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Post by coasterfreak101 on Jan 11, 2007 16:01:14 GMT -5
Yeah, I know, we have a Griffon thread. But I figured that this deserved a new thread, especially considering how buried the last one was. Anyways, this ride is really moving along. It seems like the park has picked up the pace a little to make sure that they can meet the park's opening on March 24th. Check out some pictures that Busch Gardens sent out to Screamscape, I'll check on whether I can post them here or not! www.screamscape.com/html/bgw_-_griffon_0.htmJust keep clicking the right arrow to see the other five pictures of Griffon!
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Post by Coasterdude5 on Jan 11, 2007 16:24:24 GMT -5
I want to ride that... Eh, Sheikra will do.
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Post by kennywood007 on Jan 11, 2007 17:14:10 GMT -5
I LOVE THAT ROLLER COASTER! And the best thing is the chance is really really high that I will get to ride it.
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Post by wdwfanatic on Jan 11, 2007 20:26:16 GMT -5
Is that an Immelmann I spy? No nevermind, dive loop. Just kidding, I know the difference between an Immelmann and a dive loop because I'm an expert. Unlike the non-expert Tyler who doesn't now the difference between an Immelmann and a dive loop. It looks like they're putting those little net thingies on Griffon like the ones on Goliath at SFOG. I guess that's the new hip and groovy and funkadelic thing to do these days.
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Post by Coasterdude5 on Jan 11, 2007 21:18:22 GMT -5
If I'm right, Sheikra never had its installed.
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Post by coasterfreak101 on Jan 12, 2007 15:18:32 GMT -5
You're right.
SheiKra had the bars to hold the nets on its Immelmann as well, but never did get installed. Now Griffon might be a different story due to the floorless aspect of the ride.
--Tyler "I'm wearing sandals as an excuse to ride bare-footed!" Hopkins
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Post by Coasterdude5 on Jan 12, 2007 15:28:12 GMT -5
And that would give evidence to prove that Busch knew Sheikra would be getting floorless trains all along...
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Post by coasterfreak101 on Jan 12, 2007 15:45:25 GMT -5
Never thought of that...but that's extremely true! The bars were no longer on SheiKra (http://www.coaster101.com/datasheikra.htm THIRD PIC) when I was there, but I assume they'll be reinstalling them soon enough. From what I hear, they just waited on SkeiKra because: 1) B&M wasn't ready with the technology (I assume the floor will lower differently than floorless coasters) 2) Busch wanted the BGE version to hold some new record, as SheiKra had earned at least three already. If what everyone says is right, SheiKra will be getting floorless trains by 2009. Just look at how high up the station is and how much empty space is under it. Coincidence? I think not
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Post by wdwfanatic on Jan 12, 2007 18:10:42 GMT -5
I'll probably never get to ride either one of them until 2009 so it's fine with me. I think that Griffon will be better than SheiKra. I just like it better for some reason. I can only imagine how a floorless dive machine will be. I imagine that it's great!
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Post by phazan on Jan 12, 2007 21:45:05 GMT -5
They both look fun. I will be lucky if I get to ride either one!
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Post by holdem185 on Jan 14, 2007 20:41:26 GMT -5
OMG I can't wait untill this opens, I have to ride it must ride Griffon!!!!
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Post by holdem185 on Jan 14, 2007 20:52:38 GMT -5
Those are some nice pics.!!!!
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Post by Coasterdude5 on Jan 14, 2007 23:55:04 GMT -5
Hey thanks for the comments, but please try not to double-post.
Thanks!
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Post by coasterfreak101 on Feb 20, 2007 16:42:52 GMT -5
www.BGEscape.com has posted some AMAZING new pictures from a hard hat tour given on February 1st. To see all of the pictures, click on the following link: www.bgescape.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=28To read complete coverage of the tour, including quotes from Walter Bolliger of B&M and BGE Personnel, click on the following link: www.bgescape.com/index.php?page=HHT_07----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The pictures are amazing, I'm extremely excited for this ride! I know I'm going to ride Griffon this year, but until then these BGEscape updates will keep me satisfied!
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Post by kennywood007 on Feb 20, 2007 18:24:31 GMT -5
Mmmmmmm tasty!
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