The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[IronWolfman]

I hope Windseeker gets replaced by a Air Race, it looks like the world needs more of those rides!

[6flagsbrad]

Man, how long ago was that Google Maps image? I don't ever remember seeing that many trees in front of Jaguar.

[KnottsBerryMountain]

Man, how long ago was that Google Maps image? I don't ever remember seeing that many trees in front of Jaguar.

From what it looks like, it must have been the fall of 2009. Knotts removed all those big trees when they were constructing Windseeker.

[djboss302]

I would say Air Race or a new children's area going in Windseeker's spot.

[Blue Turbo]

While I am not a flat ride fan, I do think that an Air Race would be a great addition for that area

[carlsimmonss81]

That crane arrived in the park almost two weeks ago. A few days ago I noticed Knott's removing the top of the ride.

[Mechanic]

Much like Perilous Plunge, I am glad that I got to ride Windseeker. I won't miss it much though.

[Wes]

^ Glad to see it coming down. Really, Knott's needs to build better quality stuff and closer to the friggin ground.

[Vonni]

I wonder when it will be showing up at WOF?

[Uberbluedragon]

With all that talk about wanting Knott's to put in a Zamperla air race in the spot that is going to be left by windseeker people are just Plane Crazy!

 

If they were to put in an air race in a great name for it would be "Plane Loco"

 

Also I'll add two flat models into the pot and those would be Technical Park's street fighter revolution and gerstlauer's sky roller.

 

Although the really cool minblowing vekoma head shaking idea would be a ride that was a mix between an air race and a skyscreamer tower ride.

Now that would be an awesome ride!

[cfc]

I'm.still pulling for Mrs. Knott's Chicken Biscuits.

[Rollercoaster Rider]

I'm.still pulling for Mrs. Knott's Chicken Biscuits.

 

 

I'd take that over their biscuits at their restaurant.

[Gnome]

The zamperla air race could be quite fun. Looking at some of the pictures they have online, looks like they have some nice theme ideas too. I particular liked the king kong themed air race which would perfectly complement the fiesta setting

[Mr Stratosphere]

I really like wipe out, but I think it would be neat to have this as an upgrade?

 

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[Randomman295]

^Although that's damn cool, Wipeout is still running some wicked ride cycles and it's got more capacity than the Freestyle from what I can tell.

[Aceattack52]

^ Glad to see it coming down. Really, Knott's needs to build better quality stuff and closer to the friggin ground.

Well, Windseeker was a pretty high quality swing ride. It's much better than the swings that a few of the Six Flags parks have put up to compete with the Windseekers. Chains and spinning fast just isn't the way it should be done.

[GoogleNexus]

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[rolercstrluvr]

I'm really glad to see Windseeker coming down now, it was honestly an eyesore on the skyline. At least I got to ride it before it broke.

[dippindotsguy8]

I really like wipe out, but I think it would be neat to have this as an upgrade?

 

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I had the opportunity to ride this at the LA county fair.... While somewhat fun, it's not nearly as intense as wipeout is. It needed one more type of motion, in my opinion.

[DJeXeL]

^Although that's damn cool, Wipeout is still running some wicked ride cycles and it's got more capacity than the Freestyle from what I can tell.

 

Funny thing is, KBF runs Wipeout on the "short cycle." It also has a "long cycle" where it will stop and reverse direction mid-cycle. Too much guest discomfort and stress on the ride's hydraulic system caused the park to use the short cycle only. Operators are not allowed to run it on "long cycle."

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[dippindotsguy8]

^Although that's damn cool, Wipeout is still running some wicked ride cycles and it's got more capacity than the Freestyle from what I can tell.

 

Funny thing is, KBF runs Wipeout on the "short cycle." It also has a "long cycle" where it will stop and reverse direction mid-cycle. Too much guest discomfort caused the park to use the short cycle only. Operators are not allowed to run it on "long cycle."

 

Holy crap. I can handle just about anything flat rides can dish out, but I think the long cycle would be a step too far for me. The wipeouts at Knott's and WOF are two of those rare rides that I am actually ready for the cycle to be over.

[KnottsBerryMountain]

Does anybody know what kind of programs Supreme Scream run ?

[DJeXeL]

Supreme only has 1 program however when it 1st opened in '98, the "bounce" after the 1st drop would send you about 3/4 of the way back up the tower but that was reduced to about 1/2 way up to reduce the cycle time and increase capacity.

[COASTER FREAK 11]

Does anybody know what kind of programs Supreme Scream run ?

 

Drop, one 1/2 bounce, then land.

[KnottsBerryMountain]

Also can the ride operators decide how long the train stays at top?