KBrylczyk Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Seriously, I think Whirlwind is going to surprise a lot of people. Just watch Robb's video from IAAPA when this model premiered - Tiny ride but spins like crazy!
larrygator Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 ^Depends in the program (at least I think they can be programmed to run different cycles) and how the cars are loaded. I rode this model at 4 or 5 parks last summer and every time I was in an unbalanced car. At each park I got somewhere between 8-10 cycles and on all but one ride was the spinning was constant after the 2nd or 3rd lap. They are fun little coasters.
I Like Theme Parks. Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 ^^I've been on the one at Trimper's Rides & Amusements, and it's surprisingly fun! It's like an extended Tilt-A-Whirl in roller coaster form.
KBrylczyk Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Any updates on this? Thread has been silent for almost a month and I know they were aiming for Memorial Day for the grand opening.
coasterbill Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 ^^I've been on the one at Trimper's Rides & Amusements, and it's surprisingly fun! It's like an extended Tilt-A-Whirl in roller coaster form. A new credit at Trimpers? I didn't know about this, I need to get back there and ride it (I'll take any excuse to go to Trimpers because of the Zipper lol).
viking86 Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 Any updates on this? Thread has been silent for almost a month and I know they were aiming for Memorial Day for the grand opening. With so many rides opening I had completely forgotten about this one. I'm very curious to see it in action, and also to hear some reviews when it opens. With it's small footprint I can imagine this model being attractive to other small parks.
RyanTPM Posted May 29, 2016 Posted May 29, 2016 From their Facebook page it seems like the Whirlwind Coaster is open, doesn't look like they've said anything about Galeforce or Wild Waves Coaster though.
boldikus Posted June 1, 2016 Author Posted June 1, 2016 Any updates on this? Thread has been silent for almost a month and I know they were aiming for Memorial Day for the grand opening. Actually they more recently said the three coasters will be ready by mid-June (posted that a while back). I've still been keeping an eye on the webcam and there is lots of action on the ground - lots of men running around so maybe they are getting ready for testing? Messing with electrical work? Setting up queues? The Miler is still not done, so they are likely waiting until that is done so they can test clearance envelopes and prob do a pull through before testing Gale. It doesn't look the train has moved on Gale in quite a while.
boldikus Posted June 21, 2016 Author Posted June 21, 2016 I've let this thread become a little quiet so the park can do their thing but I've been checking their website and FB page frequently for any info on Gale Forces opening. No I haven't been calling/emailing the park about it, as I know it'll open when its ready. That said, I finally found something worth bumping this thread for, screenshotted from their FB page. edit: Also, looks like the Whirlwind kiddie coaster is operating, credit whores.
coasterbill Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 I know what you were probably thinking. Today is going great but I could really use more vertical video in my life. Well today is your lucky day! Behold... First test run video.
boldikus Posted June 22, 2016 Author Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) IT'S GLORIOUS. And rather squeaky. edit: Seriously that snap into the top hat and then the beyond vertical drop is just gonna be nutso. Edited June 22, 2016 by boldikus
coasterbill Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Yeah it needs some WD-40. lol what the hell is that? I'm sure the ride is fine but if I were the neighbors I'd be pissed.
Superbatboy Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Wow, looks incredibly snappy! Should be a pretty intense ride!
DoinItForTheFame Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Yeah it needs some WD-40. lol what the hell is that? I'm sure the ride is fine but if I were the neighbors I'd be pissed. My God. It makes Outlaw Run sound like a whimpering puppy.
viking86 Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Holy squeaking Batman, that is some serious noise right there! Will be very interesting to hear how it rides, some of those transitions looks rather abrupt, particularly the second hill.
I Like Theme Parks. Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Last night I had a dream where Gale Force had a soft opening, but the trains weren't completely finished, so instead of using restraints they just used duct tape to stick you to the seat, and the coaster was a lot smaller in my dream, probably only about 70 feet tall.
coneyislandchris Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Last night I had a dream where Gale Force had a soft opening, but the trains weren't completely finished, so instead of using restraints they just used duct tape to stick you to the seat, and the coaster was a lot smaller in my dream, probably only about 70 feet tall. You need to lay off all the candy before bed. That stuff's not good for you.
PeggedSole Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 About that screeching sound... From Playland Castaway Cove on Facebook: "It is from the wheels rubbing on the new paint. This will go away after a few hours of running time."
Superbatboy Posted June 26, 2016 Posted June 26, 2016 Better quality vid of GF testing, this thing looks like it'll pack a major punch. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]
BlahBlahson Posted June 27, 2016 Posted June 27, 2016 Holy hell, I'm actually kind of scared of that thing, it looks very very very punchy over those twists. Could be totally awesome or could be insane-premier spaghetti bowl OTSRs-vekoma hang and bang-levels of rough.
boldikus Posted June 27, 2016 Author Posted June 27, 2016 ^^ Thanks for that, looks great! Much better footage than what the park posted. I don't know if its just me and I'm sure the neighbors freaking hate it but I kinda love that screeching noise and wish it would stay LOL.
I Like Theme Parks. Posted June 27, 2016 Posted June 27, 2016 Holy hell, I'm actually kind of scared of that thing, it looks very very very punchy over those twists. Could be totally awesome or could be insane-premier spaghetti bowl OTSRs-vekoma hang and bang-levels of rough. The restraints are more like vest restraints, and they're almost identical to the ones on the free fly coasters. And those are pretty comfortable restraints in my opinion. So if it is rough, it isn't much of a problem.
gerstlaueringvar Posted June 27, 2016 Posted June 27, 2016 Wow the speed is unreal! Especially the twist on the second hill. I'm actually wondering if they intentionally run it faster just to make sure the train goes through the course just like B&M. The crazy fast transitions made it look like the train is being thrown around quite violently actually.
larrygator Posted July 7, 2016 Posted July 7, 2016 Whirlwind is operating and while Gale Force is only a week or two from opening (according to recent Facebook posts from the park), the third coaster probably won't open til early August. For those that can wait until August 10th, the park posted on Facebook that Wednesday, August 10th will have $15 wristbands from 1-5. Probably a good idea since the park has a very good flat ride package including one crazy ride, Tropical Storm
johnnyknottsville Posted July 7, 2016 Posted July 7, 2016 ^Do you know if that horrible noise has subsided since theres been some test runs put on those wheels? B/c if that's the sound it's going to make I don't think any other park is going to want one
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