GuruGuys Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 I was surprised that most of the group didn't go back and ride some more. I'm not too suprised. Most of them were stuck in the middle of the train which was pretty rough, rogher than the back with little reward (first drop ejection etc) that you get in the back. I sure hope EVERYONE has a chance to ride in at least the front row if they thought it as too rough, and at least once in the back - it is not as bad as the middle, especially row 2, IMO. The front is like a Cadillac, relativaly speaking, dramatically smoother than any other seat. I'm hearing that most of the train was designed to ride like row 1, and like Robb's previous post about the shuffling on the upper bay turn (which is at an all time high at this point), it may be much improved in the off season if things go well! -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakizle Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 ^^ I went back and got a very front seat ride and a very back seat ride after the shoot, but took a little break inbetween. I saw you guys walking to lunch after I'm assuming a few more Bullet rides! When I rode around 12:15 or so there was no line for either the front or the back...when the train returned to the station, I just got up and walked right up to the front car and rode again, it was awesome! Unfortunetly I couldn't ride much longer because of the drive ahead of us. I would have loved to stay for lunch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxx Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 My aching back, my neck...arrrgh. My thighs & arms are BRUISED! I wished I would've thought to stretch out first before I rode, lol but it was worth every second! I liked the back seats the best though. Second car from rear wasn't too bad either. So anyone else in major pain today??? My hubby got some clips on video. Do I post a single post for each video or can I add multiple vids on one post? Drop view. Me...of course. TPR Riders... Say 'hi' Robb. Robb & his camera. Waiting impatiently...lol. And we're off... Crowd going up. Boardwalk Bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 Great pics! If you have some video, please feel free to post them here! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxx Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Thanks! I tried posting a video but it didn't show up. I'll try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxx Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Trying to post video again, but keep getting message "The extension asf is not allowed." Anyone have a clue what that means or is the file just too large? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccalip Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 Trying to post video again, but keep getting message "The extension asf is not allowed." Anyone have a clue what that means or is the file just too large? Thanks. Can you just host it on photobucket or youtube? Great pics! If you have some video, please feel free to post them here! --Robb When are we gonna see your video? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakizle Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 slyfoxx, could you try posting your video in a .zip folder? I'd love to see what a great time we had on camera! I'm sure people won't mind downloading it. Cool photos by the way! -Jake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxx Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanx guys for the help. Duh I didn't think of a zip file but I DID post them on youtube just now. Look for foxxycoastergirl or just look for Kemah Boardwalk Bullet or something similar. Hope you like! Sorry for the poor quality but that's what you get when you don't have the best camera to film with! Most of them are just short clips of flybys. My hubby hasn't yet grasped the concept of FILM FILM FILM as much as you can when it comes to coasters but he's learning! It was a blast meeting such kewl ppl yesterday. Just keep us in mind if any of you locals wanna go 'parking' together in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markieb Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Robb and Elissa, It was great meeting both of you! It was nice to see you both very easy going wonderful people. Your baby is beautiful and well adjusted to the noise and people. She is a doll. (and I don't generally like babies) Me and Toni had a great time. It was his first event of this kind, and he smiled ear to ear the whole time. Thanks for coming and inviting us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanx guys for the help. Duh I didn't think of a zip file but I DID post them on youtube just now. Look for foxxycoastergirl or just look for Kemah Boardwalk Bullet or something similar. Hope you like! Sorry for the poor quality but that's what you get when you don't have the best camera to film with! Most of them are just short clips of flybys. My hubby hasn't yet grasped the concept of FILM FILM FILM as much as you can when it comes to coasters but he's learning! It was a blast meeting such kewl ppl yesterday. Just keep us in mind if any of you locals wanna go 'parking' together in the future. I looked all over YouTube for your vids, but didn't see them. Can you cut/paste a link here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Couldnt find it either Tex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 You just had to put in her username. You can find her videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/foxxycoastergirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxx Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Thanx West for posting that. LOL ya beat me to it! Thanx again, appreciate it. Like I said before, they're not much but at least we got some extras there. We have more photos than anything, I posted the photos I thought would be the most enjoyed. The others are just us like in the station, raising our arms then down, then back up again, etc. Just stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The others are just us like in the station, raising our arms then down, then back up again, etc. Just stuff. Ah yes, the fly like a bird lessons Robb had us perform. My arms were quite tired afterwards. Still never figured that part out -GG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxx Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 What's funny is if you click really fast on each frame & it really DOES look like we're trying to fly. Some of us look somewhat confused though. Down again... Up... Down... Up... Down... