KDCOASTERFAN Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Any ideas on what we may see in 2011? Was reading on kdfansite that some of the folks from GCI were seen in the park recently so could we be looking at a new woodie within the next couple of seasons? If not I'd like some new trains for hurler to see if that'll help make the ride more tolerable granted I think the ride's days are numbered seeing as nobody rides it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCLcoasters Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 GCI is going to be doing Rebel Yell or Hurler retracking. I'm forgetting which one exactly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncolon91 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^ I would hope they will be retracking Hurler since that its the least fun to ride in the park IMO. Rebel Yell felt the way a classic woodie should and wasn't really rough as it was clackity. Hurler was closed when I went this season though so I can't comment how its running this season but it wasn't very fun last season especially around the turns. I can't tell you how many times I've been hit in the face by the rider next to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbarner14 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Any ideas on what we may see in 2011? Was reading on kdfansite that some of the folks from GCI were seen in the park recently so could we be looking at a new woodie within the next couple of seasons? If not I'd like some new trains for hurler to see if that'll help make the ride more tolerable granted I think the ride's days are numbered seeing as nobody rides it. I wouldn't think too much about them being in the park. Roller coaster designers don't just like to design coasters, but they also like to ride them too. In fact if you listen to In the Loop, you'll notice that they we're just there to enjoy Hurlfest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 KingsDominionGeek (Nikki) of KDFansite just got back from the park and discovered that one train was covered up by a tarp, but the red "hard" straps didn't appear to be on the trains. New black "soft" restraints hopefully! Link: http://kdfansite.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=714&start=9525 Just scroll down a couple posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSous Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I still cant figure out why King Da Ka dosn't have lap bars when, but TTD has them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I still cant figure out why King Da Ka dosn't have lap bars when, but TTD has them? Because that's what SFI (and their legal department) ordered for the ride. Especially with the problems that they incurred at Darien Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSous Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 What happened at Darien Lake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^^I don't think it was at Darien Lake but at Six Flags New England. ^An Overweight guest was Killed after being ejected from SuperMan Ride of Steel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSous Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 ^^I don't think it was at Darien Lake but at Six Flags New England. ^An Overweight guest was Killed after being ejected from SuperMan Ride of Steel. It started with Darien Lake. SFNE was just the last straw for SFI. Darien Lake accident SFNE accident JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncolon91 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Its a shame to see that all of these accidents with Intamin rides seem to be due to the restraint system. That's probably why we will not be seeing lap bars on I305 due to the pure intensity of the ride on those s-curves. Yes, the restraints may be tight on the thighs and somewhat uncomfortable, but after all the problems with Intamin rides due to a restraint, I don't think they have a choice and can't be too careful on this. However, I think the new black "soft" straps will be a nice addition if they do in fact cut down on neck chopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalize Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Straps are back out on the test seat it seems. Not sure if their on a train yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Cold Medina Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Straps are on the train. From Coaster Crew's Twitter OMG! WOW!! The restrains now keep you in your seat but every twist and turn is now amazing. Best ride ever is even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Very cool. I guess I have to go back again and experience the ride after its 2nd major makeover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 FINALLY. They shouldve been on the ride when it opened on April 2nd like John Pagel said they would, but I guess it was worth the wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalize Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'll have to get down there tomorrow after work or sometime this weekend for a ride or two to see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Cold Medina Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 New pic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztaz Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I might check out I-305's new restraints this weekend. I didn't have any problems with the harder restraints the last time I was there, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak777 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I have to say one positive thing, since there has been so much negative about the ride the past month. I'm amazed that the park has been able to keep the coaster running like they have. I thought when they started having problems, that it would result in Kingda Ka like downtime, but thankfully no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yeah, I thought this was the worst coaster ever now? So it's all of a sudden amazing? GREAT! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Indeed Wes, they have done a crazy good job of keeping the ride going for what it is worth. I havn't been on it since they changed the ride the first time around, but I will be checking it out in the next couple of weeks, so we will find out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Yeah, I thought this was the worst coaster ever now? So it's all of a sudden amazing? GREAT! --Robb Only because they're giving free beer to riders. It was still great last week, trims and all, sez I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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