coasterrz Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 MommaBeast, your welcome for the welcome. Boy, has this topic migrated off of the original topic of The Beast. But it is still a vey interesting topic nonetheless. Well, its almost 2 in the morning, and my eyes are falling shut, so I`m off to bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBeast Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Hey, 'account suspended poster:' D'UH...yeah, I noticed the 2003 designation, just wondered why there was a need for ME to know you were suspended at one time. Is this your scarlet letter of foul posting, or what? MommaBeast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoObKiNoS Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Welllll excuuuuuseee ME. Your post was not very clear then, if what you claim is true about what you meant. The reason for what you call "informing the world" about my suspension is that when they suspended me they put that into my profile. When i got reinstated i chose to leave it there becuase i believe it expresses the level of seriousness i take these glorious boards of immense intelligence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBeast Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Bo0BKiNoS: My bad....really. In re-reading my original post, I am deftly unclear. I apologize. Your scarlett designation reminds me of how my workplace handles those that are dismissed (OK...FIRED!) from the company: you get paraded around the 2.75 million square foot facility by golfcart on your way out . I think it's terrible, and lately, they've come under pressure to stop. Maybe that was a bad comparison, but you get my drift. What I meant to ask was this: Why was that tag still following you around after your suspension has obviously been lifted? Whew! THERE! And....you've already answered my question....gloriously, I might add! LOL Thanks, and again...sorry for the confusion. MommaBeast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoObKiNoS Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 haha its cool, no worries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fryler87 Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 So, ahh....about The Beast and its birthday this year...putting the trains on backwards would be CRAZY. I mean, for me, I feel a lot of the negative forces on the recaR, but The Beast would be INSANE! I could see the park maybe trying it out for testing to see if it was safe (I imagine so). That would be way too cool for me. The Beast is already a great ride, but facing the trains backwards would double the ride's greatness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBeast Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 fryler87: Can you just IMAGINE? I love The Beast, hands down; no matter what. (Oh, I complain about the brakes and the lights in the tunnel, but rest assured: The BEST, uh, I mean, The Beast is my fave all-time coaster for many different reasons). But to put the trains backwards....ahhhhhhhh! That has been a dream of mine for quite some time now. From a technical standpoint, is it possible? Could it work? If so, then PKI....what's the problem? GET THIS PUT INTO ACTION....at least for FEARFEST....!!! Wow! Yes! I'm gettin' goose bumps (or should that be BEAST BUMPS) just thinkin' about the wild ride through the woods! MommaBeast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbeast Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 Turning the trains around would ruin the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Kinda Guy Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 I mean, for me, I feel a lot of the negative forces on the recaR, but The Beast would be INSANE! I hope your not implying theres moments of negative G's AKA airtime on The Beast...Want a massive pop of airtime? Congo Falls, backseat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoObKiNoS Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Turning beast trains around is the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetarson Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 man are guys kidding. For those of you who wouldn't want to see the trains be turned around backwards, man don't knock it until you try it. turning the trians around would be one of the coolest things PKI ever did. And for fearfest how bout putting a face or something on the first tunnel so it looks like your getting ate....think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenmayes Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 I can definilty say that I wouldn't mind riding it backwards once...Whether or not it is feasible isn't the question....but for one ride it would be cool...anyone who disagrees is just being complicated...any fan of the ride would give it a try backwards.. STeve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Umm The Racer has a car turned around backwards....i dont think i would try The Beast backwards.... its intense enough already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetarson Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Man, come on Scooby. i'm sure that if you tried it youd love it ecspcially since they retracked the first turn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbeast Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 The Beast will never be turned around, why mess with a good thing, and it would cost a lot of money to turn it around. The restraint release system would have to be changed along with the mechanism that allows the train to be pulled up the lift, and the braking system would probably have to be modified. Plus one of the greatest things about The Beast is the view of the ride from the top of the first lift, the view of the park from 2 and seeing yourself go into the helix. The answer is NO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetarson Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 man i havn't thought about this. The great views that would be missed (I love the head chopper on the helix). How much it would cost. and the restriants this part seems to be like the idea killer. just makes not sound posiable now just thought of this has any one ever get hit by the low crossbar on the tunnel in the helix its so low it makes me put my hands down half way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic41445 Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 As appealing the idea of turning The Beast around sounds, I agree that it would not be cost effective to do so for just a short period of time. The factor that you have to consider is severe whipplash. By going forwards on a coaster, the rider is able to somewhat anticipate the general direction of the coaster thus preparing the body for what is ahead. By going backwards there is no way to tell, so any unexpected sudden turns could potentially injure the rider. The only way around this is by redesigning the track, for which some parks have done. But I would highly dought that PKI would mess with a good thing like The Beast's classic ride layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenmayes Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Please stop thinking into things so deeply. No one really cared whether it would be cost effective or what kind of views they would be losing. It was simply an idea of something (in which we are pretty certain will never happen.) there is no reason to go thinking into how much everything would cost. It was just the thought of what it would be like to ride it if there were a backward train.. STeve Woot Woot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoObKiNoS Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 It was just the thought of what it would be like to ride it if there were a backward train.. But it was a freaking retarded thought. Common tiny, whose side you on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbeast Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 LOL, Yeah Drew's right as a PKI employee it is your duty to shoot down everything everybody says on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic41445 Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Please stop thinking into things so deeply. No one really cared whether it would be cost effective or what kind of views they would be losing. It was simply an idea of something (in which we are pretty certain will never happen.) there is no reason to go thinking into how much everything would cost. It was just the thought of what it would be like to ride it if there were a backward train.. STeve Woot Woot Lol I knew that leading into writing my response, but I haven't posted in a while and I also needed to kill some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenmayes Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Haha...Ok I will work on my aim. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlopez Posted March 10, 2004 Author Share Posted March 10, 2004 I wouldnt rise The Beast anymore if it was backwards, it would take the fun out of the way everyone knows The Beast because it would be a toltally different ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenmayes Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 Not even once? It isnt like it would have to stay backwards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoObKiNoS Posted March 10, 2004 Share Posted March 10, 2004 LOL, Yeah Drew's right as a PKI employee it is your duty to shoot down everything everybody says on this site. haha yea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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