Six Flags Over Georgia - Dare Devil Dive

Seriously, is this even that big of a deal?

[Coasterkidmwm]

Originally posted by dcs221
Also, how can a drop be "steeper" than vertical? Steep: "having or being a slope or gradient approaching the perpendicular."

Because mathematics uses a different starting angle.

If that's the way it works, then the pretzel loops could be considered having the steepest drops, which is just silly lol. I say everything 90+ degrees is tied for steepest.

the shakiest one i rode was the son of the beast in 2002 with the loop...ouch

Ride Entertainment Group posted the layout of Dare Devil Dive on Facebook.

[Coasterkidmwm]

Originally posted by dcs221

If that's the way it works, then the pretzel loops could be considered having the steepest drops, which is just silly lol. I say everything 90+ degrees is tied for steepest.

But it's a loop...

Where does it say when a drop stops being a drop and starts being a loop? Why are El Loco rides described as having the steepest drops when there's a Screamin' Squirrel? My point is parks just want to be able to say some feature is the "best," even if it's partially or completely untrue.

[Coasterkidmwm]

Originally posted by dcs221

Where does it say when a drop stops being a drop and starts being a loop?

Guinness Book of World Records.

Which is surely sometimes wrong, and other times not all encompassing. Just because it says something doesn't mean it's true...

What if, say, the tallest ride in the world changes and the book doesn't update it for a couple years. Does that mean it's not the tallest ride in the world?

[Coasterkidmwm]

Originally posted by dcs221

Which is surely sometimes wrong, and other times not all encompassing. Just because it says something doesn't mean it's true...

Then you must be lying.

Originally posted by dcs221

Which is surely sometimes wrong, and other times not all encompassing. Just because it says something doesn't mean it's true...

What if, say, the tallest ride in the world changes and the book doesn't update it for a couple years. Does that mean it's not the tallest ride in the world?

I know a case of that,well its similar:When Colossos was built it was the highest woodie worldwide,and had the Guiness Record,BUT after higher rides were built,it lost its Record,but the park still says its the highest woodie(thats true again since SOB is SBNO now)...Its all about the marketing,candy for GP,no need to bitchin,the thing that is important is the fun,and since most of us know a lot about coasters,we often can even more enjoy the ride than GP.

According to a post on Facebook by Ride Entertainment Group, Dare Devil Dive will not have OTSR's but use a lapbar.
EDIT: Facebook is having server issues so the link may not work

http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pag ... 9932838317

YAY now this is gonna be a ride to look forward to!

They are in the process of removing the Shake Rattle And Roll building. They have removed the ride from the dome. I took these pictures on 10/2/2010.

Thats a shame...easily one of my FAVORITE flat rides EVER. What a shame.

What kinda flatride was it?

[Dirk_Ermen]

Originally posted by WES

Ride Entertainment Group posted the layout of Dare Devil Dive on Facebook.

The layout looks almost the same as "Anubis: The Ride" in Plopsaland. The only difference is that you'll be going up by a lift hill and drop with an over-vertical drop.

So it looks to me that you'll be getting a pretty good and fun ride. But eventually, it depends on the speeds that it will travel through the elements. [:)]

Originally posted by Live on earths ass

What kinda flatride was it?

It shook, rattled, and rolled you.

Looks really fun and exciting. One thing I don't understand is why Gerstlauer does not use their old cars. Euro-Fighters always had low capacity, so why decrease it? Yes, the V shape will offer good views, but does it matter if you have the perfect view? there is always going to be heads and seats in front of you unless your in the front seat, so just enjoy the ride.

Manufacturer recommendations and what ever the park wants.

Originally posted by fear the four

Manufacturer recommendations and what ever the park wants.

true, true.

[slosprint]

only 95 degrees? I would've expected they go steeper with what they had to work with... At least 97.

Originally posted by slosprint

only 95 degrees? I would've expected they go steeper with what they had to work with... At least 97.

Maybe SFOG went with a cheaper option.

Originally posted by slosprint

only 95 degrees? I would've expected they go steeper with what they had to work with... At least 97.

Train articulation is probably a factor in that.