jdawg1998 Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 after just waking up from a long night- I can say, now THAT was a storm! (at least where I was)- question, do you suspect that WS has been baptized into being stuck by lightning yet? There's another storm right now. I am really afraid for WindSeeker! Quote
Outdoor Man Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 after just waking up from a long night- I can say, now THAT was a storm! (at least where I was)- question, do you suspect that WS has been baptized into being stuck by lightning yet? There's another storm right now. I am really afraid for WindSeeker! not sure there's anything to be afraid of for it... it will likely be nailed by lightning many times over the course of an operating season. Quote
pkiboy Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 after just waking up from a long night- I can say, now THAT was a storm! (at least where I was)- question, do you suspect that WS has been baptized into being stuck by lightning yet? There's another storm right now. I am really afraid for WindSeeker! not sure there's anything to be afraid of for it... it will likely be nailed by lightning many times over the course of an operating season. Tower and Drop Tower get Struck by lightning all the time. it would not doubt me if WindSeeker joins in on the fun!!!. Quote
skaterboy22101 Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 How do we know that the queue is not already done? Maybe it's just out of view. Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 after just waking up from a long night- I can say, now THAT was a storm! (at least where I was)- question, do you suspect that WS has been baptized into being stuck by lightning yet? There's another storm right now. I am really afraid for WindSeeker! not sure there's anything to be afraid of for it... it will likely be nailed by lightning many times over the course of an operating season. Tower and Drop Tower get Struck by lightning all the time. it would not doubt me if WindSeeker joins in on the fun!!!. Maybe WindSeeker will cut down on the amount the other two get hit. Quote
TheSnapper Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 They should shoot fireworks off the top of the WS tower Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 All of you Kings Island "locals" make me sick! Walking distance and free fireworks are perks you just can't get in a platinum pass! Ahhhhhhh. Waking up to see The Beast every morning. Doesn't get better than that. I think I might need to upgrade. All I get at my house is to hear the "booms" of the fireworks at the park. Quote
Jasper Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 Looks like they are getting the blue rails put up that go around the ride platform, queue lines next perhaps? Quote
McSalsa Posted April 19, 2011 Posted April 19, 2011 The view from the parking lot now: WindSeeker is quite noticeable, but...not exactly dominating the skyline though. Probably because it is all the way in the back... PS: NOT MY PICTURE. Got it from a link I found on Screamscape. Quote
Oldschool75 Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 Well it's still standing, job site looks a little messy right now. Quote
KIanatic1975 Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 Wouldn't surprise me, it was windy last night. Quote
Snowman Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 Looks like they are getting the blue rails put up that go around the ride platform, queue lines next perhaps? Maybe that's the "Liquid Protein Shower" safety line! Quote
CoastersRZ Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 I spy some swing arms for Winseeker now in position, minus the seats though. Quote
frisbeefan Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Some seats are visible now. Shouldn't be too much longer before they are attached, hopefully. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Well, they were visible. I wonder if they installed them on the opposite side of the tower. Quote
bkroz Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 It looks much, much larger than I imagined. Even the physical gondola is intimidatingly large! This is definitely going to be more of a thrill ride than most of us gave it credit for... Look at the diameter of the arms as is, much less once they're all raised and swinging outward. Quote
Mexican Eric Bischoff Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Anyone else think of Roller Coaster Tycoon in terms of how they placed it? I have a feeling it's going to get very crowded as you walk back towards the Action Theatre. Assuming anyone walks back there to celebrate eight years of Spongebob's Sometimes 3D experience. Quote
Hendrick Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Are two chairs (on the right) attached? Sure looks like it! Quote
McSalsa Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 AT LAST! SEATS ON WindSeeker!!! Well, if they can get them all on by today, they can start testing and should have the ride up either on on soon after opening day. I hope it's ready by May 14th...(Day I am visiting KI this year)... Quote
Hendrick Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 I'm sure they'll have it opened by opening day. I can see testing non stop the next few days though... I'm going the 2nd weekend, and I have no doubt it'll be running then. Quote
KIanatic1975 Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 It should be all ready to go by April 30th. Quote
Sonor_Drummer Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Yeah I'd say by next week, maybe sooner. Quote
frisbeefan Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 It's been a nice weather day for them so far and it's good to see so much activity. The weather is supposed to turn ugly, which will slow their progress, more than likely. Quote
MrSaturdayNite Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Correct me if I'm wrong, but looking at the webcam a minute ago, I think I see some queue line switchbacks in place between Racer and the blue fence. Quote
frisbeefan Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 I see those too. It' starting to take shape nicely. Quote
jdawg1998 Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 From KingsIslandPR on Twitter: PHOTO: Work has begun on building the queue for the new 301' tall WindSeeker ride at Kings Island.http://twitpic.com/4ns37q And here's the picture: Quote
silver2005 Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 With the swing angle set at 45 degrees, are there hydraulics on the arms to control that or is it pure centrifugal force? I ask because any swinging angle too much above 0 will come awfully close to the queue and railings. If not, I imagine it won't start spinning until its risen a bit and then stop spinning before that point upon descending. Quote
TheSnapper Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 Time is getting thin!!! LOL... I can't wait to see a POV of this ride! Quote
CoastersRZ Posted April 22, 2011 Posted April 22, 2011 I believe that the arms will actually just freely rotate. In other words, it is the spin of the actual ride carriage that makes the swings swing out to the side at an angle. As such, and not unlike how the Zephyr runs, the ride will rotate slower when it is close to the ground and the loading area, and then speed up to its ultimate rotational speed once closer to the apex of the tower. Quote
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