Cortney Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 Are there any rides that you will not currently go on? For me, I think Drop Zone (w/e its called) is the key one I have ?'s about going on since what happened last summer, but I think its safer to go on than it was last summer before that accident happened at Six Flags. Flight of Fear....the one that I feared going on again after going on it in 2000 and seeing some one walk off there and said they couldn't move their neck. Rode it last summer, wasn't too bad, but still jerky...but at least your head isn't banging against the restraints. Son of Beast is alot better to me since they took the loop out. Thats just my sayings on some of the key rides people are no longer going on. Quote
PKIVortex Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 Nope I ride everything at KI, and will ride anything at any park. Quote
Hank Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 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! Quote
deerhunter Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 I will not ride Drop Zone...I don't like how small the seats are..it gives me th willies I will not ride SOB..and yes I have ridden it since they took the loop out...but when your going though the helix's ( or whatever they're called)..It feels like my spine is being pushed out of my backside. I am always really sore after riding it. I won't ride the Monster until they figure out a way to load all of the passengers at once...you spend more time waiting for the passengers to be loaded than the actual cycle of the ride. Quote
Cody Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 I will not ride Drop Zone...I don't like how small the seats are..it gives me th willies I will not ride SOB..and yes I have ridden it since they took the loop out...but when your going though the helix's ( or whatever they're called)..It feels like my spine is being pushed out of my backside. I am always really sore after riding it. I won't ride the Monster until they figure out a way to load all of the passengers at once...you spend more time waiting for the passengers to be loaded than the actual cycle of the ride. on drop zone u will get a better view of those deers!! Quote
ohiomom28 Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 I will not ride Drop Zone...I don't like how small the seats are..it gives me th willies I will not ride SOB..and yes I have ridden it since they took the loop out...but when your going though the helix's ( or whatever they're called)..It feels like my spine is being pushed out of my backside. I am always really sore after riding it. I won't ride the Monster until they figure out a way to load all of the passengers at once...you spend more time waiting for the passengers to be loaded than the actual cycle of the ride. on drop zone u will get a better view of those deers!! Haha thats funny. I won't let my son ride Monster either...it takes too long to get everyone on for such a short ride! Quote
Joshrzmeup Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 Drop Zone SOB Monster and Scrambler (they make me sick with how much they spin) The Crypt (blood rushing to my head made me light-headed every time I rode it) Quote
Cody Posted May 9, 2008 Posted May 9, 2008 I recommend drop zone for everyone, its not as scary as it looks Quote
Cortney Posted May 10, 2008 Author Posted May 10, 2008 I have been on Drop Zone numerous times at KI, Carowinds....etc, but since last year's accident at Six Flags, is why I probably won't go again, Rumor. Quote
Guest kwindshawne Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Surprisingly, Monster. Last time I rode it (age of 9 or so) I threw up. I have never tried Delirium for that reason as well. Quote
italianchef Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I won't get on Drop Tower and SOB because they make me unconfortable. Quote
deerhunter Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I will not ride Drop Zone...I don't like how small the seats are..it gives me th willies I will not ride SOB..and yes I have ridden it since they took the loop out...but when your going though the helix's ( or whatever they're called)..It feels like my spine is being pushed out of my backside. I am always really sore after riding it. I won't ride the Monster until they figure out a way to load all of the passengers at once...you spend more time waiting for the passengers to be loaded than the actual cycle of the ride. on drop zone u will get a better view of those deers!! But thats wayyy out of range for my bow...and a rifle would be to dangerous for other park patrons. Of course..imagine how badly I would scare the smokers and line jumpers Quote
markr Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Won't go on SOB because it gives me chest pains. Nor will I ride Face Off because the high G's make me woozy. Quote
iChase Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I'll go on about everything, at least everything I can fit on. I've yet to do EXtreme Skyflyer or Slingshot. They're both on my to do list. The only ride I hesitate on is The Crypt. It was the only ride that weireded me out. I always ride it but I just freak a little before I ride. Quote
catzdrummer09 Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Those of you who are afraid to ride Drop Tower because of the Kentucky Kingdom incident are aware that Drop Tower is a much more updated version correct? The whole system operates in a safer manner than the one at KK did. If I'm not mistaken...and correct me if I'm wrong...a cable snaped on the one at Kentucky Kingom and the cables were on the outside....the reason for the accident. The cable is what had severed the girls foot...plus I'm not sure that it used magnetic brakes. Quote
iChase Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 ^ Right, the cables for DT are on the inside while the one's that were on the ride at KK were on the out. I'm not sure whether or not the KK one uses magnetic brakes though. Quote
DegenRider Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Funny enough i'll ride anything but I will never bother with Skyflyer again. Its boring after the 10th or 11th time. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Yes, Superman: Tower of Power used magnetic brakes. I, for one, will wait on the report from the Commonwealth of Kentucky before speculating on what caused this truly tragic incident. I doubt there was a lone cause, though. I also would point out that neither Six Flags, INTAMIN nor any responsible park operator would intentionally open nor cause to stay open an unsafe ride. The fact that Drop Tower is open is an assurance by Cedar Fair, the State of Ohio, Kings Island, the relevant insurance company(ies), and the park's and chain's safety and maintenance people that the ride is safe to operate and ride. If any one of them thought it was not, it would not be open. Period. Quote
deerhunter Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I'll go on about everything, at least everything I can fit on. I've yet to do EXtreme Skyflyer or Slingshot. They're both on my to do list. The only ride I hesitate on is The Crypt. It was the only ride that weireded me out. I always ride it but I just freak a little before I ride. Skyflyer (Drop Zone) was pretty cool.....but Slingshot is breathtaking...loved it...will do it again! Quote
marcia Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I won't ride Drop Zone ever again after what happened in Kentucky never again. Marcia Quote
DropZone99 Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I ride everything, well except i usually pass on Drop Tower. It's one of the rides i have to be in a mood for. And ever since the 26th. the only way ill ride Delirium... is if it's the last ride. It hurts my back so bad, it ruined almost half my trip last time, and Invertigo didn't help... Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 The only ride I really don't prefer to go on is Zepher. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 Okay, I GOTTA ask. Why? http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1052/117235...e8ecfd9.jpg?v=0 Terpy, who at one time had the chains dig into his sides, no longer has that problem, and knows full well that you don't! Quote
masonguy21 Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I'll ride anything, but I also have yet to ride the slingshot. It's definantly on my list of things to do this season! Quote
DropZone99 Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 The only ride I really don't prefer to go on is Zepher. Zephre makes me dizzy. Quote
noraleesmom Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 The only ride I havent ridden is Drop Zone. Gotten close a couple times but something always holds me back.. Quote
DropZone99 Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 The only ride I havent ridden is Drop Zone. Gotten close a couple times but something always holds me back.. Go for it! I feared Drop Zone years ago, but after one ride you'll fall inlove with it. Quote
iChase Posted May 10, 2008 Posted May 10, 2008 I won't ride Drop Zone ever again after what happened in Kentucky never again. Marcia Why not though? There are substantial differences between the two rides. Since all of DT's cables are inside there wouldn't be a replay of KK. Quote
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