WestCoasterKing Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Why do lift hills count toward the ride time? Sure you are on the ride and sure it is moving but is that really part of the ride? When a ride is say 2 minutes and 30 seconds but the lift hills takes 1 minute 45 seconds that leaves only 45 seconds of ride. If the lift is a launch like Maverick or Hot Rod then that's part of the ride.
bert425 Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 the lift hill is part of the ride. period. (and if you aren't enjoying the anticipation, or the views from the hill? you're doing it wrong).
Canobie Coaster Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 I'd say lifts do but I wouldn't count time on the brake run.
cookiex Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 As long as you're in the train and it's moving I count that as ride time.
TheCoasterKid211 Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 As long as you're in the train and it's moving I count that as ride time. Couldn't have said it better.
bgtlover Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 the lift hill is part of the ride. period. (and if you aren't enjoying the anticipation, or the views from the hill? you're doing it wrong). What Bert said....discussion OVER
WestCoasterKing Posted June 10, 2017 Author Posted June 10, 2017 I'd say lifts do but I wouldn't count time on the brake run. Well yeah if they counted the brakes then Pony Express would be a five minute ride instead of a 36 second one. (and if you aren't enjoying the anticipation, or the views from the hill? you're doing it wrong). Yeah I guess that is a good point.
Ed Farmer Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 Should lift hills count toward ride time? I thought they already did. You learn something new (and useless) every day.
WestCoasterKing Posted June 10, 2017 Author Posted June 10, 2017 Should lift hills count toward ride time? I thought they already did. You learn something new (and useless) every day. The question wasn't "are they counted". It was "should they be".
robbalvey Posted June 10, 2017 Posted June 10, 2017 I've heard two terms mentioned over the years: "Ride Time" - Which is the complete length of the ride, station to station. "Fly Time" - Which is the part of the coaster from which a train drops from the lift or launches, etc. Basically the time in which the train is in motion on it's own. Feel free to use those terms how you see fit.
WestCoasterKing Posted June 11, 2017 Author Posted June 11, 2017 "Ride Time" - Which is the complete length of the ride, station to station. Wow so Pony Express is a record holder! Station to Station is almost ten minutes. At least when there are two trains running.
larrygator Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Why does it matter? Edited June 11, 2017 by larrygator
Blatch Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Basically what Robb said. Overall ride time is more important, but I do like to consider the length of the active experience when looking at a coaster. Not to mention, how else would you classify a boomerang?
Henry M Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Including all the time spent moving, Temple of the Nighthawk is about a 5 minute ride (I timed it), yet excluding the 3 list hills, and the final time when you are just moving to the station (which takes a minute) the ride time is actually only about 2 minutes. Why does it matter? We are enthusiasts, who want to understand what counts as what and enjoy discussions. Hope that helps.
larrygator Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 Why does it matter? We are enthusiasts, who want to understand what counts as what and enjoy discussions. Hope that helps. Whatever floats your boat. Quite a sad and boring discussion if you ask me.
WestCoasterKing Posted June 11, 2017 Author Posted June 11, 2017 No one is forcing you to take part in the discussion. If you find it boring and pointless then why are you even here posting?
DILinator Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 No one is forcing you to take part in the discussion. If you find it boring and pointless then why are you even here posting? Oh, SNAP! It's about to get real!
larrygator Posted June 11, 2017 Posted June 11, 2017 No one is forcing you to take part in the discussion. If you find it boring and pointless then why are you even here posting? It helps me keep track of posters who may be potential problems down the road on TPR.
WestCoasterKing Posted June 11, 2017 Author Posted June 11, 2017 No one is forcing you to take part in the discussion. If you find it boring and pointless then why are you even here posting? It helps me keep track of posters who may be potential problems down the road on TPR. That's fair. I'll make sure I'm not one of them.
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