PKIVortex Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 There is plenty to do with KI without SOB. I'm glad they are taken there time. Maybe just maybe it'll be fixed right this time. Only time will tell, I'm sure they will get SOB open as soon and safely as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 That sucks SOB is my favorite coaster at PKI. I went last year to the park and without SOB it was boring. I want it reopened and new trains added with padding like The Beast. They added Firehawk and aren't going to reopen it until who knows when? Where did you here this information? It doesn't sound good. They did this with Hercules also at Dorney Park then a few years later they closed the ride. Firehawk is scheduled for a Memorial Day weekend opening. The Son of Beast information has also appeared in a number of the press accounts. New trains with padding added like The Beast? GCI Millennium Flyer trains have padding. The Beast (like Racer and now all Ohio woodies except The Big Dipper at GLP, sigh) has high density urethane foam...almost rock hard padding. I'd prefer the cushy stuff like Big Dipper has, but I doubt we see that. "They did this with Hercules also at Dorney Park then a few years later they closed the ride." They did WHAT? Poured tons and tons of money year after year into a coaster that was mostly designed only to break world records yet were unable to get much ridership or get it to the point where it wasn't a constant maintenance headache? Oh, wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steveo3631 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I hope that KI does not add a helix to fill in the SOB gap, the ride has enough of those already. I have been a big fan of them tunneling in the last two hills and curve, ala Shooting Star, to give the ride a fantastic finish. Just filling in the gap may prove problematic if the trains exited the loop slower than they entered. If so, the trains might have too much speed for the final half of the ride. I'd love to see a figure eight, s-curve, or undulating helix in the formoer loop are to give the ride an extra element from an angled helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickwind Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Personally I think they should add an inline twist that slants down and to the left to fill the gap.. ya that's what they should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 They should start hinting that it's not going to open for 07, that's what they should do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Personally, i think they should just connect the tracks and tunnel both that section and the first drop section in a double. That is being very optimistic, however it would give a good reflection of The Beast. Most likely scenerio is they just connect the track, end of story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Those are the old trains on The Beast they just add padding and a new lap bar. If you look on the Gerstlauers web site the do have a set of trains that look alot like GCI Millennium Flyer trains. Also the say trains can be found on The Boss. I must be getting old The Beast with no padding, buzz bar and no mid breaks good times good times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I've ridden The Boss. It's one of my very favorite coasters. And I've got, shall we say, some age on me. Other than me, I know almost no one who thinks the Gerstlauers on Boss were/are a good idea. Holiday World enjoyed the Gerstlauers on Legend so very much, they went to the expense of almost immediately replacing them with PTC's. That should tell you something. Gerstlauer makes great trains. But to say they are well padded is to beg being laughed at...they aren't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersNSich Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Fox 19 just mentioned about SOB's delay on the Ten O'Clock news. They said that KI is unsure when (or even if) it will re-open this year. Although, of course, do expect Firehawk to open around Memorial Day Weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 They said the "even if" part? It's not just me??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Picard Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 This can't be, I was there and heard them say it would be open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 They said the "even if" part? It's not just me??? The shock of it all. Have you and I not been saying this since ohhhhhhhhh last year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 It will be open if everything goes as planedl, the ride is smoother, and the new trains work out well. If not you have a rough, loopless, trainless, coaster. Whos gonna ride that and how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 It took them a year to build it why is it taking them so log to repair it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delirium_Guy Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 It took them a year to build it why is it taking them so log to repair it. Because of the fact that it only took them a year to build it :-) No, in all honesty, construction was a mess. For starters, Paramount Parks took on the task as being the general contractor....mistake #1. Secondly, the entire thing was rushed towards the end to complete and get the ride open Its been a mistake since day one. Tear it down i say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Part of the issue that is taking so long, is that they are having to make modifications. These modifications involve re-engineering parts of the ride, which is not a quick process. Especially since they have to rebuild the track and structure where the loop once was. Then add in the fact that they are going to be getting new trains, which will require some engineering on the part of the train manufacturer to match the track guage of SoB. Then they have to fabricate the trains. Once all of that is taken care of, they then need to thoroughly test the ride. Both for their insurance company, and for the State of Ohio. So there are a lot of puzzle pieces that need to fall into place before they can consider opening the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterman Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 personally, i think SoB is a good ride with or without the loop.....i will still ride it even if it is smooth and i cant wait till it opens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Yea the ride will still be fun either way and we may even get a little bit of airtime now that hopefully we won't have a gaint restraint holding us back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterman Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 yea more spacious cars would be a deffinate plus. the old cars didnt allow any movement, if u were tall, id like to know how u fit into one..haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I would not be mad at all if they just waited until next year to open it fully...do it right, and re-market it as new and improved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterman Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 id be all for that if they were doing more than just the loop section, but thats probably not going to happen, so i just want to ride sonny again soon....and btw cory butcher, nice avatar.....GO BUCKS!! the national championship sucked this year, but we had a great season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Yah I like my avatar too! GO BUCKS! on the National Championship...you cant win 'em all, I personally think next year will be a good year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swanky333 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I say they just tear down SoB. It was a bad idea to begin with. A fun ride yes, but the engineering was a bad idea. They might as well tear it down, and build a new ride. Like a stratocoaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 First, Go Bucks! Next year all depends on our quarter back. But we're fine in the running game. SOB is a great coaster. Your going to have people who hate it... but your going to have people who hate every ride. They won't tear it down unless there is another problem with it. But with Cedar Fair, I think their going to be patient, and make sure that they get it working. Their going to do it right on their first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory Butcher Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I feel that way too, at least one can only hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oysterman Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 yea 06 was a fun season without the national championship. chris wells is going to be the heisman before he leaves osu...no doubt in my mind, hes the next eddie george......that boekman guy is supposed to be decent and hes supposed to be a big guy, so im not too scared about the QB situation, although we wont have "Troy Smith" under center. Michigan is supposed to be "good" next year, so I look for that to be a good test for us....and lets hope the big 10 gets stronger so we dont get embarassed in a bowl.... back to the main point of this site, Kings Island! lol.....i cant let people say that SoB was a bad idea, bc it was a good idea, it just wasnt executed properly.....if SoB had no problems till now, we would love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I hate to see any of you yonger guys ride The Beast with out any padding and a buzz bar. I hope Cedar Fair does take their time with SOB and get it fixed right this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKIVortex Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 Is that his answer for everything? Tear it down? Son of Beast is a pretty good ride, if they take the time to fix it right, I think it could be a great ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 I loved the ride before the accident. I cna only begin to think of how great the ride will be when its smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 If Son of Beast gets anywhere near the word smooth, I garentee it will be in the top 10 wooden coasters in the world... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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