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[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (6 children)

I agree that those magnetic trims ruin the flow. It actually doesn't go any slower than it did before but it really does feel like it because of how abrupt those brakes hit. I know magnetic trims save a lot of maintenance but I would love it if they went back to the friction trim brakes.

I'm curious what year you rode SoB. I rode it opening year (possibly 2nd year) and I absolutely loved every moment of it. I know that it tore it's self apart quickly which was the biggest reason why they got the new lighter trains (which led to the removal of the loop since they couldn't make it through it). I don't doubt it was getting bad.

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

It should be the park that calls 911 if it's required though. Often times the PLC will refuse to open without an override which is something that maintenance is usually required to do (to keep normal ride ops from making critical mistakes).

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

This was meant to be a reply to another comment..... still learning a new Android app.

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

It does feel like we've known about it forever 😂

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

Not sure if you are aware but Rougarou is actually Mantis just with side down cars..... but it was FAR better with the stand up trains and in it's current state it's one of the very few coasters that I'll never ride again.

I love Magnum sooooooo freaking much!

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I suspect the Marvel stuff will be at Islands of Adventure for many years to come. It is a Disney IP now but Universal has an ongoing license to use it.

Super Nintendo World is a land at the new park, Epic Universe, that isn opening next year.

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

I've been on way too many coasters but one of my most memorable rides was when I was 8 and rode the brand new Raging Wolf Bobs at Geauga Lake with my dad in an absolutely insane downpour of rain. That ride will always live with me.

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago

Raptor is such a great coaster but that head bang that you talk about is something that becomes an issue with all of B&M's inverted coasters with that type of restraint. They seem to get worse with age in the headbanging department. Still a coaster that I love to ride but not one that I can marathon. I think, for me, when it was new and I was in my teens that coaster always felt like it just kept getting better as the ride went on. Most coasters start running out of a steam by the end but Raptor was one of the first that used tighter turns and inversions to make it feel like it was going faster and faster even if it was slowing down.

 

Few details are accessible without deeper searches but it looks like Vekoma is filing a lawsuit against B&M regarding the Pipeline coaster at Sea World Orlando.

 

SC Holdings purchased the park today and is promising a $10 million investment. The former CEO of Tivoli Gardens also is joining the advisory board.

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

This was the coaster that had the most potential of actually getting me to another country for coasters..... It's so disappointing.

 

Very sad news. After multiple injuries previously Do-Dodonpa had been closed for investigations and modifications but Fuji-Q has now announced that it will be too difficult to remedy the ride and therefore will cease operations.

 

The Six Flags shareholders have approved the merger of Cedar Fair and Six Flags. Cedar Fair unit holders do not need to vote. The merger is currently under review by the DOJ.

 

Not withstanding the typical Herschend over-reaction to low key announcements, I guess this is cool?

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

As much as I hope someone can stop this freight train, I am afraid that no one can or will.

 

Hershey has announced they are putting new seats and restraints on SkyRush. I'm excited about the station improvements they talk about but I really don't know that the new restraints are going to make it a better experience..... SkyRush consistently scared the shit out of me and I loved it for that. I guess time will tell.

What do you think? Are you excited for more comfort or do you think the more secure feeling will take away from the ride experience?

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Is Carowinds teasing a RMC? (www.carowinds.com)
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This is a perplexing one. It looks like perhaps they are rebuilding with wood track but that's also potentially just sub structure. The fact that they are using RMC is odd.... This is either a really clever misdirect or a troll that is so blatant that it's meant to be it's own misdirect...... or, most likely, we are all about to read way too much into something that doesn't mean much lol

EDIT: This video kinda seals the deal that it was a troll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgYbY6IS8TE

 

After last week's tragic fire which resulted in the death of an employee and complete devastation to the newly built water park, Liseberg has announced that they are going to work to rebuild the park.

 

Extremely disappointing news. Lakemont Park will not open any of their amusement rides in 2024 which includes Leap the Dips which is the world's oldest coaster.

 

It's finally (officially) announced. Probably nothing new mentioned that we don't already know but it does solidify How to Train Your Dragon, Ministry of Magic, Super Nintendo World, and Dark Universe as well as a few other details.

 

KDfans have leaked information related to KD's Volcano replacement..... a B&M launched wing coaster.

[–] bobkmertz@lemm.ee 1 points 2 years ago

It's certainly a difficult topic for sure. You're absolutely right about amputation but in those cases you make absolutely sure that the infection is indeed a problem.

To me it's also telling that any time and instance on both Lemmy and Mastodon ask their users this question it's invaded by people from other instances that become the strongest vocal opposition. It really makes me feel like there's a very loud minority that is more intent on making others see their way than they are the actual will of the people. That's not to say they don't have valid points but they make it really hard to judge the actual pulse.

Reality is that I'd probably not leave lemm.ee if you defederate immediately because of the UI differences that you mentioned but when it comes to Mastodon I think it's a bigger deal. You've so far shown that you're acting as a great admin so I have trust that you'll make the right call - whatever that is.

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