Exactly what I was thinking, DareDevil. Just like the normal position on the brakes is closed.
2007: Millennium Force, 2008: Millennium Force ATL, 2009: Top Thrill Dragster
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You press it in between 3 and 2 (depending on how quickly you count)
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2009--Dragster Photo
I would prefer a raising and lowering floor, but I guess it would increase the intervals, and add yet another mechanical problem if it would malfunction.
Blue Streak crew 2007
ATL Matterhorn Tri. 2008
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It wouldn't do anything to the intervals. As they say ready, the brakes go up and the floor lowers, then they clear the train, 3..2..1 launch.
-Craig-
2008:Magnum XL-200 | Top Thrill Dragster
2007:Corkscrew | Magnum XL-200 | Maverick
well, about the floor raising up, the default setting for the brake fins on the accelrators is up, so that if the power goes out, they will still stop the train. it could easily be the same situation with these rides, that power is neede to keep them up, rather than down.
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well, about the floor raising up, the default setting for the brake fins on the accelrators is up, so that if the power goes out, they will still stop the train. it could easily be the same situation with these rides, that power is neede to keep them up, rather than down.
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Is it bad when you can Touch the WT floor while sitting in the locked down position?? Because I seriously Can, HAHA! Im always scared while riding so I make an effort to keep my legs up a little higher. Im a tall guy at about 6'7"
Cedar Point Lifer, RideOp, Now Park Guest
2008 - Mantis/MF/Skyride
2009 - ATL Raptor
2010 - TL Sweeps
2011 & 2012 - Area 3 Rides Supervisor
Is that a serious question? You shouldn't be riding the ride if you can touch the floor.
-Craig-
2008:Magnum XL-200 | Top Thrill Dragster
2007:Corkscrew | Magnum XL-200 | Maverick
It is a little streach for me to touch it... but I can. Im hardcore like that. I could touch the of low clearances on some rides like Mine Ride and before the bunny hills on Magnum but you dont see me reaching out to touch those do you??
Cedar Point Lifer, RideOp, Now Park Guest
2008 - Mantis/MF/Skyride
2009 - ATL Raptor
2010 - TL Sweeps
2011 & 2012 - Area 3 Rides Supervisor
If you can touch and are allowed to ride, then someone missed you becuase we are not allowed to allow guests to ride Wicked Twister if we can see that you can touch the floor.
Disaster Transport TL 2010
Blue Streak TL 2009
Wicked Twister ATL 2008
Wicked Twister Crew 2007
Wicked Twister Crew 2006
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