ObiPugs Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Sorry no link I'm mobile right now. It was on Cincinnati.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Link- http://masonbuzz.com/2012/09/22/cedar-fair-shuts-down-WindSeeker-at-parks-nationwide/ This is not surprising, I can only be glad that our WindSeeker appears to have no problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXDrummerKiDXx Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 *Sigh* Another waste of money (IMO) Honestly, I just thought WindSeeker was the worst and boring. And getting rid of the 3D Spongebob.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 It's been awhile, but I just have to say I hate the ride and think it's boring, and now that it breaks down often, I don't see it being a long-term ride at KI or any Cedar Fair park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 See: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26454-WindSeeker-ride-malfunction-strands-knotts-visitors/page__pid__486278__st__60#entry486278 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 I guess I'm the minority. I love WindSeeker but I do agree that it is a waste of money if they have to go through countless repairs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VortexBFForever Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I also really like riding WindSeeker, actually. It's a good combination of relaxation and thrills, and I also love a lot of the soundtracks that play on it. It's actually somewhere on my ride priority list every time I go to Kings Island. Sure, it's a prototype, it has its problems. But still... At least ours (KI's) is [one of] the most reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 ...and closed with the rest. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.S.Coasters Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I like WindSeeker, it's not 'fun' but it's relaxing and nice to go on every once and a while. Not to mention how much it changes the skyline, mostly at night. I would hate to see it SBNO for a long time or removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Perhaps Cedar Fair could get a refund and exchange them for the competitor's version. But then an exclusivity clause would probably have to be bought out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 So it's operating at about 11% more downtime than usual, then? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I personally liked the ride, although if there are problems it's good to shut it down. Not every adult ride has to be a thrill. I like to take a break from the big coasters and ride a quiet relaxing ride. Although I'm too young to remember it I wish the skyride was still at Kings Island, but I guess the same kind of situation lead to it's demise. The trian was a relaxing ride until Cedar Fair felt the need to try, and I emphasise the word try to make the mc on the train into a comedian instead of just letting the guests enjoy the peacefulness of the woods. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 So is WindSeeker definitly going to be closed the rest of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 It is closed pending an internal investigation and, in California, one by CAL OSHA. Whether that will take three days, three weeks or a year is not yet known. It will take what it takes. At Cedar Fair, safety is paramount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thats too bad. I guess this is the time where buying in bulk backfires. (bibb) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Thats too bad. I guess this is the time where buying in bulk backfires. (bibb) And in Dinosaurs Alive's case.....One of the Dinosaurs Backfired in 2011 http://masonbuzz.com/2011/05/24/kings-island-dinosaur-catches-fire/ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick00 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I think WindSeeker is a great ride. It's a nice relaxing ride with great views. It's nice on hot days too because it cools you off pretty fast. I think Cedar Fair is going to take a close look at these, I don't think they'll be open for the rest of the year at the seasonal parks (every park besides KBF). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Til now, Matt Ouimet has made a great deal of noise about how important reliability and a high percentage of uptime are. It will be interesting to see how this ends. "Watch what they do, not what they say." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I've just thought since it was installed, WindSeeker looks so…complicated. I was really surprised they picked that ride, let alone install multiple ones. It does have a very strong visual presence, which, I imagine, is a big reason as to why it was chosen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Compare SkyScreamer. Just as attractive. Proven reliability (so far). And the World's Tallest to be installed at SFOT for next season (or was to be). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbeast1968 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Perhaps Cedar Fair could get a refund and exchange them for the competitor's version. But then an exclusivity clause would probably have to be bought out. What was the competitor's version of this ride? What was the name of the company and did they offer a 300ft version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Funtime. SkyScreamer. A 400' version is slated for SFOT next year. Successful installations can be found around the globe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderbeast1968 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Funtime. SkyScreamer. A 400' version is slated for SFOT next year. Successful installations can be found around the globe. Thanks.Does the high winds (at that height) affect the ride operation? For example: Down on the ground, the wind may not be that bad, but when I was on Eiffel Tower, the wind was whipping around pretty hard. (both rides similar in height) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 WindSeeker closes during high winds. Skyscreamer seems to have similar, though lesser limitations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.S.Coasters Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I certainly think it would, considering they have no dampeners because of the chains. But I haven't heard anything of them having those problems so I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 And the World's Tallest to be installed at SFOT for next season (or was to be). Ya know, everything's bigger in Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Yes, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would say one of the biggest reasons for going with Mondial was capacity (WindSeeker- 64 riders, Starflyer- 24). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I would say one of the biggest reasons for going with Mondial was capacity (WindSeeker- 64 riders, Starflyer- 24). I believe a major reason (correct me if I'm wrong) that was mentioned by someone at Cedar Fair and discussed at least briefly on here was that WindSeeker utilized stiff metal arms as opposed to the StarFlyer's flexible chains, which Cedar Fair believed would allow it to operate in higher winds. If I'm not mistaken, it turned out to be the opposite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBOB Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 The ironic thing is that, in my opinion, the WindSeekers look more "upscale"; meaning they look more solid, what with their tower's solid shell, and the fact the seats are connected by metal bars rather than chains. This is proof that looks can be deceiving. I do hope that these issues are solved though, I actually thouroughly enjoy WindSeeker (even more so when I'm confident I won't be spending the night on it). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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