Tempesto

Manufacturer - Premier Rides
Model - Sky Rocket II
Type - Steel Coaster
Height - 150 ft
Length - 863 ft
Top Speed - 62 mph
Elements - 3 (LSM Launch Track, Heartline Roll, Non-Inverting Loop)
Trains - 1 train, 2 across with 3 rows, 18 riders per train
Restraints - Lap Bar with a rubber seatbelt
Opened - April 25, 2015
Hamlet - Festa Italia

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[realrx]

Paint job has held up well with this ride

I’ve always wondered how it doesn’t look so bad after like 10 years lol

 

[Thomas]

It’s cause it’s not actually painted. The steel is that color cause it’s made from melted down Drachen Fire track.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

Opening Friday

 

[CoasterBroCam]

How is it without the collars?

 

[Zachary]

I haven't ridden it yet, but it should be pretty good. The two car, collarless SkyRocket IIs are vastly super to the three car SkyRocket IIs with collars despite the 3 car variations pulling more forces. Fully expect the United Parks SkyRocket II trio to be the best SkyRocket IIs out there now.

I've obviously been ardently anti-collar since the beginning, but I will say that people who haven't ridden a collarless version probably aren't expecting just how much the hangtime up on the inversion messes with you. It really gives you time to think about your mortality while dangling from your waist in a way that's hard to find most anywhere else.

 

[TheCoasterNerd]

But of course those stupid seatbelts are gonna mess it up some

 

[Le Moose]

But of course those stupid seatbelts are gonna mess it up some

I will GLADLY take seatbelts over comfort collars. I don’t think they’re going to impact the ride experience that much.

 

[MrBradferd]

Im in france now i thought it was only open for employees till next week?

 

[Le Moose]

She’s open

 

[CoasterBroCam]

How does it feel without collars?

 

[Le Moose]

How does it feel without collars?

So much better. The seatbelts slow down operations, but it’s a good trade off. It’s also opening weekend, so I suspect it’ll get better as the season progresses.

 

[t21_sz89x]

I know alot of people have had some negative opinions about Tempesto's placement in Italy right next to Appolo. I was thinking recently and wondered what the opinions would have been if Tempesto was built in the Ireland area instead and was given better theming.

 

[Burnouts]

I know alot of people have had some negative opinions about Tempesto's placement in Italy right next to Appolo. I was thinking recently and wondered what the opinions would have been if Tempesto was built in the Ireland area instead and was given better theming.

This has been my feeling for a long time!

Long Live “Finnegan’s Flip”.

 

[belsaas]

Honestly I've always thought Tempesto and Apollo's Chariot offer a really nice contrast against one another. I think the color schemes are complimentary and seeing one launch from the lift hill of the other is fun!