Shoot the Rapids?

And it's dialed.

Anybody notice in the Rougarou animation that you can see Shoot the Rapids? I thought I'd point that out in this topic. :)

And if it wasnt? Would you be pointing out that it isn't?! ;)

-Adam G- The OG Dragster nut

Probably...

I probably would. I'm pointing it out because Cedar Point isn't getting rid of Shoot the Rapids yet despite what happened in 2013. Looks like it will be around in 2015. Every year that they keep that ride around, I'll be happy! :)

I know Shoot the Rapids is done for the season, but they should have kept the water in it so people can stop and look at it like me.

Only you would do that.

Brian
Valravn Rides: 24| Steel Vengeance Rides: 27| Dragster Rollbacks: 1

They should have left the water in Thuder Canyon too ;)

Legal dept worries about people falling in during the season as it is. If they aren't using it, they aren't going to fill it.

Gatekeeper2013 said:
They should have left the water in Thuder Canyon too ;)

That would certainly reverse much of the neutering that Cornstalkers has endured over the years.

So Shoot the Rapids is celebrating 5 years, isn't that great? Anyway though, with the winter months being harsh on us, does that drastically effect the pipeline that Shoot the Rapids uses?

The harsh winter should have little effect on the ride assuming it was put away properly, with the pipes and pumps drained and possibly even removed from the ride. It's not all that different from a swimming pool.

--Dave Althoff, Jr.


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Except swimming pools are more fun.

Shawn Meyer said:
So Shoot the Rapids is celebrating 5 years, isn't that great?

With the closures and delayed opening, I don't think it gets to celebrate five years.

Jeff - Advocate of Great Great Tunnels™ - Co-Publisher - PointBuzz - CoasterBuzz - Blog - Music

I respectively disagree. Shoot the Rapids is Awesome!

But, who celebrates something 5 years old anyway? That's not a meaningful anniversary.

I'd rather be in my boat with a drink on the rocks,
than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.

It's celebrating 5 years of not having been removed. :D

-Adam G- The OG Dragster nut

Well right, the true 5 year anniversary will be sometime in June or so when it'll be 5 years from when everyone realized they've made a terrible mistake.

Cedar Point isn't usually quick to remove rides. Look how long DT and Mantis lasted. And Mean Streak is still standing and that's nearly a walk-on every time I go, even on somewhat busy days on top of that everyone complains about that ride.

Brian
Valravn Rides: 24| Steel Vengeance Rides: 27| Dragster Rollbacks: 1

What's wrong with Shoot the Rapids? I think it's a fun little ride!

I'm aware of the 2013 incident and the construction issues, but... As an actual ride? I'm not a huge fan of water rides but STR is better than most!

I've always felt Snake River Falls and Thunder Canyon were pretty pointless. At least STR is interesting...