Delirium and Flying Eagles debut at PGA

So..... do those eagles allow you to "snap" the cables?

Let's hope we see one of the Delerium (Chance Revolution) rides installed at PKD next year.
-------------
The word "definitely" is definitely the most misspelled word on the buzz.

john, it's doubtful since PKI has their policy against "snapping". Kind of a bummer, but it MAY be a "park policy" and not a chainwide policy, so there is some hope. I just learned how to SNAP those suckas at PPP, and even with the engine turned down a bit, I got a WILD ride....low-tech fun rules!

PKD is the one with the "no snapping" policy... unless there is a new rule that has been established for this year...which would be bad.

Both PGA and SFMW, are making the parks look really nice this year. I sort of like it better than a new coaster.

-----------------
You can't spell my hometown's name with out "Lame"! aLAMEda...:)

Flying Eagles was my first flying coach ride. I tried to snap the cables but was not able to, but it was also very windy. Delirum is pretty sweet! It packs quite a punch. The new sinage for Greased Lightnin is very well done. Its also cool to see PGA getting some Ham on Rye love.

Talk about a bummer. PKD's Eagles are prime for snapping. They're running at the right speed, the rudders aren't limited as much as PKI's, and response to the rudder is wonderful. If they didn't have that rule, PKD's might be better than PKI's.

-----------------
Scott W. Short
mailto:scott@midwestcoastercentral.com
http://www.midwestcoastercentral.com

might i ask, what is "snapping the cables" on this ride mean. I've never heard that expression used.

Snapping the cables is the result of perfect timed moves. The snap sound comes from the slack in the support cables. In order to get the snap the rider must reverse the coach's direct just before the maximum height is reached.

please explain that for the simple minded please, im dumb

Well now...all the major non-Disney parks seem to be buying these Ham-On-Rye things...KBF must be next.

PGA looks nice this year, I am hoping on getting up there soon.

Think of a swingset. What happens when you swing past the 90º mark? You lose momentum, and start to fall back down. As that happens, the tension in the chains losens, and then tightens again with a thud! This same principle applies to the Scooters, with the exception that you have to turn the car as far as you can each direction to get it to slow down for the slack. As the ride gets ahead of the tub, the cables tighten again, and WHAM! You are caught in the middle of a terrifying but thrilling, breezy ride as you shake the ride's arms and scare those watching. I usually get 2 snaps per revolution. It's all a matter of timing, and will take a few rides to master. Wind and tub weight are also a factor.
-------------
Brad Sherman
Don't.....look.....back! The Headless Horseman awaits you in 2002!
Model coasters and rides

still blank...oh well...