8/01 trip to KI GOOD but not GREAT

[txdrummer]

As a new member I felt I should make my first post a trip report. Me and my two teens got to the park at around 0930 and had no problem getting a very decent parking spot close to the entrance. Passed thru the metal detectors(I for one am glad they are there). I also liked the fact that there was a sign out front giving info on what rides were closed that day: (Tomb Raider). Turns out that was the only ride that was closed that day. When the barricades were dropped we went to Delirium first( I was really looking forward to riding it) my new favorite flat ride, very, very enjoyable. then Face/Off, Top Gun, and SOB. OK here is where I am going to say that I found SOB rough and BORING. I, unfortunately, never got to ride it while the loop was still a part of the ride so i have no basis for comparison. Adventure Express was a neat little coaster. Racer, while good for some air time, was a little painful on my lower back. FOF always a huge hit no matter how long the line. I like the new video system. At this point we stopped for some lunch at Chic-Filet. Very Good. We then hit the water rides and got soaked on White Water Canyon. Had to ride the train just for fun. Then it was time for Beast. I was expecting a great ride but got so much more. As usual the father outdoes the son. One rough spot entering the final helix but overall a very exciting ride. Now it was time for Vortex. I was also looking forward to this coaster, but was extremely disappointed. The inversions were fine but the transitions between them were very painful especially the sharp turn into the brakerun before the corkscrews, I will never ride Vortex again. We then hit IJ:ST and were pleasantly surprised. We then had some dinner at Festhaus. My kids had pizza and said it was good. I had a bacon cheeseburger that was not so good. We also shared some mozzerella sticks that were ice cold. So Festhaus: Air Conditioning was good, food not so good. Repeat rides on Delirium, Top Gun, Adventure Express, and a ride on Drop Zone. Repeat ride on FOF. A 45 min wait for Firehawk that was well worth it. We all enjoyed our first flying coaster experience. The loop was very intense. Firehawk was a very good addition to the park IMHO. Had to ride Beast once again. Just had to. Overall a good day at KI but just not great.

Thanks

[PKIVortex]

I rode SOB tonight in 2-1 in the blue train, I should have learned my lesson from the last time from riding in 2-1 in the blue train. I was in a lot of pain going thru the rosebowl that I didn't enjoy the rest of the ride what so ever. Also the lady who rode after me in my same train same seat got a big bruise on her arm. That was my 7th ride on SOB this year, and this by far was the the worst one yet. I'm planning on never riding in 2-1 again, and if the next time I ride it in another seat and it bothers me I'm going to give up on riding SOB.

[RWildman424]

I also went with my dad on 8/1. We had a great time. I rode SOB 4 times. I for one really enjoy that ride. I'll admit that it is rough through the rosebowl, but for reasons that I myself can't explain, thats my favorite part of the ride (I know that I am most likely the only one). I thought the same thing about the second helix on The Beast. It kinda knocks you twice real hard before the tunnel.

[PKIVortex]

But they are days that the roughness in the rose bowl is better then others. I don't know why that is? Could grease have anything to do with that? A bad wheel on the train?