RCoasterny Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I don't think everyone realizes this, but this is not a full size Top Spin. Yes, it's a Huss Top Spin, but the smaller version, the Top Spin Junior. This one has a capacity of 28 people, not the normal 40 people capacity the standard Top Spin has. To make a full size Top Spin flip that many times would require exact timing of the arm movement, and probably cannot do the flips as easily as the Junior model would. The reason the Junior model can do the flips easily is because it is much more lighter and can do the flip without the brakes, where the full size and the Giant sized model would need the brake to position the gondola in the right position to do a flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 That was very impressive! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Yea...I had a pretty crazy ride that was like 3 full cycles and I handled it very well but man, the G Forces were pretty extreme. Once in a lifetime ride. Hope everyone who rode can still remember it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasCoaster Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I counted 108 and the second video backs me up on that. But honestly that is nuts and I would probably love it. I think the most I've gone upside down in a day is 120 times, and that was after spending an entire day in the Adventuredome in Vegas. One ride on this thing and I would get damn near beating that. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goliath513 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Can the ride ops for Voodoo at SFDK take this video into consideration!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiderodes Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 The best this is that they all are clapping after the ride I thought that at least 1 was vomiting - but no! I agree the clapping was awesome! That thing had so much speed through the majority of the flips. That takes a pretty talented operator to pull something like that off. 107 flips in about 3 minutes...I wonder if there's a record on the books. I love flat rides to death, but I don't think I could handle that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haiderodes Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 Can the ride ops for Voodoo at SFDK take this video into consideration!? I have a feeling they run a pre-programmed cycle. When I was there back in June, I sat in a nice shady spot and watched a few cycles and they were all pretty close to the same. I didn't see the operators pressing any buttons or joysticks after the cycle started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas2 Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 LMAO I'm I the only one who finds this video funny? I mean c'mon just look how that thing flips, it's insane! Kudos to those who rode it. That's really an accomplishment. I don't think I could do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteocrepaldi Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 That's creazy!!! I don't ride Top Spins and I don't like flat rides that flips you upside down. The only Top Spin I really wanted to ride was closed when I got there to ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam06pr Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 *throws up* WTF??? people can survive that? I would of been crawling vomiting everywhere and at the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterEricHP Posted October 2, 2007 Share Posted October 2, 2007 I can't even watch the whole video without wanting to vomit all over the place.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoasters Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 I don't know if I could handle that, but it looks like something I'd like to try once in a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbilly Posted October 3, 2007 Share Posted October 3, 2007 haha i agree with everyone else, freakin insane but not for me, just way too intense and fast! I would try it once to see how i feel but geez, no body got off sick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 That's just unbelievable. I love the pic of the crew with the operator. I don't my stomach would have survived that though. I can't imagine that being very good for the ride though. I wouldn't think they are made to withstand such long periods of continuous, high stress. Who knows though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryB Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Our county fair is in town this week. I just rode Top Spin the other night and I really enjoy that ride. The most I have been able to tolerate in a row is three cycles and then I was done. Over a 100 flips...I'd be dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I just noticed this video made front page on Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLERLC1 Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 I would say I would like to try it. I can handle the most extreme Top Spin but can I take it so consecutively? The ride has to smell of warm grease after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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