DarkStitch626 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 The key thing about red and yellow and CF has taught this to many, Thank you DANI Swords former PR of KD and current PR of Carowinds.. and I quote "Red looks awesome..it makes a ride look BOLD in the sky line" Its called make it look daring and bold so it stands out. Unless your in the mood for a marketing spiel of "hey look its TTD...lets get Mcdonalds" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 KD doesn't need a McDonalds. KD has Chik-Fil-A and Chik-Fil-A ROCKS!!! What makes a trip to KD even more special? Knowing that there are TWO Sonics on the way. Sorry for the off topic rant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelegendarymatthew Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I want to bring up something thats been bugging me for some time. Why is the Hurler at Kings Dominion so hated? I know the ride can be rough at certain points, but it provides good air time. I think if it gets touched on here and there, it would be a bit better. If this ride is in one enthusiasts 10, it should be in someone else's top 30(AT LEAST) -Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 ^I have a pretty big love/hate relationship with both Hurlers. They're both incredibly rough and uncomfortable if you catch them on the wrong day in the wrong seat, but can also give insane airtime on other days. The one year I worked at Carowinds I found that the front left seat was the best way to go on their Hurler. A little track work wouldn't kill them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 The first time I rode it, the train did some crazy jump on the way up the second hill that killed my thighs and made me not really enjoy the rest of the ride. The second time I rode it, it was a really great ride. Not very bumpy, and a decent bit of airtime! I think that's why there's a love-hate relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Hurler is just too damn rough and not in a fun way. The train shuffles from side to side all the way through the course after the first drop. I don't understand why a park that has two decent adult woodies in Rebel Yell and Grizzly doesn't give Hurler the same TLC. Neither RY or Grizzly have this issue and both of those coasters have more than a decade of service than Hurler. A lot of people have seen a difference with Wildcat since HersheyPark switched from the PTCs to the Millennium Flyers. Granted Hurler isn't a GCII product, I have to wonder if new non-PTC trains would make a significant differnce for Hurler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Unfortunately, Wildcat isn't really doing that great now that's it out of its first season with the Flyers. I'm not sure why, but once they broke in the ride started to get rough again. And I don't think they would help too much, they're more for the GCI turns and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalize Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 I never disliked Hurler as much as a lot of people. I'll always go for a ride in the front seat during my visits because the airtime over the first couple hills is fantastic and the ride isn't TOO rough up front. The main problem is the highly banked turns, especially the first one after the first drop. They need to some serious work on that turn, it can be absolutely brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^People actually sit up front on wooden coasters? The back is where it's at! (yes, I know not to end a sentence with a preposition) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalize Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^People actually sit up front on wooden coasters? The back is where it's at! (yes, I know not to end a sentence with a preposition) I'll ride the back on most woodies, but hurler in the back is far too rough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^A wise decision. Hurler was actually great the first season or two it was open, but I guess it just beats the crap out of itself. I have a soft spot for Grizzly--mainly for the Shed of Death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 The trackwork on Grizzly did WONDERS. Made the ride even better. I love that thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted January 2, 2010 Share Posted January 2, 2010 ^I love the Grizzly at KD. It's my second favorite coaster in the park behind Volcano. The dip down into the tunnel and the tunnel itself really make that ride a great ride. Grizzly KD happened to be my first adult sized coaster when I was 8 and I wouldn't ride another coaster of that size until I was a teenager. I feel it's one of those under-appreciated woodies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 So I have been following this thread, and I was wondering what had been going on with the ride, so I headed over to the website to check it out, and turns out I have been missing a lot! From the image I got it seems that they have a lot of the track work done, if not almost all of it! The ride is really looking great. ~Matthew There is a lot done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 ^Not sure. We haven't had an update from Clint with KDFansite in about three weeks. KD has posted a few pics on Twitter but haven't really said too much about the project itself. Trackwork was suppose to be completed by Jan 1st 2010 but I'm guessing with all the rain and snow the area has had since the fall began that they're a bit behind. I was hoping to see how much Stunt Tower/Drop Zone would be swaying with the high winds we had this past weekend but the webcam went down again last week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 I don't think I'll ever get over how HUGE that ride looks in the back of the park. The more this ride goes up, the more excited I get about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 The thickness of the lift hill is crazy!!! I mean, LOOK AT IT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The thickness of the lift hill is crazy!!! I mean, LOOK AT IT! Taking a likeness to thickness already at such a young age? I believe that the new double spine of the track results in fewer support columns. Just two of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The thickness of the lift hill is crazy!!! I mean, LOOK AT IT! Taking a likeness to thickness already at such a young age? I believe that the new double spine of the track results in fewer support columns. Just two of them. LMAO! I tried so hard the first time I read JEAPUgrad's post not to quote it and make a comment, but now that you did its ok! Haha! Anywho.... You are correct in a way. The double spine has nothing to do with the supports on the lift. The GIANT truss like structure is what causes the need for only 2 supports. ~Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEAPUgrad Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 ^I'm 29 going on 11. My mind is always in the gutter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 yeah, about intimidator... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 ^...it's thick! It is pretty awesome how much they've gotten up already, although in terms of construction, all of the low turns with 1 piece supports doesn't sound all that hard in comparison to large hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrewball Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Taking a likeness to thickness already at such a young age? Im confused What does this comment mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 ^Penis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrewball Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 ^Why would you insinuate that he is taking a liking to penis? and what does this have to do with Intimidator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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