Griffon (HD)

[hairspraygirl12]

This is truly the best video of the Griffon there is! Thank you for doing this! Now I know I better be preapred for a possability of peeing my pants on that drop!

[SeanFlaharty]

@hairspraygirl12 - Thank you. The drop is a good one, but I wouldn't be afraid of it. It's pure bliss once the train leaves the chain that is holding you at the top.

[cjpatz]

you may have a better view in the front row, but you really feel that first drop when you're in the back row.

[MeganHarms7]

hey, cant you lose a foot on there?!?!?

[cherrypower121]

Oh and I was on the 1st seat

[cherrypower121]

I rode this when I was 9

[LatestLyrix]

Me and my mom like that we go up so fast n the coaster and we don't have to wait a long time to go up to 210 feet...

[LipeSheiKra]

The best Griffon video that I ever found! Congrats for you, you have a very good camera and make some great shots! *__* You could have explored more of the possible angles but....ultimately...a very good video!

[SeanFlaharty]

@LipeSheiKra - Thanks. I wish I would have gotten different angles but I had to leave soon after I got the first drop shots. =:^(

[t1n1etemp3r]

holding brakes are only scary when there is no floor... oh, yeah...

[topliff12345]

So,so jealous, would love to go on that!

[Coasterintheyard]

Did anyone else notice the track sway slightly at 2:02?

[shaqman145]

I've been on SheiKra I don't know how many times... it's kind of similar though. Griffon's only 5ft taller, it holds 30 instead of 24 people per train, it has a second loop, and the layouts a bit different.

[Epicosity101]

I think the plot behind the holding of the drop is in resemblance to the Griffon waiting for the right moment to attack his prey & then dives right down and snatches him up :) The water break probably is similar to when he flies over the water and his claws are gliding across it.

[shaqman145]

@Epicosity101 Basically the same thing as SheiKra, lol.

[simatermind]

Shekira is new new griffon it has the same stop at the drop it does the water spraying part just less twist i have been on shekira twice

[Turbo06Sedan]

Nice mass seating, that'll keep the lines moving.

[Jadette1187]

That first drop looks scary! I'd hate to be in the first seat. XD

[Mrjack45241]

If you think about it, all those pond that the roller coaster sprays up actually slows the coaster down in a Eco-friendly way which is cool.

[SeanFlaharty]

@Mrjack45241 - Yep. B&M do refer the water spray sections as a "water-brake." While it does provide something cool to look at, it does slow the train ever so slightly.

[lcizzle1234]

2:23 Rest in peace...No just kidding!

[MrTechlover100]

the second and third row dont even compare to the front seat on this ride

[SeanFlaharty]

@MrTechlover100 - While the front provides one hell of a view, the back row is no joke either as you can really feel the pull of the rest of the train on the first drop. Also, I am not sure if many people notiice but on the back of rows one and two are g-force measuring tools which you can watch while riding to show you where the most positive and negative gs come into play. It's a cool idea.

[MrTechlover100]

@SeanFlaharty Oh i have never noticed that. I really just prefer the front on the side or right in the middle. While i do feel that pull in the back i still like the front better :)

[SeanFlaharty]

@MrTechlover100 - I love the front seats as well. The litle g-meter things are two clear tubes, mounted vertically in the backs of rows one and two, which have a rubber band and a small weight. Anytime the riders feel positive gs the weight drops down. When the train provides negative gs, the weight travels to the top of the tube. It's neat to watch. I am not sure if they are still mounted on the ride or not as I haven't ridden this in a year. I need to get back to VA.

[MrTechlover100]

@MrTechlover100 I know what your talking about now but i didnt know thats what they were i saw them but payed no mind to them

[Assenmacher13]

the front seat edges are so fun

but i puked

[SeanFlaharty]

@Assenmacher13 - I just hope you didn't puke while having over the first drop.

[0511LAMBO]

how in the world did you get that shot right behind the track at the first drop, its awesome but how?

[SeanFlaharty]

@0511LAMBO @0511LAMBO - Thanks. I stood over by the splash area and walked over as close as I could to the first drop and turned around. I took the shot with a slight zoom while looking through the fence. If you pause the video at 2:19 you can see the fence I am talking about.

[vocallily]

it looks cool but id b too freaked to ride it

[MrTechlover100]

@vocallily its not as scary as it looks. the first drop is only the scary part. buts its really fast in the front

[gotitdone101110119]

Its 8 Seats in a row now not 10 i went there last week.:)

[SeanFlaharty]

@gotitdone101110119 - Are you sure you aren't confusing this with Sheikra in Tampa? The vehicles for that ride are 8 seats across.

