Hank

Somewhere in this thread someone said that you cannot adjust trim brakes - they are either there and on or you physically remove them. I'm not trying to be a stinker (or anyone else of that "ilk") but on Gemini at CP, they have a way of shutting off the trim brake a it rounds the third turn. Sometimes, when there are a lot of empty seats on the train, if that trim is "on" the train will stop. I have also been on Mean Streak when some of the trims were not "on" - once again, a very empty train. This is because of other empty trains that were sent out before were stopping on the trims. Now, all of this may have to do with weight - weight needed for the train to complete its course - but these particular coasters have the ability to have - at least in one place on the curcuit - the trims turned off. As for those questioning "all things Holiday World" - possibly an answer.....they're in a different state and each state has different regulations regarding amusement ride saftey and inspections. This just might be why things there seem different than our beloved Ohio parks. But I still have to question why I can fit on every ride at King's Island and I am turned away from so many at Cedar Point because of shorter seatbelts - even though the ride manufactuers are of the same "ilk" and so on (and so on, and Scooby Dooby Doo). I just wanna be an everyday people!

Actually, the first drop isn't that bad at all. The angle is not that great, so you don't get that "head over heals" feeling and the speed is just right to keep you in your seat without feeling like there's nothing under you. Going into the tunnel makes you forget there was a hill. Oh, and don't forget to smile for the picture on the way down!

Rivertown Fury

Let me ask... Is Hannah the capital of Montana?

I really wish there was a larger picnic area at KI. CP has a huge one. I enjoy taking my own food to the park - especially for lunch - and I have a special diet that I must follow. So, when we go to KI, we leave the park for lunch and either go back to the hotel or hit one of the many restaurants just outside the park.

I thought of something else.... Where did they get the idea that stuff like that was acceptable behavior anywhere & anytime? Maybe I don't peruse the same magazines they read! XOXOXOXO!

I've never made out in line, but there have been times it would have been nice - especially with a few of the chicks I've seen wandering around the park! But seriously, that kind of behavior should be private and I know that I'd be embarrassed if my girl was all over me - and I'm sure my girl would be embarrassed if I were all over her.

There was a guide for the brakes to slip through - kinda like the opposite of the antique car guide (it gets wider). The cars were on a straight away when entering the brake - not swinging from side to side. It worked well - I don't remember them ever having a problem stopping a train and, having ridden The Bat several times, I can tell you that all stops were very smooth and never did I suspect any braking problems.

I belive that, with time, The Bat's problems could have been worked out. But, I'm talking years and that's unacceptable for a park. Also, what is available in today's market was unavailable back then so it's hard to know for sure that underengineering could be compensated for.

I still would rather have a piece of KC track, enclosed in Lucite, rather than a moon rock!

I won't go on the water rides - log flume and river raft - I can't stand getting wet and smelling like a dam* fish the rest of the day!

Those are sad pictures to look at. I know, I've seen them before but it still makes me sad.

I would think the track should almost be done by now! (if that track is for KI)

I take it the food & drinks are overpriced? I know. And I agree with you about carousel's music. They need to bring the calliope back. It's not that difficult and there are several people around the country that can fix or restore them. Great and interesting report. I really enjoyed reading it. Can't wait for part deux.

Showcase closed our Super Cinema - the "dollar" theatres - last week. Now only the expensive movie houses are open. What really sucks is that excpet for one drive-in and a 2 screen theatre in one of our dying malls, Showcase owns all the rest here in Toledo. No competition whatever!

Am I reading this right...there are now seat belts on Top Gun/Flight Deck?

It looks like one side of The Racer is still going backwards - or maybe I need new glasses.

OK - so The Racer now goes forward no matter what. So let's turn another coaster around - imagine riding The Beast backwards, especially at night!

The theatres had SENSAROUND - the floor and seats would rumble with the action. The movie kinda sucks - I own a copy. The story line is weak and the "special effects" are terrible!

First of all, I've got donniejb beat by a few years. Secondly, I have 8mm movies taken by myself on the right side of The Racer in 1975. I have them transfered to VHS but I don't know how to get them online. They're great movies - other rides too! Someone let me know how to do this.

But Mr. Kinzel has residence across from the park, too - and you can see the sun rise and set very well from his point of view!

There are lots of advantages to Sandusky. One is the airport right across from CP - on the mainland. Another is a central loaction to CP, KI, GL, & MA -and not that far from Canada. Good Highway access, too!

If and when KI gets a new coaster (you never know what else may show up from some defunct park i.e. Geauga Lake) I think it will be something totally different than anything else out there - regardless who makes it. So, start thinking outside the box!

I'll wait to hear it from Mr. Kinzel or one of his loyal hentchmen!

Has this forward/backward thing been OFFICIALLY DECLARED by King's Island yet, or is this all rumor?