The Interpreter Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Nitro and Goliath seem to do just fine without one... Terpy, just sayin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Oh man I loved the Speedlane passes at Cedar Point, you could get one for MF and Dragster and the wait was around 10-15 minutes. Although you had to plan your day around getting the stamps, but it was well worth it, I'm sad they don't do it anymore. Also, the single rider line will prolly get phased out to Saturdays only as the ride gets older, I would imagine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Nitro and Goliath seem to do just fine without one... Terpy, just sayin' Yeah, but then again the capacity is better on Diamondback... ...and the ops are, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 How does Diamondback have better capacity than Nitro? According to the manufacturer, Diamondback has the same number of trains and is a 40 second longer ride... This does not make sense. Also, have you seen the Nitro ride ops in action? They are among Six Flags best. That is not to say Diamondback does not have fantastic ride ops (it does). But I see no rational way Diamondback can have more capacity than Nitro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) But not every train is full. The single rider line helps ensure that every train is full. Sure, there will be open seats from time to time....but the single rider line is a HUGE advantage when it comes to capacity. And I was comparing to Goliath...yet to be on Nitro. Edited April 29, 2009 by Ki Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Three other factors greatly contribute to Nitro's incredible capacity as operated. First, Six Flags' silly "No Loose Articles Can Be Brought to the Station" policy means guests do not stow things before boarding. Second, the trains are much easier to board than are the staggered seats on Diamondback, which do confuse a few guests. Lastly, Nitro is in the Northeast, where everyone is always rushing compared to the relatively laid-back South and Midwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ki Man Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Three other factors greatly contribute to Nitro's incredible capacity as operated. First, Six Flags' silly "No Loose Articles Can Be Brought to the Station" policy means guests do not stow things before boarding. Second, the trains are much easier to board than are the staggered seats on Diamondback, which do confuse a few guests. Lastly, Nitro is in the Northeast, where everyone is always rushing compared to the relatively laid-back South and Midwest. Hahaha, all great reasons, Terp! Especially the third, so true! Though I really doubt people are confused by DB's boarding process. It's set up the same way as any other coaster...gate opens and you walk to your own seat! I haven't seen anyone who's looked confused or wondering which seat to go to.. Edited April 29, 2009 by Ki Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigellinus Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 ^^Add to these facts that as of yet, D-back is nowhere getting close to the capacity that you can expect on Nitro, Goliath, and Behemoth, and I'll also add that Behemoth does not have a formal SRL either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Coastermania Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 They will use it for bid rides.They will try to raise money for a good cause and allow those people axcess though that line.500 bucks for a front seat ride anybody? 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.