Griffon still has 10 across seating unless the park closed the ride mid-summer, got new trains and made some other timely modifications. =:^)

[MeggieMiami]

hahaha this kid at 1:44 xDD

[undeadllama10]

this is definately one of the funnest rides ive ever been on!!!!! Also my fav roller coaster too!!! nice shoots as well!

[SeanFlaharty]

@undeadllama10 - Thank you!

[Tyler843Creator]

@crazy10000100 lmao I heard it haha wtf lol

[glosarity]

IMO thats not even scary

[crazy10000100]

did anyone else hear a fart sound a 2:29 thumbs up

[rupefan]

@crazy10000100 LOLOL. You have me over hear dyin' xD

[TeariePrettyGirl239]

and the difference between this and sheikra????

[SeanFlaharty]

@TeariePrettyGirl239 - This one is taller and has two inversions.

[steelvenom2003]

God 2:21 is just stunning.

[SeanFlaharty]

@steelvenom2003 - Thanks!

[dnwbluedevil]

I rode that on front row. It was freakin awesome!!! :D

[keykeykay]

1:21 Great angle.

[SeanFlaharty]

@keykeykay - Thank you.

[TheHeppu]

I can watch only two seconds because of my slow internet!!

[SeanFlaharty]

@TheHeppu - Try starting the video then pausing it until it downloads all the way. That used to work for me when I had a slower connection.

[TheHeppu]

@SeanFlaharty Thanks, that worked!

[sarcasticasian]

great footage of the ride!

[SeanFlaharty]

@sarcasticasian - Thank you!

[HurzMurz]

the trains are scary huge and wide :O

[iloveit201]

best coaster ever!

[Ganbala]

this is Shekriaa in Florida

[SeanFlaharty]

@Ganbala - Very similar although this version is taller and has an extra inversion. Also, Griffon's rows hold ten riders each. Both are amazing rides that I love to ride when I get the chance to do so.

[vietman90210]

@Ganbala isnt the track on sheikra also painted red? O___o

[Llamaz44]

i was to scared to go on that...

[jwismillion]

2:00 when the track bends soooo makes me not wanna ride this!!!!! o___O

[SeanFlaharty]

@jwismillion - You won't even notice it while riding. It's safe. =;^)

[MsCarowinds]

ROLLING MOVIE THEATRE

[SeanFlaharty]

@MsCarowinds - Ha ha. Perfect description.

[ZzPaniiC]

1:21-1:26 my favorite view. :D

[CAZZERNERY]

the train ate to much

[BlueRazJollyRancher7]

those seating carts are HUGE

[mrclaytonio]

wow that seating cart is huge u would think it would be longer

[SeanFlaharty]

@mrclaytonio - Yes,Instead of longer they went wider. It holds 30 at one time. With three trains running it can really pump out some people. 

[MelkorHimself]

@SeanFlaharty That response just sounds all kinds of dirty lol.

[SeanFlaharty]

@MelkorHimself - Ha ha. I never thought of that. Yikes! It does sound dirty!

[Chawesome92697]

i personally think that this video is a lot better than any onride view of a rollercoaster. i have not been on this coaster yet. the last time i went to busch gardens europe was back in like 2003 way before they opened this. i have been on sheikra though

[SeanFlaharty]

Sheikra feels and looks very similar to Griffon although there are some differences like the added inversion. Thanks for your comment.

[mortarlover123]

@Chawesome92697 Plus griffon is taller.. i personally like the griffon better

[rollercoasterfan97]

in fact now that i remember, this isnt the tallest dive machine anymore. the new one at happy valley is 213 feet

[Russ22Hill]

Great Filming and Editing!

[SeanFlaharty]

Many thanks! I just wish the weather would have been better that day.

[jness3]

Once again, I have very similar shots. (: I'm not copying though. Haha. Trust me. Great video. Five stars.

[SeanFlaharty]

Thank you very much!

[SpriggZ]

This looks very similar to Sheikra. What are the differences?

[Ryan120420]

1. The trains seat 10 across instead of 8

2. The ride is 5 feet taller than Sheikra

3. The ride has two inversions instead of one.

4. The ride features small airtime hills.

5. It was the first Floorless Dive Machine

[aniirtep]

that looks so cool :D

[Petsku333]

The waterspray brake is awesome

[SeanFlaharty]

Indeed it is. Great concept.

[aleksanteri117]

Cool ride =D

[fascce]

Great video as always!!

[SeanFlaharty]

Thank you!