So, the past month or so http://www.planetsix.weebly.com has been hosting a contest to replace any coaster at SFMM with a newer concept/design, with no engineering/design/REALISM constraints, and, well, it made me think. The following is what I entered into the contest, so far, more people dislike it than like it, but I thought it would be fun to take that idea and make it more realistic: Replace Viper, following in the footsteps of SFGAV and SFGAM The operators of SFMM have decided to remove Viper due to the numerous mechanical issues and the fact that it seems to have quite a bit of down time, even in its inaugural year. So, without further adieu, Please be creative and REALISTIC. This is NOT a contest, just a fun idea.
Chupacabra
Submitted By: coasterpunx
Thrill Level: Extreme
Location: Baja Ridge- Replaces Viper
Opening Year: 2013
Summary: Opening Spring 2013. Deep in the Sonora desert lies a a creature that has been haunting the peoples of Mexico for centuries. Whether you believe the stories or not, one thing is for sure, you cannot hide from the looming presence of this silent predator. Chupacabra stands 230 feet tall with a mind blowing 180 ft vertical plunge to the ground below. Scream all you want, no one will be able to rescue you. Traveling along a 2500 ft course you will be thrashed and thrown through 2 mind blowing inversions, several air hills, and countless twists and turns in and out of the ravines below. Finally, after about 2 and a half minutes, its all over, and you cannot wait to do it all again. With 7 3 car 6 across trains, this creature of Southwestern folklore claims 2800 victims every hour. You cannot run and you cannot hide from the wrath of Chupacabra.