Fear the Four
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Hmmm there were some issues on opening day... If I remember correctly the tempature was around 50 degrees that morning.
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If you really wanna know, contact the park with a email or a letter. I've done it before and THEY DO respond back.
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I rode The Voyage in mid July this year... To be honest I didn't think it was rough at all, just out of control.
Good trip report!
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What kind of foundation do they put down for a ride like WindSeeker? It kind of boggles my mind to think of what they need to put down for something like that.
Something like Drop Towers foundation?
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SOme Jordan shorts and a beater
That's how you do it.
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I agree with Browntggrr, even though he's a Browns fan.
When you get cracked in the head with a garbage can lid, you now know who did it.
If you hit him hard enough the NFL might fine you.
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Looks really cool! You should add a webcam lol just kidding. If any ideas pop into my head I'll post them.
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...I will admit, SoB was built during my childhood, and was my first big coaster. I have an attachment to it. I don't want it to leave. Also, SoB was running normally on June 16th, 2009, when it was shut down. The only reason that it is currently closed is because someone called claiming that after they rode the ride on May 31, they had a blood vessel burst in their brain. Now I understand that is incredibly serious, and SoB could have been the cause, but that could happen on any roller coaster, and there was no evidence that SoB was to blame. Closing it was a precaution.
Terpy, choosing his words very carefully:
That is not the reason Son of Beast was closed or is closed.
I will not be elaborating further on that matter.
I'm sorry i was misinformed. I was just under that impression
"Scheid said he's not ready to give up on the major investment just yet. Structurally, he said the ride is sound but he is not pleased with the thrill ride's performance."
" Scheid said he has asked three engineering firms to submit proposals for a long-term fix. One firm's proposal was unsatisfactory, he said, and he is waiting for the others."
Scheid said the park hasn't talked about tearing down the ride.
"It's more of a how do we make it right," he said.
http://www.oxfordpre...son-607408.html
Old article from March but I'm not sure you have seen it.
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After watching The "newer Texas Giant" go up I actually want Son of Beast to get the Iron horse treatment. If you really haven't followed the construction much here are some pics of it.
first drop
That hill going into the extreme over bank is right after the first drop so that will give some insane ejector air.
This diagram shows how much Texas giant's layout has changed.
*I do not take credit for these photos*
Sorry if this was already posted.
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Laugh out loud!
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You can't forget about zippin pippin either.
rcdb.com/9088.htm
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This picture was taken about a week ago...
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A wooden coaster that's not lame.
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I really like this! Thank you
But I found a problem with the mobile version. The top looks messed up.
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I remember back in 08' Kings Island had a electrical problem. Fountains were not working along with The Beast, Son of Beast, Red racer, Drop Tower, most of the water rides, and Flight of Fear. After I circled the park I got bored pretty quick and just left.
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On Opening Day it will be a VERY cold ride, unless the weather is unseasonably warm. Also, this thing is going to be a capacity nightmare, as pointed out in other threads, and that will be worse early in the season. So, right now, I'm leaning toward skipping it on Opening Day, but you never know until you get there......
Why a capacity nightmare? It has a higher capacity then Drop Tower and Delirium combined. It shouldn't be that bad, it will be like adding two flat rides with low capacitys.
How on earth do you figure that?
WindSeeker's max hourly capacity is 1,280 people. Delirium and Drop Tower have a hourly capacity of 500-600 people. Ride capacity won't be a problem with this ride.
It has a three minute ride time and 64 seats. The capacity is 1280 only if it takes zero minutes and zero seconds to unload and load the ride. Do the math. In other words, don't believe everything the park puts on the Internet!
So it would be around a 1000ish? Still higher then both of them put together.
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On Opening Day it will be a VERY cold ride, unless the weather is unseasonably warm. Also, this thing is going to be a capacity nightmare, as pointed out in other threads, and that will be worse early in the season. So, right now, I'm leaning toward skipping it on Opening Day, but you never know until you get there......
Why a capacity nightmare? It has a higher capacity then Drop Tower and Delirium combined. It shouldn't be that bad, it will be like adding two flat rides with low capacitys.
How on earth do you figure that?
