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  1. facebook page states they are open for business! They are selling both standby and timed tickets on there website http://www.flyover-america.com/ for this weekend for sure.. Jerry
  2. A smaller single rider in a zipper tub can turn sideways and come out from under the bar. Now most adult sized riders can not Many years ago a local show had a policy of 2 kids per tub or if you occupied more than 1/2 of seat you could ride single. At one spot several of us kept riding the zipper repeatedly until the guys running it gathered us up and said one more ride for you guys. What followed was the 20 min ride with care given to load for effect and a operator that knew how to make each tub spin. Our group walked over to the starship 2000 where that guy was trying to finish us off with a extra long ride. It also seems that every Tween girl is being taught that single middle aged guys are evil and to be avoided. Last year at a carnival several of them decided to complain to the sheriff about my being behind them in a queue line. Nothing more than a who are you and what are you doing etc. Complaint they made was I was following them around the grounds. Now if you where to have a camera I could only guess what they would claim!
  3. They where testing it on Monday morning. Zip line will take riders from the top of the ropes course to the east almost to the front of the arcade to a second platform. Then transition to a second zip line back to the ropes course.
  4. Zip line is confirmed.. http://www.twincities.com/entertainment/ci_25661100/tired-shopping-try-ziplining-across-mall-america Tired of shopping? Try ziplining across Mall of America By Tom Webb twebb@pioneerpress.com Posted: 04/29/2014 If shopping doesn't thrill you, how about riding a zipline through Mall of America? The Bloomington megamall next month will begin installing two ziplines stretching high above the walkways of its centerpiece Nickelodeon Universe theme park. Nathan Klutz, the mall's director of construction, said Tuesday that when the ziplines open this summer, the cables will span 405 feet, or most of the east-west axis of the indoor amusement park. Construction is scheduled to be finished by July. Zipline riders will start about 55 feet in the air, beginning at the existing Dutchman's Deck ropes course in the theme park's northwest corner. Riders will zip to the east, over the giant pineapple, past the Dora Ferris wheel and over the carousel, before ending the first leg of their ride at a tower near the Swiper Sweeper ride. They then will climb up the tower to make the return trip. Details on the ticket price weren't available Tuesday. The Dutchman's Deck ropes course is one of the few Nick Universe attractions that aren't included in an all-day unlimited ride wristband, and it's likely the zipline won't be included, either. Mall of America owns the amusement park, which has been affiliated with the children's TV network Nickelodeon since 2008. Before that, the park was known as Camp Snoopy and run by Ohio-based Cedar Fair LP. Especially since the park was rebranded, the mall has invested in upgrading its attractions. It has added such rides as Avatar Airbender, the Splat-O-Sphere, the SpongeBob Squarepants Rock Bottom Plunge roller coaster and, more recently, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shell Shock. The zipline plans show how the space-restricted indoor park is finding new ways to add attractions - by moving upward. It did the same when it added the Dutchman's Deck ropes course and the Anchor Drop circular slide.
  5. Discount admission coupons can be obtained from local Subway restaurants. MoA subway does not have them, There is also a ClubTPR discount if your a member via the NickU online ticketing system Park can get busy on the weekends, as long as there is no special events you should be able to get the majors done in 3-4 hours with no problems including some re-rides. Get to the park early at opening.. Jerry
  6. Some quick comments This morning Nick U as part of there Summer of Turtles had free rides on Shell Shock from 10AM to 1PM for everyone. Also occurring was "Shell Shock Challenge" where the rider who spins the most would win a annual pass and T Shirt. 9 second place winners would receive 2 wristbands and T shirt. There where 2 very experienced riders that managed 58 spins each! They each received a annual pass.. I was present with the intent to watch and take advantage of some free rides. Once I took a couple of rides as a public rider I signed up and encountered a rule that hindered my performance. GP can ride with glasses and a strap, contestants can not.. In the end I was in the top 10 with a low 13 spin count, I did much better when I can see! But not enough that it mattered today. There where a number of people that signed up for the contest and never managed to flip. Seat selection is important, not all perform as well as others... Outside is easier. The park does offer hints, but it comes down to skill and experience if you want to spin After 3 hours of riding it this morning my arms and legs are sore! Jerry
  7. I just signed up for Valleyfair this morning after the company's GM said he would support me! After last summer being lost due to moving and other activities, this will make a great comeback and my visit to VF on Saturday made my decision easy to participate! This should be a fun event!
  8. Noticed a new billboard on my way home tonight for the "Timber Flyer Zip Line" in Duluth MN Investigating the name it lead to Spirit Mountain recreation area http://www.spiritmt.com/adventure-park/index.html The term Zip Line is abit misleading as you ride on a car attached to the cable. The manufacturer is Soaring Eagle Zip Lines founded by Stan Checketts, there is a link to a newspaper article on the rides page. This is the home of the Timber Terror Alpine coaster so they are aiming to become more of a year round facility with a planned mini golf course in the near future.
  9. A home made strain gauge/load cell?
  10. When Valleyfair got its skycoaster I avoided it all summer long. then in September I decided that it was time. Going up 180' hanging by a harness for the first time solo is a experence! No one to talk to, just you and the sound of the wind or park background noise. Then you have to pull. I have taken other people for there first flights more than a few times now.. Safety in numbers is defiantly true there, I have had my arm squeezed hard by them! If you have never done one, defiantly go for it!
