Dan9 Report post Posted October 15, 2007 Rameses Revenge is known for being Chessingtons biggest thrill, and the only one to invert riders. Like the Rattlesnake, Rameses is also in a whole in the ground, with the queue line starting on normal ground, and getting lower to the ground and then eventually to the platform, where you are strapped in, and your seat is checked. After that, your in for one hell of a ride!Discuss Chessingtons biggest thrill ride here! 1 RAMESES REVENGE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D4n Report post Posted July 30, 2008 I love Rameses Revenge- It is well themed and doesn't ever get much of a queue so they send it round 2 or 3 times!I don't understaqnd why they have such a long queue line though 1 RAMESES REVENGE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark9 Report post Posted July 30, 2008 It used to get 3 hour queues... 1 RAMESES REVENGE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Report post Posted July 30, 2008 It still fills over half the queue on a nice day. 1 RAMESES REVENGE reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepie Report post Posted July 30, 2008 The other day the queueline went right the way back to the entrance gate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Whiteknuckle Report post Posted July 30, 2008 I love this ride. A day at Chessington would'nt be complete with a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam P Report post Posted July 31, 2008 I have never been on Rameses before ive been to scared everytime ive been there to go on it because I used to never like rides that go upside down. I will go on it when I go in October Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theme Park bloke Report post Posted August 5, 2008 Discuss Chessingtons biggest thrill ride here!Biggest? Maybe back in 1995/96 yes, but not today.Rameses has had it's heyday. It's old, tired, squeals and the throughput is nothing compared to what it used to be.I love Rameses Revenge- It is well themed and doesn't ever get much of a queue so they send it round 2 or 3 times!And the ride length is so much shorter than it used to be, good job you don't pay to go on this ride!I don't understaqnd why they have such a long queue line though Think 1995/96 when it first opened.I love this ride. A day at Chessington would'nt be complete with a go.For me, a day at Chessington without a ride is always complete.Look at Ripsaw @ Alton Towers, it's about the same age and is so reliable, looks better, and is still popular today! Plus it's themed better.You're gonna see how much I hate rusty Rameses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Report post Posted August 5, 2008 The usual moan I have about Rameses is the hold at the end for the fountains, which Ripsaw doesn't have, and the fact its fountains are forceful enough to make ya feel like your gonna drown. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D4n Report post Posted August 5, 2008 The usual moan I have about Rameses is the hold at the end for the fountains, which Ripsaw doesn't have, and the fact its fountains are forceful enough to make ya feel like your gonna drown. Ripsaw does have that just not on cold/windy/wet days- It's fountains aren't as forceful either but you still get soaked Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich Report post Posted August 5, 2008 James is talking about the pause where the ride actually stops over the fountains, Ripsaw moves slowly over them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepie Report post Posted August 5, 2008 The reason why the hold was made longer was to allow the operator to control the fountains a lot easier, as you cannot get the ride wet due to the micro switches that monitor the restraints.Ripsaw does have the same rules, but they're a little more leniant as they have covers over their microswitches, however, this then means that the ride gets full of water.As for Ripsaw being more reliable... have you not read about the problems it's had this season?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D4n Report post Posted August 6, 2008 The reason why the hold was made longer was to allow the operator to control the fountains a lot easier, as you cannot get the ride wet due to the micro switches that monitor the restraints.Ripsaw does have the same rules, but they're a little more leniant as they have covers over their microswitches, however, this then means that the ride gets full of water.As for Ripsaw being more reliable... have you not read about the problems it's had this season?!Mainly 1 hour brake-downs though it's always back up quicklyRestraint problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theme Park bloke Report post Posted August 6, 2008 As for Ripsaw being more reliable... have you not read about the problems it's had this season?!No? Do tell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Report post Posted August 6, 2008 Mainly 1 hour brake-downs though it's always back up quicklyI don't consider a 1 hour break down quick. Considering in that hour it was down, 800 people could have ridden it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Double post.Queue jumping chav hoe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fred Report post Posted August 7, 2008 Gah f**king pikeys. I hate how chessie have done absolutely zero to stop that problem which has happened since like the ride opened. Put some bloody railway metal spikes or some razor wire christsake.. gerr. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepie Report post Posted August 10, 2008 Lol, well Ripsaw has had motor problems twice now this season, in which it had to close, Alton have been very good though and have fixed it as quickly as they could.To be fair I haven't known Rameses to be shut for lengthy periods of time apart from when it had that major refurb last season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steven G Report post Posted August 10, 2008 As a ride I seem to love Rameses... I just got off in the middle the other day because I thought everyone else was lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theme Park bloke Report post Posted August 17, 2008 To be fair I haven't known Rameses to be shut for lengthy periods of time apart from when it had that major refurb last season.The worst has got to be 2005, from about April to June it was one-off and then as it approached it's 10th birthday, Huss officials were drawn in to examine the ride. It was saved, but was close to being removed, due to spiralling maintenance costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Report post Posted August 17, 2008 That may have been when it had its motors replaced or refurbished or god knows what, but either way, they were taken off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheepie Report post Posted August 17, 2008 Yeah it had a major re-furb, had a brand new PLC put in and alot of work was done on the gondola. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AltonThorpe Report post Posted September 14, 2008 Whats better?RipsawRamesis Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D4n Report post Posted September 14, 2008 Whats better?RipsawRamesis Last year I would have said Rameses but Ripsaw now has blood water Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
