MinnesotaFriedOreo

If something like this has never occurred in Power Tower's 17-year life then I don't think it was S&S's fault. I'm pretty sure I know exactly what happened; I don't remember the maintenance schedule for the restraint cylinder charging, but I think they are only charged a few times a year. Nothing happened before because nobody got stuck in the way; I hope for a quick recovery for Erik. This does pose a serious risk if the maintenance manual stated this as a proper procedure, which I am sure it did. Unfortunately once the carriage hits the prox's for the lift cylinders it must put the main cylinders into neutral and put the risers into controlled decent. Luckily I think most of this could be solved by programming; but my thoughts and prayers do go out to Erik.

I know what you're talking about. Right when it raises off the ground it's a loud bang and scares you. I have noticed that but I feel like it's been that way forever. Oh, you mean the ominous bang of doom, death, and destruction? Just a bit of psychological torture. That, or it means the entire tower's going to collapse mid-ride. Bit of a coin toss really. Maintenance knows about it and doesn't care. It's been doing it for years and the reactions are quite enjoyable. There was one group later in the day today that screamed so loudly and so much that most of the queue laughed at them. Probably just the cylinders not extending simultaneously... Noisy but not really worry some.

A few years back they were in the process of getting equipment to have one off of Wild Thing's lift; but that got poo-pooed before things even got hooked up...

Been there, done that... King & Ranger cans FTW.

You forgot the part where you name drop the park GM's name consistently to make it sound like you actually have insider information. Best post on this forum in recent history...

It's a dead-end page... Probably will be up until the site is redone. It's cool to see some of the background of the site though.

Swing has had a few major issue in my years at Valleyfair... S&S is the Wal-Mart of rides.

The thing I'm trying to figure out is when did Excalibur and Gemini become wooden tracked coasters? But this did make me laugh Since they were built? They're steel coasters. They just have a wooden support structure is all. I like the look of the old hybrids and, to me, Excalibur is a very interesting coaster. http://rcdb.com/14.htm http://rcdb.com/119.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excalibur_(Valleyfair) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_(roller_coaster) Like the eco-freak-o cars?

The thing I'm trying to figure out is when did Excalibur and Gemini become wooden tracked coasters? But this did make me laugh Since they were built?

I don't know what you guys are talking about it looks like Gemini is coming to Valleyfair, it was in the announcement video... It answers all the clues; Garyman's posts, removal of a similar wood coaster, Excalibur, etc. It also explains why Valravn is so small, because 2017 they'll have a bigger one where Gemini was.

Anyone bring up the fact that Hellside is listed as being in the waterpark and not at the Amph. It's probably obvious to locals, but it seems like they want an easy ASAP tear down of that area...

Anybody hitting the park on Saturday or Sunday?

Since when is Looping Starship modeled after a Viking vessel? Definitely not Viking...

First ever wavepond...

I thought Windjammer Surf Racers at Knotts was bought by CF, I could easily be wrong though lol Cedar Fair bought Knotts later that season...