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Man, those videos look great! I can't wait to see if Superman turns out similar! I think that is really going to improve the ride. Backwards on Superman is going to be amazing! Can't wait!

Noted, and I also somewhat agree. Not all of his stuff is junk though. I still do recommend the first link if you haven't read it before. Second one is just for good laughs, but also holds SOME truth.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/notcamera.htm http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/7.htm http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/150-vs-5000-dollar-camera.htm

^ They used to, but I think they stopped doing it due how much power it was using. I find it really interesting how there are only 2 seats in the back. Is it not possible to add 2 more?

Oh, I forgot to take that factor into consideration. What I meant by "point-and-shoots" is a camera without an interchangeable lens. Most commonly confuse that term with the really, really basic cameras that have no manual control. To tell you the truth, I can't stand those cameras! I need, potential photographers need, some form of manual control with their camera. There are a certain line up of really cheap cameras, that can pretty much just shoot. That's it. I'm talking about the fancy "point-and-shoots" that have A LOT of the features DSLR's have, but without the interchangeable lenses and added bulk. So, let's call them advanced point-and-shoots. I hope I have cleared this up a bit. And I still do stand by my original saying of, "You still can take marvelous pictures with a point-and-shoot". By the way, I would consider anyone a very talented person if they could tell the difference between a photo taken by a DSLR and one taken by a "point-and-shoot".

I marched Bass Clarinet last year for my senior year. Very interesting instrument to march.

Yeah, I've been there before. The whole "photography" thing was once to my liking. I took classes, I bought books, rented cameras, experimented with equipment, took thousands of pictures, etc. So, you can say I have "some" experience in photography. In recent times, I haven't been as "active" in photography and haven't shot any pictures in awhile. Although, my knowledge is still retained from the many years I've spent gaining knowledge and experiencing it first hand. Thus, I would like to give you a few tips that most glance over. First, If you are really interested in getting started or improving in photography, I really suggest the "Digital Photography Books" by Scott Kelby. I currently own them, and have read them multiple times, and they are really fantastic. They have the best layout I've seen to a photography book, and is really easy to read and pick up on. Excellent! Second, and most important. Never, ever think a camera will determine how good your pictures will turn out. DSLR cameras don't take better pictures than point and shoot cameras. I'm sorry to all you professional photographers with the huge camera set-ups who think I am wrong, but I am right. It is the photographer and nobody or nothing else that produces the quality of the images they create. Fancy cameras only make it "easier" for the photographer to get what they are after in an image. I've taken and seen incredible images from point and shoots that are more appealing than ones taken by "delusional" photographer wannabes with huge and expensive cameras. It's all in the artist's eye, and in the artist's eye only. For more info on stuff of that matter, you should visit "Ken Rockwell's" website. Where he is extremely blunt with what photography really is, and has enormous amounts of useful information on photography. Every photographer and future photographer should have visited or currently be visiting his website. Yes, it is that good. And third, the bit of advice that I have learned from the best. "Your camera can only take pictures when it is with you". I have always looked at all the fancy DSLR's photographers carry around and wished I had one. I thought once I had one of those, my pictures would improve. Nope, not quite. One day, I bought a point and shoot camera that looked like a DSLR, but was a bit more compact. Known as an "ultra zoom" these cameras are pretty bulky, yet not quite as bulky as a DSLR. Well, I did have my fun with that camera over the years, but now, the fun has ceased. Why? Because I don't want to take it with me anymore! It's too much of a hassle! I want something that can be put in my pocket, or in my backpack without taking too much space. So I ended up missing many excellent opportunities to create wonderful pictures, all because I didn't have my camera. Unfortunately for me, I don't have a camera I can really pack around.. And for the longest time, I've been planning on "down-grading" to a slimmer camera, but have not done so, and may not do so for awhile. As I've said up top, my interested has slightly diminished, so buying another camera is not my top priority. Well, I hope I've been somewhat helpful. If you have any questions for me, please ask. I would be glad to help.

Nicely said MagicMouintainMan. I will have to agree that it does destroy MW2. I have never liked the CoD series. Too unrealistic, too arcade oriented. And yes, I am STILL playing that game as well. And I honestly have no plans in stopping. Heh, until I have to go buy another Xbox Live card. BC2 = Level 41 KDR = 3.46

Batman is the most intense coaster at SFMM in my opinion. Actually, it's the most intense rollercoaster I've ever ridden.

Agreed on the capacity issue. I would think that was *one* of the selling points of the Wind Seeker anyway. About the difference between the two, I agree on that as well. There are a TON of rides out there that are clearly a *replica* from another company. So then why do they want to sue? Again, I think your right about, "being upset they lost the deal". Or deal(s) as it is now.

Forgive me if this has been posted, but has anyone read this? http://www.sanduskyregister.com/sandusky/2010/aug/19/ride-wars-cedar-point Is it possible they may not even get a Wind Seeker?

Woah, there is a lot of people who need to make the switch from MW2 to BF:BC2...

BEST: Tatsu - Inline twist into "high" helix is great. WORST: Wicked - After MCBR is absolutely pointless.

Scream shields? I thought those were puke shields...

Hardly gets mentioned? I don't think so. I hear this ride mentioned more that any other ride there. By a long shot. I would actually place X2 at the far opposite end of the spectrum, in the 'Overrated Coasters' category. Anyway, I think in a general sense, B&M stand-ups are underrated. Also Vekoma Giant Boomerangs (Deja Vu).

Inception is my favorite movie of all time. Absolutely phenomenal.

Deja Vu's drop is my absolute favorite! (Much better than X2's)

It does need more maps, but in the meantime, I still am not sick of just the 4 maps I have for conquest. (I don't have a VIP code) Yeah, it was a bit too easy to unlock everything. They should have either spread it out more, or added more things to unlock. But regardless, If you want a game that will really last, and you are in to FPS, there really is no other game I would prefer more.

I can't seem to stop playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 on the 360. It's just too much fun. Probably my favorite game of all time.

I'm not really a fan of Scream. When I rode it back in April, I was extremely disappointed by the ride in general. I placed it 8th on my Top 10 list with 9th being Superman and 10th being X2. When something 'nice' does happen to Superman, I'm sure Scream will move to 9th place, due to me nearly preferring even Superman over it. It's just too rough. And it's location doesn't help at all. Neither do it's awful colors! I wonder why...

SC3000 is Maurer Söhne's 'custom series' of their spinning coaster. All the SC 3000 models are different, unlike the SC 2000, which are all the same model. Whenever a new park 'decides' to get an SC 3000, I always get excited. It's always great to see a new 'custom' version of their spinning coaster.

Samurai @ Lagoon (Mondial Topscan) - One of my personal all time favorites. I've been on it over 70 times, and loved each and every ride, even to this day. Catapult @ Lagoon (Funtime Slingshot / 250ft) - Absolute best suspension ever, waiting for the launch. Probably the most thrilling flat ride I've ever been on. Skycoaster @ Lagoon (Sky Fun 1 / 150ft) - The 60ft head first free fall after pulling the rip cord was the most thrilling moment I've ever experienced. Ever.

What would be even better is a Huss Giant Frisbee 55. Never ever been made before, unfortunately. It's even bigger than the standard Giant Frisbee...

Schwarzkopf seems pretty good at that...

Hmm, this seems to be the second fatal accident from a Fabbri ride in the past couple years. The other one being Booster's car disengagement. That frightens me... that really frightens me. I couldn't even imagine being in the park when this accident happened, yet alone being on the ride.