RailRider Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Interesting article inside the life of a Cedar Point Ride Mechanic Sandusky Register Quote
coasterguy15 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 if I had the opportunity to do that, I would do it in a heartbeat. That looks so fun! Quote
CincyMan98 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 I'm afraid of heights. And afraid of falling. And afraid of splatting. Quote
violakat03 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 ^ Afraid of splatting. lol. I'd love to do that. I'm terrified of heights, but if I was well-secured I think I'd be able to do it. After awhile I'd get used to it and be ok. Quote
KI FANATIC 37 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Oh, that looks fun but scary, I would do it if I was secure! Quote
teenageninja Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 I'm afraid of heights, but I bet after doing it daily I'd get used to it. Walking up Vortex's hill is pretty scary for sure. Quote
coaster_junky Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 if i worked at an amusment park, this is the job that i would want to have, i think it would be so much fun getting to climb to the top of top thrill dragster everyday. quick question, when they inspect wicked twister, do they just climb in the middle of the track, using it as if it's a ladder? Quote
coaster_junky Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 woops, computer went crazy, double post. Quote
dragsterfan420 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 That is my dream job. Millennium Force has a button installed by the manufacturer that must be pushed every 24 hours to verify the ride has been inspected, or it won't operate. Very smart an ingenious Intamin. Kudos. Quote
Beast79 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 I have some interesting photos from when I was working Maintenance on Vortex and Flight of Fear back in 2003 but unfortunately that was before I got digital! Quote
Jasper Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 ^I would love to see those pictures if you could find them. I have seen an article very similar to this one on the Point Blog before. The article featured the same guy, Tony and Tyler were doing an interview with him. It had a very interesting pic of him lying down on the track at the top of the lift and reaching over and under the track to inspect it. Very brave I say. Quote
HTCO Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 If my plans to become a roller coaster designer never becomes a reality this would be third on my jobs list. Right after getting involved with theater. Quote
Jasper Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 My dream job at Kings Island is to work maintenance and get to go up in Drop Tower's, tower. I've always wanted to open up that little door on top and peek my head out and have someone snap a picture. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Great find and a very nice read. Quote
G-Force Posted August 15, 2009 Posted August 15, 2009 I just found a cool video about the job of a mechanic at Kings Dominion, pretty cool stuff: http://www.diynetwork.com/videos/kings-dom...ters/38847.html Quote
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