Comments on: Early Texas Giant Reviews & a POV Video

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:01:04 +0000

That's a first. I haven't heard anyone say that they missed the rickety, bumpy, ride. To each their own, but you should really ride it for yourself.

By: Lyn Neal

Lyn Neal — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:35:09 +0000

We went this past Saturday. I refused to wait an hour in line to ride the new Texas Giant so I did not ride it. I was a huge fan of the old version and was disappointed when they announced they would rehaul it to make it smoother. My sister did ride it last Saturday and reported that although the first drop was fun, it was nothing special after that. Let me stress she said it was fast, but she really missed the rickety, bumpy, "air time", shaky ride we all knew as "the Giant".

By: gnadfly

gnadfly — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:31:36 +0000

I've ridden the NEW Texas Giant and the OLD Texas Giant.

The old one was better. I literally thought my head would shake off my neck. Lots of airtime. The OTG was righteously voted the best wooden rollercoaster in the US (if not the world). The exit bridge had a 55 gal can that had a rider puking in every couple of runs. NO EXAGGERATION.

The NTG is still an excellent ride. Riders frequently applaud with delight when returning. First drop is exhilarating and I would characterize it as enjoyably long. Nobody is puking at the end of the ride…its too smooth because…

However, it is not a true wooden coaster. The cars have a third and fourth set of wheels on the inside of the I beam track. Cars are simply not sitting on the track like the old version. There is not car "air time" although there is plenty of rider airtime. The I beam track is continuous.

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:29:02 +0000

What about son of the beast

And screamscape said colossus at sfmm might get it to

By: matthew

matthew — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 13:13:00 +0000

i want to see the new texas giant clips

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 21:07:57 +0000

It has steel track, therefore it's NOT a wooden coaster.

By: CDK

CDK — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 20:46:13 +0000

I think its funny that you all have your opinions of what kind of coaster it is, but its already been deemed a wooden coaster therefore it does qualify for those records. Also, Ive ridden both and its better than El Toro which is still incredibly fun, but cant touch the giant.

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 04:59:57 +0000

Agreed. After I ride Texas Giant and confirm it's as good as reported. I'd like to do a post/poll asking fans which woodies should get a TXGiant-like overhaul. KBF's Ghostrider is a strong candidate too.

By: DC

DC — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 03:32:00 +0000

Hmmmmm…. SWEET!!! Maybe there's some hope for the horrible Beast, if it's boring length doesn't make it cost prohibitive. Other candidates for an extreme makeover: KD's Grizzly, Mean Streak, Rolling Thunder, SFOG Cyclone, SFNE Thunderbolt.

Who knows? Maybe this could have saved Hercules from its untimely demise.

By: Vince

Vince — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:37:50 +0000

CC, I can also see your point on the comparison with El Toro. Because New Texas Giant has a layout similar to a wooden roller coaster, it is much easier to compare than say a true steel coaster such as Millennium Force or Diamondback.

That also goes with your point about Gemini. I can't think of any other "traditional" steel racing coasters other than Gemini, which forces us to compare it with the wooden racers.

Keep up the good work here buddy.