mikejenkins1

Just curious about the 4th WindSeeker at Knotts. We have heard a lot about the other 3 but how iis that one doing?

Something tells me that they can not say that to an insurance company. You always prepare for something like that with a backup. It wont happen it does. That ride in China where the car came off and went flying...... Also, do you think this ride will be the full 3 minutes. I have watched the CW version testing and it was a 2 min video and I do agree it might be a little more in time but not much. This will have a very long slow line since it is single threaded. So 3 min ride, 1 minute load, 1 min unload...... not sure aboui that.

Just curious, what is the backup for if the connection at top does come loose? Is there a cable attached to the arm as well?

Yet I have heard they are having electrical issues and doing a re-wiring.

Well looking at some pics online it was noted it will be a giftshop......

Let's hope. You gotta admit having a tent for the front entrance isn't exactly a vote of confidence for a long run. Maybe it's there just to provide a big "reveal" on opening day. According to picture 3 on the link provided, it is a gift shop. Still shows signs of here today, gone next year. And hope it can stand some windy days or there will be merchandise all over the place. So from all the pics I still do not see a trail. Will it be paved/easy access? What about strollers/wheelcharis?

My guess is this is the ticket selling area.

It is all the way up but does not appear to be rotating. Maybe just testing up and down procedure now.

Well watching the Fox19 time lapse cam this morning and notice a crane on site and doing something about 1/3 the way up on the tower. Could support the theory of technical issues or not. So are they waiting on State Inspection before they can test it?

yeah they had their tower built before KI even started theirs. I thought back then that maybe CW was going to be the first to open.

After seeing the CW WindSeeker in test mode, they are way ahead of others. I still expect them to be first but maybe not due to CP/Ohio is the homestead.

Well was thinking about KI today and wondered if they were open tonight. Wow they are now open on Friday's 10 - 10. Checked the site web cams and it is dead there. Wish I could be there and get a ride fest going. Well maybe take a 1/2 day next week.

So it appears that WindSeeker has sat non-running for a week or so now. Do they first test it here and then call in the inspector or what? I agree from this viewpoint it will be a bit until it is running. I know that CP is moving along but will miss their opening as well. Wonder if Canada's Wonderland will be first. They have been way ahead. Would/Could they be the first park?

Now they have Diamondback Cam, Front Gate Cam and new the Fox 19 Cam on the web cam page. So guess we only get to see a long distance shot of WindSeeker now.

How are you viewing it directly not via the KI website?

yep all installed and would guess that starting tomorrow they begin testing and certification. Will probably make it for next weekend barring any unknown issues.

Yep, as expected it is not ready. Not a big deal but it is as many of us had expected. I am sure bad/rainy weather did not help at all.

Well it is back down again as there is no image being displayed. Maybe setting it for the future and trying to find best position

No the gap is for vehicles to get in and out..... The hanging of the last few seats wont take long.

Well see news that Cedar Point is wanting to have a fund raiser for first rides on WindSeeker May 13. So will KI do anything like this as well? Have seen no announcements and they have done it for several other new rides. So does this fuel the conspiracy theory that they will not be ready Saturday?

Just got an email/newsletter and on the page it has this: April 30 OPENING DAY 2011 Be among the first to ride WindSeeker! *Please note: Kings Island will be closed to the public on May 1, 2011. Reopening May 6th. So lets hope they get it done

Yes this is #1 of 4. They will be the test rabbit for issues and all. I am sure they have lots to test and it will take time. They probably have best case to worst case scenarios to test and also train workers. So be patient.

I was just assuming they were trying to get it done by Saturday. I am sure it can be inspected quickly, but remember it is the first of its type. So sure testing will not be one rotation. And if not behind, then why run 24/7. It will be open when ready and fully tested.

yeah I am assuming the electrical wiring had hit a snag, thus they are behind and doubt you see it open Saturday. Still need to approve and cycle test a bunch.

Ok, so all those who are knowing.....what is going on? Obviously they have issues are awaiting parts that are not there. Lots of people on site but no real major action. So no clues....?