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It's no secret that I absolutely love Vortex. I can't really imagine the park without it. As others have mentioned, that first drop, riding in the back of the train is simply outstanding. The entire ride experience, for me anyway, is a thing of beauty. Breathtaking and intense, just the way it was expected to be in the era it was built. It pushed the limits of what a roller coaster could be, at that time. Many forget it held 3 records when it opened. You'd be hard pressed to find a more photogenic coaster anywhere. I hope for many more years to enjoy this classic Arrow.

Absolutely wonderful and welcome return of the ambiance of I-street. Once again when you enter the park, it feels like you've entered some place truly special. It really does help separate you from the everyday doldrums. A huge thank you to the park, and all involved, for making this happen.

3 weeks, seems like forever. I pray 6 is my lucky #

I'd just like to see some good flats. A top spin, screaming swings, hell a Tilt-a-whirl. A Paratrooper would be a bonus at this point. Even a Round-up, aka Haleys Comet. Flat installation is more rare than coasters at this point. The Mrs. would most likely accept a sur charge for a whip.

It needs some love for sure. Would be awesome if GCI could be contracted to come and restore it. The track work RMC did, didn't last, obviously. I was greatly saddened with it's ride experience this year.

Rode one of the 4D/Freespin coasters this year, Batman at SFFT. It was a different experience, rather disorienting. When we made it back to the station it felt like we came in from the wrong side to me. It's not a bad ride, definitely another kind of coaster. It seems odd to me that rcdb lists it as a wing coaster, instead of a new category. Side note, not listed on your magazine ad, is that they will gladly build you an Arrow inspired, S&S Mine Train Coaster as well. http://www.engineeringexcitement.com/product/mine-train/

Just an example of why I cast my vote to malem.

A front seat ride on Banshee, if not more than 3-4 trains is acceptable. You would have to pay me to ride Vortex in the front. I'll ride it all day in 7-1. Diamondback is a joy in the front, I'd wait 3-4 trains there as well. Same for Beast, or Racer. BLSC, front 2 rows, or I'll wait..... wait.....wait...

The B&M restraints are far superior to Vekoma, comfort wise, IMO. And due to that comfort, the relatively short time you spend face down on the lift, and brakes, is a non issue, for me.

TRTR, to Universal .

Yes, it is. Avoiding a one word post. ;-)

Ask the people that were riding Nitro at NJFTP last holiday season.

What if?

Or more, depending on crowds.

The Ad does say "trains" not "train", so maybe that $550,00 is for 2?

Rode it announcement day, and it was running very well. Unlike Rustbucket, I prefer the front of the train.

So, last time I'm feeding the troll. What Intamin AG coaster did you get for your $99 gold pass at KI?

How do you know it's a rip off if you've never been? And it took me 3 trips to CP before I ever saw dragster run, guess you're just lucky. Maybe you'll get that Lightning Rod ride!

sorry to double post, but I assume your first post, mentioning that this is a "Bit of an old forum but its still listed pretty high on google search results." was meant to go to someone else? If your app is usable, fantastic. Not the best way to introduce yourself.

Too many apps, not enough users for each. Seems doomed to failure to me.

Hope springs eternal. I hope you get to ride it as well. I've hoped a couple times this year, no rides as yet. I'm not positive about parent swap system, but that park accommodates like no other, so I'm sure there is a system.

No matter what they do, they can't hurt it, IMO. Other than Invertigo, it's the only other coaster I got off of, and vowed to never ride it again. I did though, ride Invertigo again, and now appears I will have to give this one another chance at some point. For the record, Invertigo still has the standing of "I will not ride it again". Never say never, but it would take some doing.

The sad part about those lockers, is the charging system is WAY under powered. We got one of those one day, and phone recovered 10% in 3 hours. That was last year though, so maybe they've improved.

^^ Seems to be both.

Welcome to KIC! And speculation runs rampant on a new woodie for KI. Check the Decoding thread here. http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php/topic/31913-decoding-episode-ii-rivertown-2017-and-the-falling-trees/