ohiougrad95 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I've never thought to ask this question on here, but why did they remove Skylab? I thought it was one of the funnest rides in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I'll let someone else answer this, but since I haven't given anyone their grammar lesson lately; I'll pick you. Funnest is not a word! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 It was a POS.. It broke down alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 But, I have seen many Sky Labs at other parks. Why was this particular one so troublesome? Other parks still have theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 It was a gaint model while the others are normal sized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Skylab was a Huss Giant Enterprise. Only 2 other parks besides KI ever installed them. One of those being at Paramount's Canadas Wonderland. That version still remains today, however it will be removed at the end of this season for the addition of their "Italian job" coaster. PKI removed their's because of astronomical operating/maintenance cost. It's hydraulic arm would often fail, and require replacement. The cost of maintaining it far outweighed it's appeal. So viola... it was ripped out and scrapped. It sat idle for 1 1/2 seasons before it was removed. Shaggy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I knew we kept Shaggy around for a reason. He seems to know a lot of PKI history. I did not know that the Skylab was a giant one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy1979 Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 removed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 (I would much rather a new flat have been installed in the former SKylab location, than what is currently there. Anyone agree?) Cris I couldn't agree more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 What is currently on the site where skylab was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanner Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiougrad95 Posted October 5, 2004 Author Share Posted October 5, 2004 Thanks for the info. That was just one of those rides I thought looked a little on the scary side, going upside down that much, but when I rode it it was a blast. At least I know now why its gone. I'm sure it wasn't that popular to offset the cost of upkeeping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 Nothing What is Coney Basketball for $300? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Thank you, Alex Trebek. Was wondering what was in its's spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 (I would much rather a new flat have been installed in the former SKylab location, than what is currently there. Anyone agree?) Who's up for a Huss Jump2? Then PKI would be the first park to have all of the non-water rides in the Huss Giant Rides category! A S&S Power Sky Swat would be cool too, but there's no way it would fit in that spot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Punk Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Any flat would be cool. By the way, copyczar, your signature rules! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Why, thank you! Those Bush banners, as well as other things to help our president get re-elected can be found at www.georgewbush.com/wstuff. But yes, any flat ride would be great (especially a Jump2). But keep in mind, they need somewhere to relocate the scooters! It'd be a shame to see them removed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamousLastWords Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 What, aren't they putting them on Mount Flight Commander? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 That's what I thought. That they would move to the Flight Commander platform. But I talked to some ACEr during the Fall Freak Out who said he did not think that they would put them there. But the whole thing is a rumor. Nobody knows for sure. Would the fliers fit on the old Flight Commander platform? It doesn't quite look big enough. But then again, I didn't actually climb up there and look. It would be cool to put them there because the platform itself is elevated, so when the cars were in full swing, you would be pretty high. Oh well, I guess we'll have to wait and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohnTheMan Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 Kerry / Edwards 04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dane Posted October 7, 2004 Share Posted October 7, 2004 It will have to be modified. Photo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 That is the platform behind the baseball game? Well, I guess that will do! Ive never done recaR during the daytime. But that looks just right for fliers. Thanks for clairifying that dane! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 I don't like his banner at all, but I don't want to get in to a debate. I wouldn't mind if they moved the Eagles to the old FC spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegenRider Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Well thats not happeing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Homey Posted October 11, 2004 Share Posted October 11, 2004 So. I don't ride it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 So Mt. Flight Commander has all the necessities to build a ride there; A queue house, all da hookups, even a booth, but lets look at some considerations for building a ride there (for Sh*ts and giggles), shall we? 1) Surroundings. Ok, so you try to build something big on that spot, whats around it? Racer, midway, that stupid Laser Tag thingy, and games on the other side. Really, theres no room to expand for anything spectatular unless you remove the games (I know some people who wouldnt have a problem with the nix on the speed pitch) or the laser tag, which is outside contracted and raking in some bucks. Dont think thats happening. 2) Queue. The queue origonally ran into the center of Flight Commander. Now, theres a cinderblock wall. So the queue has no way to get into the ride area. Modifications are in order. 3) Looks. If the park would put something small and nostalgic into that spot, would it fit into the area? A lot would say yes, a lot would say no, but for me, I dont know. I cannot imagine something in that spot at the moment, but who knows? Oh and there is a basketball game, Simon Says Simulator, and a plush warehouse where Skylab used to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Skylab was a Huss Giant Enterprise. Only 2 other parks besides KI ever installed them. One of those being at Paramount's Canadas Wonderland. That version still remains today, however it will be removed at the end of this season for the addition of their "Italian job" coaster.PKI removed their's because of astronomical operating/maintenance cost. It's hydraulic arm would often fail, and require replacement. The cost of maintaining it far outweighed it's appeal. So viola... it was ripped out and scrapped.It sat idle for 1 1/2 seasons before it was removed.Shaggy Seems like anything with "GIANT" and "HUSS" should be avoided by parks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny1388 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016  Skylab was a Huss Giant Enterprise. Only 2 other parks besides KI ever installed them. One of those being at Paramount's Canadas Wonderland. That version still remains today, however it will be removed at the end of this season for the addition of their "Italian job" coaster.PKI removed their's because of astronomical operating/maintenance cost. It's hydraulic arm would often fail, and require replacement. The cost of maintaining it far outweighed it's appeal. So viola... it was ripped out and scrapped.It sat idle for 1 1/2 seasons before it was removed.ShaggySeems like anything with "GIANT" and "HUSS" should be avoided by parks.  Has Delerium been a problem? It's a Huss Giant Frisbee... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerNut Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Skylab was a Huss Giant Enterprise. Only 2 other parks besides KI ever installed them. One of those being at Paramount's Canadas Wonderland. That version still remains today, however it will be removed at the end of this season for the addition of their "Italian job" coaster. PKI removed their's because of astronomical operating/maintenance cost. It's hydraulic arm would often fail, and require replacement. The cost of maintaining it far outweighed it's appeal. So viola... it was ripped out and scrapped. It sat idle for 1 1/2 seasons before it was removed. Shaggy Their Giant Enterprise is still operating was it relocated in the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Delirium has had alot of what I call extra downtime in past years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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