I don't know, maybe it's me, but how has some of the piers in New York and California endured the elements? I mean, I'm no science major, but wind, sand, salt, rain and cold weather (New York) haven't turned Coney Island's pier into toothpicks. And the Baywatch crew looks pretty good under the old, rotted piers of SoCal.
But, I just haven't heard about the Boardwalk idea in a while, so I thought I'd bring it up!?!?
Nothing like good ol' buzz to sooth the Roller Coaster soul!