Bad News For Knoebels Flyer Fans!

Even with no snapping the Knoebel flyers would be better then the one at Lake Compounce.

The one at Lake Compounce probably went slower then Knoebels does during it's seatbelt check(before it actually gets going).

what's sad about this whole situation is where this can lead.....next thing will be "no hands up on the twister" those arm choppers will take your arm clean off!!!

If they are worried about maintenance, then charge more tickets for the ride to cover the maintenance bills. Hell, I wouldn't mind paying $4 a ride as long as we can snap.

One thing is for sure, if there really is a "no snapping" rule, there is gonna be a riot at PPP.

Too bad I won't be there to see that! :(

I was at Knoebels but didn't get a chance to ride. :( When I was going to we got belted with nasty thunder and lightning so I ended up just riding the bumper cars all night.

I'll try again this Sunday.

coasterpunk: I was waiting ALL NIGHT for an answer! Now I have to wait some more??????? ;)

carnage: I have to agree with that statement. As much as I LOVE The Lake, they definitely have the most lackluster flying scooters around. Too bad, they have quite a history. If I'm not mistaken, those were at West View Park, Idora Park and Kennywood before making their way to CT.

While I don't know for sure (never worked the Flyers), I am assuming that the sign was not installed because of snapping, but because of the fact that people have been really rough on the wings this year. Several of them have been damaged this summer because of riders abusing them.

Unfortunatly, as Knoebel's popularity has grown, so have the instances of vandalism....its been a tough year for the mantainance department...

^ Off topic, but when I first saw your username I thought is was "I'm a grower" [as in the opposite of show-er]. ROFL at myself.

mOOSH [and now back to the topic at hand]

/\ Shut up, moosh.:)

I know one tub was out of service for about a month since it was missing the front rudder (it's a crappy pic but you get the idea). I think the sign would read "Please Do Not FORCE The Sails" if they were worried about people breaking them.

Why would a ride op flag me down and tell me about the sign and say they put it up because too many little kids are egtting hurt. I doubt they get hurt from moving the sail too fast. I know when I fly several times a night my lower back gets/got sore from it bouncing off the back of the seat durring a good snap.

Grover do you still work at Knoebels and if so what rides usually?

I guess it will remain a mystery for another day! *** Edited 8/21/2004 1:45:17 PM UTC by coasterpunk***

Is it possible that little kids were goofing off on the ride and were hitting themselves in the head with the "whipping sails"?

I know I almost did that a few times!

My prediction - people are overreacting, snapping continues.

*** Edited 8/21/2004 5:23:40 PM UTC by Mamoosh***

Overeating or overreacting? ;)

I hope that prediction is right, Moosh. At least the prediction about overreacting.

lol...some typo, eh?

I was trying to draw a connection between overreating and snapping the cables on the Flyers... you'd think my mind would be working after 8 hours of sleep (a rarity for me).

Overeating? If that were the case, I think we would be in more danger of snapping buttons instead. That, or actually snapping the cables (and not this cheap cable slack stuff.) ;)

Ok here's the scoop from my visit tonight. A ride op most people on here know and like was working tonight on the Flyers. I asked him before I got on what that sign meant. He told me what ever you want it to mean. So I guess it's ride ops decision.

I had some pretty good snaps. I heard some lady yelling while I was on but couldn't make out what she was saying. Chris sits out the Flyers and he told me she was all excited because she swore I hit the trees.

I guess all the suspense is over, and everyone can return from the edges of their seats.

And return from the edge of my seat I shall. Do you have ANY idea how long I was waiting for your post, coasterpunk? ;)

I'm relieved to hear that you were able to get rides like the ones we are all used to. Hitting the trees? Sounds like good times can still be had on the Flyers. Thanks for the update and for calming us down!

But why come back when we're just going to have to go back to the edge for Dangeresque 3: The Criminal Projective...in 3D!! ;)

--Dave (who has all these dimensions: height, width, and now, for a limited time only, depth!)