tiggerow@bright.net Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Has anyone ever noticed that when you are going around the turn in the very beggining of The Beast that there are spare parts. What are those for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIDelirium Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 There are some stacks of wood there. It's for track maintenance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerow@bright.net Posted July 26, 2007 Author Share Posted July 26, 2007 They just had tracks there. I didn't say that it was time for repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browntggrr Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Has anyone ever noticed that when you are going around the turn in the very beggining of The Beast that there are spare parts. What are those for? They are for spare parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 My father would say they are for little boys to ask questions about. Works, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 all i have ever noticed going around the first turn on The Beast is the one peice of orange Vortex looking track and that some of the concrete footers in the first turn are cracked and the top half of some footers have slid around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Well, the correct terminology is footings. (Four years in architecture school talking). And, I believe that "slipped off" appearance you are referring to is the fact that the footings appear to shift an inch or so about a foot or two from the ground. This is caused by the how they were formed. That was the point where the footings originally emerged from the ground and transitioned to circular form work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Which is amazing that the piece of Vortex track has been sitting in the same spot since April 21st. Is it an old piece or a piece they were going to change and never got around to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outdoor Man Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 Oh, come on PKIVortex.... ignore it and it will go away eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarketingExpress Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 footings...footers Does it really matter we know what he was talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted July 26, 2007 Share Posted July 26, 2007 footer (n): one who foots footing (v,n): That dog just got a horrible footing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 footings...footers Does it really matter we know what he was talking about Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 footings...footers Does it really matter we know what he was talking about Sure it does, whats wrong with using the proper terminology? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loginmike Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 footings...footers Does it really matter we know what he was talking about Sure it does, whats wrong with using the proper terminology? Well actually the term that was used may not be the one in the text books that you have studied but is a commonly accepted term by those in the trade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo8820 Posted July 30, 2007 Share Posted July 30, 2007 My father would say they are for little boys to ask questions about. Works, too. Your father is a very smart man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 footings...footers Does it really matter we know what he was talking about Sure it does, whats wrong with using the proper terminology? some people don't under stand what your saying EX:1)Griffion stands on 53 footings OR 2)Griffion stands on 53 footers number 2 just makes more sence sorry for mis-spelled words Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOFirehawkFAN Posted September 16, 2007 Share Posted September 16, 2007 Good thing this thread is staying on topic. So is it common to keep spare track parts at the roller coaster site rather than a storage shed? Ive noticed this at a few rides in Cedar Point as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iChase Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 To get back on topic (kind of)... When I read the topic title I didn't particularly like the direction the thread would go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Good thing this thread is staying on topic. So is it common to keep spare track parts at the roller coaster site rather than a storage shed? Ive noticed this at a few rides in Cedar Point as well. Yes. Especially considering wood coaster maintainence is behind The Racer. If the maintainence guys find something they need to correct early in the morning on their walk they have it right there at their disposal. It is not uncommon for pieces of wood or steel rails, or especially a track bolts to need to be replaced every day. Why have to make a dash to wood coaster every morning when you could just accept the inevitable and keep it all on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 footings...footers Does it really matter we know what he was talking about Sure it does, whats wrong with using the proper terminology? some people don't under stand what your saying EX:1)Griffion stands on 53 footings OR 2)Griffion stands on 53 footers number 2 just makes more sence sorry for mis-spelled words Sort of like how people don't understand what you are saying when multiple ways of using spell check is right at your disposal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Yeah, I don't want to touch the arguement of footers or footings...already seen an arguement about this over at pointbuzz. The conclusion they came to was...either is acceptable and no one is going to back down. Anyway, I think Delorean Rider's response makes pretty good sense about keeping parts near The Beast instead of treking all the way to another section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Well I'm sure there are plenty of experts over at Point Buzz (note: sarcasm) However the proper term is footings, as our local UC architect so kindly pointed out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Actually, there was someone on Pointbuzz that was in the same field making the same arguement about footings. I think, more likely it is footings that is the proper term if involved in that field. However, the coaster community widely accepts the term footer just the same. Personally, I could care less. And, you are right that there are many "experts" on Pointbuzz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Well, I am not an architect yet. But I do have my Bachelors of Science in Architecture from UC. The proper terminology if footings. However, many people in the actual construction trade, ie the actual people who build the buildings, often refer to them as footers. Footers is like the slang term. It is akin to saying "That is not true" which is correct grammatically, and "That ain`t true." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I just graduated from Bradley University with a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and during my senior project, an engineer for Walt Disney World referred to them as "footers," but again it could just be slang. The point is, if you're talking about a "footer," people will know what you're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 I agree, footings may be the proper name, but I have heard it referred to footers for as long as I can remember. We seem to live in a slang world anyway, so why not. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 Actually, there was someone on Pointbuzz that was in the same field making the same arguement about footings. I think, more likely it is footings that is the proper term if involved in that field. However, the coaster community widely accepts the term footer just the same. Personally, I could care less. And, you are right that there are many "experts" on Pointbuzz. If you COULD care less, that means you DO care some. Perhaps you meant you couldN'T care less? --Terpy, who just saw one of his favorite pet peeves in a post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 ^You are correct interpreter. I couldn't care less what anyone calls them so long as someone knows what is being talked about. My new pet peeve is double negatives. They didn't use to bother me, but for some reason, now it sounds stupid to me. For example, someone here at the airport said, "Well, I guess we aren't going nowhere." Which means, if you're not going nowhere, then you must be going somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan of beast Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 i thought they were cement thingys that the whatyamacallits sit on. aren't they sinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Oh no. While I insist on calling them footings, and not footers. As I said in an earlier post, while the correct terminology is footings, the slang term often used by people in the trades. However, it is incorrect to say that footings (or footers if you so please) are made of 'cement'. Cement is one ingredient in concrete. It is the glue that holds the sand and aggregate together. Cements chemical reaction with water (hydration) is what gives it its strength. (And no, the water in concrete does not simply "dry" or "evaporate." Enough on the lesson about concrete (I could go on, but I don`t want to bore anyone with more frivolous knowledge). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.