thejoker8388 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I saw something similar. After Mantis @ CP broke down, the first train that loaded was stopped halfway up the lift hill b/c someone wasn't secured. It made me really nervous b/c it was my first (and only) stand-up. Yea actually same thing happened to me. We were half way up the hill then stopped and I wondered what in the world had happened because I couldn't see anything since I was in the first row. Eventually though they started it up again and I realized that someone wasn't secured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Although, if the ride got stuck, the kid gets scared, and does something that would put his/her life in danger or everybody elses life, might be a reason to not let him/her ride. Really it comes down to the severity of the illness. I don't think the theme parks would want to take a risk like that, and then get sued.(opinion) That's what I'm thinking. Plus at our county fair, I'm 80% sure "mentally disabled"is on the list of "Do Not Ride if One of Theses Applies to You" or w/e. You know like the sign that tells pregnant woman and ppl w/ injuries not to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZosoBeast Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 For pics of what the track looks like now as well as the trains inside of the FOF drum, just click right here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolt932 Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moore Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 The trains look more "sci-fi" than from what I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shman Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 If I had a digital camera I would take pictures of the one trains sitting outside between the landscaping and tool crib doors. If anyone is in that area any time soon you may be able to check them out. I have a few pictures with my still camera after I get the developed ill see about scanning them. I would highly suggest that you rethink that and NOT post any pictures like that on the internet. You should be very careful about what you post on-line....Pictures are prohibited in any "backstage" area of the park and any transmission of any pictures from these areas by employees of the park can result in termination. Back on topic.....YES the Cobra car that is still on property has been moved out of the FOF Drum......YES it is currently sitting in front of the Lanscaping area.....NO I don't know why.....MY guess is that they are going to ship it off to PKD...or Canada for them to use for parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Those cars looked really uncomfortable. i only rode it onece but i cant really remember it that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyman Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 For what it was it was a neat coaster. Was it not the first of its kind? It was a nice warm up coaster and the hill gave your stomach a wake up call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby_Doo Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I always loved KC but time changes and it is one ride that will be missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyman Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I remember when they added the safety belts how much longer you had to wait in line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 For what it was it was a neat coaster. Was it not the first of its kind? It was a nice warm up coaster and the hill gave your stomach a wake up call. It wasnt the first of its kind but it was the first stand up looping coaster in north america Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Foodguy Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I thought it was the first stand up coaster anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Nope, jsut the first in NA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodtimes Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 http://photos.pkicentral.com/displayimage.php?album=9&pos=44 Theres where its at. Does it look like that can be turned into a working ride again? I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 No it can not be, the steel wasnt the best quality which is one of the reasons it was torn down, its on sale as scrap metal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Rider Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 I thought it was the first stand up coaster anywhere. Nope, jsut the first in NA Wrong!! It was simply the first successful one in the world... which is what made it a classic, but now its gone... poor Cobra... oh well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
familyman Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 See...PKI setting the par for the rest of the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Rider Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 well it wasnt what i was going for... but ha ha! yes KC was great, never rode it, but it never had injuries or death! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted March 30, 2005 Share Posted March 30, 2005 Wrong, Legend Rider! It was the first sucessful looping, not first one. There were several before King Kobra. There has aleady been heavy discussion over at coasterbuzz. Here's the thread...King Kobra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkifreak Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I liked KC, they probably sellin it to another park for scraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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