Solid Gold Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 On top of the awesome Kick Boodie action, may I just say that is the FASTEST swing ride ever. Like, holy crap I think you would pull notable positive gs fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Same as David, the video stops at 11:23. Â Scott - great to finally see this in action with such awesome 80's music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 holy crap, I'm dizzy just watching! I honestly never would have imagined it to be that intense.. I now forgive you for rambling on about this since the first day I met you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Stops at 11:23 here, too. And I was looking forward to watching the rest of it. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webgoof Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Stops at 11:23 here, too. And I was looking forward to watching the rest of it. Eric  I followed the link to download the video as an ipod-file and played it from my hard drive. It plays fully for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 That was awesome! Thanks so much for the video! It's pretty cool to finally be able to see what everyone was talking about. Looks like an awesome ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 For those who can't watch it on Coaster Tube, it's been uploaded on YouTube too. I'm excited to check it out today, always wanted to see a video of it! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 This was just awesome, thanks a lot for doing it. I would love to get a ride on that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Got a chance to watch the video and wow, that looks like a ton of fun! I want to try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osm Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Looks seriously awesome, if only we could have it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCody Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Did anyone else find it awesome that the two ride operators were demonstrating their prowess to "I Want Your Sex"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 (edited) First off, thanks to everyone for your kind words. I apologize for the overall lack of great quality to the video, but it's really the best I could do with what I had. Also, a big thanks to Robb for helping with the technical issues! Â But here a few thoughts from what I was able to see so far:Â - The ride looks awesome! It looks like a really nice mix of scary and fun. I think I would actually be a little scared to ride it, especially with so little in the way of harnesses. Thanks! Yeah, at one point near the end of the video, even the owner mentions that it can be a little intimidating at first. From my own experience I can honestly say that once you get going, you don't even realize that you're only tied in by a chain around your waist. You're so focused on reconnecting, that all safety "concerns" are lost. In watching the video, I kept thinking, "I hope this goes far in helping to explain the ride a bit more, but man, it still won't do it justice. It's just such a unique ride, and such a unique experience that I can't quite compare to anything else." I mean, there's literally nothing else out there that gives you the range of motion and freedom of movement while riding that this thing does. Â - I can't imagine this thing ever running again in sue-happy America. (But I would make a point to seek it out if it did run again!) You know, that's the thing.....I know everyone naturally thinks the same thing given our litigious environment, but what keeps me positive about the ride's possible return is that it did once operate in sue-happy America, and for quite some time. I definitely think it's possible to do so again. Â - This video must be really cool to see if, unlike me, you were someone who actually rode it. This video is probably going to bring back a ton of fond memories for people. You have no idea! Â - It was neat seeing the owners ride it with no one else. It made it much easier to see what was going on, and it was nice seeing experienced people riding it. I agree. That was the best surprise when I first watched the footage. Â - Those owners are like 100x cleaner and nicer than any carnival worker I've seen in so cal. Ha! Yeah, these folks did a lot to help improve the typical "carnie" image. I'll say it again, they are two of the nicest people I've ever met. Â Scott - great to finally see this in action with such awesome 80's music. Thanks, Larry. Yeah, I was hoping for some of the Top Gun soundtrack, but I'll settle for some Footloose I guess. Â On top of the awesome Kick Boodie action, may I just say that is the FASTEST swing ride ever. Like, holy crap I think you would pull notable positive gs fast. Indeed. A typical wave swinger tops out at 27mph. Kick Boodie was once clocked on the radar gun at 45mph! Â holy crap, I'm dizzy just watching! I honestly never would have imagined it to be that intense.. I now forgive you for rambling on about this since the first day I met you LOL. C'mon Joe, you didn't really think I'd steer you wrong, did you? Â Looks seriously awesome, if only we could have it today. Hopefully, you will. Â Did anyone else find it awesome that the two ride operators were demonstrating their prowess to "I Want Your Sex"? Hehe. Yeah, certainly an interesting choice of soundtrack. It creates quite a dichotomy from the ride's early years to its later years, when the owners had accepted God in their lives and vowed to use their ride as a tool of ministry, playing mostly church festivals, etc. I'm curious if the video helped the ride live up to your expectations? I ask because I know you've been a big fan and supporter of the ride along the way. Â Â Â Like it? Hate it? Would you ever ride it? Have you ridden it in the past, and would like to share your memories of it? I'm anxious to hear everyone's thoughts