The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[A.J.]

I'm pretty sure that the reason the woman slipped out in 2001 was because she was of unusual size. It's an interesting social issue. I don't know if anyone has photos of Perilous Plunge from when it opened, but if the rules said "this ride may not accommodate guests of unusual shape or size", the woman shouldn't have gone in the first place. Apparently she wasn't belted in properly because the seat belt was not long enough, and when the boat came back the restraint and belt were still in their locked position. Here's a source.

 

You could pass the blame to a lot of people in that case - I personally would say it's partially the woman for not thinking, "hey, maybe I won't be able to safely fit in the seat" and partially the operators at the time for not denying her the ride for the sake of her own personal safety.

 

The Hydro issue was a little bit different. The local court ruled that the incident occurred entirely due to operator neglect, and that operators of Hydro weren't checking the majority of restraints to begin with. Source.

[metrock]

And let's remember that it only killed someone who was fat and didn't fit into the restraint. Outside of America, I don't think this will be an issue.

 

I don't think that was appropriate. No matter the shape of the person, it's terrible someone died. The fact that you say "it only" killed someone who was larger, as if it's not some big deal.

 

That wasn't the matter in which I was saying it. Just stating that the only time the ride ever killed someone was when they were too fat and shouldn't have ridden in the first place.

[vacoaster09]

I understand.

[XYZ]

A full-fledged dive machine could fit just in PP's location (and maybe Coasters Diner included) if the first 200' drop goes right into the splashdown like Krake.

[thestripedtaco]

^ Agreed. A dive machine would be a good fit for Knott's because there is really nothing like it on the west coast.

[XYZ]

How about a dive machine with a beyond vertical drop? Knott's can then have the title of steepest coaster in California. I think B&M would be able to put a little more creativity into their dive machine.

[thestripedtaco]

^ Can a dive machine even do that? I have just always wondered because there have been a few dive machines already and almost all of them seem to be vertical drops so I always wondered why no one wanted anything else like a beyond vertical drop.

[Wes]

Holy crap, this was quick. Perilous Plunge is already coming down, and based on the cuts, it's being scrapped. twitpic.com/as6eng

Edited September 8, 2012 by Wes

[SLUSHIE]

Super hard to see any cuts from that photo.

 

It does appear that the tower in the middle of the turn is gone now.

[alpengeist04]

A Dive Machine would definitely be my first choice, if it ends up being a B&M.

[Meteornotes]

I can't imagine they're saving this ride to send it anywhere. Just too many problems with it.

 

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[thestripedtaco]

^ Even if it were built with something like a dual station it would still get horrible capacity. I wen't on PP in July and they were running one boat just about every 5-6 min. Plus two of the seats were broken so that gives the ride an hourly capacity of about...264 riders per hour, just pitiful. Especially when you look at what it was estimated to be able to run at with full capacity: 1600 riders per hour. If this ride get's rebuilt it is probably going to Michigans Adventure like many other people have said.

[DJeXeL]

So yea...........Perilous is going somewhere but NOT to another park.

[Wes]

Well that settles that debate!

[XYZ]

I'm crying because Boomerang is still standing...

[Ed Farmer]

So yea...........Perilous is going somewhere but NOT to another park.

 

Well that settles that debate!

 

No, Rocky Mountain Treatment.

[Wes]

^ Rocky Mountain Treatment as in Perilous Plunge will soon be turned into cans for Coors light?

[thestripedtaco]

^ Much better use of the ride anyways.

[Tmcdllr]

Just leave that pile of twisted metal and debris there, slap a sign on it, and call it a 'new attraction'.....lol

 

"Body Damage: the experience".... just try to get through this hazardous maze without serious injury!

[XYZ]

Six Flags calls this pile of junk theming.

[Ed Farmer]

^ Rocky Mountain Treatment as in Perilous Plunge will soon be turned into cans for Coors light?

 

I suppose as long as they promise not to retrofit them with four-point can opening mechanisms. Miller Brewing Company is already complicating things and throwing the can industry for a loop with their new punch-top cans that allow for a smoother pour.

[UrbanLegend]

Well that settles that debate!

 

This picture proves nothing.

[Rocket Rodder]

The ride is NOT going to be relocated to another park. The end.

[Tmcdllr]

Well that settles that debate!

 

This picture proves nothing.

 

Actually it proves that sometimes a pile of trash can look better than the ride it used to be.

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

I suppose as long as they promise not to retrofit them with four-point can opening mechanisms. Miller Brewing Company is already complicating things and throwing the can industry for a loop with their new punch-top cans that allow for a smoother pour.

The first beer you drik shouldn't be a problem....but once you start getting to 3-4, that can might get a little trickier