SharkTums 380 Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 ^Yeah but to a lot of "general" park people going upside down and/or over the shoulder restraints is a deal breaker. Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 104 Posted December 22, 2018 Share Posted December 22, 2018 Â So...where's that "waiting for parts from Europe" sign? Â Knoebels' Facebook page Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 955 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Evidently the park removed Over the Top from the ride list on the website a few weeks ago. Â Interestingly enough, they did not remove Downdraft. Link to post Share on other sites
Canobie Coaster 199 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Considering how often Over the Top ran at Knoebels, that doesn't shock me. Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 104 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I remember them being so excited for Over The Top when they rode that example at the IAAPA Expo... That's too bad that it didn't work out. Link to post Share on other sites
Canobie Coaster 199 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Have any of the Over the Tops been successful? The one at the Island had the accident and this one hardly ran. Â They looked fun if they worked correctly and safely. Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 104 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 As far as I know, those are (were) the only two installations. Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 955 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Apparently Knoebels did a presentation today at an enthusiast event and revealed that Over the Top is being replaced by a kids ride that looks like the flat ride version of an SBF spinner. Â More importantly, Downdraft is just being replaced with a newer model of the same ride (similar to what they did with Galleon). Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 104 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 ^ The good news is that the manufacturer still makes the Downdraft, so Knoebels could also be taking it down and refurbishing it (old ride, new parts), or replacing it with an identical model. Called it! Do I get a cookie? Â As for the SBF ride, based on what Bill said, I think it's a Mini Break Dance, which debuted at the 2017 IAAPA Expo and was also at the 2018 expo. Â Link to post Share on other sites
coasterbill 955 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Yeah, that's it. Â God, SBF Visa... Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterAuditor 0 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 ^SBF VIsa must be very pleased they came up with one of the simplest coasters of all time that’s selling like a new Apple product. Link to post Share on other sites
JG-77 17 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Yay! Downdraft isn't dead Link to post Share on other sites
Rai Fox 4 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I feel a little bit bad for Knoebels, after all the excitement over Over the Top. There must have been something pretty terribly wrong with the design for them to give up on it like that. I don't know the business side of parks all that well, but I would think that under circumstances like that, they're probably getting their money back from the manufacturer? At least the new ride will likely be a big hit for kids. As far as Downdraft being replaced with a newer Downdraft...well, I love that ride, so I can't imagine a better ending than that, personally! Link to post Share on other sites
Canobie Coaster 199 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 I think I rode one of those mini break dances in Lake George, except it had OSTRs instead of lap bars. It looked like a kiddie ride because of the compactness, but it had some solid spinning because of the tight radius. Link to post Share on other sites
MisterBrow 0 Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Yay! Downdraft isn't dead   NICE!!! Thank you for that news. Link to post Share on other sites
ScreaminNewEngland 2 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I don't know the business side of parks all that well, but I would think that under circumstances like that, they're probably getting their money back from the manufacturer? At least the new ride will likely be a big hit for kids. As far as Downdraft being replaced with a newer Downdraft...well, I love that ride, so I can't imagine a better ending than that, personally! Â Over the Top was made by the same manufacturers of the new mini breakdance. (SBF Visa) I'm sure some type of agreement and "exchange" came out of that. Â As for Downdraft, I think its one of their best flats so I'm thrilled to hear its coming back. I am curious to see if this newer version is quieter. Link to post Share on other sites
A.J. 104 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I am curious to see if this newer version is quieter. Don't you mean "HEAR"?!? Ah, wocka wocka! Link to post Share on other sites
Jason Maier 12 Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 This year, I will also make it back to Knoebels for the first time since I was 11 or 12. Link to post Share on other sites
Myself 0 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I wasn't at the presentation where the new rides were announced, so take the following with a grain of salt...apparently the new Downdraft may be in a different location. The Mini Breakdance is definitely going in Over the Top's spot, though. In addition, the potato cake stand is apparently relocating to the old boulevard through the park (possibly the old Downdraft spot, I'm guessing?) and the existing building will become group sales. Link to post Share on other sites
ScreaminNewEngland 2 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Downdraft would be much better off in the back of the park. Wonder if they'd put it in the back field across from the over-the-top pad. Link to post Share on other sites
JG-77 17 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Personally, I honestly don't care where it is as long as it's in the park. Link to post Share on other sites
ytterbiumanalyst 169 Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 Downdraft would be much better off in the back of the park. Wonder if they'd put it in the back field across from the over-the-top pad. You say that like you think Knoebels has a plan for where they place rides. Link to post Share on other sites
prozach626 307 Posted February 7, 2019 Share Posted February 7, 2019 They've got this. Knoebels will figure it out when the truck pulls up to unload the ride. Link to post Share on other sites
cal1br3tto 3 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 That Mini Break Dance seems pretty nifty. Considering I willingly rode a Rockin' Tug and a Frog Hopper last year, I would probably ride and enjoy this. Might take a few visits to Knoebels, though, considering I haven't even gotten to all their thrill rides... Link to post Share on other sites
larrygator 9 Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Might take a few visits to Knoebels, though, considering I haven't even gotten to all their thrill rides... Â You don''t have to ride each individual carousel horse! Link to post Share on other sites
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