lol id be soo scared if i rolled back on a rocket
coaster
Should we?
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, Oct 12 2004 07:08 PM
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#21
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#22
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Posted 14 October 2004 - 05:18 AM
http://www.coasterga...com/CP/107.html
see
those brake fins?
well when the train launches those fins go under the
track. But as soon as the train passes that section of fins the break fins pop up. SO if
the train dosnt make it to the top and has a rollback, those fins will stop the train safely
to a almost stop, where it will (literally) inch back to the launch pad and re launch.
You must be asking, wouldnt another train be there already???
No, as seen in this pix-
there is that green sensor that you will see on just
about every coaster, that is telling that the train made it over the top and it is ok to
bring up the next train into the launch position.
hope that helps
see
those brake fins?
well when the train launches those fins go under the
track. But as soon as the train passes that section of fins the break fins pop up. SO if
the train dosnt make it to the top and has a rollback, those fins will stop the train safely
to a almost stop, where it will (literally) inch back to the launch pad and re launch.
You must be asking, wouldnt another train be there already???
No, as seen in this pix-
there is that green sensor that you will see on just
about every coaster, that is telling that the train made it over the top and it is ok to
bring up the next train into the launch position.
hope that helps
#23
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Posted 14 October 2004 - 01:12 PM
ahh i see thx for the info man! but i bet we
would all like to see a video clip of a rollback
would all like to see a video clip of a rollback
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#24
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Posted 14 October 2004 - 03:17 PM
there on just about ever TTD video. the two links i
posted are both roll backs. BUT you have to have an UPDATED player of
quicktime.
posted are both roll backs. BUT you have to have an UPDATED player of
quicktime.
#26
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Posted 14 October 2004 - 06:26 PM
Look at my sig. Everyone of those times I have had
my arms up. I'm not hurt.
my arms up. I'm not hurt.
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#27
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Posted 15 October 2004 - 04:08 PM
This is boring...anyway, I think it's the
rider's jurisdiction if they want their hands up. Like someone already stated, CP
puts that sign there so they can't get a lawsuit filed against them (or sued) if
someone gets injured.
However, CP couldn't get sued for the
incident where the launch mechanism broke and the riders got pelted with bits of
metal.
rider's jurisdiction if they want their hands up. Like someone already stated, CP
puts that sign there so they can't get a lawsuit filed against them (or sued) if
someone gets injured.
However, CP couldn't get sued for the
incident where the launch mechanism broke and the riders got pelted with bits of
metal.
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Posted 15 October 2004 - 10:13 PM
well, its not quite a rollback, but when i rode hypersonic XLC on one of my vacations, the trim brakes on the vertical hill locked the car, and the ride ops had to get a speacialist to make the air launch act like brakes, then they released the train. It was awesome on the way down...just freefall...
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#29
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Posted 15 October 2004 - 10:29 PM
lol that seem slike it would be fun, actually i got stuck on a vekoma boomerang on the 2nd lift, i was there for 15 mins
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#30
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 05:40 AM
However, CP couldn't get sued for the incident where the launch mechanism broke and the riders got pelted with bits of metal.
OMW! It was hot oil!! 3 riders were sent to CP aid were they were treated and released for an injury less than a bee sting! 1 rider was sent to the hospital and was REJECTED for injury to minor.
Jeeze the media these days....
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Posted 16 October 2004 - 09:02 AM
Actually, the injured Dragster riders got hit with small bits of metal from the launch cable. That is why they had to shut the coaster down for so long. They had to instal a new cable ans do lots of inspections and testing to make sure the cable doesn't get ripped up again.
Jeez, the gossip and rumors these days!
Jeez, the gossip and rumors these days!
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Posted 17 October 2004 - 07:39 PM
If you want to know all about accidents and park
injuries, head over to coasterforce.com. I believe they have info starting from a couple
years back.
injuries, head over to coasterforce.com. I believe they have info starting from a couple
years back.
#33
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Posted 18 October 2004 - 06:29 AM
Originally posted by Westside7th@Oct 16 2004, 09:02 AM
Actually, the injured Dragster riders got hit with small bits of metal from the launch cable. That is why they had to shut the coaster down for so long. They had to instal a new cable ans do lots of inspections and testing to make sure the cable doesn't get ripped up again.
Jeez, the gossip and rumors these days!
NO WAY! Installing a new cable after a cable break! I never would have guessed! It is just mind blowing!
The spokes person for CP said they were hit with oil....
I like rides911.com for acidents
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Posted 21 October 2004 - 04:14 PM
The riders were hitt with shards of medal from a frayed
cable, and a hot greasy unidentified substance.
cable, and a hot greasy unidentified substance.
#35
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Posted 21 October 2004 - 04:17 PM
thats nice to know (not sarcastic) but does any1 know
where i could find a rollback clip
where i could find a rollback clip
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Posted 22 October 2004 - 11:21 AM
ya 1st post, there are 2. IT TAKES A WHILE TO
LOAD.
LOAD.
