McSalsa Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Well, Six Flags has announced their new-for-2013 attractions, including 3 coasters. And so, I'm guessing all the new roller coasters for '13 have either been announced by now, or will be soon (if anything new comes up, I will add it to the poll). And so, here's a poll... This one is super-simple: which ride opening next year looks the best to you, the "best new coaster" for 2013? It's that simple. Aren't these easy polls awesome? Enjoy the poll. If, for some reason you dislike, click back...or else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Boomerang is new to SFStL but not new: http://rcdb.com/10947.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 I know, I'm counting re-located coasters...I would have counted Stinger @ Dorney Park had I done this last year, too. Hence the "new" in the title, which also applies to Iron Rattler as it is also not 100% brand-new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Iron Rattler will be a totally new experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 Yes, it will be...alas, it is also being built with parts from an old ride, and it does have one or two of the old ride's features and some of its layout...granted, they did change quite a bit of it, similar to "New Texas Giant"...(PS: I'm glad they took out the helix, from the POV's I have seen of Rattler, that part looked super-boring)... RCDB didn't even list Iron Rattler as a "New for 2013" ride, though, which is where I made the above list from (sorting to show only North American rides, however, since most people on KIC live in North America, I'd assume!). I had to add it myself, which I did...because RCBD also listed "New Texas Giant" as a "old" ride in 2011, which it was not. And what won 2011's best new ride when Amusement Today's polls came out (granted, that poll isn't very accurate whatsoever)...New Texas Giant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Something about a hamster and a rhinoceros comes to mind.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McSalsa Posted August 31, 2012 Author Share Posted August 31, 2012 (Imagines a Rhino in a massive hamster cage running in the wheel)...umm...(I know, not what Terpy was were talking about, but that did pop up in my head and I thought it was funny so I posted it)... The guideline I was using for the selection above basically goes like this, to sum it up... -Brand New Coasters (most of them) -Relocated Coasters (Boomerang, Speed: The Ride, etc etc) -Major overhauls (Iron Rattler, which will probably have some of Rattler still in it, such as the structure, but will still mostly be new) -Flying Turns (Built several years ago, but has not opened due to some major problems and hence will still be new for Knoebels when it finally does...if it does...) All of the above qualify. Coasters that are being re-painted or just getting minor work/new trains (ex: Timberliners for The Voyage @ Holiday World, which could happen next year, or a coaster getting a bit of Rocky Mountain Topper Track) do NOT qualify. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I voted for Iron Rattler. That coaster looks great. However, if it was for certain Flying Turns would open next year, my vote would totally go for Flying Turns. It's a family coaster with speed, it's unique, it's wooden, what's not to like about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 It's considered a good thing when the trains both stay on the track and do not overturn. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 ^Is this what has happened to Flying Turns? I just remember how the speed and wheels were not satisfactory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_humor Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Going with the Outlaw. That just looks intense and fun from start to finish. Now if we knew more about Iron Rattler, perhaps I could consider that. Need more info there. Gatekeeper will be a blast as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I voted for Iron Rattler But Who knows? Kings Island hasn't yet announced anything if they are even going to announce anything and if the almost impossible happens, Maybe Kings Island will announce a 2013 roller coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 It's considered a good thing when the trains both stay on the track and do not overturn. Maybe they should buy the trains from Disaster Transport. Oh, wait a sec......they want speed, right? Forget I suggested it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Outlaw Run for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I don't understand why Six Flags pays for ride animation videos,but doesn't show the whole thing. Do they release the whole POV later? I also went with Outlaw Run. The over bank on drugs is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joncars05 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I voted White Lightning. I think looks like a fun little ride that packs a punch for the entire ride (albeit it a very short one, haha) I think this ride will show once again that a ride doesn't have to be the biggest/fastest/most inverted ride to be an outstanding ride. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I vote for Gatekeeper. Since it is the one I am most likely to get a chance to ride next year, it is the one I am looking forward to the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 I'll hold my vote till I can experience them all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 My money's on Iron Rattler or Full Throttle, both of which, despite my slight distaste for their names, exceeded my expectations. I'm sure I'm underestimating it, but Outlaw Run just isn't getting me all hyped up. It looks like a good ride, yes, but I'm not frothing at the mouth over it and putting down Iron Rattler in comparison like people on several enthusiast sites. It's probably got something to do with my qualms on how they're classifying/marketing OR, but that's for another topic. Still, like Browntggrr, I have yet to ride any of them and do lack Doc Brown's DeLorean, so I couldn't tell you which one will be the best. Still looks like a great year is coming up, and I'm glad to see California's Great America finally receiving a new coaster--and an impressive-looking GCI, at that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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