dandaman Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I swear, if there's any way one of these shindigs can happen in the summer, I'm so there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 It was a lot of fun today, and hopefully next time I won't have to leave early. Hope to see you all again next season, and thanks again for the great time. Four of those in our group. (top right) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I would just like to say that I had a BLAST tonight hanging out with everyone and i'm glad I did come down. Thanks to everyone for being amazing friends and I can't wait to see you all again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I don't think words can sum up how I felt about yesterday, so maybe I will do an interpretive dance to the tune of Ice Ice Baby. You'll have to wait until next time to see it. Jeremie did pwned everyone in the leaf fight. I should know, I became injured. Who knew leaves can hurt you. Dan, please do come down and visit us during the summer! Nathan, please bring Avery with you next time. I think she's my new kindred spirit! I miss you guys already and can't wait until our next meet up. I really hope it's during the winter. Sledding anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Yes, yesterday at the park was more fun than fixing the humdifier in the afternoon. Oh well, one last ride on everything (except Superman), was a great way to end the season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 From the sound of it, I really need to meet up at the park with all of you! Any ideas for a meet-up on April 24th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 ^I think that has been in planning since September....!! I know I'll be there. I really think we need to meet up again in this off season we are being tormented by right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumba830 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I had an amazing time on Sunday! But now I think I'm having withdrawals... [i should have my PTR up later tonight] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Park Thoughts released that Six Flags Great America will be bringing back the holding brake for Vertical Velocity. I am very excited! http://parkthoughts.com/2009/11/05/bring-back-the-holding-brake/ or parkthoughts.com/2009/11/05/bring-back-the-holding-brake/ I am not sure how you quote from another site, but I think its worth the visit. I loved the holding brake and I am glad it is coming back. But on steel venom, it wasn't any fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 Confirmed? Where? If they post a source I'll believe it. Not sure anyone noticed but V2 was in the midst of getting a fresh coat of paint. The station and queue were all freshly painted. And I can tell you that nothing that would compete with IW is coming in 2010, but changes are coming for next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I wouldn't mind if Great America had an off year. Some of the buildings could use some paint, and it would be nice if the park went around fixing the areas that need work. I've read good things about the Glow in the Dark Parade, o hopefully Great America's is just as good. I hope that V2 rumor is true. The moment the holding brake does its job is still one of the scariest coaster moments IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 I wasn't able to get on V2 with the holding brake so I hope they bring it back so I can experience it. If they bring it back I would wait for the first row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiminn6 Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 That would be really cool if it came back. I have never been to that park but I have been on a similar ride and it seems like it would be way better with a holding break. Also new coats of paint arent a bad idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 I wasn't able to get on V2 with the holding brake so I hope they bring it back so I can experience it. If they bring it back I would wait for the first row. You are wise The water underneath the ride is awesome, so when in front, it's cool! And in my opinion, the best seat on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 ^Unfortunately it takes another 30 minutes for the front row which is why i've haven't done it. But I am glad that they are fixing the brake and giving it some new paint. Hopefully they'll continue this TLC with other rides and buildings throughout the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 A&G, your sig sounds exactly like Jo's reaction earlier this year to our morning practically-ERT session on Spacely's Pocket Rockets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 That sounds like great news but I don't understand why they haven't or cannot do the same to V2 @ SFDK? Ever since the change it has not been used yet is still there. There should be no drawbacks to using it now and I would like to experience it as it sounds really fun. Have they just forgotten about it, are they trying to save money, what is the reason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 No one knows the exact reason why they havn't been using the holding brake, but there are 2 theories. 1. It broke and they never got around to fixing it 2. It was very expensive to use the holding brake so they turned it off to save money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 A&G, your sig sounds exactly like Jo's reaction earlier this year to our morning practically-ERT session on Spacely's Pocket Rockets. I think thats my reaction every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 About the SFDK holding brake.... Doesn't the cart not make it fully up the vertical spike? The front 2 or 4 rows usually are still curved while the others touch the brake? Maybe because the spike is too short to operate the brake. I just realised (sp) that a holding brake on the twisted spike would be pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 No one knows the exact reason why they havn't been using the holding brake, but there are 2 theories.1. It broke and they never got around to fixing it 2. It was very expensive to use the holding brake so they turned it off to save money Funny thing is I was the lead at that unit of rides the year it stopped working. V2 was my ride and its not that its expensive to use the brake. It's broken!!! One day it was fine, there was a bad storm that night, the next day I come to work and not only was the brake not working, the whole ride was out of wack. (Theory when I was there was that it got struck by lightning). The break is nothing but a set of LIMs that fire in the reverse direction. Its expensive to fix and to get a crane up there to repair or replace it. To get the ride back up they had to reprogram the ride (I was sure it was temporary) so that the ride would by pass the holding break thus not screwing with the ride program cycle. Certain things take priority, you rather have a ride operational than not. I'm sure when they can factor the fix in the budget it will get taken care of but there are lots of things on the fix it list, and further more, its hard to just call up a company and expect them to have a crane big enough ready when ever u pick and choose. Just keep your fingers crossed. I miss working there and my 123 family!!!! U know who you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 ^^The SFDK holding brake used to work, but then the train began slipping when being held, so they just shut it off Where exactly did the conformation for this come from BTW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrX8991 Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 I sure hope this is true. When I rode it back when the brake was still used, the back tower was actually my favorite part of the ride. Does anybody else like V2 more than Wicked Twister? My head always got whipped to the side on the back tower of Wicked Twister, even when I tried bracing for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 No one knows the exact reason why they havn't been using the holding brake, but there are 2 theories.1. It broke and they never got around to fixing it 2. It was very expensive to use the holding brake so they turned it off to save money Funny thing is I was the lead at that unit of rides the year it stopped working. V2 was my ride and its not that its expensive to use the brake. It's broken!!! One day it was fine, there was a bad storm that night, the next day I come to work and not only was the brake not working, the whole ride was out of wack. (Theory when I was there was that it got struck by lightning). The break is nothing but a set of LIMs that fire in the reverse direction. Its expensive to fix and to get a crane up there to repair or replace it. To get the ride back up they had to reprogram the ride (I was sure it was temporary) so that the ride would by pass the holding break thus not screwing with the ride program cycle. Certain things take priority, you rather have a ride operational than not. I'm sure when they can factor the fix in the budget it will get taken care of but there are lots of things on the fix it list, and further more, its hard to just call up a company and expect them to have a crane big enough ready when ever u pick and choose. Just keep your fingers crossed. I miss working there and my 123 family!!!! U know who you are. Thank you, that actually, totally makes sense and it's good to know that it could still work and it's just a matter of when they fix it. Lightning can really jack things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted November 7, 2009 Share Posted November 7, 2009 Do the Intamin impulses have any type of lightning rod on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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