ChrisJoe87

Another great addition, Harry! Thank you for sharing them with us! Construction methods have improved by leaps and bounds over the course of the past 45+ years, haven’t they?! Do we know if the delayed opening of the “High Side / Red Loop” caused much in the way of complaints from Guests? -CJM Bottom Photo: “Python” (Lightnin’ Loops/Red Loop) 1998 / Adventure World- Six Flags America *The track spine received some modifications either during disassembly at GA; or prior to installation down in Largo, MD- the “running” rails were again joined together through welding. The spine sections of track are bolted together; via the spine “connection” that was a track feature on most (if not all) coasters manufactured by Arrow Dynamics- between 1986- until 2002. This track arrangement was specific to Arrow Dynamics ; and did not include those coasters designed/manufactured by either Arrow Development or Arrow-Huss; as you can see in the photos above, track sections were attached to each other via welding (When brand-new, anyway)

WANTED *1977 Great Adventure Souvenir Map - Poster-sized Map; - BUY or TRADE; - in Excellent or Very Good Condition Prefer to TRADE? Looking for a particular item? No problem! Ask me about my extensive collection of brochures, souvenir maps and park guidebooks from parks throughout the country and beyond! Thank you for your time, GA Fans! Have a “Six Flags” day, everyone! - ChristopherJoseph

A lot of park goers had an idea of what a “suspended coaster” was by 1993. However, not-a-one of them ever featured an inversion or “loop” of any kind; obviously. Back then, one’s “looping” was executed from/on the “inside” - instead of the “outside” of the track. This TV ad. had been broadcasted during the early 90’s; the concept of a “ stand-up” coaster had only just been introduced to GA a mere two years prior, w/ ShockWave. It’s all in the marketing; the entire “outside looping” concept helped to increase the “thrill factor” when the Park advertised to visitoring public.

When speaking about to Park, I always use the moniker, “Great Adventure.” I never, ever, ever refer to it as anything else; especially “Six Flags.” Over time, I’ve come to discover that a person’s age has a lot to do with the name by which they refer to Park. In the Greater Phil’s/SJ area; anyone born after 1985 simply refers to the Park as Six Flags. What’s your take?

Reminds me of summer…