IronWolfman Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I think they also did the tower at Silverwood as well. Nah, that was Larson/A.R.M.
Xmeister Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I'll be at CP in August it looks like. So I'll take the ride for a spin then. I'm not to far away from Knotts, so I'm sure I'll ride that one first. Hopefully I can see something through all the smog.
Koasterking48 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 I'll be at CP in August it looks like. So I'll take the ride for a spin then. I'm not to far away from Knotts, so I'm sure I'll ride that one first. Hopefully I can see something through all the smog. Not sure if you'll be able to see through the Mayflies either
robbalvey Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 It wasn't exactly a bright corporate move to build 4 prototypes of a ride never used before, all of them delayed, and then proceed to build two more. Are you sure? I'm willing to bet that Mondail cut them a VERY good deal to take a chance on building something like that, and buying FOUR of them in one go. I am absolutely CERTAIN though, if Cedar Fair wasn't happy with the product, they would NOT have purchased the other two. While the ride doesn't do much for me, to be honest, I do know people who are either so terrified by the height of it, they won't get on it, and I also know others who freaked out so much on the ride, they literally cried! (sorry, "wept")
Koasterking48 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Posted January 20, 2013 It wasn't exactly a bright corporate move to build 4 prototypes of a ride never used before, all of them delayed, and then proceed to build two more. Are you sure? I'm willing to bet that Mondail cut them a VERY good deal to take a chance on building something like that, and buying FOUR of them in one go. I am absolutely CERTAIN though, if Cedar Fair wasn't happy with the product, they would NOT have purchased the other two. While the ride doesn't do much for me, to be honest, I do know people who are either so terrified by the height of it, they won't get on it, and I also know others who freaked out so much on the ride, they literally cried! (sorry, "wept") I see what you mean. Im sure they got a buy one get three deal The ride is sort of a bipolar reaction ride. On one hand you have the people who are deathly terrified the entire time, while on the other you have the people saying "biggest waste of 5 million ever."
CpBluestreakCp Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Sure the ride has a few issues, as most prototypes do, but like Robb said, I'm sure they received a very good deal. I don't think Cedar Fair would buy a product, in mass nonetheless, if they didn't think the ride was a wise investment. Once all the kinks are worked out, I'm sure the Windseekers will pay for themselves and all the work that was needed to perfect them.
robbalvey Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 The ride is sort of a bipolar reaction ride. On one hand you have the people who are deathly terrified the entire time, while on the other you have the people saying "biggest waste of 5 million ever." Very true - All I know is that each park visit I took in 2011 and 2012 - the queue was full for each Windseeker we came across. And it's a REALLY HIGH capacity ride. So I guess that speaks volumes for the attraction?
Aceattack52 Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I agree with azza29-they are not going I take any of them down-that is put of the question. I would say its like most other rides-get it fixed any way they can so they can start getting people back into the work to get on these things. Weather it be a simple replacement of parts or some kind of miseducation, you an pretty mčg count on them at least trying everything they can to get these things working perfectly again.
cfc Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 The ride is sort of a bipolar reaction ride. On one hand you have the people who are deathly terrified the entire time, while on the other you have the people saying "biggest waste of 5 million ever." Very true - All I know is that each park visit I took in 2011 and 2012 - the queue was full for each Windseeker we came across. And it's a REALLY HIGH capacity ride. So I guess that speaks volumes for the attraction? At Kings Dominion, I think it's a good "middle-ground" ride for those who are bored by the chair swings but think Drop Tower is too intense.
TPDave Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 ^ I think that's true for some guests - but some people (no names!!) seem to get terrified by the concept of the ride even if they might be OK riding a drop tower. Confusing.
XYZ Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 Well, I went to Knott's yesterday and Windseeker wasn't running or testing. There was just test dummies near the ride. No big news.
SharkTums Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 ^ I think that's true for some guests - but some people (CHRIS FOURMONT!!) seem to get terrified by the concept of the ride even if they might be OK riding a drop tower. Confusing. Fixed.
Mr Stratosphere Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 ^^ LMAO! Similar to me, I am terrified of Ferris wheels, however the swinging gondolas on Mickey's Fun Wheel are fine. I really do not like the stationary goldolas. And Windseeker doesn't bother me at all.
Lareson Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I think of Windseeker as a nice break ride from coaster riding. Never had to wait any longer than 20 minutes to get on, plus it offers some great views of the parks they're at. Only been on the Kings Island and Cedar Point ones, but I like them. A StarFlyer on the other hand... If it goes any higher than 150ft, I'm not riding it! Those seats just kind of freak me out.
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 ^ I think that's true for some guests - but some people (CHRIS FOURMONT!!) seem to get terrified by the concept of the ride even if they might be OK riding a drop tower. Confusing. Fixed. DIE! They are totally different!
Coaster Curt Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 I guess I am in the group of "biggest waste of 5 million", the ride does nothing for me.
cfc Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 ^ I think that's true for some guests - but some people (CHRIS FOURMONT!!) seem to get terrified by the concept of the ride even if they might be OK riding a drop tower. Confusing. Fixed. DIE! They are totally different! Are you concerned that the centrifugal force of Windseeker will hurl you across the park if the arm you're riding breaks?
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 No, haha. I don't like hanging out there. With a drop tower, in up aginst the tower and it doesn't flail in the wind like Windseeker does.
cal1br3tto Posted January 20, 2013 Posted January 20, 2013 If you do get the chance, head to CP. Best location since it's right next to the water. Yup. It's stunning at night, plus during the day it's great for checking on a few coasters (saw a Magnum evac once). Mondial is also responsible for one of the most amazing flat rides ever...the Shake (AKA the other Magnum).
Koasterking48 Posted January 24, 2013 Author Posted January 24, 2013 So apparently the Feb. 1st date is out of the question now according to Screamscape.
Randomman295 Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 If these rides were just prototypes like Robb said, how come Cedar Fair went ahead and spent $20+ million to get all of them installed?
Coaster Curt Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 If these rides were just prototypes like Robb said, how come Cedar Fair went ahead and spent $20+ million to get all of them installed? True the ride does nothing for me but they are huge people eaters, plus it is a great view up top.
Homeboy23 Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 If these rides were just prototypes like Robb said, how come Cedar Fair went ahead and spent $20+ million to get all of them installed? You have to take chances sometimes.
kunpc1 Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 If these rides were just prototypes like Robb said, how come Cedar Fair went ahead and spent $20+ million to get all of them installed? True the ride does nothing for me but they are huge people eaters, plus it is a great view up top. Despite each cycle taking a large number of passengers (64), my understanding is the average cycle time (unload, load & ride cycle) is about 6 minutes. So your actual throughput on WindSeeker is only around 640 people per hour. I'm surprised it's still down as I was told a large contributing factor to the Knott's issue was human/operator error. I wonder if more issues have been found since hearing this back around Haunt.
RaptorBoyASU Posted January 24, 2013 Posted January 24, 2013 No, haha. I don't like hanging out there. With a drop tower, in up aginst the tower and it doesn't flail in the wind like Windseeker does. Have you been on Lex Luthor, the swaying from Superman going scared the bejeesus out of me. I'll ride Windseeker, but it makes me nervous the whole time.
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