darvaskristof Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Does anybody know if I can find any information about Zipper rides, which amusement parks have one? I thought I can find some "Zipper fan clubs" on the net, but I found nothing. Anyone can help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I think Zippers only appear in carnivals/fairs. This thread already discussed about the Zippers and I think currently no park owns a Zipper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 There actually is one park in the U.S. that owns a Zipper. Trimper's Rides in Ocean City, Md. It's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darvaskristof Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Not so bad! I missed Coney Island on my last USA trip (in 2006). I'm planning to visit NYC this year, and Ocean City isn't so terrible far. May be, I have a chance to try that strange, unique ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 ^Strange, unique and terrifying! Seriously, The Zipper is one of the most messed up rides to me. I still ride them at the fair every time I see one, and the operators will usually start the car flipping before the cycle even starts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 I highly suggest visiting Ocean City. There are some credits (all are terrible) but there's plenty of non coaster related things to do there and you won't regret visiting. If you go, don't miss the Haunted House on the boardwalk, Ocean Gallery, Thrasher's French Fries, Kohr Bros frozen custard or Playland Arcade (they have a ton of insanely old games). Also, I'm not sure of your age or if you're into the bar scene but I HIGHLY recommend Seacrets. It's like the Disney World of alcohol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I highly suggest visiting Ocean City. There are some credits (all are terrible) but there's plenty of non coaster related things to do there and you won't regret visiting. If you go, don't miss the Haunted House on the boardwalk, Ocean Gallery, Thrasher's French Fries, Kohr Bros frozen custard or Playland Arcade (they have a ton of insanely old games). Also, I'm not sure of your age or if you're into the bar scene but I HIGHLY recommend Seacrets. It's like the Disney World of alcohol. The Haunted House and the two Bill Tracey walk throughs are reason enough to visit Trimper's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 We used to have a Zipper show up during our annual fair, the PNE, but they've stopped bringing it, for several years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Our county fair has one every year but I wouldn't dare ride it. I'm not scared of the ride, I'm scared of the ride falling apart. I've never really trusted carnival/fair rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyinpeace Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 ^Isn't that part of the fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I am HUGE Zipper enthusiast! I ride them whenever I can but its hard because most of my friends do not like them and they required two people. To jump on the Ocean City, MD bandwagon. I live in MD and have been going to OC since I was about 5. Its done nothing but go downhill. Only go to go to Trimpers and both Jolly Roger locations to get the credit. Than to enjoy the beach and beach life go to Rehoboth. Such a better location. The people there are not ghetto. Also there is a ride through haunted house at Rehoboth too that is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 I didn't want to hijack an Ocean City thread by professing my love for Rehoboth Beach but since alilstronger opened that can of worms... he speaks the truth. If you want a fast paced boardwalk with a younger party atmosphere Ocean City is great, I love Ocean City. But if you want to spend the majority of your time relaxing at the beach and walking around in a super clean / super affordable and really laid back town that caters to families then I couldn't possibly recommend Rehoboth enough. Our family has vacationed in Rehoboth every year since I was born (and my avatar is actually the Paratrooper in Rehoboth Beach). What I suggest (if you can swing it) is visiting Rehoboth for a few days (at least) and making a day trip to Ocean City (especially if it's not a great beach day). My only tip for Rehoboth beach is to make sure you don't exceed the speed limit (even by a few miles per hour) and never try to beat a traffic light. The police in Dewey / Rehoboth and Lewes are ridiculously strict about traffic laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan P. Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 There I one at my fair every year that is really the only good ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrbuzz Posted February 11, 2014 Share Posted February 11, 2014 Those rides are truly insane from start to finish. Everyone I have riden has that maniac operator who would get a good spin going first. They are fun but it took me a long time to get the guts to ride my first one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 I didn't want to hijack an Ocean City thread by professing my love for Rehoboth Beach but since alilstronger opened that can of worms... he speaks the truth. If you want a fast paced boardwalk with a younger party atmosphere Ocean City is great, I love Ocean City. But if you want to spend the majority of your time relaxing at the beach and walking around in a super clean / super affordable and really laid back town that caters to families then I couldn't possibly recommend Rehoboth enough. Our family has vacationed in Rehoboth every year since I was born (and my avatar is actually the Paratrooper in Rehoboth Beach). What I suggest (if you can swing it) is visiting Rehoboth for a few days (at least) and making a day trip to Ocean City (especially if it's not a great beach day). My only tip for Rehoboth beach is to make sure you don't exceed the speed limit (even by a few miles per hour) and never try to beat a traffic light. The police in Dewey / Rehoboth and Lewes are ridiculously strict about traffic laws. I am glad someone agrees. I feel like Seacrets makes Ocean City seem so trashy. Its nothing but drunks at night on the boardwalk and on the bus system. The boardwalk at night in Ocean City can be scary, I won't go on there alone. Rehoboth one of the best Paratroopers because you feel like you are going to hit many things. Also they have the best pirate ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike541x Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 ^You're not alone. Haven't been to OC in nine years, and it seemed like every trip my family and I would take up there, got worse. And as for Zippers, our county fair used to have one every year up till five years ago. I wish there were more parks who owned these rides, especially the smaller parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrientExpressForever Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 D.C. Lynch Shows has one they bring to the Richardson County Free Fair in Humboldt, NE every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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