coreysjunk Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 SOooooooo, does that mean we might be the first official riders during morning ERT at WCB??? If so..... SWEET! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ728 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Amateur question here, but I never figured out why they even retrofitted Revolution to put on the OTSRs in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 ARE YOU IN?HELL YES! Is everybody in? Is everybody iinnn??? The ceremony is about to begiin. xxx... 222... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidra Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Ohhhhh that's perfect.... and credit 25 for my mini me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Idiot God Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Amateur question here, but I never figured out why they even retrofitted Revolution to put on the OTSRs in the first place. I think it was because of their insurance provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 ^ I've heard stories of people leaning forward and/or trying to stand up while entering or in the loop itself. Supposedly, because of the sudden increase of G forces upon entry, you can smack your face on the seat in front of you or the front of the car if you're not sitting back in your seat. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 How about all new trains for the coaster...thats all it needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigalyte Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 ^Like those trains from Wieland Schwarzkopf that debuted in 1999, at the IAAPA convention. This is a link for a couple of pics of the trains Schwarzkopf scroll down a bit they're the white Accelerator trains pictured. Or have Intamin build some, Rev is approaching 35 years old the ride truly deserves it. I haven't been on it in years because of those horrible trains. I love the ride it was my first coaster and first coaster with a loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 ^Like those trains from Wieland Schwarzkopf that debuted in 1999, at the IAAPA convention. This is a link for a couple of pics of the trains Schwarzkopf scroll down a bit they're the white Accelerator trains pictured. I agree, these trains would look awesome on Rev. oooh aaaah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You know, they werent that bad looking for that time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLund Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 ^ I've heard stories of people leaning forward and/or trying to stand up while entering or in the loop itself. Yeah, there's photos of it too somewhere. I've seen it before. However, I've also seen photos of people doing it even with the OTSR's, so it's still very possible as the restraints on Revolution are very awkward. I'm guessing even though you can still do it, they installed the OTSR's to sort of discourage the thought of even trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You know, they werent that bad looking for that time... I don't think they are bad looking now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Just posted on SFMM's Facebook page. Super perks are on the way! Stay tuned for an invitation to SEFK's technical rehearsal just for FB friends. Spread the word. Sounds exciting. -Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmaster562 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I think the trains look cool! Those new trains however, are awesome! But the restraints don't look like it will stop the head banging. ^By technical rehearsal, do they mean a test run of the ride or a test run of a pre show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Ah, well now we have a source-backed, cited, and apparently definitive answer. I guess we can put this one to bed now. Yes we can. Unless you have worked in the amusement industry and are familiar with AB850 (the California assembly bill passed that regulates the amusement industry) and the ASTM F.24 standards on ride designs... But he ( Burkhart ) never said anything of the sort. He said it was Six Flags decision to add the OTSR to Revolution, and that the ride can no longer operate any other way, period. It has nothing to do with any law, and he never even hinted that was the case. Actually, I believe he cited ASTM standards as the reason why they can't do anything else and said it was a company-wide policy to follow those guidelines. Which translates to: we don't want to spend the money for train modifications, so we're just going to run with the excuse that "we can't make any changes because we have to operate the ride based on the SOP, and the SOP says OTSR's!" I certainly don't blame them (there are a lot better things that money can go to), but there really is nothing preventing them from doing so if they wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy4 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Superman is gonna be too awesome, but this might mean crazy crowds on SFMM day at WCB. Eh, I guess that's why there are Q-Bots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Knotts Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Ah, well now we have a source-backed, cited, and apparently definitive answer. I guess we can put this one to bed now. Yes we can. Unless you have worked in the amusement industry and are familiar with AB850 (the California assembly bill passed that regulates the amusement industry) and the ASTM F.24 standards on ride designs... But he ( Burkhart ) never said anything of the sort. He said it was Six Flags decision to add the OTSR to Revolution, and that the ride can no longer operate any other way, period. It has nothing to do with any law, and he never even hinted that was the case. Actually, I believe he cited ASTM standards as the reason why they can't do anything else and said it was a company-wide policy to follow those guidelines. Which translates to: we don't want to spend the money for train modifications, so we're just going to run with the excuse that "we can't make any changes because we have to operate the ride based on the SOP, and the SOP says OTSR's!" I certainly don't blame them (there are a lot better things that money can go to), but there really is nothing preventing them from doing so if they wanted to. I guess the point I was making is that this isn't something that's going to change so people just need to deal with it. It doesn't matter whether there is any law on the books or not. The ride ain't changing, ever. So it's been a moot point since...well forever. I don't blame them either, because the bottom line is no one really cares except enthusiasts. Besides, this notion that Revolution would be so great with just lap bars is probably a myth at this point anyway. The ride remains over-braked and poorly maintained regardless of the restraint system. Sure it would be easier to ride with comfortable restraints, but I doubt ridership would increase enough to warrant the funds spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boywholaughed Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Technical rehearsal? Technical rehearsal?!!! Technical rehearsal?!???!???????????/ Technical rehearsal?!!!!!!!!!???????????? What's that? Test runs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 ^^I also have to question how much better Revy would be without OTSRs (even though I would love to experience it without them, just for the fun of it). The ride didn't really hurt me, but I found it fairly tame. Still a classic, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Well, I can say for sure that for us shorter folks, in which the restraints affect our heads a lot more, that no OTSR's would be a godsend for Revolution... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liftsifter Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Wait... There's gonna be a pre-show? WTFFF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ728 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 This video someone uploaded from SFGam begs to differ:http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=Superman_crew_app5 If only they operated Riddler's like they used to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boywholaughed Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 ^ You mean exactly like they were last year? ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidra Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'm sure Riddler's will run with two trains again when things are busier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boywholaughed Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 But they gave a train to SFGA for Chang (EDIT** Green Lantern), which is why there is only single train operation on it. And busier? The line is reaching the sign at the entrance even on a dead day. That's sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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