malem Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Coasterstock isn't the only event this weekend; Soak City's gold & platinum passholder preview is happening May 21-22. All waterpark attractions are scheduled to be open, 11am-8pm both days. Who plans to be there?To continue my streak of being among the first public riders on new KI attractions, I plan to get there at open on Saturday. Weather has been known to delay Soak City opening and/or close it early, so I suggest keeping an eye on the forecast & announcements from the park. Temperatures may be slightly cool if you believe the extended forecast. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I will be at KI next weekend, though not for CoasterStock. I just might want to go over to Soak City! Hope to see y'all there! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck norris Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I hope you have a wet suit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 ^ Since Tropical Plunge has 6 different slides, chilly weather might present an opportunity to ride them all without a long wait. The high temperature was 57 for Zoombezi Bay's Opening Day in 2014. The current forecast is balmy in comparison. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Malem- did you actually get in the water at Zoombezi Bay at 57 degrees? How do you handle such cold temperatures? If it is 70 and overcast, I'll walk around the waterpark but will not be enjoying the water. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 15, 2016 Author Share Posted May 15, 2016 Malem- did you actually get in the water at Zoombezi Bay at 57 degrees? How do you handle such cold temperatures? I went the following day, when temperatures eventually made it to the 60s. Since I was one of a very small number of people there, I did all the slides multiple times in about 3 hours. If I recall correctly, Sunday had a few hundred total waterpark admissions, while Saturday had about 12. Speaking from experience, it was nothing compared to doing Haunt until 1am with downpouring rain & 43° wearing shorts & a t-shirt. That was cold. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsun Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I went the following day, when temperatures eventually made it to the 60s. Since I was one of a very small number of people there, I did all the slides multiple times in about 3 hours. If I recall correctly, Sunday had a few hundred total waterpark admissions, while Saturday had about 12. Speaking from experience, it was nothing compared to doing Haunt until 1am with downpouring rain & 43° wearing shorts & a t-shirt. That was cold. Ahh. But still, most people would consider that a bit chilly to be in the water. I'm impressed. Do cold temperatures just not normally bother you? (I'm genuinely curious - I tend to run cold so it's hard to fathom being in the water if it's under 80. ) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 ^ I do tend to be fairly tolerant of extreme temperatures, yes. I've never been a fan of coats, going back to when I was a kid. Perhaps I built up a tolerance of sorts. I do take care to avoid frostbite, hypothermia, and heat exhaustion; those are nothing to mess around with. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I am also very, very tolerant of cold water and temperatures. I once swam in Houghton Lake in Michigan, July 2014 when the water temperature crashed overnight due to temperatures only making a high of 56 degrees, water was about the same as the air. Swam in it for thirty minutes before I could not handle it. And EDIT: I swam in the lake without a wet suit, just my swim trunks and no shirt! 50 degrees+ I can tolerate almost anything. Heck I rode the Log Flume when it was 64 degrees out. I went to Soak City when it was only 65-70 degrees out last year and did just fine. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haru-Kun Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I was gonna start this thread but I forgot I'm glad someone thought of it, thanks malem. I was wondering if this was in anyone's plans. I initially really wanted to attend, still may, but like everyone else in this thread, the weather+temps will be the key determining factor... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 One thing I've never understood is why rain drives patrons from water parks in droves. It's not like people are trying to stay dry. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haru-Kun Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Rain? no problem. I get chilly super easy though. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I thought about bringing my trunks this weekend and sneak to SC one of the days. I do have a wet suit so I could bring that, but that would be a lot of work, but possibly worth it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 I was really thinking about trying it out during some of the downtime from Coasterstock this weekend. Rain? No problem. I mean you're gonna be wet anyway. I ain't sweet enough that I'll melt. Now cold is a different story. Had enough of that last weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Those who wear glasses and either can't see without them or are required to wear eye protection all waking hours can tell you why a water park in the rain is no fun. See also ride mist. And water. Then again, I'm not into taking a bath with 2o,ooo people, most of whom need one... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 Then again, I'm not into taking a bath with 2o,ooo people, most of whom need one... Get there first thing on Preview Weekend then, before the thousands of park patrons! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Never thought about the glasses perspective. I could see where that would be awful. It's like me and my wife watching a movie together. I can't hear someone on a bullhorn sittin next to me on the couch. She can hear some whispering half block away. Doesn't go well together. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengals fan Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I have the same problem with hearing so I have headphones to listen at a level I can hear and my wife sets the tv to her level. Problem solved. Gasses in the rain is like driving in a rain storm without wipers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 ...without RainX. Terp, who almost never uses his car's windshield wipers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freaks76 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 ^But you hardly ever use the car, do ya? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 No. But when I do, I really use it... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 I got a notification saying that Coney Island was pushing back their pass holder preview of Typhoon Tower due to the weather this weekend. It's unlikely that KI will do the same, but it shows you how confident they are that the weather won't be great. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 Sunday looks like good weather for the waterpark - 74° under the late May sun should feel pretty warm. I'm still planning on going first thing Saturday, as long as it's open. Mid-60s rising to about 70° is currently forecast, with a lingering chance of rain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 -74? Brrrrrrr Sent from my SM-G860P using Tapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 Lower 60s this morning with a lingering chance of showers. The waterpark should be open as scheduled, 11am-8pm. Gold & platinum passholders only. For those brave enough not to let a little cold get in the way of being among the first riders, look for the meetup at the Soak City front gate right before opening! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Clothes are in dryer as we speak! Hope to see y'all there! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Save $5! Take the dryer with you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I wish I could but our Kenmore Dryer has to have a duct and everything. I am gonna look like a crazy Coaster Waterpark enthusiast but I will be there with swim trunks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Dryers don't need ducts when operated out-of-doors. Now whether such operation and in a commercial setting meets manufacturer's recommendations and electrical codes.... Terp -- who was disappointed when he saw his first Family Dryer! He (but not GE) had hoped it would be a tumbler. In the 1920's, it surely would have been. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stashua123 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Never knew that. thanks Terp. Currently getting ready! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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