The Knott's Berry Farm (KBF) Discussion Thread

[empires]

Pony express seems like it could have been good if they had it wind all around big foot rapids, shame it didn't come out that way.

[disney4me2001]

Pony express seems like it could have been good if they had it wind all around big foot rapids, shame it didn't come out that way.

 

This is what I've been saying since it opened! It's an okay ride in my opinion, just way too short time-wise. It's definitely hard to justify waiting for it!

[Someotherguyuser]

Now that we're on the subject of making odd coaster comparisons, I think Timberline Twister is by FAR the superior coaster to X2. Nothing beats Timberline. Nothing.

[cmullin]

The restraints are also much more painful on Pony Express. The ride is also just way to short and the queue is always so long. In the next couple years they should replace it with a good flat or a new, better coaster.

[XYZ]

The restraints are also much more painful on Pony Express.

 

If you know how to ride Pony Express "correctly", you will have little pain.

 

The ride is also just way to short and the queue is always so long. In the next couple years they should replace it with a good flat or a new, better coaster.

 

Why would they take out a popular family coaster? Pony Express is a big hit for families and has good ridership. Plus, Pony Express is not even five years old! I know enthusiasts don't like it too much but it's going to stay for some time. If Knott's is removing one coaster in the near future, it will probably be Boomerang.

[Jew]

True story: Pony Express was a last minute addition. Jack Falfas went to IAAPA, liked the concept, and bought one. That probably explains why the layout ended up so short.

[Condor]

^I always like to think of Pony Express as a joke that someone in management took literally, like, "Oh... you guys actually built that ride in the e-mail I CC'd everyone!? I was totally bullsh*tting you!"

[A.J.]

The restraints are also much more painful on Pony Express.

 

If you know how to ride Pony Express "correctly", you will have little pain.

 

You shouldn't have to "ride it correctly" to not experience any pain.

[empires]

Just drive by knotts on the five and saw windseeker fully testing!

[Guy T. Koepp]

Just drive by knotts on the five and saw windseeker fully testing!

 

You were moving? On the 5? I call shenanigans!

[Mechanic]

Can you even see Knott's from the 5? It's never come into view for me until we got on Beach and started heading toward the park.

[WFChris]

The restraints are also much more painful on Pony Express.

 

If you know how to ride Pony Express "correctly", you will have little pain.

 

You shouldn't have to "ride it correctly" to not experience any pain.

 

Especially if it's some kind of secret that only gets half mentioned but not explained.

[MayTheGForceBeWithYou]

Can you even see Knott's from the 5? It's never come into view for me until we got on Beach and started heading toward the park.

From what I remember, a tiny bit of the taller stuff like Supreme Scream just barely peeks out.

[deathbydinn]

Boomerangs new paint job is certainly..bright.

 

 

 

From Knotts network

[GayCoasterGuy]

^Hey that looks pretty good! The return of late 80s neon!

[Mechanic]

It looks a lot better than it did. That's not saying much though.

[Jew]

Can you even see Knott's from the 5? It's never come into view for me until we got on Beach and started heading toward the park.

 

Maybe he meant the 91?

[Double0Kevin]

There is definitely a point on 5 where you get a decent view of Knott's. Easier if you aren't the driver and have the ability to look as it's only visible for about 15 seconds.

 

That paint job on Boomerang is hideous, but then again so was the old one. I guess we are just cursed with and ugly ride. Also, I wish CF would buy the new trains for this thing if it's going to hang around. I'm sure the purchase would be worth it, I can't imagine it's cheap to maintain the old Arrow train for year around ops.

[G-Force!]

I drove by the park yesterday, and yes, Boomerang sure is bright. I kind of had to do a double take after seeing it

[A.J.]

I thought that I saw somewhere that Boomerang's supports were going to be a different color (a light teal or something).

 

Does this mean new Vekoma trains for Boomerang as well? That would be cool.

 

EDIT: Nevermind, the blue was the old coloring.

[XYZ]

Can you even see Knott's from the 5? It's never come into view for me until we got on Beach and started heading toward the park.

 

Knott's can be easily seen from the 5.

 

The restraints are also much more painful on Pony Express.

 

If you know how to ride Pony Express "correctly", you will have little pain.

 

You shouldn't have to "ride it correctly" to not experience any pain.

 

Especially if it's some kind of secret that only gets half mentioned but not explained.

 

Here's how you ride Pony Express "correctly": You don't lean too far forward. If you remain rather upright, you'll have a decent ride.

 

Boomerangs new paint job is certainly..bright.

 

 

 

From Knotts network

 

These photos are a bit old as when I visited Knott's on the 15th, they were painting the supports green. So, the actual color scheme is lime green track and green supports.

[Wes]

Boomerangs new paint job is certainly..bright.

 

 

 

From Knotts network

 

Which executive's child picked these colors?

 

Maybe if it was sponsored by Surge I would like it.

[cfc]

No matter what the color scheme, painting a Boomerang is like bronzing a turd.

Edited February 17, 2013 by cfc

[scbt]

I personally think the new colors look terrible, it looks like they dipped in a bunch of radioactive ooze.

[_IntaMAN_]

IMHO, I like the track color scheme, but the supports are ugly, would've been nicer if it were a blue-ish color. Just my opinion...