SFEG Halfpipe Construction Photos

I'd love to see you try.

What I find most ironic about the whole thing is that I remember the first time I saw the swaying on Wicked Twister, I immediatley thought "gee, how can that twisting and swaying be good for the steel over a long period of time?"

In the end, it seems you don't have to have an engineering degree to answer that one! :-)

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tricktrack said: I am not too sure however if the additional supports on the Impulses and on Xcel were really needed, or if it was more of a cosmetical addition. I believe that the public´s reaction towards those swaying, bizarre designs could have something to do with it.

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Uh, I'm pretty sure that's obvious. Why spend the cash to add extra supports (which the vast majority of your guests aren't going to notice anyway) simply for cosmetic reasons? I think it's obvious they were necessary for structural stability.

-Nate
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TopThrill13 said:
This is just sad, I could build somthin better than this in my back yard

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And how is that?

coasterdude: I think what he was implying was that the structural additions might not have been necessary but were merely added because the public didn't like the sight of a steel coaster swaying back and forth. People just wanted to SEE that the rides were safe, not actually know that they were from the very beginning.

The additional supports were added because they were needed, not for warm fuzzies to make people feel better.

Adam

I'm implying that this ride is boring. I'm sorry if you think otherwise buts thats just my opinion. It looks like a cheap park wanted something new without spending any money

Don't worry, TT13...I get crap from people when they find out how I feel about Shivering Timbers.

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TopThrill13 said:
I'm implying that this ride is boring. I'm sorry if you think otherwise buts thats just my opinion. It looks like a cheap park wanted something new without spending any money

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Quite Obviously, you know LITTLE about this park.

But Moosh, at least you've BEEN on Timbers to form your own opinion about the actual ride quality. Saying the ride *is* boring, as TopThrill13 said (he didn't say it looks boring) is certainly a whole 'nother ballgame, since s/he hasn't been on it.

JC *** Edited 5/1/2004 1:00:36 PM UTC by Legendary***

Agreed. And TT13 probably also doesn't realize there will be spinning involved.

I don't know if this has been discussed...but with LIM's, and being at a SF park. This ride has Downtime written all over it.

I talked to a Mechanic @ Knotts when they were installing the cable and extra piping in between the Top Hat supports. He said that they swayed just way too much. He said its just a minot thing to keep it from moving too much, but it really wasn't problematic.

As for rides swaying, we all know they're supposed to give a certain amount, its what keeps them from cracking and breaking, and not being well supported. Because of the lack of lateral G's from this ride, and it only goes up and down the towers, i'm guessing the future "supports" won't be neccesary. *** Edited 5/1/2004 8:51:11 PM UTC by longhairedspaz***

My thread isn't dead yet? Cool...

I went to SFEG again today, and took a picture of the "skateboard" on the track, as well as a picture of the foundation for the loading station.

Also, Media Day is 5/12, and today I received a flyer in the mail from Six Flags announcing "Halfpipe Coming May 13". According to SFEG's web site, they will indeed be open on Thursday, 5/13.

--Kevin

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TopThrill13 said:
I'm implying that this ride is boring. I'm sorry if you think otherwise buts thats just my opinion. It looks like a cheap park wanted something new without spending any money

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Its boring, but you've never been on it... interesting.

I WILL agree, its a cheap addition to the park. As far as coasters go, I'm willing to bet its more Hyundai than BMW. But no SF parks are getting BMWs this year and only a few are getting Hyundais, so SFEG patrons have very little to complain about, if you ask me.

Also add the fact that SFEG is one of the most restricted SF parks in terms of space. The addition of anything new, especially something like this is certainly welcome with me. While I'm not expecting an awe inspiring ride from Halfpipe. I think it will be an enjoyable ride that will be popular with most guests. My only complaint is that the wait for this ride could get ugly. But as always, I'll wait until I ride it before I say it is or is not a fun ride.

I was at a party being held at a loft across the street from the Pepsi Center and saw halfpipe testing. Does anyone have a clue when it might open to the public? There's a couple of you who work at the park, come on, share some info!

^Look up just a few posts and you'll have your answer about when it opens.

And Moosh, you're not the only one who feels that way about Timbers... I just don't see where all the praise comes from for that ride.

Actually, media day was pushed back due to a recent spring snow storm delaying construction of the station. I don't know when the ride is scheduled to open now. I'll post any updated info I receive.

FYI, the Denver local paper WestWord had an article about Halfpipe recently. Point your browser towards http://westword.com/issues/2004-05-13/news.html.

--Kevin

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I'd love to see this (or an Impulse) in Wildwood. The space-conscious amusement piers would make perfect homes for these types of "small" coasters.

FYI, Kevin...it's a snowboard not a skateboard. And snow in May? Man, I miss Denver ;)

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coaster kevin said:
There's a couple of you who work at the park, come on, share some info!

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What if I don't want to share? I'll share that this thing is really loud, how's that? ;)