Retracking the NM Rattler, And they added three new rides!!!

[crispy]

I drove by Cliff's today and looked over at the rattler, only to see the steel track off the wood, and new wood down, I will try to take a picture, but I did not have a camera with me, I rode it last year, and there were a few spots that were starting to get rough, but nothing like alot of coasters I've been on, you know, the ones that hurt

 

Its nice to see Cliff's keeping up thier coaster, as soon as I get pics, I will post them here

 

UPDATE, Got some pics

 

UPDATE, Cliffs has installed three new rides. along with retracking the Rattler, which appears to be completed or very close

They removed the Yo-Yo, but got one of those Frisbee rides, they call it the Sidewinder, they also added two new kiddie rides

 

WWW.CLIFS.NET

These guys are working on the entire coaster, can't wait till April

New wood that has been placed on the first hill after the first drop

Looks like they are working hard

A trackless first drop

Anyone need a job, and I know when they are opening

the new sidewinder, will be fun going over the water in one of these

[robbalvey]

That's great news! Hopefully we can make it back there at some point soon!

 

--Robb

[crispy]

It would be great to see you two again, and probably three with kidtums, lol, I PROMISE I will get a pic, hopefully today

[ebl]

I've never been to Cliff's (one day), but it appears that they're doing what some of the Big Boys don't---maintaining their wooden coaster. The fact is, you have to replace wood on those things, and you don't have to wait till the ride's ten years old to do so.

 

Kudos to Cliff's!

 

Eric

[Thrillrider15]

It's always good to hear a coaster to be made smoother. I sure hope what you say is true. You don't want to kill a good roller coaster.

[Carnage]

I've never been to Cliff's (one day), but it appears that they're doing what some of the Big Boys don't---maintaining their wooden coaster. The fact is, you have to replace wood on those things, and you don't have to wait till the ride's ten years old to do so.

 

Kudos to Cliff's!

 

Eric

 

Try telling GCI that.

[DerekRx]

I was wondering what kind of condition I could expect to see the Rattler in when I finally have a chance to get out there to ride it. It's always a good thing to see a park really showing some lovin' to it's pride and joy coasters.

[crispy]

Updated with pics, can't wait till April

[robbalvey]

Any idea on who's doing the re-tracking work?

[crispy]

I have no idea, but considering how it went last time they delt with a coaster company, I would bet they may be handling it by themselves, and possibly getting advise from Gravity Group, but that it pure speculation.

 

I'll see if I can Find out, and also a completion date

[CP_RULES]

Its great to see some CCIs getting some love. Their coasters really were great, but the way they were designed with small lead-ins and lead-outs (and low banking), they seemed to get torn up fairly quick..... I just wish SF would get smart and re-track Boss! Oh well, at least Cliffs is smart.

[nasai]

This pleases me to NO end, as I'm going to NM for my first trip there in 14 years this coming July.

 

Thank God for small miracles.

[crispy]

To whomever is going to come to NM, let me know, It would be great fun to meet someone from TPR at Cliffs

[Canadmos]

I just moved to Colorado last summer, so I plan on going this year sometime. Probably towards the end of the season though as I'm moving yet again in June to another place just south of Denver.

 

I can't wait to ride Rattler, it looks awesome and with this news it makes it even better!

 

[TheGreatOne]

Glad to see NM Rattler getting some TLC. It was a really fun ride that had outstanding pacing. It was well worth the travel from Phoenix to get there.

[TheArchfiend]

Man, I regret not riding this coaster when I lived in Albuquerque. Stupid job out there kept me so busy and tired that I just never got around to going to Cliff's eventhough I drove past it every day.

[crispy]

HOLY CRAP!!!

 

Not only are they retracking the Rattler, they are also adding three rides, or actually replacing, as the yo-yo is gone, and in its place is one of those swinging spinning disks, where you sit on the outside edge, AWESOME!!, the other rides apear to be kiddie rides

 

The best thing about the new ride, "the Sidewinder" is, as most of you know the yo-yo was surrounded by water, and so is the sidewinder, you will be swinging out over the water, that should be fun!

 

WWW.CLIFFS.NET

they have a small pic of the ride, I can't wait untill April 7th, prepare for my annual photo TR of Cliff's

[USCoaster]

After CCI self-destructed in the middle of construction, didn't Cliff's essentially finish the coaster in-house? If so, they should have a good idea of how to retrack the ride. I think its great that the smaller parks are interested in keeping their rides in good condition.

[coasterlover420]

It's always good to hear a coaster to be made smoother. I sure hope what you say is true. You don't want to kill a good roller coaster.

 

Considering that NM Rattler is already one of the smoothest woodies I've ever seen!

[PKI Jizzman]

Sweet news, that would be awesome to ride Delirium over water, so lucky you guys! Sidewinder will be a great addition, and Rattler looks great!

[TC Ridesalot]

Why doesn't somebody at Ceder Fair look at this and retrack Timber Wolf!

[Dailey Enterprizes]

^ & most of their other wooden coasters. I mean I know it must be hard to maintain these coasters, but why is it that some parks can take care of their wooden coasters while others can't? My guess is money...

[coasterlover420]

Yeah, it doesn't look as fun, but we'll se on April 7th...

[crispy]

I will be going to Cliff's today, I try to take some pics, and do a short opening day TR, and let you guys know how the Rattler is running with its new track, can't wait

[crispy]

it was REALLY cold today, and it actually snowed, so I did not go to Cliff's, it was in the 70's yesterday

 

oh well, I'll make it out for sure next weekend