RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted September 6, 2011 Posted September 6, 2011 ^ Both of those coasters however still maintain very long lines and are very popular. The SFDK team, even said they eventually plan on getting the new Vekoma Vest Restrain Trains for both coasters eventually. Did they say both?? I know they said it for Kong, but I don't remember the same being said about Boomerang. Boomerang is not only massively mediocre, but it breaks down a lot more than any of the other coasters. I hope they get rid of it before they get rid of any of the other thrill rides, but even then, it's probably going to be at least a few years before they should consider something like that.
Andrewoplis Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 ^ & ^^ If I remember correctly, the park only mentioned Kong getting the new Vekoma trains, I have a feeling that boomerang's days at the park aren't going to be forever, but that's just my opinion
Tmcdllr Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Funny, everytime I had been to the park, which is many, many times, Boomerang has always been running. Breaking down all the time?....hmmm...between the two Kong needs the new trains way more, it is a terribly painful ride right now.
Angry_Gumball Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Kong was having bipolar issues when I rode it at TPR weekend. My head didn't do too much side-to-side motion but the motion felt more like a jolting forward and backward when going through the first 3 inversions.
Schotcher Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Not to be random but I wonder how an SLC Beemer model would feel like. Satisfying.
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Funny, everytime I had been to the park, which is many, many times, Boomerang has always been running. Breaking down all the time?....hmmm...between the two Kong needs the new trains way more, it is a terribly painful ride right now. That is interesting... because I've been there many many times and I'd say at least half the times Boomerang was closed for a good portion of the day. Tasmanian seems to be closed a lot too when I go, but I love Tasmanian a lot more than Boomerang. I really hope they get the new trains/restraints on Kong because I think it could be kinda fun if it wasn't for the pain.
SoCalCoasters Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 ^ Tas is an old HUSS ride, not really surprising to see it down so often sadly... As for the Boomerang, it's really an anchor attraction for that back area and always has a full queue. I would love to see the new vest restraints put on both Kong and Boomerang.
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 ^ Tas is an old HUSS ride, not really surprising to see it down so often sadly... As for the Boomerang, it's really an anchor attraction for that back area and always has a full queue. I would love to see the new vest restraints put on both Kong and Boomerang. Isn't Voodoo a HUSS also? I don't see that one down as often as Tas. I would like to see new restraints on Boomerang as well, but I would definitely be in support of taking it out [in the next 5 years] for something better. The only problem with my solution is that Boomerang is not as tall so it can be where it is in the park while a taller coaster would probably exceed the height limit.
Angry_Gumball Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Perhaps we should make a "Pave Boomerang" page?
XYZ Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Perhaps we should make a "Pave Boomerang" page? How about Pave Kong!
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Perhaps we should make a "Pave Boomerang" page? We totally should!!! Perhaps we should make a "Pave Boomerang" page? How about Pave Kong! Maybe we should just have a "Pave All Vekomas" page!
Andrewoplis Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Maybe we should just have a "Pave All Vekomas" page! LETS! The three rides I see down a lot are Boomerang, Tas, and Hammerhead. Boomerang is usually never down for more than two hours when I'm at the park, but break downs seem common. Tas and Hammerhead really seem to be down very long periods of time when they are, and Tas seems to always be closed cause of some one vomiting, which im sure the ride crew is always happy about . But really, I could care less if hammerhead leaves, but tas and boomerang, Tas is one of my favorite flat rides and Ive had some great rides on boomerang (Yes, I said greats rides on boomerangs!). So when it comes down to it, I think Hammerhead should be the next to go.
Angry_Gumball Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Taz was an awesome ride...was unfortunately down last time I was there...and the visit prior back in 2006, the ride had a funny malfunction that required human strength to rotate the disc back into position so riders can get off.
XYZ Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 For some reason I always see rides break down in Six Flags but never at Cedar Fair.
Nibbler Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 ^ I can assure you, EVERY park has down times.
CoasterGuy06 Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 ^^ Top Thrill Dragster, Maverick, Wind Seeker, Shoot The Rapids are rides that suffer fairly regular downtime the past few seasons, and that is just Cedar Point. Rides break down. It happens. Throw in the fact that Huss is one of the worst companies to get parts from (it can take MONTHS just to get a part from them), and you easily have extended downtime on a Huss ride.
harper83087 Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 ^^ Top Thrill Dragster, Maverick, Wind Seeker, Shoot The Rapids are rides that suffer fairly regular downtime the past few seasons, and that is just Cedar Point. Rides break down. It happens. Throw in the fact that Huss is one of the worst companies to get parts from (it can take MONTHS just to get a part from them), and you easily have extended downtime on a Huss ride. Which sucks because Huss giants are really the only flats I'll wait to ride, those and the S&S swings. Other flats require a walk on in my book.
Tmcdllr Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 For some reason I always see rides break down in Six Flags but never at Cedar Fair. Lol, then you are not paying attention.
coasterkid98 Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 I've never seen a ride as twisted as that. Cant wait to ride it.
XYZ Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 For some reason I always see rides break down in Six Flags but never at Cedar Fair. Lol, then you are not paying attention. I'm probably not plus I go to CGA all the time and with 2 B&Ms as the 2 largest coasters which rarely break down.
Fire2box Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 ^ Both of those coasters however still maintain very long lines and are very popular. The SFDK team, even said they eventually plan on getting the new Vekoma Vest Restrain Trains for both coasters eventually. My last ride on Kong (in 2010 season) was okay. But the coaster seems really compacted to where you can't enjoy the elements without being thrown right into the next one. My favorite part isn't loops, spins, etc. It's when you encounter foot choopers. I always stiffen my leg's/feet on Kong, always. Anyways let's hope they get the new trains soon. Otherwise it s Muedusa, V2, Roar and Bumper Cars for me. I LOVE the bumper cars there. Drive about 1 and a half hours from Stockton, first ride is driving smaller cars.
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted September 7, 2011 Posted September 7, 2011 Which sucks because Huss giants are really the only flats I'll wait to ride, those and the S&S swings. Other flats require a walk on in my book. I agree, at least with those at SFDK. Taz is down a lot but it's worth the wait when it is up and running, and it's pretty high capacity so the lines go fast. Voodoo is really fun also and it rarely has a wait longer than one circuit. I always ride it midday when all of the other rides have super long lines. Anyways let's hope they get the new trains soon. Otherwise it s Muedusa, V2, Roar and Bumper Cars for me. You forgot about Superman!
Tmcdllr Posted September 8, 2011 Posted September 8, 2011 Taz is the only ride I have ever almost got sick on.
Andrewoplis Posted September 10, 2011 Posted September 10, 2011 (edited) Taz is the only ride I have ever almost got sick on. Taz is one of the only rides at the park that I always see closed due to someone vomiting... Edited September 25, 2011 by Andrewoplis
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