The Interpreter Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 'TONY HAWK'S BIG SPIN' Highlights Season of New Family Thrills and Fun at Six Flags St. Louis in 2007 ST. LOUIS, Feb. 12 PRNewswire �" Six Flags St. Louis announced today a full line-up of thrills and entertainment for the 2007 season, focused on the family and highlighted by the addition of Tony Hawk's Big Spin, a unique spinning coaster the whole family can enjoy. This new coaster experience is designed for the entire family and takes the lead on a family entertainment package that includes a Summer Concert Series, new shows, fireworks and the wildly popular Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam Tour! "Six Flags St. Louis was founded on family fun and entertainment," said Dave Roemer, Park President of Six Flags St. Louis. "Today we are more focused than ever on providing family rides, shows and attractions in an atmosphere that makes Six Flags St. Louis THE place to bring YOUR family this year!" Tony Hawk's Big Spin is scheduled to debut on April 21, 2007, the opening day of Six Flags St. Louis' 36th season. The ride is designed with the look and feel of a giant red-and-black skatepark, and offers a full extreme sports experience, with monitors in the queue lines displaying highlights of the history of action sports; a large spinning Tony Hawk figure crowning the ride; and Tony Hawk's Big Spin merchandise available at the ride exit. Tony Hawk's Big Spin puts a new twist on the traditional coaster experience: Guests grab some air as they twist and turn in 360 degree rotations while grinding through helices, wild mouse turns, a camelback and more on the rails of this 1,351-ft. steel coaster. With the opportunity to defy gravity just like skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, riders sit facing each other in a coaster car that simulates tricks and maneuvers while traveling up, down, and around the breathtaking curves ... all while spinning round and round! The spinning coaster cars allow each ride to take on a totally different experience depending on the weight distribution of the passengers in the car making it a unique ride experience each time! "After receiving such a great response to our Boom Boom HuckJam Tour at several Six Flags parks last year, I'm honored and excited to be part of this opportunity. On the Big Spin, riders will be able to experience their own spinning aerial moves whenever they choose," said skateboard legend Tony Hawk. Standing at 53 feet tall and traveling at 31 m.p.h., Tony Hawk's Big Spin is suitable for kids who are at least 42" tall to ride with an accompanying adult, while kids 47" and taller can ride by themselves. Tony Hawk's Big Spin will be located near the park's new kid's area introduced in 2006, designed so that parents ride with their kids! Six Flags St. Louis' commitment to family fun in 2007 continues beyond this exciting new ride to include shows, concerts and more. The park's show package includes four new shows, fireworks, street entertainers, story time with some of your favorite characters as well as the return of its popular daily parade. On June 2nd & 3rd, Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam Tour makes its stop at Six Flags St. Louis, and will give guests an opportunity to see skateboard legend Tony Hawk perform all the tricks he has made famous. Then, beginning June 21 our Summer Concert Series kicks off featuring some of today's hottest tween acts every Thursday night at the Old Glory Amphitheater through August 9th. This year, Six Flags St. Louis' Season Pass offers the opportunity to enjoy the new Tony Hawk's Big Spin, new shows, the Summer Concert Series and special events along with Hurricane Harbor for one low price. And in addition, purchasing a 2007 Season Pass to Six Flags St. Louis gives six lucky pass holders the opportunity to win their very own Dream Nite! Dream Nite winners will enjoy the party of a lifetime, as they invite up to 100 of their friends and family to celebrate an exclusive private night in the park with them. There is no purchase necessary to win. See Official Rules posted at sixflags.com for complete details. Void where prohibited. About Six Flags, Inc: Six Flags, Inc., founded in 1961, is the world's largest regional theme park company. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly-traded corporation (NYSE: SIX) headquartered in New York City. SOURCE Six Flags St. Louis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 (edited) I have saw the pictures for this coaster and it does look like a lot of fun. Also I like how Six Flags is going to theme it. Edited February 13, 2007 by Vortex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Being a skateboarder, I think that ride is awesome. Would love to see that come to our special park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Video here: http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/26894/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 That seriously looks like a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I see the theme park industry moving this way since these rides are alot cheaper than your mega coasters and appeal to more people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstrwomann Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 It looks like a fun family coaster. I hope to see more exciting coasters in the future again. I would like to see more 4th dimension coasters and diving coasters installed in the parks. These are a newer type of coaster and not very many parks have them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadow2k3 Posted July 9, 2007 Share Posted July 9, 2007 Looks interesting. Though I'm suprised that they made a coaster themed to skateboarding. Lord, I hope skaters aren't ticked about this. O_O;;.... -S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I have friends that are HUGE Tony Hawk fans including my 7 year old nephew this coaster looks like it will be a blast also they have a kick a$$ Scooby-Doo dark ride called SCOOBY-DOO: MYSTERY OF THE SCARY SWAMP it's really awsome nothing like the former paramount parks scooby dark rides.aslo a little fact about myself I use to board but found out my true passion to be body building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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