Coaster Addict Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 From a pole I took in the park, about 70% of those polled said they feared Drop Tower. How can the most feared ride in the park also be the most underrated? How do you feel on this topic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:29 PM, Coaster Addict said: From a pole I took in the park I'm reporting you to the police, you shouldn't be taking poles from amusement parks! Do you know how long they can throw you in prison for that? 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Most feared I think the height gets so many people but really its a great ride! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 I love the ride myself. I was honestly shocked when Drop Tower was the most common ride that was mentioned. This pole was taken June 2013, I thought I would get reactions like "The Beast", or "Diamondback", I will be doing another pole in August to see if I get the same reaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 I wasn't aware asking people what the scariest ride in the park is was illegal,, I guess I wont ask anymore. lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:44 PM, Coaster Addict said: I wasn't aware asking people what the scariest ride in the park is was illegal,, I guess I wont ask anymore. lol. That's not illegal, stealing poles is what's illegal. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 But Drop Tower is a pole ride! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milesharrison Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Pole, as in light pole? Flag pole? Stripper's pole? I'm fascinated you were able to take one of these from the park...please expand on this. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yeah, I feel pretty darn retarded. I just got your jokes. Alright, lets Haze the new guy!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:47 PM, The Interpreter said: But Drop Tower is a pole ride! Oh, God, please don't tell me you took Drop Tower! I hope you just took a light pole. ^Don't worry about it, everyone here hazes everyone, not just newbies. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 LMAO, I love this site! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:48 PM, jdawg1998 said: On 7/17/2013 at 11:47 PM, The Interpreter said: But Drop Tower is a pole ride! Oh, God, please don't tell me you took Drop Tower! I hope you just took a light pole. ^Don't worry about it, everyone here hazes everyone, not just newbies. Yeah that college degree did real well there, I cant believe I didn't get that right away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustbucket Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Please no!!!!!!!!! Don't take the pole!!!!!! Well, Drop Tower is the one I ride the most. I average around 600 to 1000 rides per year. Funny that the thrill rating is only 4. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Just watch your wording. "Retarded" is insensitive and not a word we use here. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:47 PM, milesharrison said: Pole, as in light pole? Flag pole? Stripper's pole? I'm fascinated you were able to take one of these from the park...please expand on this. Well first you need a lookout, and then a diversion to occupy security. lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 17, 2013 Author Share Posted July 17, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:55 PM, The Interpreter said: Just watch your wording. "Retarded" is insensitive and not a word we use here. My apologies. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:56 PM, Coaster Addict said: On 7/17/2013 at 11:47 PM, milesharrison said: Pole, as in light pole? Flag pole? Stripper's pole? I'm fascinated you were able to take one of these from the park...please expand on this. Well first you need a lookout, and then a diversion to occupy security. lol. Don't worry, you'll soon learn that The Interpreter is a master of Diversions! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:55 PM, Rustbelt said: Please no!!!!!!!!! Don't take the pole!!!!!! Well, Drop Tower is the one I ride the most. I average around 600 to 1000 rides per year. Funny that the thrill rating is D Drop Tower is just about the only attraction you can jump off, and get right back on. My average is about 70-80 times a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I think I'm a little different when it comes to being freaked out about rides. If I walked into Kings Island right now and walked up to DT, I'd be like "no way"!! Freaks me out just to look at it. However, I've ridden it twice (still can't believe that), and I wasn't the slightest bit bothered either time I rode it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 On 7/18/2013 at 12:03 AM, Coaster Addict said: Drop Tower is just about the only attraction you can jump off, and get right back on. My average is about 70-80 times a year. Jumping off Drop Tower is not a good idea. Please show some restraint. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 On 7/18/2013 at 12:06 AM, The Interpreter said: On 7/18/2013 at 12:03 AM, Coaster Addict said: Drop Tower is just about the only attraction you can jump off, and get right back on. My average is about 70-80 times a year. Jumping off Drop Tower is not a good idea. Please show some restraint. Let me reword that for the people that think they could survive a fall from 315 feet: When the ride has stopped and the restraints are lifted, you may then jump out of your seat and get back on the ride! rofl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 On 7/18/2013 at 12:05 AM, KIfan73 said: I think I'm a little different when it comes to being freaked out about rides. If I walked into Kings Island right now and walked up to DT, I'd be like "no way"!! Freaks me out just to look at it. However, I've ridden it twice (still can't believe that), and I wasn't the slightest bit bothered either time I rode it. After thousands of rides on Drop Tower, I still get the sweaty palms and the elevated heart rate when it reaches the top. Great ride. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 Also see this poll from March 2011: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/23475-scariest-ride-at-ki/ Drop Tower won in a landslide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBInternational Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 On 7/17/2013 at 11:30 PM, jdawg1998 said: On 7/17/2013 at 11:29 PM, Coaster Addict said: From a pole I took in the park I'm reporting you to the police, you shouldn't be taking poles from amusement parks! Do you know how long they can throw you in prison for that? Took me a good while to get this. Well played jdawg... Well played... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 How many people did you ask, Coaster Addict? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 On 7/18/2013 at 1:46 AM, TheCrypt said: How many people did you ask, Coaster Addict? I polled just under 200 people. 175 To be precise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTW Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I'm not a huge fan of Drop Tower but I'll ride it with my wife. I've survived every time. So far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustbucket Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I saw a person actually kissed the ground after riding Drop Tower last year. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTW Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 It wasn't me I swear. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Addict Posted July 18, 2013 Author Share Posted July 18, 2013 On 7/18/2013 at 2:07 AM, Rustbelt said: I saw a person actually kissed the ground after riding Drop Tower last year. Ten of the people I asked said they'd never ride it. I offered one woman 50 dollars to ride the Tower, she replied with " Ugh, no I'm good." Drop Tower literally makes people fear for their lives. Most first time park visitors rule out Drop Tower in the parking lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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