DaveStroem Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 For the second trip, I did not get to ride Firehawk. Today we got there at 10:15 and it was down. Came back a couple hours later, still down. Around 2:00 we were up in the Eiffel Tower and saw it running and people in the queue, so we headed over there, but by the time we got there again it was down and this time they said it would not re-open today. So what is up with this bird and will I ever get to ride it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 To be brutally honest, I think Firehawk is a mediocre ride at best and the wait is always far too long for me to want to ride it... That being said, I hope they get it fixed soon whatever the problem is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 When I was there a couple of weeks ago we went to go ride it and I guess we had just got there as soon as it opened back up because the line was really short surprisingly and the queue wasnt even full and everyone was moving and hadnt even reached the stoppage point yet. Firehawk is a must ride for me when I go to KI, the ride experience is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Yes, Firehawk has a load of problems but is a great ride, I have to ride it everytime I go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Firehawk was up and down on Friday, but I got to ride it eventually. Over the weekend it had a few hiccups too. Over all the reliability of the ride is pretty good so you'll be able to ride sooner than later for sure!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I personaly think Firehawk is a waste of space. It's always down for mantience and quite frankly, it's boring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 its a great ride great addition to the park,,,,hope they get the hiccups fixed. Love the feeling of the ride......and the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofywdw Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 I saw it running with two trains for the first time yesterday after it was down. It was around 2 and I was on The Racer watching it. The line, to my surprise, was short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalefan Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 When it was X-Flight at Geauga Lake, the line for it was long at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac2008 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Does anyone know whats causing these problems? I've been lucky enough to ride it twice this year already but this sunday it was pretty much down all day long. Whats wrong with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Usually, those that do know what the problem is. Can not speak of such problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 But sometimes, those who know do tell, but tell those who they tell not to tell anyone else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHawk Fanatic Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 As a Firehawk worker, I will just say there was a minor tech issue, The head honchos decided it would be best to shut own for the day. If any one has any questions about the ride, feel free to message me anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I have seen a few times when the piece of track leading into the station( the one that flips for each train) not work, causing an e-vac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHawk Fanatic Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Alright, i removed the prevosly shown post for an undisclosed reason. I apologize to all who know why and to all others, just know that Firehawk is a great ride, it just has its moments if you know what I mean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemaniac Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Firehawk Fanatic: As a worker you should know that we are not allowed to tell guests what is wrong with the ride, so it's probably not a good idea to be posting that information on a site that is mainly frequented by guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 That piece was removed? Wow. Whats there now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 I've seen a piece of the brake run removed before, once last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper0630 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 For the second trip, I did not get to ride Firehawk. Today we got there at 10:15 and it was down. Came back a couple hours later, still down. Around 2:00 we were up in the Eiffel Tower and saw it running and people in the queue, so we headed over there, but by the time we got there again it was down and this time they said it would not re-open today. So what is up with this bird and will I ever get to ride it? To answer your question, it will be down probably for a couple of weeks. But should be back up and running soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Alright, i removed the prevosly shown post for an undisclosed reason. I apologize to all who know why and to all others, just know that Firehawk is a great ride, it just has its moments if you know what I mean Every ride has its moments. But the crypt has his wayyy to often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 ^Yeah I think the crypt just has one giant continuous "moment." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHawk Fanatic Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 For the second trip, I did not get to ride Firehawk. Today we got there at 10:15 and it was down. Came back a couple hours later, still down. Around 2:00 we were up in the Eiffel Tower and saw it running and people in the queue, so we headed over there, but by the time we got there again it was down and this time they said it would not re-open today. So what is up with this bird and will I ever get to ride it? To answer your question, it will be down probably for a couple of weeks. But should be back up and running soon. I disagree, it should be back up by this friday, They wouldnt keep one of there most popular rides down for more than 1 day and that one day was last sunday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Firehawk Fanatic: As a worker you should know that we are not allowed to tell guests what is wrong with the ride, so it's probably not a good idea to be posting that information on a site that is mainly frequented by guests. I'll just post this again in complete agreement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHawk Fanatic Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Alright all, From what I have heard these last 24 hours, Firehawk should be up and operational this weeked and hopefully we wont have nearly as much down time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac2008 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Alright all, From what I have heard these last 24 hours, Firehawk should be up and operational this weeked and hopefully we wont have nearly as much down time. great news! im going to be there friday. ( unless bad weather.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Alright all, From what I have heard these last 24 hours, Firehawk should be up and operational this weeked and hopefully we wont have nearly as much down time. great news! im going to be there friday. ( unless bad weather.) Well, you can expect that. It's susposed to rain till Sunday. Im going saturday no matter the weather and I might also go on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I haven't ridden Firehawk this year either. It's always either broken or has a long line due to 1 train operation. I refuse to wait more than 20 minutes for it. I've ridden it probably 3 times before and have been completely unimpressed with it and do not find it to be worth a long wait. Plus I've been so spoiled by all the short wait times I've experienced this year (8 walk-on rides on Voyage, short Friday lines on Diamondback, 8 non-stop laps on Flight of Fear during ERT, etc) that I just can't handle a 30+ minute long wait for any ride anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHawk Fanatic Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I haven't ridden Firehawk this year either. It's always either broken or has a long line due to 1 train operation. I refuse to wait more than 20 minutes for it. I've ridden it probably 3 times before and have been completely unimpressed with it and do not find it to be worth a long wait. Plus I've been so spoiled by all the short wait times I've experienced this year (8 walk-on rides on Voyage, short Friday lines on Diamondback, 8 non-stop laps on Flight of Fear during ERT, etc) that I just can't handle a 30+ minute long wait for any ride anymore. Well I hate to tell you but this weekend is probably going to be nothing but waits. With the weather we will most likley be running one side and the line will move farilry slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaterboy22101 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 But with the weather, no one will be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireHawk Fanatic Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 But with the weather, no one will be there. True, but if the weather is bad enough, even without lightning, we will still have to close. Not that I am complaining. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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