KIBeast

You know what happens when you put the cart before the mule? You make an @ss out of yourself.

First, it's not going to be dangerous due to it being low to the ground. As far as the constant shifts are concerned, you don't even know at what speed they will be taken.

^Good one. I figured Interpreter would show up and explain it all.

Yes, great report. Reminds me of my family waking in the wee hours of the morning to get prepared for our Kings Island trip. Only there were seven of us. Our family of five plus my uncles.

Oh no! It must mean bunking with Ryan! Let the nightmare begin!

If I remember correctly, the tilt coaster is now a dead idea. Only one built and I can see why. Too many things can mechanically go wrong with this kind of lift. And, I think Vekoma has not filed bankruptcy, but I could be wrong. Interpreter would probably be the one to ask. I do know that Huss filed bankruptcy. But that doesn't mean that they won't be around any more. If I'm thinking correctly, Vekoma did file bankruptcy and is now out of that mess. Where oh where is interpreter?

Really? Some big announcements? Now this is getting interesting!

Got to get the maxx pass to get maximum coasterage.

I think that the Addams Family song should be sung in line too!

I don't know, tggr. I've heard of this no compete clause that B&M has with Busch parks. It apparently states that none will be built in the U.S for X number of years.

I voted for the thong, but really prefer polos.

Any time in June is good for me.

Age is not important so much as how old you feel. However, it seems that anyone over the age of about 28 around here would be considered the "oldsters".

^Well, then we share the same dream. I'd like to see that as well.

Ok. I am an extra large and I really couldn't care less about the avatars. That will probably drive up the cost anyway. I say do it as inexpensively as possible. Polos or T-shirts are fine with me.

A pronto pup is the same thing as a corn dog. I believe that originally, corn dogs were called pronto pups. It may be a regional thing too. Not 100% sure. Hillbilly Hot Dogs are awesome! You'll have to give 'em a try. There are so many different varieties. If you sing the Hillbilly Hot Dogs song, you get a dog for free. The song is listed on their menus.

Scooby, here is the thread discussing the PKIC day. PKIC Day 2007!

Don't know if it's true or not, but some are saying that this is nearly identical to the one dive machine in Florida. Other than it is floorless and seems to have two immelmans instead of one.

^Yeah, I think the Philadelphia Eagles will come back again this year too! Oh, you meant the flying eagles. My bad.

I'm definitely getting the maxx pass. Especially now that PKIC day is going to involve all three Ohio parks. I will probably visit all three separately outside of that trip, so it will be well worth the $124.95.

I don't see any more parks investing in another S&S launched coaster. Dodonpa was the last one built in Japan and that was years ago. I have heard that the launch is the only thing good about it. Too short (length), the drop too small, and the hill painful. Doesn't sound like a good coaster to me. And, it seems that Hypersonic has been down more than Top Thrill Dragster.

^Yeah, they have the best pronto pups! Nice pics by the way.

I don't think that it was so much that he was large, but just could not maintain control of his upper body.

^Wow! How insightful! Sorry folks, I liked King Kobra, but I love Mantis. King Kobra was neat in that it was the first stand-up coaster for me, but, after riding Mantis, I never rode it again. Well, I did ride it once becuase I was with my girlfriend and she had never been on it. I would like to see another stand-up at KI. However, those coasters seem to be a thing of the past. There hasn't been one built in years. I believe that combatstupendous told me that the Georgia Scorcher at SFOG was the last to be built. Either him or Interpreter one. They are both very knowledgeable on the industry and KI.

Yeah! I'm with Avatar. But, we are grumpy old Just kidding!