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chain Dawg Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I have had to pop 3 Advil every morning since this past Sunday. At first I thought that I had bruised my ribs, but as it turned out my neck took the worst of the abuse. The top of the thighs were sore too from the "pop". I must say that the Bullet was one of the most intense rides I have ever been on. I just wish that I could have lasted longer. I did make it into the double digits before taking a break. I don't know how you "Bullet Boys" do it. It was great to meet everyone, and having lunch with you all was very fun. It was nice to see such knowlegable youth at this event. It is great to talk geek with your own kind. Luckily we had plenty of time for lunch I went back and rode 1 last time in row 1. It was a little better, but I think the damage was already done to my neck. P.S. - I am the balding red haired guy in the dark green shirt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellHammondnholt Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I have had to pop 3 Advil every morning since this past Sunday. At first I thought that I had bruised my ribs,The first weekend it was open I bruised my rib also. It was sore for at least two weeks. But I still love it it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxx Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I would take pix of MY bruises but I'm afraid some of them are in places I shouldn't post about. I have some that encircle half my left tricep & some on my outer left thigh & some in the 'crunch' zone on my other thigh. Don't know HOW those got there! Funny thing is the front sides of my neck hurt the worst, I couldn't hardly swallow for the next day or two. Didn't mind the bruises, usually get those all the time but the front of the neck part was weird since that's not usually where it gets me, I guess I was straining my neck muscles & didn't know it. I'm not complaining though, it comes w/the territory. It was worth it. I'd definitly ride it again. Maybe just in the back though. The turn after the drop was definitly unexpected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellHammondnholt Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 The turn after the drop was definitly unexpected. Yes it is! That first drop is insane! That is were, while holding my arms up, I slammed my side up against the side of the car which bruised my rib At least I think that is what happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well the most I have ridden this coaster in one night, which I usually go from 8 to 10pm, is 24 times. I have never left with a bruise at all. Now my neck was sore for about a couple of hrs, but when I woke up, it was totally gone. Maybe its because I never hold my hands up and brace myself. I don't see how enjoyable being slammed around and hitting the person next to me can be. I never knew why people hold their hands up on a coaster anyway. I am not being funny but I have never understood that. Can someone give me some insight. Is it the perception of being free and can fly out at any moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well the most I have ridden this coaster in one night, which I usually go from 8 to 10pm, is 24 times. I have never left with a bruise at all. Now my neck was sore for about a couple of hrs, but when I woke up, it was totally gone. Maybe its because I never hold my hands up and brace myself. I don't see how enjoyable being slammed around and hitting the person next to me can be. I never knew why people hold their hands up on a coaster anyway. I am not being funny but I have never understood that. Can someone give me some insight. Is it the perception of being free and can fly out at any moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well the most I have ridden this coaster in one night, which I usually go from 8 to 10pm, is 24 times. I have never left with a bruise at all. Now my neck was sore for about a couple of hrs, but when I woke up, it was totally gone. Maybe its because I never hold my hands up and brace myself. I don't see how enjoyable being slammed around and hitting the person next to me can be. I never knew why people hold their hands up on a coaster anyway. I am not being funny but I have never understood that. Can someone give me some insight. Is it the perception of being free and can fly out at any moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyfoxx Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 On the first go-round, we had our hands down since that's what Robb wanted, I was hanging on for dear life (so-to-speak) but the turn(s) still got me especially the drop turn which I didn't expect. The turn by the water-when I was in the right hand seat-jostled me side to side & that's how I got the bruises on my left thigh, from the seat divider. It didn't really do that when I sat in the left seat but as far as holding on, Robb wanted us to hold our hands up so that's what we did. After a few go-rounds on the Bullet, I learned how to "ride" it better, to expect & prepare for the turns. Most of the time when I ride, I hold my hands up on the up & down parts but hold on the the bar on the turns, depending on the turn. Some turns I hafta hang on, some I don't. I didn't used to hold my hands up at all but I started doing that last year when I rode the Rattler, then did it the whole time on Judge Roy Scream 'cept on the turnaround, it was a slower turnaround so I felt it was silly to hold my hands up on a slower turn. But anyway, I've been doing it ever since. I also have longer arms so on a lot of the head-choppers I have to pull them down a bit. I prefer to hang on but don't wanna look like a chicken plus on basic coasters like JRS, it's fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmccalip Posted October 25, 2007 Share Posted October 25, 2007 Maybe its because I never hold my hands up and brace myself. I don't see how enjoyable being slammed around and hitting the person next to me can be. I never knew why people hold their hands up on a coaster anyway. I am not being funny but I have never understood that. Can someone give me some insight. Is it the perception of being free and can fly out at any moment? Because of the sensation it provides. If you're not stapled into the ride you get a much better sensation of airtime, and you get even more if you lift your feet up also. Although, If you're in the front seat of the car(less leg room), it might be a good idea to put your hands back down on some of the turns. I tried holding my hands up the whole time and ended up with some bruises on my knees. Fun Though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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