TimberHawk rises in Washington

I guess my next question would be about relative wages...they actually aren't all that high here in San Diego. I don't know how much more of this the market can bear.

But back on track, hey, do coaster companies patent layouts?

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The layout was published in the Seattle P.I., but not online!:( Maybe someone who lives up there ( a drummer, perhaps?) can help?;) With an 75' lift hill and an 84' drop, and S&S behind it, it'll be sweet.............

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"Alias" rocks!*** This post was edited by Robocoaster 2/25/2003 3:36:10 PM ***

YES!!! Lived in Seattle for a decade because it's my home - but I'm sick of flying/driving to California just to ride SOMETHNG.

You can see some of the structure now - but not really from the highway. What you can see is a TON of wood piled up :))))

In case anyone is curious, Enchanted is about 20-25 minutes south of Seattle, maybe 20-25 North (or less) of Tacoma. If you're moving soon.

Just bought a house - so I can answer some of those questions - I also have a job so maybe I can answer some of those :)

Housing is ok in Seattle, but it's getting spendy in close to the city. If one were to want to locate close to the park however, decent prices are there - it's far enough out of Seattle. Techie job market here is not so great - but still better than down south.

Expect to pay in the $250k to $300k and up range for an in city 3 bedroom in good shape (not a fixer or something). Further down toward the park things get a lot more reasonable. A friend recently bought a 4 bedroom, recently built, in one of the "all the houses look the same" neighborhoods - but it's big and very nice - for 210k or so. That is down in Kent, which is only maybe 10 minutes from the park. In Federal Way, which is where the park is, you can expect find as good as a 3-bedroom, 2-bath, for around $170. All depends WHERE in Federal Way.

One comment - living up here I HATE HATE HATE the Timberhawk name. We really don't all wear flannel and wield axes. We're quite urban here - we like steel (we like wood too) but we're not all abunch of lumberjacks. However - if it gets more folks to the park so they can build my B&M - call it the "Northwesterners Are All Hicks Coaster" for all I care :)

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Sigh...home prices just went up 25% here...but I was lucky enough to find a job when I was unemployed let alone get a 25% increase in pay. Oh well...they call it sunshine tax here. Can't complain too much. Still...when it comes time to raise a family, a house would be nice (~$400,000 for a 3-bed here).

But back to the show, where's Nasai when you need him?

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Yikes! My house was $180k for three beds, two and a half baths, and that was brand new and never lived in! Granted, the square-footage isn't huge, but even still, I guess I should appreciate what real estate is here. Even the biggest houses in our subdivision (we have one of the smallest) aren't more than $300k.

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Yah, the prices down here make building my own S&S viable. Heck, I could set up a bed under the loading platform. The ticket sales might offset my property tax. I wonder what my neighbors would think though. ;)

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Jeff, I am shopping for a house right now, and I found in West Seattle, a fairly nice suburb, an 1100 sq ft home for only $239K, so just jump on up here, and ride the "cheapie" wave.;) It is a b*tch living here, price wise, but the weather is always mild, and hell yes, we love the coasters in the rain, right Chris? :):):) It only makes 'em faster! You can always move out of the city, and commute, like everyone else does, or you can get a techie job, and work out of your home (like everyone else does).

I didn't see the article in the PI... I get the Times here at work, so I didn't see the layout. I am sure that one of the local sites will post it soon, and when they do, I will provide the link, allright?

Rob-the local drummer.

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Debeers - ...she'll almost have to...

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I have posted the layout of the coaster on my site. (http://wildonescoasterclub.tripod.com)

I'm so excited for this coaster. I wish it would have been a little more original, but I can't complain about a Roar-type coaster.

Aaron

I could buy my house again and again for what you guys are paying...I couldn't rent your walk-in closets for what I'm paying for a mortgage, LOL...and this place ain't bad, 1,200+ sq. ft., 3/2, nice yard, nice neighborhood (well, at least until WE moved in), fireplace (which sure came in handy this Winter). Perhaps moving really isn't an option...but at least I can come visit your coasters...;)

bill, thinking this park should get that *old* KBF Zierer ride, and name it the Timber Tumbler...

HI there,

I have a question is this a six flags park? the reason i ask, is because i was suprised to see that they would compare it too the roar coaster, because it is a trademark name and also laayout that is similar to it. if they used a layout similar to that, wouldn't they have to get a permission from GCI to use that layout, becuase it is pretty similar, but i guess because the name isn't the same they don't need too? I hope this makes sense.

Wood Fan

Yes, it's a Six Flags property.

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Its a Six Flags park that has yet to become an official Six Flags park, therefore they can reference Roar all they want.

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NWTPG - thanks for the pics and layout drawing, but I have one question. You have the lift height as 75 feet and the height of the second hill as 75 feet...I suspect either I'm reading your drawing wrong or your numbers are incorrect.

Moosh

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Well, Matthew, I will tell you what. That corner after the 2nd hill (to the extreme left of the drawing) is so tight. I can't imagine how it can be taken with any momentum. It looks like a midcourse turnaround, except tighter, and it's going to be taken at speed! Holy cow! I can't wait to ride this demon. :)
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Hmm... judging by that artist conception, it doesn't look like anything remotely close to Roar.

Gosh, all I can say is It's about time!

How long has it been since the state of Washington has gotten a new coaster that did not come from another state, about 60 years or something like that. The only other wood coaster in the state is a 65 foot tall coaster at the Western Washington fairgrounds that was built in about 1935, it is an okay coaster, but it is nothing compared to some of the other things I have rode. I am not exactly a Six Flags fan, but I don't care what this ride is a clone of, I have not been able to travel accross the country to ride the Roar Coasters, so if it is just like that, it will be new to me.

The layout drawing actually came from the Seattle P-I, so it isn't really mine. I was a little confused about the two 75 ft tall spots at first too. The ride is built on a little bit of a slope with the lift hill cresting on the highest spot. That is how the drop will be 84 ft tall. I'm guessing that the 75 ft is above the ground and sense the ground is at 2 different heights it works. Does that make sense?

As for the "other" woodie in Washington. The Coaster Thrillride is a great coaster. I'll admit it's no Tremors, Ghost Rider, etc, but I think it is one of the most overlooked classic woodies in the country. If it was at an older park (like Oaks Park in Portland for example) it would probably be heralded as a great classic. I just wish it was open more than a month each year.

Aaron

Hey my mom is selling her house in west Seattle for the low, low price of $550,000. It is a 3 bedroom, about 1800 sq ft, and a nice view of seattle. Hey Rob if you are interested give me an e-mail.

I can't wait until this thing opens and IMHO I love the name, but I am a big Seahawk fan. I will see you all on opening day.

Mike, your mother's home is just a little out of my price range. That said, if you know anyone in the 240K or under range, I would be happy to talk to them. When are you coming up to the city to meet me? Have you talked to Aaron about joining the Wild Ones coaster club? See NWTPG above....

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