An idea for Raptor

Hi guys, Long time reader but first time posting. I don't know exactly what they are called, but they are spikes that can be put on the top of Raptors supports to prevent birds from sitting and pooping halfway down them. They should not cost that much and will help Raptor look much better since it should be poop free! Many stores have them inside their sign letters to prevent birds from making nests. Just an idea and I know that CP people must check out this site. I love Raptor but the supports just look like crap.......(ha ha ha!) sorry :)
*** Edited 6/7/2007 4:30:55 PM UTC by clevelander***

It won't matter if the birds can sit on Raptor or any other ride for that matter, they can just fly over and still bomb a ride with their deposit. Ride Sky Ride and look on top of the ballroom/arcade. Check out that roof. I don't think there is a easy fix to stop the seagulls and their lovely presents.

I'm pretty sure Skyhawk has those spikes on top of its sign. But there really isn't a way to stop the rats with wings from making a mess.

If any changes need to be made to Raptor, they need to smooth it out some. For the first time this year, I've had a rough, head-banging ride every time. I don't know if it's my imagination or they're running it without trims or what, but I don't remember it being that way. As far as the gulls go, I agree that there's not much that can be done about them. In all honesty, the gull mess doesn't bother me as much as the lovely coin stuck on gum collection on the concrete pillars. Stupid people are far worse than stupid aniimals in my opinion....

^It really depends on the day and seat you are in for a smooth ride. Raptor was just a great as it always is when I went a month ago.

^ Oh, I always ride in the front. I don't know if that makes a difference or not. I just love actually being able to see what's going on. The first half of the ride was fine, it's the second half that's a little rougher. It seems to go through the inversions and helix faster than it used to. Maybe I've just been on the newer, smoother rides too much!

I have always thought of the bird poop as a signature for the ride! They can just call it theming: raptor poop.

A ride in the front of Raptor almost always will be a headbanger, especially in the Cobra Roll. Your best bet for a smooth ride is in the middle or towards the back.

They should just paint all the coasters white! Problem solved!

You would not believe how smooth it is when it is cold out. Speed really makes a difference.

I have always had the most rough rides in the front and the smoothest rides in the middle or back. Best bet is to keep your head glued to the seat back for the cobra roll.

It really seems to be temperamental...every once in a while I get a nasty ride, but overall Raptor is still one of the smoothest rides in the park.

-Craig (who got beat up more on Millennium than Raptor two weeks ago *shakes fist at blue train*)

I think one of the reasons raptor gets hit more is it's surrounded by food locations. After all that's why they (seagulls) are there, looking for food.

Speaking of birds and Raptor, i was in line in may and this bird was on the covering that is on the exit part that goes under the ride and he took off and nailed 5 people when he left. Thought it was funny. Lol.
*** Edited 6/8/2007 1:32:49 AM UTC by Dalefan329***

I don't think there is a easy fix to stop the seagulls and their lovely presents.

Yummy!

Gomez said:
I'm pretty sure Skyhawk has those spikes on top of its sign. But there really isn't a way to stop the rats with wings from making a mess.

I dont think Skyhawk has them.You cant see them on the new background on Extra POint.

All I will add is that the Raptor just wouldn't be the Raptor without the poop.

I thought it was part of the theming.

Stupid people are far worse than stupid aniimals in my opinion....

So true. So very true.

This season on May 24th, as I was leaving the station on Raptor, the ride op said "Enjoy your ride on the dirty bird." I instantly made the connection to the bird poop. I think I was the only one around who understood.

^^^ - well, since that picture is from underneath SkyHawk, and birds would nest ON TOP of it so that is where the spikes would go, its no wonder you can't see them in that picture.

For some reason I think Skyhawk's sign has them. I know I saw it somewhere at the park, maybe I'm crazy, I don't know. :)

villiageidiot said:
They should just paint all the coasters white! Problem solved!

What if it's brown or black poop? That would look even worse.
Problem not solved.

Why not electrify the tops of the supports? j/k :)