New for Cedar Point 2008!

[Trailblazer Tony]

^Challenge Park in place of the trampolines

http://www.screamscape.com/html/cedar_point.htm

[FParker185]

I'm suprised that thing even still runs, it's older than dirt, was a Dorney in the 90's up til like 03 or so, then VF for part of this decade now at CP

[ttd rox]

The only skyscraper I've been on is the one at Timber Falls and didn't thrill me to much. Hopefully this ones gonna be better! It's higher and faster.

[FParker185]

it's a Gravity Works Skyscraper, they are all identical, and this one is actually a bit older than Timber Falls

[cycamps]

I've actually never seen a ride like that before.

[Trailblazer Tony]

^Me neither. These are all over the place though. Heck, there were more of these at Virginia Beach than there were pretty girls. Someday i'll get on one.

[ttd rox]

Oh I guess they are identical. It still didn't thrill me very much though even though I came of the ride with a giant (mysterious) wet spot on the front of my pants.

[cycamps]

So, are they actually worth the time?

[FParker185]

worth the time? yes, worth the money (usually in the $7-$20 range) no, not really, though maybe if you've never ridden one anything less than $10 and it is probably worth a go.

I perfer the clones myself, those being Fabbri Booster, Zamperla Turbo Force and KMG Speed, out of those 3 best is probably a tossup between Booster and Speed, then I'll put in the gravity works skyscraper, then the lowly bottom spot is occupied by the Turbo Force.

[ttd rox]

They're worth the time if you haven't been on one yet for sure.

[ttd rox]

I'm glad they're getting a Skyscraper though! http://www.cedarpoint.com/public/park/challenge_park/skyscraper.cfm

[CoastsToCoasters]

I have been on the one at the Dupage county fair & I had so much fun! As it flips it throws you into the restraints like its flinging you out. I was absolutley terrified...but thats what made it so awsome. Im def. excited.

I wonder if ill have to pay to ride it? haha. No that wouldnt be fair...I guess.

Point is....THESE ARE COOL RIDES. love 'em.

[Trailblazer Tony]

I would think it would feel like an extra large Zipper with less cages and more open air around you (which would scare the crap out of me to be honest)

[CoastsToCoasters]

That is the one carnival ride I ALWAYS want to go on but no one will ride with me! Everyone thinks it looks so unsafe & say theyve tipped over!
I wont ride things alone...I just dont like it. I like sharing the experience with a friend. I rode Dragster alone this summer & had to scream my head off in front row with someones dad. Just felt odd

what topic is this again

[cycamps]

^I agree with you. I'd rather ride with someone I know. It's sort of awkward otherwise...

[CoastsToCoasters]

Which is funny its awkward cause youre all on a ride for the same reason...to have a good time.

[ttd rox]

Yeah, It's weird because you go to have a good time yet once you get to the actual ride, you freak out. I always like riding with other people on stuff except Bull.

[Trailblazer Tony]

So I need some insiders confirmation on this one. I was heading home on I 57 last weekend and i saw a truck pass us with part of this same style ride. It also had the same colors as the one from Valleyfair (which i believe is where this is coming from). When it hit I 80, it headed towards Cedar Point. Anyone know if Skyscraper is at Cedar Point as of last weekend?! I want to say I saw, but i'm not sure.

[cycamps]

It's possible. I know that most if not all is already there...

[ttd rox]

Good chance it was the same Skyscraper Tony.

[bigb7965]

/\ i heard it was going to be in challenge park

[ttd rox]

^Yep it is! Since they are replacing the trampolines.

[cycamps]

I saw Skyscraper featured on the Travel Channel, and it actually made me consider riding it. I wonder how much it'll cost.

[ttd rox]

Yeah I saw Skyscraper when it was at Dorney Park on the Travel Channel.