Perks Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Very good ride from thorpe but not sure as you also have vortex which can be seen as the same rides just one is bigger. I know they are very different but to the average person looking on they may see rush or vortex as a bit pontless, oh well just less queing for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I really like Rush but I went when it first opened and only one side was working and then I went in June 2006 and none of it was working. Has it just been really bad luck or if not why is it always breaking down?. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I really like Rush but I went when it first opened and only one side was working and then I went in June 2006 and none of it was working. Has it just been really bad luck or if not why is it always breaking down?. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Always , always breaking down ... maybe not always broken but %80 of it's Up-time it has been running at a reduced capacity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clara Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I like Rush, shame its really short but love the air-time. I think iv'e only seen Rush on two swing like twice this year though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 I like Rush, shame its really short but love the air-time. I think iv'e only seen Rush on two swing like twice this year though <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yep , only in the morning aswell , for an hour or two... Might ask a member of staff tommorow why it's always running on one swing. Soubt I'll get an honest answer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perks Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I hate when theme parks do this, I really think a ride should only be open if it can take full capacity, and if the ride really really cant then open it towards the end of the day (about three) to make sure people can get on it otherwise you spend ages in a very annoying q line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 The thing is, when it runs 2 swings it some times allways breaks down and would be better off using just one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 I would rather it on one swing becasue on rush you can get a good or bad ride. On one swing the ride lasts no more than one minuit, on two swings it could last up to three. I know this makes the queue longer, but at least you are queuing for something worth queueing for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tpman Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 I think rush is only good when both swings are working, I love it when you are queueing up for it and the wind and the noise realy kick in the adrenaline! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clara Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 The thing is, when it runs 2 swings it some times allways breaks down and would be better off using just one. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Every time I've gone it seems to be breaking down one swing anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Ok, it breaks down more on 2 swings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garyy Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 This ride is nothing less than terrifying and amazingly fantastic. I love this ride for all the reasons that you could love a ride for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 I asked an attendant about rush last year.. he said that every time they tested it on 2 swings it broke itself and they weren't sure what was wrong (usual vague answer!). I can't believe the bad luck TP is having with new rides (I've not yet been on rush with 2 swings, nor have I been on stealth!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Bundy Posted August 16, 2006 Report Share Posted August 16, 2006 sky hawk never has this problem it has been open about three months now and there has not been a single time when it is down to two swings and must I say it is a great ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 I Love rush its my favorite along with nemesis inferno. You get a great feeling of adrenaline! 10/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 17, 2006 Report Share Posted August 17, 2006 sky hawk never has this problem it has been open about three months now and there has not been a single time when it is down to one swing and must I say it is a great ride.When you watch the skyhalk webcam theres a fair few days its running on just one swing, it was yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ppkuk Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 sky hawk never has this problem it has been open about three months now and there has not been a single time when it is down to two swings and must I say it is a great ride. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As RUSH is the first of its kind, it's more of a 'test ride'! For example, Top Thrill Dragster was the first of its kind and that kept breaking down, now Kingda Ka (made by the same people) does'nt break down as much because they have learnt from their mistakes (but they did'nt take those mistakes on board when they built Stealth)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Rush is not the first of it's kind, the first one opened at Knott's Berry Farm as a prototype. Xcelerator was the first Hydraulic Launch Rollercoaster to be made by Intamin AG, not Top Thrill Dragster. All rides are never 100% perfect, remember the people who build them are only human, and cannot guarantee they will work every day. It was just unfortunate that Stealth, had to suffer lots of downtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S Bundy Posted September 2, 2006 Report Share Posted September 2, 2006 Yes you are right about Xcelerator being the first hydraulic launch but Rush is kind of a worlds first as it has a different style seating arrangement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted September 3, 2006 Report Share Posted September 3, 2006 Yes Rush was the first S&S Screaming Swing to have large capacity, but the Screamin' Swing at Knott's Berry Farm was and is still the first of its kind to be created. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Yes Rush was the first S&S Screaming Swing to have large capacity, but the Screamin' Swing at Knott's Berry Farm was and is still the first of its kind to be created. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> could thorpe make the swing go any higher or how many more swings could it do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Not higher, maybe for longer but not sure as the tanks may run out of air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickD Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Rush was brilliant when I last visited with my Dad. My Dad went on it for the first time and loved it , it was on a great setting and was on two swings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I have never been on Rush because its always breaking down !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted January 3, 2007 Report Share Posted January 3, 2007 I've never been on Rush also (OMG I'm such a bad fanboy).I must admit, I don't really like the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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