WindSeeker's max hourly capacity is 1,280 people. Delirium and Drop Tower have a hourly capacity of 500-600 people. Ride capacity won't be a problem with this ride.
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On Opening Day it will be a VERY cold ride, unless the weather is unseasonably warm. Also, this thing is going to be a capacity nightmare, as pointed out in other threads, and that will be worse early in the season. So, right now, I'm leaning toward skipping it on Opening Day, but you never know until you get there......
Why a capacity nightmare? It has a higher capacity then Drop Tower and Delirium combined. It shouldn't be that bad, it will be like adding two flat rides with low capacitys.
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Maintenance wise how reliable do you think the WindSeeker's will be?
Let's look at the mechanicals:
Conveyance to get the "gondola" up to the top of the tower (I would assume cable lift powered by motors located on the top maintenance platform or inside the tower)
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Motor(s) that rotate the gondola. A traditional wheel and tire are visible in the animation and illustrations, and that's about as low tech as it gets.
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Locks and Sensors on the restraints.
As far as I can see, that's it.
Here's how I see it.
The gondola is completely free from the tower itself. The two are linked by the catchcar type structure that is dynamically affixed (dynamic meaning that the connection allows movement, in this case horizontal rotation). This apparatus is also connected to the cables that raise and lower the gondola.
Now, anything at 300' can be problematic, but this seems to be pretty well tested technology. I don't have too many fears about downtime, unless the winds prove to be more of a problem than they were expecting .
http://www.mondialrides.com/products
They are the king of state fairs so I wouldn't rely on them too much
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I really like this new addition. Very happy with it and it will look awesome in the park, great views from the top as well. Everyone realize you will be looking down on Vortex, Beast and Diamondback? That is awesome. Great family friendly addition and some junior thrill seekers will love this ride. Kudos Cedar Fair.
Anyone that is complaining because this isn't a roller coaster does not understand the industry or the sense this ride makes and how un Cedar Fair it is.
I have been thinking that all day. That's another reason I'm really excited about this ride. It will be awkward looking at Diamondback from that angle.
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Local 12 was saying a new roller coaster but I didn't get to watch the whole story.
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...and for those who think INTAMIN rides are not very reliable, you may want to ask who sold the Eiffel Tower to Kings Island (and Kings Dominion)...
I bet it was Intamin....
http://www.ridetrade...id=24&Itemid=38
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I give them the look and they say sorry and get behind me.
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"SMALL" WOODEN COASTER (Woodies under 90ft)
The Racer vs. The Raven
MILLENNIUM WOODIES (Both opened in 2000, both have "dips" before first drop!)
Son of Beast vs. The Legend
SIGNATURE WOODIES (This one is obvious...)
The Beast vs. The Voyage
DROP/LAUNCH RIDE
Drop Tower vs. Liberty Launch
(can't vote on this Liberty Launch was closed when I went)
RAPIDS RIDE
White Water Canyon vs. Raging Rapids
LOG FLUME
Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown vs. Frightful Falls Log Flume
SWING RIDE
Zephyr vs. Hallowswings
SPIDER/MONSTER/ETC RIDE
Monster vs. PR Midnight Ride
( Midnight ride was also closed when I went)
SCRAMBLER BATTLE
KI Scrambler vs. Scarecrow Scrambler
(Haven't ridden both)
CAROUSEL BATTLE
Grand Carousel vs. Star Spangled Carousel
TRAIN BATTLE
KI & Miami Valley Railroad vs. The Freedom Train
SHOOT-EM-UP DARK RIDES
Boo Blasters vs. Gobbler Getaway
(this one was really hard)
DODEMS
Dodgems vs. Rough Riders
KIDDIE COASTERS
Great Pumpkin Coaster vs. The Howler
(Can't say)
STAFF (Overall Performance, includes friendliness and efficency)
KI Staff vs. HW Staff
PARK "LOOKS" (Which one looks better? As in scenery, theming, cleanliness, etc etc.)
Kings Island vs. Holiday World
VALUE (Get-in-price, food prices, etc etc...)
Kings Island vs. Holiday World
What`s next for Son of Beast?
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Texas Giant is looking good...