RipQurl Blaster Water Coaster to Open Soon at Six Flags America

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One of the last 'surprise' announcements that Six Flags made earlier this year that I haven't covered was for Six Flags America's new water roller coaster addition.  Joining the park's Hurricane Harbor area, RipQurl Blaster is being billed as the largest part of the park's biggest investment in the water park in over a decade.  The water coaster itself will be the "regions tallest master blaster water coaster" though I am not sure what is considered the region.  The ride itself is a long way from one of the largest of its kind to be built, but still an exciting addition for the property.

 

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RipQurl Blaster's layout is seen above, and it features "three powerful uphill rip currents" that rafts will encounter.  There is a total of 550 feet of twist and turns, and there will be three separate drops.  Special features in the layout also include "AquaLucent hairpin turns, a pitch-black wallhugging helix and of course a big splashdown" at the end of the ride.

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“We are excited to debut RipQurl Blaster, which will be both a thrilling and refreshing experience for guests visiting this summer,” said General Manager Ramar Vaughan. “This is just one of many investments we’re making to be the DMV’s most convenient and enjoyable out-of-home experience for the whole family."  The new attraction is expected to be built next to the park's wave pool and will replace the floor drop slides that were previously there.

Six Flags America has a new general manger who is committed to making a lot of changes to the park.  The changes include more special events such a Viva La Fiesta, Pride Week, Thrill-A-Thon and more, plus a ton of cosmetic changes.  This year the park will see updated restrooms, new shade structures, restored decorative fountains, new paint and theming all over, expanded seating areas, new midway games, additional landscaping and plenty more.