Canadmos Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 http://www.johnnyupsidedown.com/eventSIL.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I saw somewhere that S&S won't be marketing this ride. Stan Checketts just wanted to test a new braking system that used no mechanical parts at all. It works, it's just crazy loud. Who wants to ride a ride and have to wear ear plugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillrider15 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 And I thought the S&S drop rides were loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinb Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Looks like that bunch people just made that ride in their spare time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 It looks like a mini-elevator gone wrong. That Stan is insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I talked to one of the guys that help design that thing. He says it doesn't look like much... but it's freak'n insane to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 And actually... this has been discussed already. Â http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=17944&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdon Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have from a very good source within S&S that within the week S&S will either be sold off or declare bankruptcy. Stan Checketts is no longer in charge of the compay as the investors he mortgaged the compnay 4 years ago have assumed control. The parking lot is almost empty, which I have personally confirmed and the contact I have, who is very high in the company, has been told that a decision about the future of the company will come later next week. I don't know the details that have led them to this point, but the bankruptsy/ sell off is an inevitable reality at this point. Â This is not a rumor or speculation. Â Not sure how I feel about this. When I get more information I will pass it on if the story doesn't break wide on it's own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Yes, please do. I'd be very interested to see what happens. Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshinmac Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Â Thats all I can say... I loved their new ride ideas and really felt that they were creating some unique rides. I can't help but wonder if this is a sign of things to come for the industry. I mean parks in general have suffered through poor earnings for years now and maybe the companies supplying the rides have been struggling as well... Â I dunno I never would have thought S&S though because they installed a ton of those Screaming Swings... Â You know I only just realized that almost all of their models in recent years at least all had the initials S.S... Sorry... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I'm unsure as to whether or not I should trust you. If what you say is true, then I certainly hope they can get through the tough times. If what you say isn't true, then stop lying, it's an awful habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HCOSurfer90 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I seriously doubt this. They just made a fortune over Eejanika or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 If Stan Checketts weren't in charge, why did he go to Cedar Point for the opening of SkyHawk? Â I don't really believe this. S&S still sells many rides a year, and they just opened a 4D. How could they be closing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 When people have a postcount as low as 15, It can generally be assumed that they don't have much to loose by being laughed off the forum for lies... Â If anyone is going bankrupt, it's got to be Premiere. They barely do anything and their forte (LIM launch) is old technology that's been surpassed by other companies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmouse Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Premiere have done a reasonable amount of high profile projects in recent waht with 3 Italian Jobs and 2 Mummies. I think LIM technologyu allows more control of a ride compared to just a straight forward launch. Â S&S must have a reasonable turn over with the number of tower rides and Screaming Swings being sold. Altough it is possible they have lost money as some of their new rides have had operating problems. If they do go bankrupt could this hint that 4D coasters are cursed. Would any company want to build another 4D coaster. Good luck Intamin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absimilliard Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 Premier Rides is doing very well. They sell a tons of spare parts for other rides that they haven't necessary built and they just sold 5 new trains to NY-NY in Las Vegas for Manhattan Express. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOYS Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 When people have a postcount as low as 15, It can generally be assumed that they don't have much to loose by being laughed off the forum for lies... Â I really dont like when people say things like that. I have about that many post counts here, but I've been active in the coaster community for almost 3 years now. Dont judge people by post counts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgodsey Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 This goes along with what I am hearing as well. Â Sad times.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCatter Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 The BS created by this thread has given me a headache Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 In regards to Premier don't forget the number of Italian Jobs they've been selling and before that, Mummies... I do wish they still made their awesome inverting LIM coasters though. Â I'll believe the news about S&S when I hear it from them. With all the new Screamin' Swings coming up and Eej, how could this be true? If this IS true, the 4D is definately a cursed machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 When people have a postcount as low as 15, It can generally be assumed that they don't have much to loose by being laughed off the forum for lies... Â Don't be such an ass. Pdon has shown he is fairly reliable and in the know in terms of things like this. Post count has little to do with it, it's post CONTENT. Here's some pdon posted in the introduction thread six months ago: Hi everyone, my name is Patrick and I live in South Jordan, Utah. My home park is Lagoon, but I was born in Dayton, Ohio, so my real home park is PKI. I work in the electrical industry and sell to S&S, Interactive Rides and Setpoint. I am usually a good source for rumor control regarding any of the three companies installations. My coaster count is around 125 or so and I make a trip out to MM at least once a year. Â If it was a first time poster who wrote OMG I HERD S&S IS GOING BANKRUPTTT IS THIS TRU?? that's one thing, but the original post had a bunch of relevant information and none of it seems that outlandish. Â This goes along with what I am hearing as well. Â A second person "in the know" who has heard this. Probably not just a wild rumor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdon Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have been out most of the day, and I must say I am surprised at how many members have called me out for bullshit and lying. Â There is an old saying about people who never trust anyone else or immediately assume someone they don't know is a liar. Usually those people are untrustworthy themselves. Â I thank Wes41190 and others for coming to my defense, and all the nay-sayers can wait until the official announcement. My contact at S&S is the head of HR, so my guess is she knows a bit more than most about what is going on. As Wes41190 pointed out, I also sell electrical products to them as well, so I have confirmed the sale/bankruptcy with at least four other employees. Â I recognize that I am a newer member of the community, so with time maybe my posts won't attract so many a-holes looking to start a flame war. Everyone has to start out at some point, and the rest of the members owe them at least the opportunity to prove themselves to the community. Apparently this is my opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3ite_me1313 Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I have been out most of the day, and I must say I am surprised at how many members have called me out for bullshit and lying. Â There is an old saying about people who never trust anyone else or immediately assume someone they don't know is a liar. Usually those people are untrustworthy themselves. Â I thank Wes41190 and others for coming to my defense, and all the nay-sayers can wait until the official announcement. My contact at S&S is the head of HR, so my guess is she knows a bit more than most about what is going on. As Wes41190 pointed out, I aslo sell electrical products to them as well, so I have confirmed the sale/bankruptcy with at least four other employees. Â I recognize that I am a newer member of the community, so with time maybe my posts won't attract so many a-holes looking to start a flame war. Everyone has to start out at some point, and the rest of the members owe them at least the opportunity to prove themselves to the community. Apparently this is my opportunity. Â *As I now have respect for you* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 17, 2006 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I see no reason not to believe the guy - look at how *successful* all of their non-tower rides have been, and to make things better, could it be X 2.0 that brought them down?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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