Twister II Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Here's what I've visualized. A board split up in the transition into the loop, when the train passed over, it hit the underside of the train, causing almost like a reverse whip-lash, where rides bodies were jolted forward, resulting in chest pains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekoma Fan Boy Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 WhAt Is A cHeSt ReStRaInT!?!?!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster1 Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 The premier lapbars are basically inyour chest when you sit down ... hence the "confusion" ... for you slow people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekoma Fan Boy Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Hmm. I thought it would be a OSTR. Anyways, I heard this in the car on the way to see POTC (great movie btw). I'm both shocked and relieved about it. As far as relievage, its about time somebody put that SoB in it's place. Seriously the roughest ride I've ever been on (its at the point where it gives me headaches after one lap, no matter where I sit.) However, I'm shocked about the news since it just got reprofiled... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Yeah I have hit my face on the lap bar before. It is real goofy. I have noticed that Son of Beast has been getting progressively rougher this year - but never noticed anything bad at that part of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesey Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 This got me It’s considered a favorite by many who attend the park. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skier Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Alot of people around here do love the ride, it really is like nothing else roughness and all. This years tracking did help alot on the jack hammering those cars did but at the same time added a more constant small shutter to the whole ride, for me at least. The ride is a huge investment PKI put in not long ago, I really can't see them just closing the ride due to this. If anything I hope the park is smart enough to just get new trains for the thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Can someone describe what happened, was the train heading for the loop after the drop out and one of the "boards" came loose and got stuck under the train..? It would be a great shame for "SOB" to be closed, King's Island should have it re-designed by the Gravity Group or GCI. I think it is a very bad design for a woodie and with all the problems it has had, it's days could be numbered. It's not the height or speed which is the problem but the Premier trains, why not use PTC trains..? Why was it having finanial problems after it was built..? Who decided to have Premier trains on it..? I travelled from the UK to ride it in 2000, a month after it opened and it seemed rough then, the lift-hill is the noisest one I have ever been on, I had to cover my ears. Is it the "anti-roll backs" which make so much noise..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ^ Most coasters have one set of anti-rollbacks on their lift, but SOB has it on both sides, hence why the lift is so loud. -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 PKI is my local park, and I'm a bit aghast about this. I find it hard to believe that they did a credible retracking this year. SOB is so rough. Last time I rode it the thing sounded like it was going to fly right off the track, and not in a good way. The stupid trains jackhammer even going downhill. It's very sad they let it come to this, but it doesn't suprise me one bit considering how poorly SOB tracks. Tearing down a newish 20+ million dollar ride seems a bit rash. Gravity Group should be hired out to fix it. After all, they're local. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I'm not a big fan of this coaster. Hopefully this triggers something to fix all the problems with this ride. If it can't be improved, then perhaps the space can be better used for a new ride or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArchfiend Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I smell bad karma. I think Cedar Fair smells it too. They should get rid of a ride like this. Granted, I've never rode it but about 8 out of every 10 opinions I've heard have not been flattering. Rides like this are a potential liability and should be replaced with more fun and safer rides. I know I loved my Viper at Great Adventure but will admit that it was one rough motha' that was becoming a potential injury liability for the park. So, I can't argue it's banishment from the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I for one would love for it to be replaced, but I'm highly doubtful it will be. The cost to tear it down would be astronomical. The other option is to take the six flags way and just leave it SBNO, and I don't think cedar fair would take that option, either. Whatever they choose they're going to have some tough choices for SOB, that's for sure. -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Cedar Fair's not opposed to getting rid of crappy wood. Think Hercules for Hydra. (Sorry Herc ) Hmmm, I smell Hydra: Part Duex....now with more JoJos. Scott "unfortunately, SOB isn't going anywhere" B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willski Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 You guys go buy some gasoline, I've got the Zippos..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArchfiend Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 I for one would love for it to be replaced, but I'm highly doubtful it will be. The cost to tear it down would be astronomical. Many said the same thing about what was then the worlds tallest wooden roller coaster (in the early thru mid 90s); Hercules at Dorney Park, and then Cedar Fair bought the park and tore that ride down. That ride was rough as all hell but no one is complaining as Hydra is now on its former plot of land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ^ That sounds familiar....where have I heard that before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArchfiend Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ^ That sounds familiar....where have I heard that before? My bad... lets just say I expanded on your comment that wasn't posted yet when I decided to reply James Dillman's post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 But we are forgetting that technically SOB, however bad we may find it, IS a world-record holder. Cedar Fair isn't gonna let that go without a fight. James "CF loves their records" Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Please dont bash me but when did Cedar Fair take ova King's Island? I am not from there I am from the South and didnt know Cedar Fair took ova that park. Did Cedar Fair take over any other of the Paramount Parks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ^ Cedar Fair bought the entire paramount parks chain a month or so ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 Please dont bash me but when did Cedar Fair take ova King's Island? I am not from there I am from the South and didnt know Cedar Fair took ova that park. Did Cedar Fair take over any other of the Paramount Parks? You forgot one "ova." And yes, expect all Paramount parks to now have 50% more concrete and 100% less character according to many experts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 ...and maybe not spend 100% of their budget on improving their (already top rated) kids area. James "yes, talking about KI" Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArchfiend Posted July 10, 2006 Share Posted July 10, 2006 But we are forgetting that technically SOB, however bad we may find it, IS a world-record holder. Cedar Fair isn't gonna let that go without a fight.James "CF loves their records" Dillaman I doubt they will sweat that. They have the resources to build a greater version of the ride and probably will somewhere along the line. If bringing the ride down because the threat for future injuries can occur than I don't see how you can't keep that ride functional. Plus the bad rep. it gets isn't exactly causing people to flock to the park. Cedar Fair wants money a lot more then they want the record breaking wooden coaster that the majority of the people that ride it compalin about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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