"Maverick" Construction - CP 2007

I adore fast coasters that have launches. Steel Venom is fun for me, but not my favorite. That's the reason I look forward to the Dragster when I go to Cedar Point this summer.

Originally posted by redunzelizer

Originally posted by Jimmy Yoshi

Griffon is essentially the same ride as Sheikra. [pshades]

Top Thrill Dragster is essentially the same ride as Teeny Weenie

Go compare the launches!
http://rcdb.com/m/ig1896.htm?picture=40 vs. http://rcdb.com/m/ig1552.htm?picture=2

Go compare the top hats!!
http://rcdb.com/m/ig1896.htm?picture=44 vs. http://rcdb.com/m/ig1552.htm?picture=2

Go compare these twists!!!
http://rcdb.com/m/ig1896.htm?picture=33 vs. http://rcdb.com/m/ig1552.htm?picture=2

Differences anyone? No one?? Geezzze, come on!

Oh sorry, I forgot: TTD was mirrored... [:P]

I was just joking with him because he over hyped Griffon a bit and he's accusing everyone of over hyping this.

I do see the similarities though. [:p]

Maverick will be cool even without the roll, just watch the backseat in the test videos, crazy air. The other hills look to have great ejector as well.

http://rollercoasterfreak.com/Cedar_Poi ... /index.htm

Get while hot! The most important S-Bend of your entire coaster life...

It looks pretty cool....but, ugh! Normally, I wouldn't be mad about this, but with those two quick bends after the first drop, I thought they'd have enough...

Cool, on one of those last pics it looks like the track goes slightly up. Maybe that'll give a pop of air too? [:D] That's what I was hoping for before. I guess we'll find out a bit later.

Looking like "S-Bend" was in place already:

http://www.pointbuzz.com/Gallery.aspx?i=6700

[coolbeans326]

why does the shaping look all funked up?

My guess is that they had to design it based on the footers that were already there.

http://rollercoasterfreak.com/Cedar_Poi ... /index.htm
http://rollercoasterfreak.com/Cedar_Poi ... /index.htm

Canadmos, as you might notice, the footers have been reworked to accomodate the new track, not the other way round.

They did?


edit for funnies


[lol][lol]

thanks to cameraman..

I Really don't think they changed any footers...just look at the 2 middle supports, There just a little strange.

Hey, just wanted to let everyone know that I just passed by the coaster while on the employee bus, and they are testing once again. It's looking good for a prompt opening. I'm gonna go get some video while I have the chance.

OPENS THIS SATURDAY!!!!

www.cedarpoint.com

That was faster than expected. Less than two weeks! Well, that's a relief that it'll be open when I go there.

I planning on going on monday... 4th time this year.

Go to the Maverick mini site if you want to see it testing...on the webcam right now!

i wish they had an animation with the new s bend element, i wanna see how its gonna feel and if its gonna be worth going over there for it.

Oh, gee, as though Maverick is the only roller coaster at the park. I'm sure there are still one or two rides at CP that will still outshine Mav by a few points (for some people). I know for fact that Raptor can't be beaten, and Maverick is no exception. It only had a chance with the roll, and now it goes *flush. That's just me though...[:)]

How do you know for a fact? Have you ridden Maverick? :O

No, but the ride Raptor gave me...I guess you have an excellent point, that I have no idea about Maverick yet, but if you understood how I love Raptor, not a ride at the park could come close to it!

Originally posted by tracksix

I Really don't think they changed any footers...

http://www.pointpics.com/details.php?image_id=6096

No...I do believe they did NOT pour new concrete footers...they used the existing concrete footers, and replaced the supports in accordance to the new track.

Originally posted by tracksix

No...I do believe they did NOT pour new concrete footers...

Of course not! No one said anything about "pouring" footers except you. Guess why I initially used the term "reworked". They did just that: *rework* some footers (as can be seen on the pics) for placing the new supports on these...

[:D]

[coolbeans326]

I think when people hear footer, they automatically thing "cement block in the ground" instead of the steel that connects the support into the concrete.

Woah, that was fast...I missed it by one week