfoT (south), SFGAm (midwest), and SFGAdv (east). At these parks, the hypercoasters were built by either B&M or Giovanola. At the up and coming parks -- SFA, SFNE, and SFDL -- the manufacturer was Intamin. Do you think there is a reason for this, or is it just coincidence? Do certain manufacturers bring a little more “prestige” with them?

(This is in no way a slam towards Intamin – I’ve ridden several of their coasters and loved them all.)

I would say that price and attendance at each park plays a big factor in who gets what coaster. I think all designers have their good example of Hypercoasters though. My favorite is SFGAdv, and I am very anxious to Ride Nitro

well SFMW is suspected to recieve a hyper or speed coaster if so maybe that would break the pattern.

It'd be hard for SFMW to receive a hyper due to the height restrictions on the park.

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Randy Hutchinson
You build it, I'll ride it...eventually

So... Does this mean SFWOA would be in line for an Intamin? Not bad, not bad. ;)

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Matt Lynch
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God I HOPE SFWoA gets an Intamin, but I "fear" they'll get a Giovanola. I mean, I think SFWoA is going to start getting 3 train coasters (BKF and now X-F) and an Intamin will look extremely similar to MF. A Gio could provide 3-train operation and be 100% unique to the area.

"I want a SFNE RoS clone dag nabbit!"

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What are you talking about "prestidge"?? Intamin hypers are way, way better than anything B&M can come up with. Look at the success of SFNE's SROS. #1 coaster! And let's not forget MF either. Also, look how Intamin designed those awesome trains and elevator lift system. They are probably the best hyper designers out there, without a doubt. *** This post was edited by SROS221 on 2/22/2001. ***

I would have to say the quality of Intamin is a lot higher than B&M and way more than Giovanola. I don't know why certain companies were picked but I would have an Intamin over those two.

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I would personally put in one of each....No park has 3 hypercoasters yet. And each of those companies rides are very unique in the sensations that one feels on the rides.
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Jephry said:
"I would have to say the quality of Intamin is a lot higher than B&M and way more than Giovanola. I don't know why certain companies were picked but I would have an Intamin over those two."

Have you ridden Golaith? Giovanola is a relative newcomer to the Hyper business. I would say since Goliath is Gio's first attempt at a hyper, it is an INCREDIBLY high quality ride, on par with Intamin in every way.

Ride first, slam later.
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