diamondhawk Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Hi! I've been reading forums here for at least a month, so I decided to finally create an account and start posting. Anyway, when I was at the park today I saw that Vortex was closed. I saw an empty train on the lift hill and one about to come into the station. The other train was about to go come in behind the train outside the station. It reminded me a lot of our previous Vortex trouble. Does this mean Vortex will be closed the rest of the season? I hope not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 That's too bad. I rode it yesterday, and it was working great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow Vortex is having a lot of trouble this year. If it keeps up wonder how much long it will be around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow Vortex is having a lot of trouble this year. If it keeps up wonder how much long it will be around? Since your screen name is Vortex...I always chuckle when you comment on Vortex...it's almost like the ride is contributing it's own opinion. Your post should have read "Wow i'm having a lot of trouble this year. If it keeps up wonder how much longer I will be around? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodyDL Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 It is a great ride but I wouldn't mind to see it go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16gwoods Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 It was running by the afternoon of today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Wow Vortex is having a lot of trouble this year. If it keeps up wonder how much long it will be around? Since your screen name is Vortex...I always chuckle when you comment on Vortex...it's almost like the ride is contributing it's own opinion. Your post should have read "Wow i'm having a lot of trouble this year. If it keeps up wonder how much longer I will be around? Haha. Maybe he's one of the Seinfeld types that refers to himself in third person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondhawk Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 Glad to hear that it's running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 What time did you see this? I do know that when the ride is on standby for opening, the trains are stopped on the blocks, so one on the hill, one coming into the station and assuming one in the station. Just a thought, could be that it was waiting to start up or it was closed for the day. There are times where rides do close for an entire day for maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondhawk Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 I'm not sure exactly what time it was but I think that is was around 11. I rode WindSeeker and when I checked back it was still closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Staffing issues maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Haha. Maybe he's one of the Seinfeld types that refers to himself in third person. Jimmy likes that post! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGeek101 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Yeah, I was in the park today, it broke down for maybe 1 or 2 hours, I thought it was going to be closed for a long time because there were mechanics on the lift, but it opened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It is a great ride but I wouldn't mind to see it go. Why? I just don't get why you would say this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 It is a great ride but I wouldn't mind to see it go. Why? I just don't get why you would say this. Oh come on, KIfan1980. Who in their right mind doesn't like seeing great rides removed? --Beatle, slowly shaking his hurting head..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 The answer could easily be that the new chain is stretching out and needs to be tightened (aka removing a link). Too much slop in the chain can cause it to snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnocentRyan Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 The answer could easily be that the new chain is stretching out and needs to be tightened (aka removing a link). Too much slop in the chain can cause it to snap. Isn't that why they have tensioners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 A tensioner can be adjusted, but are commonly used for minor adjustments because they can only be adjusted so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I was told by the ride op at the entrance around 10:15 yesterday that Vortex "broke down". By the time I came back from lunch at almost 2:00, it was running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamondhawk Posted August 16, 2011 Author Share Posted August 16, 2011 I went to the park again today and I went on it! Glad to see that it was nothing major. (PS I don't go to the park everday I just got lucky.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeorby Nanpa Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 The answer could easily be that the new chain is stretching out and needs to be tightened (aka removing a link). They probably had the golden link stretch out a bit? I was told by two ride operators that there was no such thing as the golden link and if there were it would be greasy. Still, the quickness of their answer ("I assure you there is no 'Golden Link'") makes me wonder if they are protecting some secret. I'll have to ask again. ...and I'll give it a break after that ...but not like a chain break Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Questioning the missing link will only lead to more questions.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeorby Nanpa Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hey, I didn't notice this until looking for "the link" today, but Vortex has what's called an Offset Link Chain: where Beast and bicycles and things have just your normal everyday chain: I need to research more, but the offset link looks a bit special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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