Look Familar?

[CoasterXtremist]

http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overtexas/images/d_towerofpower.jpg

Look familar? Not where have I seen that before?

http://www.coastergallery.com/CP/powertower04.jpg

[Harpo]

As much as it pains me to do so, in this case, I have to defend Six Flags. Superman Tower of Power is similar to Cedar Point's Power Tower, but it isn't quite the same (despite the remarkable similarity of name).

On Power Tower, you can choose a Turbo Drop or a Space Shot experience. On Superman at Six Flags Over Texas, each of the three towers does both a Space Shot and a Turbo Drop in one ride.

I would actually like to see Power Tower work in that fashion -- the ride is longer and (in my opinion) more enjoyable.

[CoasterXtremist]

Yes, it is different, though the basic idea came from Cedar Point. I mean, come on, Power Tower-Tower of Power?

[Harpo]

Well, actually, the idea came from S&S Power Sports.

I can't be certain, but I THINK Cedar Point was the first to put multiples of the Space Shot and Turbo Drop rides into one tower, but, of course, Turbo Drops and Space Shots existed before Power Tower. (First Space Shot I rode was on top of the Stratosphere tower in Las Vegas -- Power Tower has a longer tower, but Stratosphere starts over 100 stories in the air -- that's one awesome view from that ride!)

[CoasterXtremist]

According to Hockaday Physics, "On two of the three rides, passengers pull down yellow shoulder restraints and sit waiting to be thrust into the stratosphere." and "At the other tower, passengers are towed up off of the platform and every one of those feet to the top. Sitting over the park for several seconds, Superman challengers wait for the inevitable... Whoosh!".

[Harpo]

Fascinating. When I rode it on May 23, 2003, the tower launched upwards, bounced for a bit, went to the top, latched in to the upper brakes, dropped, bounced around for a bit, then came back to the ground.

Of course, you could assume I was just imagining things, but the friend I rode with noticed the same ride experience as what I just stated.

I'm afraid I can't help what Hockaday Physics may say about the ride.

[CoasterXtremist]

Go figure.

"With a rapid vertical ascent that's faster than a speeding bullet, riders reach for the stars at heart-pounding speeds. Just when you think you're going to shoot straight through the atmosphere, the launch vehicle locks into position. After pausing for what seems like an eternity, the ride then blasts passengers downward before a final bounce back to earth."

This mentions blasting back down, not dropping.

But whatever...

[beck2003]

who cares? r u saying that cp is the only park in the world that can offer that kinda thrill? and the names have nothing to do with anything.

[CoasterXtremist]

Originally posted by beck2003
who cares?

If you don't care why did you reply?


r u saying that cp is the only park in the world that can offer that kinda thrill?

Nope, I just said that Superman's Tower of Power is very similar in design and name to Power Tower.

and the names have nothing to do with anything.

In your opinion.

[raptorrvnge4928]

Originally posted by CoasterXtremist
If you don't care why did you reply?




Nope, I just said that Superman's Tower of Power is very similar in design and name to Power Tower.



In your opinion.

Well perhaps you misunderstood why he was posting. He was stating that the coincedence is futile, and irrelevant... that it was no big deal. Note that by replying to you and stating his opinion, it does not necessarily kill his argument of 'who cares'. All he is saying is (to paraphrase his point), ' so what it is an S&S tower... so what it has a similar name. It is also a ride that is thousands of miles away... no big deal.' What is your point by posting this?