I went on Rameses Revenge today.
Normally this ride is a bit of a highlight for me, being the only ride in the park that goes upside down, but I was disappointed; it honestly felt like Rammy was really struggling. Yeah I know she is old and definitely in need of a bit of love but the poor thing struggled to do the tame first cycle and the second cycle was painful and jerky and definitely not enjoyable
I don't know how much longer our beloved Topspin has left at cheesy, but it will be a sad time when she goes. RIP
Chessington World of Adventures Resort
- altontowerskid
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Rameses Revenge is one of those rides I'd love to see replaced with a new replica with added effects
I understand the target market and blah blah blah; but the park does need to ensure it caters for few thrills, in order to keep teens entertained. I have seen many teen groups at Chessy, and more young teens are looking for thrills these days.
I understand the target market and blah blah blah; but the park does need to ensure it caters for few thrills, in order to keep teens entertained. I have seen many teen groups at Chessy, and more young teens are looking for thrills these days.
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http://news.sky.com/story/1104480/about ... ngton-ride
London firebrigade has just summited on their website that they are cutting restraints off the ride so people can climb down the ladder on the side of the ride it is stuck 20ft in the air.
What does everyone else think will the ride be removed now if so what do you think will replace it
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestInc ... b4EwmS9Kc0
London firebrigade has just summited on their website that they are cutting restraints off the ride so people can climb down the ladder on the side of the ride it is stuck 20ft in the air.
What does everyone else think will the ride be removed now if so what do you think will replace it
http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/LatestInc ... b4EwmS9Kc0
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About 40 People Stuck On Chessington Ride
Page last updated 19:28PM Sunday June 16, 2013
The Fire Brigade are working to rescue 40 people stuck on a ride at Chessington World Of Adventures in south west London.
The emergency services were called to the theme park shortly after 5 pm.
Those on the ride are stranded 20ft (6m) in the air.
Justin Coo of London Fire Brigade told Sky News that many of those trapped were "agitated and stressed".
He said children as young as eight were likely to have been on it but - as there was a minimum height requirement of 1.4 metres - there were not thought to be any aged younger.
Mr Coo said people were being freed, said he expected all people to be rescued within the hour.
More follows...
Page last updated 19:28PM Sunday June 16, 2013
The Fire Brigade are working to rescue 40 people stuck on a ride at Chessington World Of Adventures in south west London.
The emergency services were called to the theme park shortly after 5 pm.
Those on the ride are stranded 20ft (6m) in the air.
Justin Coo of London Fire Brigade told Sky News that many of those trapped were "agitated and stressed".
He said children as young as eight were likely to have been on it but - as there was a minimum height requirement of 1.4 metres - there were not thought to be any aged younger.
Mr Coo said people were being freed, said he expected all people to be rescued within the hour.
More follows...
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Was only there just the other day (thursday), so glad i managed to get on this ride when i did (as i love it compared to ripsaw), but always worried it will break down as it has happened to me on ripsaw for about 10/15 mins before... and well then this happens!
EDIT: I know none of us know the reason why it's happened but does anyone reckon ripsaw will be in operation tomorrow? and i've seen ripsaw stuck several times now and had to be manually bought back down due to a larger riders restraints not fully locking, even though safe, which casues the ride to emergency stop midway through (i'm guessing?), surely they have realised this because it seems to happen too often! but doubt this incident has anything to do with that...
EDIT: I know none of us know the reason why it's happened but does anyone reckon ripsaw will be in operation tomorrow? and i've seen ripsaw stuck several times now and had to be manually bought back down due to a larger riders restraints not fully locking, even though safe, which casues the ride to emergency stop midway through (i'm guessing?), surely they have realised this because it seems to happen too often! but doubt this incident has anything to do with that...
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2014
- mattallennet
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Altontowerskid - did you sabotage the ride today?
Coasterchick - ATK just gave you your answer
Coasterchick - ATK just gave you your answer
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No, if they're going to get anything like Talocan they better not put it in chessington, because i never go thereCoasterChick wrote: ^^ I second that.
Talocan @ Phantasialand anyone?
Send Ripsaw to Chessie and get a Talocan at AT Would probably fit in quite well :P
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This ride seems to break down all the time, often with riders stuck (usually not for long though).
It doesn't take up a massive amount of space but surely they must be considering a replacement given its age, reliability and being a bit out of place at a family park.
Big question is what you'd put in place.
It doesn't take up a massive amount of space but surely they must be considering a replacement given its age, reliability and being a bit out of place at a family park.
Big question is what you'd put in place.
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Classic Huss top spin problems. These rides (Ripsaw included) were never meant to run with constant water jets being shot at them. I'm guessing the E-vac system didn't kick in and it just froze instead.
On a wider note it does seem a little concerning as to how many complaints about general shoddiness and maintenance issues seem to be coming out about Merlin's parks right now.... Hopefully it's just coincidence.
On a wider note it does seem a little concerning as to how many complaints about general shoddiness and maintenance issues seem to be coming out about Merlin's parks right now.... Hopefully it's just coincidence.