coasternut Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^ Hurler has not aged well. It has steadily digressed into a ride that is not even worth the credit... (though not as rough as Mean Streak or SoB) If GCI were to do a retracking at KD, I would hope that Hurler would be under the knife. Rebel Yell has improved significantly improved under the steady work of KD's maintenance staff. I would like to see a GCI coaster at KD but with our current attractions price tag claiming KD's coffers. My feelings exactly on all the rides you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Thematically speaking, the straps seem to work well with the whole idea of a race car and whatnot. I agree. Not only do they help with the theme, they actually look a lot more comfortable IMO. I *MIGHT* actually want to ride this coaster now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShannonSomerville Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I will be going down there tomorrow afternoon,so HOPEFULLY the line shouldn't be too bad. From what I heard,they were running the silver train only. Until then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Soft restraint gives a more comfortable ride without a doubt. (this means I rode it today.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dailey Enterprizes Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Whoever was speaking in that Coastercrew video sounded very familiar. The straps do look awesome and I am sure they make the ride better. Intimidator gives me a new reason to re-visit Virginia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Cold Medina Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 That's Clint Novak...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I've heard/read nothing but great reviews of the new restraints, and some even say its like a whole new ride! The only issue I have read is the "hole" for your head when lowering and raising the restraint is a bit small, but James on KDFansite finds anything to complain about it seems... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Cold Medina Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^I expected something like that to come from him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I really like the look of the new restraints. They seem nice and padded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Soft restraint gives a more comfortable ride without a doubt. (this means I rode it today.) Did the "new restraints" keep you in the seat too much and loose the little airtime (hills #3 & part of #4) the ride had? I'm all for more comfort. I rode it 15 times on Father's day, and was quite beat up on Monday. I'll be back on the 4th of July weekend. Just wanted your expert opinion since you've already ridden it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^Airtime has nothing to do with restraints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^Airtime has nothing to do with restraints. If the new restraints are tight you won't come out of the seats at all. We'll see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^Negative gravity affects your body regardless of the restraints. Otherwise El Toro would be the most airtime-less ride on the planet with the way they staple you on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^While you are 100% right, the way airtime affects you depends on the restraint. I think that's the point he's trying to get at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmaverick Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 It's not gravity, it's magic . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 The new restraint "hugs" the rider into the seat more than the original. The restraint cannot ruin airtime. The "twisties" are even better than before! No head bang, No neck chop! They don't exist on this ride (to my knowledge). The ride is better than it ever has been. If the line hadn't been so long, I would had ridden again... You could consider it now a Jeff Johnson credit! If you've ridden it before and liked it, get your a** back to KD and reassess your judgement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 ^I'll more than likely be back there on July 14 with some work friends. Who knows, maybe by that time there will be yet another change to the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 ^ Wouldn't surprise me if was another change... BUT, I feel this may be the last... July 14th... maybe I'll see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Heading down there today, even with the extreme heat I'll be able to stay cool at the water park. Considering the heat, how crowded do you think the park will be? (Both the water park and the actual park itself) I want to ride Volcano again, but the lines are just unbearable for that. I went down there a couple weekends ago & despite the heat(almost passed out in Shockwave's queue) the park was pretty busy.I'll be heading down there again this weekend & I hope that the new restraints are on both trains by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I rode it when there were no trims, when there were those little ones at the top, and then now with the full trims.. I have to say I like it with the full trims better. The restraints are great now, too Also, do they have water-sprayers at the top of the first hill? Beause when I went over it I got splashed by something, I'm wishing it was a water sprayer and not someone's spit x_x And airtime was just as great, too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 ^ Yes. There are sprayers on the lift, brakes, first turn, and station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatage Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 To continue this discussion, airtime is the result of the train constraining the body from lifting out of the seat completely, and the only force one feels (other than gravity) is from the restraint holding one in the ride. So not only can the restraint not ruin airtime, it is essential for airtime to exist. I think what the original poster was more concerned about was the physical separation of butt and seat, which is a result of un-stapled-restraint airtime. Obviously if the rider is constrained tight enough to the seat, there will be no physical separation, but the force will be the same. Technically, the airtime force in a stapled-in restraint will be ever so slightly stronger than that of a loose restraint because the body travels in a slightly tighter vertical radius of curvature, increasing the centripetal force outward. The new restraint "hugs" the rider into the seat more than the original. The restraint cannot ruin airtime. The "twisties" are even better than before! No head bang, No neck chop! They don't exist on this ride (to my knowledge). The ride is better than it ever has been. If the line hadn't been so long, I would had ridden again... You could consider it now a Jeff Johnson credit! If you've ridden it before and liked it, get your a** back to KD and reassess your judgement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 It seems that for some people, airtime = literally lifting from the seat, whereas for other people airtime is a slang term for any negative G forces. I prefer to be literally lifted off the seat, but I realize that's not always possible, and I'm glad that "airtime" can still exist even when that doesn't happen for me. In other news, I definitely want to ride i305 and probably always will (until I do, that is ), but it's still great to hear about improvements. I think we all want the best ride possible, it's just that we vary in our definitions of that, and of how we deal with shortcomings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncolon91 Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I have been on I305 pre-trims and thought it was crazy fast and "intense" but wasn't a fan of the s-curves. My girlfriend who rode with me really did not like the s-curves either and had a hard time bracing herself for them. How do the new restraints + trims compare to old restraints + no trims? Do they help you "prepare" for those intense "twisties" or are they resting so close to your neck that you really need no preparation at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08stien Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Rumor has it Cedar Point will now close Maverick for the remainder of the season to install these restraints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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