Emma1980 Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 I went on it once, it was great, but jesus christ it was WET. When I say, wet. I mean it. Never EVER again would I go back on it.Although, I would rethink my opinions if it was a super hot day, or more importantly, if the effects came back. Never seen it with fully working effects, and would love to have a look. Just invest in a £5 TP poncho lol I hate getting wet especially when its cold but I still love the ride so bought one of these that just sits in the boot of my car for when I go next time! RideAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Those poncho's are rubbish, I'm sure they have a special material which weakens as soon as it gets wet, we brought 6 last year and all of them ripped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 They're only cheapy ones, I wouldn't expect them to last a season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I've seen lots of people with old style Towers/Thorpe/Lego/etc ponchos many years after the marketing style on them went out... They can last (unless you visited the goats at Camelot)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 I had one for years with 'Looking Sexy, Keeping Dry' on the back of it, it didn't break but my cat pee'd on it otherwise mine would be going strong 10 years down the line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 My old towers purple one still works wonders. Current one really wouldn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBobJones Posted February 22, 2013 Report Share Posted February 22, 2013 They're only cheapy ones, I wouldn't expect them to last a season! Cheap.... oh no they are not we paid £5-£6 for them and they lasted a few week before ripping. We got some cheap 99p ones when down in Cornwall they lasted 2 seasons. But it isn't in Merlins interest for these to last as you just buy more. But there is a loop hole, as long as they have not changed the design, if yours is ripped, you buy a new one, then go on tidal wave then go back to the shop and say it has torn, hand them the old one and they give you a brand new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I never wear them. I hardly ever go on Tidal Rave. I'd much rather spend £2 being blown dry then drying naturally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jom222 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 I only go on Tidal Wave when it is very hot but if I do plan to go on it or think I might I take spare clothes to change into. Most times though after we go on it we to onto the beach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 It's worth mentioning that Tidal wave has recieved a repaint on the trough after the drop. Whilst not a major change it does look nicer. There is also an announcement now asking people to remain seated with their arms inside the boat on the final turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 Trough? Is that the little fences (as I would call them) to keep the boat inline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 It's the area where the water is held (I.e. The splash pool)... Happens on a regular basis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 To be fair, Tidal's trough gets repainted every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 An off ride POV of Tidal Wave for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 To be fair, Tidal's trough gets repainted every year Yeah but it was a darker shade of blue this year and I thought it stood out more than previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted March 20, 2013 Report Share Posted March 20, 2013 To be fair, Tidal's trough gets repainted every year I remember when they weren't for years, everyone was so amazed when the whole floor and trough were repainted at the start of 2008. Ah how I miss the sucky Tussauds maintenance days, general park improvements used to be so exciting. coaster_monkey 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Yeah but it was a darker shade of blue this year and I thought it stood out more than previously. AND I'M A DEEPER SHADE OF BLUE! ste193 and Tom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEALTHDAN Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Cheap.... oh no they are not we paid £5-£6 for them and they lasted a few week before ripping. We got some cheap 99p ones when down in Cornwall they lasted 2 seasons. But it isn't in Merlins interest for these to last as you just buy more. But there is a loop hole, as long as they have not changed the design, if yours is ripped, you buy a new one, then go on tidal wave then go back to the shop and say it has torn, hand them the old one and they give you a brand new one. The quality of the merlin ponchos has reduced dramatically I have still in use an orange Alton towers poncho from around 1999 2000 time it was Definatley made to last as is a blue towers one I have from about 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 AND I'M A DEEPER SHADE OF BLUE! Huh? Sorry for pointing something out that I thought deserved a mention, I forgot how negative some people are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Huh? Sorry for pointing something out that I thought deserved a mention, I forgot how negative some people are. It's a Steps song Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 It's a Steps song Jamie Ah. Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Oh jeez. Steps. Don't tell me you actually like them?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 I sang six lines of a song. I'm not sure I made any preference either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Oh jeez. Steps. Don't tell me you actually like them?! Oh jeez. Steps. Don't tell me you actually don't like them?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted March 21, 2013 Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 This thread is becoming a Tragedy. Tom, Ricky, JoshC. and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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