29yrswithaGApass Posted February 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2023 It’s very said to see the Parachutes go. As I mentioned here before, I had the pleasure of calling the ride my assigned ride when I worked at the park in the mid 80’s. We were fortunate that ride was “rescued” several times before closing. Back around 2011 the park worked with Intamin to turn the tower into an aerial spinner ride similar to a supersized Condor ride with open cars. Later the ride was set to be closed at the end of 2020 when an announcement was cancelled at the last moment to welcome riders for their last time during Holiday in the Park of that year. It is obvious that we benefited from parts over the years from the Great Gasp in SFOG and Texas Chute Out at SFOT. Unfortunately, available parts have run out. It is sad, but is so cool that we were able to host the tallest version ever made of this ride at Great Adventure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daved Thomson Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 5 hours ago, pashacar said: I also feel like they'll probably just keep the tower there.... A lot like they leave theaters, arenas, merchandise shops, games, and rides SBNO. They don't seem to understand just how much this detracts from the atmosphere and overall experience the park offers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 So would it be that the tower and cables remain in place? That the park simply doesn't bring out the paracutes from winter storage? Essentially just mothballing the ride for a possible future reopening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted February 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 I would think the cables will be removed as they pose the most risk. I can see the tower remaining until the land is needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyG Posted February 18, 2023 Report Share Posted February 18, 2023 Unless they are concerned that someone or group might try to get it turned into a landmark as the one in Coney Island has been (which is why that one stays there)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 19 hours ago, 29yrswithaGApass said: I would think the cables will be removed as they pose the most risk. I can see the tower remaining until the land is needed. In which case it would be nice if they convert it into an observation tower like Knotts did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted February 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 Knott's tower was originally installed as a combination parachute jump and observation tower. They removed the parachutes and the upper catwalks leaving just the observation cabin. It would be great if ours could be changed to an observation tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted February 19, 2023 Report Share Posted February 19, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, 29yrswithaGApass said: Knott's tower was originally installed as a combination parachute jump and observation tower. They removed the parachutes and the upper catwalks leaving just the observation cabin. It would be great if ours could be changed to an observation tower. Sky Trek Tower at SFGAm has been SBNO since the start of the pandemic and it sounds like the park is unsure about its future. For now, it is just a flag pole. Edited February 19, 2023 by Medusa42 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthewanderer Posted March 16, 2023 Report Share Posted March 16, 2023 The parachute tower should be converted to a lighthouse-themed observation tower and S:UF & GL given aquatic/nautical themes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swashbucklerfan16 Posted March 21, 2023 Report Share Posted March 21, 2023 It was very unfortunate when I heard that the Parachutes were closing- luckily I got to see it's final day on January 1st, where I saw it run only once, and never again. It truly was a staple at the park, and I hope they don't scrap the structure. I feel like it would really ruin the park's skyline if they got rid of the structure entirely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry2004 Posted August 14, 2023 Report Share Posted August 14, 2023 (edited) I wondering if this tower will be removed carefully at six flags st louis or six flags over georgia or bring the tower down like at six flags over texas (especially they still have the empty lot where part of great American scream machine used to be where they can pull a six flags over texas on the parachute tower) or convert it to a observation tower like knotts did to their parachute tower Edited August 14, 2023 by harry2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 Knott's was actually both parachutes and observation tower when it opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Sadly, the demolition of the Parachutes has begun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daved Thomson Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 The third and fourth pictures above make it look like the tower was toppled... Is that the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted September 29, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 No, the tower is still standing. They removed the lift cables and detached most of the chutes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry2004 Posted September 30, 2023 Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 so, are they going to pull a six flags over texas and make the tower fell to the ground or take it apart just like six flags st Louis & six flags over georgia did to their parachute towers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASM Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 On 9/30/2023 at 1:23 AM, harry2004 said: so, are they going to pull a six flags over texas and make the tower fell to the ground or take it apart just like six flags st Louis & six flags over georgia did to their parachute towers Pretty late on this, but they’ll certainly dismantle it rather than going with demolition. It’s far too close in proximity to Green Lantern and the path to the Golden Kingdom to send it down that way, and that’s the only narrow bit of land it’s even remotely possible to knock it into. Tokyo Dome City announced today that they’re closing Sky Flower, which was the last Intamin parachute tower after ours closed. End of an era. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 2 Report Share Posted February 2 Maybe they just let it stand there like the Coney Island parachute tower? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASM Posted February 3 Report Share Posted February 3 That’s what I’m hoping for as well, and it does seem like the most reasonable option in terms of cost as well. There really isn’t much they could fit in that plot of land that would justify paying for a careful deconstruction of the tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Leaving the tower would at least preserve the park's skyline. Still sad to lose such an iconic as well losing another non coaster ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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