Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (SCBB) Discussion Thread

[Sheep-O-MaticI teach at the school of donkey!]

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[MechanicCan you see the donkey in my toast?]

See if this link works:


YouTube Videolink

[gromithereDid the donkey fairy give me this title?]

^ Thanks. Apparently the mobile link from the iPad didn't want to cooperate.

[Sheep-O-MaticI teach at the school of donkey!]

Interesting video. A lot of good points made. Glad to know they're updating things and adapting to the new era of teenagers.

[sfmman2000What would donkeys be like on the moon?]

I took a visit to the Boardwalk this past Sunday (6/3/2012) to go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Boardwalk, as well as ride the new Crazy Surf.

The new Crazy Surf looks like a winner! The ride seats 18 across, with individual lapbars. The lapbars are free to open and close as you enter your seat. Once everyone is seated, the operator instructs riders to raise their hands up. With the lapbars in the down position, they inch towards your stomach in a smooth, hydraulic fashion. There are pinch points near the mechanism, so it is important that everyone keeps their hands up as the lapbars tighten.

The ride begins normally enough, in a very similar way to the old Crazy Surf. The motion is surprisingly smoother than the old Crazy Surf. About halfway through the cycle, the carriage pauses at the top and tilts forward 20 degrees (according to KMG). At the same time, the water jet begin to raise up. Just as the carriage begins to descend, the jets lower so riders don't get wet. This process repeats a few times, with the carriage tilting forward and back to vertical while stationary at the top.

I think the ride is a great addition to the park. The tilting, water jets, lapbars only, and comfortable seats give the ride a major edge over the old Crazy Surf. Even though the tilt is not that much, it would catch anyone off guard who is unaware the ride is able to move in such a way. The water jets give a great effect of nearly getting wet. Hopefully in the heat of the summer, the ride will turn into a water ride, with the water fountains staying high enough to get the riders wet.

Join me below for some pictures of my day.

[jray21Why do I still have a donkey title???]

Awesome report! It's great to see all the behind-the-scenes pictures. I'm hoping to head back out there again this year. Have to get one of those S'mores again!

[MeteornotesKeeper Of The Carnivorous Bees!]

I miss living close enough to be able to drive over and visit this place whenever I wanted.

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Awesome pictures! I would love to go on a backstage tour there, it must be interesting how much they do down in those basements.

[sfmman2000What would donkeys be like on the moon?]

^ Thanks!

They really have an incredible amount of stuff going on in the basement. Maybe if TPR comes back to the Boardwalk on one of their trips, they can arrange a tour...

[Sheep-O-MaticI teach at the school of donkey!]

Great pics! Thanks for sharing! So missing the old rides now. But they had to make way for the new.
Speaking of which, have they mentioned anything about the new coaster that's going to take the spot of the Hurricane? I think it's into summer enough for them to say something...