on the ride. And any positive feedback will certainly help concerning the ride's future. So please, feel free to post your comments! Edited March 16, 2011 by BeemerBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy524 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 That looks like one seriously awesome ride! A little intimidating, but fun all the same. It's scary to watch people leaning so far out to try to grab their partner and knowing there's just one chain for a restraint! Would love to ride it one day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willh51 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 What the unholy hell? That thing looks insane, but I don't think I could handle it. I can ride coasters all day but that kind of ride would have me heading for the trash cans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowboard246 Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I would definitely ride this, it looks intense and so much fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Â Remember that scene in John Carpenter's spectacular remake of "The Thing," where that dead guy's head separates itself from the neck, falls to the floor, and sprouts spider legs out of the mouth? And then the spider-head starts walking around? Â And remember that one dude's reaction? Â What he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Cool Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 That thing looks amazing. You would never think that little thing was that crazy looking. Definitely looks like a fun ride. I think the ride op on the mic is the best part and his badass sweater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidHope Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 I've only watched the first 3rd of this video, but I can confidently say I would ride the Kick Boodie given the opportunity to. Great music btw Scott. I couldn't help but snicker hearing George Michael in the background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber.Fiber Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I didn't quite get the concept of the ride from your description, and I didn't understand how it was "so cool" but it totally makes sense now. That is probably the coolest ride I have ever seen and wouldn't mind trying it out for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aslinterpreter Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 The best part is that they played " I want your sex"!!!!!! That makes any ride awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCoasterny Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Now if they could take the Kick Boodie concept and put it on a Star Flyer... Â They do something similar in Europe on the swing rides where they try to swing higher and grab a piece of rope hanging on the outside of the ride. Here's an example of what they're doing: Â (you can see the rope below the blue ball on the left hand side that they are trying to grab) Â This video shows in detail some of the techniques they use to grab that rope while the ride is moving: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickpoint Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 never would i trust a ride like that O.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted March 17, 2011 Author Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) ^^ Hmm, interesting stuff there. Compared to KB, that stuff looks totally rogue....and pretty fun too. I wonder how it evolved into that?  And yeah, the Kick Boodie concept on a Star Flyer would scare the crap out of me.  Thanks again, guys for the comments and compliments!  I didn't quite get the concept of the ride from your description, and I didn't understand how it was "so cool" but it totally makes sense now. That is probably the coolest ride I have ever seen and wouldn't mind trying it out for myself. Stuff like this makes the effort worthwhile.  Now, in the name of journalistic integrity, I feel compelled to take a moment and respond to several posted YouTube comments.  This IS LEGAL!!?!??!?! Yes.  Nobody has been hurt or killed on this thing???? The only injuries occurred when certain folks tried to attain the prestigious "Darwin Award."  When it stops wouldn't you slam into the person in front of you, because when its stopped the seats are together... No.  Thirty. Five. Minutes. It looks so damn breakable! Maybe the vid of this ride is a bit to long... maybe... It was 55:00. I'll release the extra on the Special Edition DVD, with director commentary.  What's holding them on? Magic.  How dangerous was this? Just a step below walking into a nuclear reactor on the brink of meltdown.  Yay thanks for posting the vid of this! You're welcome! Edited March 17, 2011 by BeemerBoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 This video shows in detail some of the techniques they use to grab that rope while the ride is moving: Â That is epic! I would love to try that out. To reach the rope looks like it takes a lot of timing and skill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strwrse1 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 This is the only ride on earth that truly frightens me. I was at the Allentown Fair in 1977 where they had a very similar ride. During operation at nearly full speed, two young girls attempted to connected & one of the swings malfunctioned. I don't recall all the specifics of the accident since I was only 5 & was some time ago, but after discussing with my mom, I believe that a bolt or clip failed and the entire chain & chair became detached from the arm of the ride.The girl flew over one stand & crashed through a speed pitch setup. I did actually witness the accident but was at the fair that night & actually remember that I was playing the Goldfish Ball toss when the Ambulance showed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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