XII Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Bummer since I really enjoyed Tak Attack. Though I must admit that the new Skyroller does look interesting. Hope that ends up replacing it, and if not, whatever does would benefit Nickelodeon Universe really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I've heard from locals that the Tak Attack is a major maintenance pain in the butt. Maybe that's why the one in Dubai is not running. I've heard before that they were going to re-theme the log ride. Any truth to this? IIRC the one in Dubai is the former hammerhead from KBF,AFIK iron eagle is still sitting in pieces at SFA just behind where the towers for two face were located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I've never seen Iron Eagle sitting in pieces behind the Two Face plot. Either way, it was a maintenance nightmare for Six Flags too. I was stuck inverted at the start of the ride for a little over five minutes the first time I rode it. Rode it a few times after, before it was taken out the following year, and I can't say I miss it. It was nice to have as a flat, but I wish we could get a quality one or two in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctneil Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I rode Tak Attack on last years Mid America tour and expected much more from it than it offered. It was not as intense as I expected but it was a new experience and a new ride type for me to try. It did look pretty spectacular whilst in operation though. Shame for it to go but everything has it's time. Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 And for those who don't spend their days drooling on their keyboards visiting manufacturers websites: 6 Riders, that is going to be a capacity nightmare! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 There is a Hexentanz at the Puyallup Fair. It's called Inferno (sadly, not "Tampico Tumbler") and was alive and well in September. At one point I noticed only one person riding Tak Attack. I had pretty much the same experience as Neil above. I was too lazy to research possible replacements for it, so thanks for the pic, Larry. Looks fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 And for those who don't spend their days drooling on their keyboards visiting manufacturers websites: 6 Riders, that is going to be a capacity nightmare! My bad, I should have posted the picture of the 16 rider version. I would assume if NU buys one it would be the high capacity version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 ^For some reason, that reminds me of Sky Whirl since it's able to load and deliver a ride cycle simultaneously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I don't see how it can cycle and load at the same time. In order for the whole gimmick of the ride to work, there needs to be some forward motion of the passenger "cars" which I don't see being possible while the other half loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I wonder what Nck Uierse is going theme the Gerstlauer Sky Flyer after? Maybe Power Rangers or iCarly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I wonder what Nck Uierse is going theme the Gerstlauer Sky Flyer after? Maybe Power Rangers or iCarly Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, true story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 If the new NU ride is going themed after Ninja Turttles, do you think they'll name it "The Shredder" or "Pizza Cutter"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I doubt the Gerslauer ride would fit because of Pepsi Orange Streak being very close to where Tak Attack is. I'm still hoping for something like the Kirnu Zac Spin to be put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 That would be awesome, but I think the Kirnu-sized ZacSpin is too tall to fit inside the building. Avatar Airbender nearly touches the roof, and it's only seventy feet tall (Kirnu is 80-something). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 That would be awesome, but I think the Kirnu-sized ZacSpin is too tall to fit inside the building. Avatar Airbender nearly touches the roof, and it's only seventy feet tall (Kirnu is 80-something). I don't see it happening either, but I'm sure if you threw a couple a million dollars at Intamin they could make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I've never seen Iron Eagle sitting in pieces behind the Two Face plot. Either way, it was a maintenance nightmare for Six Flags too. I was stuck inverted at the start of the ride for a little over five minutes the first time I rode it. Rode it a few times after, before it was taken out the following year, and I can't say I miss it. It was nice to have as a flat, but I wish we could get a quality one or two in there. It was a rather novel flat for it's time in the early to mid 90's but unfortunately it was plauged with maintenance/operational issues toward the end of it's lifespan at the park....those same problems are what led to KBF & now NU removing their roto shakes as well.I have seen the ride get stuck,both upside down at the start,as well as up in the air & either way wouldn't have wanted to be on it under those circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I think a ZacSpin would be a great addition to the park. Sure it would be a tight squeeze, but heck, they fit Rock Bottom Plunge into that giant place. I wouldn't mind a new dark ride also, their current one seems to be a little "ehh". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 That would be awesome, but I think the Kirnu-sized ZacSpin is too tall to fit inside the building. Avatar Airbender nearly touches the roof, and it's only seventy feet tall (Kirnu is 80-something). They also had to dig down to fit Avatar in. Rock Bottom Plunge is 67' according to RCDB, and that had to be strategically placed to go between rafters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looty Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 ^Bingo! The land underneath NU is dirt. The basement of the mall basically runs along the exterior of the park...so they can definitely dig down if they so desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Here's a photo from Valleyfairzone.com: RIP Rotoshake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 R.I.P. I thoroughly enjoyed this ride. Hopefully, they can replace it with something as high quality as this ride. (I.E. Brain Surge was a great addition) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Edge of Beast- Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 That actually looked really fun despite me not liking spinning rides. Sad to see it go, I've never seen one of those things at any other park besides Nickelodeon Universe. Let's hope they get a great ride to replace the great ride they just got rid of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 LOL, I think some of you were ROTO-SHOOk a bit too much to remember how terrible these rides were. YAY PROGRESS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 That actually looked really fun despite me not liking spinning rides. Sad to see it go, I've never seen one of those things at any other park besides Nickelodeon Universe. Let's hope they get a great ride to replace the great ride they just got rid of. I rode the Iron Eagle at SFA during it's first season (Before it broke constantly requiring parts flown in from Italy...) and I can say it was not a bad ride. Two sick-sacks WAAAAY up. It really did it's job very well as a twirl and hurl only could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 I found the Roto-Shake to be an "ok" flat ride. No where near as intense as a Top Spin running a good program, and certainly more fun that a kiddie ride. I dunno, it just never really did anything for me, and I don't miss it at the 3 or 4 parks I've ridden one at, where they are now gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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