peteb2

I can see CP choosing the Windseeker over StarFlyer just from a capacity standpoint. 64 vs. 24 passengers per ride cycle is a big difference. I don't understand the patent infringement case, the rides are significantly different. Lots of companies have built tower rides and rides with seats on rigid arms that spin in a circle, and swing rides. I guess they need to sue them to. Maybe they're just upset they lost the deal.

I got a shockingly rough ride on El Toro a few weeks ago in the front car. I've been riding El Toro every year since opening but on this day it was running so out of control that it was painful. Huge punch to the gut before the crest of the second hill and if you didn't lead your head into the twisty curves it was almost whiplash. First time I've ever seen so many riders crying or wishing they hadn't ridden after the ride was over. Almost as if the train was running too fast, the ejector air was painful. Maybe this was just a fluke since I would never have considered El Toro rough before, I just hope it doesn't get worse!