  11. It is indeed a pin for a high security lock cylinder. This one is for a Medeco Biaxial lock where the key must not only lift but rotate the pin to the correct position. Normally there are 5 or 6 of them of different lengths and angles in a lock.
  12. Another hint... It is part of something that attaches to a door.
  13. This part is machined out of stainless steel. It is not the bolt or strike of a lock. This photo was done attempting to do a macro image with a lens that does not like to do macro. So it is small
  14. A 1930's vintage tuning eye tube.. aka magic eye also used on some old reel to reel tape recorders as a level indicator.
  15. On Saturday afternoon.. Top of my head got hit by the ceiling of a rock-o-plane tub or was it bottom of my head hit the floor of the tub when I flipped over. Yes I pilot my tub in an aggressive aerobatic fashion! One youngster started counting flips and lost track at 230. Couple of months ago, light fixture at work in a low clearance area. Paintball, got that last fall on my one and only time ever playing on a demo field at a fair. Right above the mask, this was immediately followed by ref calling next round 2 vs 1 (me) with no recovery time! Of course I have had alot of other normal things, acorns falling from trees is coming soon!
  16. I thought the same thing for many years... Last fall at a county fair one of the local woodsball places setup a small airball field as a demo/ try it out arrangement. I watched for a couple of games listened to the safety briefing twice and then the guys running it where like come on give $5 I know you want to! Shortly I was holding a Tipmann 98 with 100 rounds walking onto the field. In 10 min I got hit maybe 6 times, first hit was on my left hand in the knuckle! That stung for abit, but bad enough to for me to walk off, in the briefing it was said that if you cant handle getting hit that's understandable. Next 4 where more like it's not that bad, felt more like a rubberband snap. My last hit was in the forehead right above the mask! I was trading shots with 2 players on the other side of the field! What I did not realize is that my 2 teammates where out at this point. That was more like getting hit in the head with a 2x4! So at this point I call myself out. Turn around to see my teammates leave the field because they are out of paint. Ref calls you got paint left? Yes.. started to walk back to the start, he calls 2 on 1 go, go go! I head for the closest bunker, one of them heads for the same area, we are 25 feet apart. Due to not being familiar with the gun, it turns out I only had 4 rounds left.. I did not use them wisely! Part of it was I was not used to the equipment, suffering from abit of a headache and heat from wearing a nylon jacket for protection. I was out at that point. Overall it was interesting experence and at some point I will go visit a field! Jerry
  17. This ride belongs in a non corporate park, CF would try to limit its ability to provide a out of control experience that some of us want. I could see them posting a sign "No rocking the car" or something similar. Someplace in Wisconsin Dells, Pigeon Forge or FL would be perfect. Jerry
  18. I respect heights, not fear it. Heights on a coaster, no problem as I'm sitting and attached to a substantial object or track. Going to the edge of a building with a handrail or ledge is not a problem. I have done skycoasters enough that they no longer bother me at all. Going to the edge of a natural cliff with no protection, that becomes more of a challenge. Jerry
  19. Some interesting stuff from the radio stations podcasts on the contests. http://www.kdwb.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=KDWB_morningshow.xml Listen to 7/21 for the start of the contest. First 15 min has the contestants dropping. 7/22 In the first 5 min will give the story on how it ended. Jerry
  20. As of 6:30PM local time, news reports are there are only 3 riders remaining at this time. Historically the KDWB contests are less about riding the coaster and more about putting up with the challenges given after the first day. This includes trivia contests, voting off the coaster, food challenges and other tasks. I have not tortured my ears listening to the station this year. No I did not attempt to enter. Jerry
  21. "Anyone up for the caged wheel ride of death?" First time I heard one called that. Nice to see The Rock is still there and looking good! Your TR almost makes me want to go drive down there right now. Jerry
  22. Looks like with some practice you could have a very interesting ride. At least they made individual seats so you do not have to put up with a "Friend" or someone else going NO your not going to flip me for the 23rd time! I would defiantly give it a try. Jerry
  23. Some quick comments as I need to get out the door for work. Fighter by factory name is a Mondail Swinger. Some of the major rides that are there are owned by independent operators who do book ins with the major fairs. Fighter is owned by a Colorado company called Flight to Mars. Magnum is owned by Wood Entertainment out of Texas. Both of these along with others make appearances at the major state fairs around the US. Biggest problem with the European rides is there weight, they are not legal to transport on US highways. Fighter usually makes an appearance at the Minnesota State fair in late Auguest to Labor day. Last years ride list is still up on there web site http://mnstatefair.org/pages/midwaykidway.html Note that Space Roller is a Mondial top scan that usually gives some really good rides. Some photos from last year.. http://rockopilot.com/mnsf/album1.html Jerry
  24. In most areas there are classes on weather spotting that are open to the public. Often put on by skywarn groups where you can learn about storms and basic storm dynamics. Anyone who is outdoors or has a interest in storms should attend one. Personal safety is one aspect of the training as weather spotting is never 100% safe. These classes are intended for spotting storms, not intended to train you to become a chaser. That activity is discouraged by most groups. In the video what I see is a thunderstorm with some low disorganized scud or junk clouds that are detached and disorganized nothing severe there. The lack of rain and no wall cloud is another big clue there. I ran this video by one of our local skywarn instructors who concurred with this statement. FYI I have been trained as a skywarn spotter, and re certified this spring. Jerry
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