RipCord/SkyScraper '08!

pittsburghemployee

Its been a good run so far. Do any of the buildings have cable in them and if they do is Vs. included ?

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RaceRinger

Yeah the dorms have cable, but I couldn't tell you at all if they include Versus.

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CoasterKenny

Hey everyone, my name is Ken. I got hired 3 weeks ago but just found this site. I hail from Michigan. I process in on the 9th.

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Ralph Wiggum

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You know, I've been thinking about leaving the mustache when I shave the goatee off. Hmmmm......


And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun

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RaceRinger

Welcome to Ken! Three new people in one night? Wow.....

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three7five

Hooray, more crew! 6 more days for me (and a few others)... I can't wait!

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CoasterKenny

So how difficult is this job? I imagine Ripcord is a little more complicated than having to push some buttons to make a roller coaster go.

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RaceRinger

Yeah there's a little more training involved than on a typical ride, but its really easy once you get the hang of it. You'll get plenty of help from all the returners, too.

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three7five

Yeah, I think we have six people returning? It is easy to pick up from the training, because every position is repetitive, and after you do it so many times you will probably be doing it in your sleep. There's three main positions out on the flight line and then one more which is flight suiting people up. You'll learn one position at a time at a rather slow pace. I could go on and on, but I'll save it for when you get there and then things will make more sense.

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99er

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CoasterKenny said:I imagine Ripcord is a little more complicated than having to push some buttons to make a roller coaster go.

Comparing the two, a lot more complicated! But still pretty easy once you get the hang of it. But it certainly isn't as easy as throwing up a thumb and saying "Clear".


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DBCP

99er said:


But it certainly isn't as easy as throwing up a thumb and saying "Clear".

Ouch... that's pretty harsh.

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RaceRinger

That wasn't nice. They push down on lapbars, too :-D

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99er

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^^It was meant to be;)


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pittsburghemployee

Sounds like i got onto the right crew

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99er

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You are going to love it.


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RaceRinger

Yeah, we are, how do you say it, a little unorthodox. Some would say out of our minds, but I like to think of it as unorthodox.

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Villainboi

Yay! for site controller's cards. ;)

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PunkRockPrincess

Hey everyone,

My name is Nicole and I'm the TL this year. I'm really excited and think we're gonna have an awesome crew this year, just promise me none of you are going to call in a bomb threat and I think it'll be alright. :) Because OSU is so awesome, I'm stuck at school for a while, my process in date is June 13th, see you all soon!


p.s. if i cry the first time i ride skyscraper, dont judge me...


2006 - RipCord/Xtreme Trampolines
2007 - RipCord/Xtreme Trampolines
2008 - RipCord/SkyScraper TL

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Ralph Wiggum

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Hi Nicole. I look forward to meeting you in June.

I'm sitting here trying to avoid packing stuff. There is definitely a fine line between bringing enough and bringing too much. I'm trying to stay on the just enough side of the line. Packing for a summer is a little different than packing for a weekend at a time.


And then one day you find ten years have got behind you
No one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun

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99er

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Well, you only live 60 minutes away. So pack light.


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