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Cal

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  1. Cal replied to Dan9's topic in UK Attractions
    Were they running the cycle they always use to, with 2 parts? Loved that cycle, compared to ripsaw anyway
  2. Cal replied to Phill's topic in General Discussion
    Well he did end the conversation with a huff and saying 'Yeah a long way to go yet' so probably won't be ready for opening, but yeah maybe the 27th! Hopefully they'll have Slammer up by then as well!
  3. Cal replied to Adam J's topic in General Discussion
    Yeah I was gonna say that, you can hear it from ages away haha. It still does it but I believe it has always made that noise?
  4. Cal replied to Dan9's topic in UK Attractions
    I'm guessing he knows because it's a new rule for this year, they never use to do this. Also they test the ride with no one on it? So why would it make a difference if 10 people were on it rather than 15?
  5. Cal replied to Phill's topic in General Discussion
    I've never noticed or heard about this 'crack' before?
  6. Cal replied to Dan9's topic in UK Attractions
    They do the same at Thorpe park with Samurai.
  7. Got to the park at about 9:40 today, got my new annual pass and then was straight in the park at about 9:50. Had a brilliant today and had an amazing ride count, bearing in mind we didn't rush around the park. Both rides on Colossus today were really smooth, I think the smoothest time I've ever ridden on it. I rode on either row 4 or 5 not sure. 1st ride on saw was really smooth but the last 2 were quite rough, the rough car was number 7 Vortex wasn't great and Rush was running awfully in the morning, well the second swing was anyway and it was really out of sync. In the after noon it was only running 1 swing. Loved the improvements on X but did think the older music was better. The lazer behind you as you are going up the lift hill is really good! Shame Slammer wasn't open:'( Ride Count Colossus X2 Saw X3 Rush X1 Loggers X1 Tidal wave X4 Flying carpet X1 Vortex X1 Detonator X8 (We were going for 10 but then they closed it early) Swarm X2 Stealth X3 X X2 Nemesis- Lost count, stayed on from 4:30 till 5
  8. Cal replied to Lewie900's topic in General Discussion
    Every time I went to Thorpe park in 2012, I think I must of saw Detonator have at least 1 breakdown every day but last season I don't think I saw a breakdown once, which is pretty good.
  9. Cal replied to Phill's topic in General Discussion
    Spoke to an engineer working on the ride today. He said there's nothing wrong with the ride they've just basically completely rebuilt it and it isn't ready yet. He said it should run a lot faster as a new pump has been fitted, which is good news!
  10. Cal replied to Lewie900's topic in General Discussion
    Went on it around 2 today, and was probably the worst ride on vortex I've ever had. The video doesn't show it, but when it first starts it shakes and vibrates loads, it's like it's struggling to get up. Not too good for the 3rd day of it being open.
  11. Cal replied to Artie's topic in The Past
    I didn't see it 'In action' but I saw it coming down, it took like 6-7 minutes to come back to ground level. Got a little bit of it on video.
  12. Cal replied to Lewie900's topic in General Discussion
    I love detonator because it is the only ride that I get a sort of intense feeling. It feels a lot higher when you are up there haha. After it broke down in the after noon today, there was no theme tune for the rest of the day? Then it closed at half 4 for some reason, was on the last ride of the day just saying
  13. Cal replied to Phill's topic in General Discussion
    Haven't seen the state of it, will have a look tomorrow. Maybe the park will try and get it open for opening day.
  14. Cal replied to Lewie900's topic in General Discussion
    Sounds pretty disappointing to be honest seeing as they've spend all season trying to fix it, will try it out tomorrow
  15. Cal replied to Dan9's topic in UK Attractions
    According to the theme park guide, yes, which is good to hear! Photo from Theme park guides facebook page. Chessington buzz has also posted a picture of it being tested in the morning, and it looks to me that it has new restraints! Photo from Chessington buzz' facebook page. Can't wait to get back on it now!
  16. Thorpe park- Detonator, Nemesis Inferno, X (last seasons) and Rumba.
  17. Cal replied to Dan9's topic in UK Attractions
    And it's closed... (surprise surprise) Can't really see a lot from the photo but it actually looks quite good! Photo from TPG's facebook page.
  18. Cal replied to Artie's topic in The Past
    Slammer was being tested Yesterday, because a member of staff has posted a picture of it being tested on instagram. I have no idea what rides were open today but I have only seen pictures of coasters, so maybe only coasters were open today? Even if it was just coasters open today, they would still have signage up ready for the weekend so I doubt it will be open for the weekend.
  19. Cal replied to humjosh's topic in General Discussion
    When Colossus is running on only 1 train, I tend to hear "Please stand clear..." playing through the whole queue line but otherwise I hear the full theme.
  20. Cal replied to Artie's topic in The Past
    TPG was on park today and posted a photo of Slammer, with the signage still not up and the bin blocking the entrance. Guessing I won't be riding my favourite flat on Sunday:'(
  21. Cal replied to humjosh's topic in General Discussion
    If I'm honest, I prefer the recent Colossus' music than the older one...
  22. Cal replied to jh_08's topic in General Discussion
    I like the look of the new map! But if it was my first time going to the park, I don't think I'd find it very helpful...
  23. Did you previously have an annual pass? If so just use your old annual pass number and bring your old one on the day, and then either buy or collect your new one on the day. I have emailed Thorpe Park and they have confirmed with me that this is ok
  24. Never got to ride it, but I could imagine strobe lines being really good in that area.I know it looks really unclear, but I could sort of imagine it. Don't understand why they got ride of them to be honest.
  25. Cal replied to Dan_Rush's topic in General Discussion
    I don't see why it wouldn't be?

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