August 28, 201411 yr comment_189987 what makes you think Slammer will stay if it becomes to expensive to keep. Because people enjoy it and Thorpe would probably want to do everything they can to keep it running. I, for one, will be one devastated fanboy if I see Slammer go!
August 28, 201411 yr comment_189993 Because people enjoy it and Thorpe would probably want to do everything they can to keep it running. I, for one, will be one devastated fanboy if I see Slammer go! People enjoyed Rodeo, Boneshaker, Dynamo, Vampire with its classic trains, Big Bad Wolf at Williamsburg was adored, Samurai at Chessington was a force to be reckoned with. I even used to love a pulled pork sandwich which Waitrose used to sell. It doesnt change the fact that Slammer has been on borrowed time for years and it is only to Thorpe's credit that they have put up with its reliability for so long.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190036 Slammer has just broken down again. We were in the queue and people literallly got stuck in by the lap bars. Unsure if this is the same problem as yesterday but queueline was evacuated and people luckily released. Team unsure whether it will open soon.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190051 Hmmm, I really hope Slammer hasn't just died again (forever). I fear if the ride needs any new parts before the 2015 season, then the plug will be pulled. In terms of flats, Slammer for me is only second to Rush.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190052 Just spoke to the ride team(who remember me from last week!) Turns out its not the same problem as yesterday and is hopefully a temporary problem. Once again they dont know if its going to open soon but an engineer is working on it at the moment.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190057 Its when major parts start breaking will be the end of the line for slammer. Restraint problems are normally an easy fix, its if the motor or the climbing system went wrong would probably see its end.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190064 Restraint problems aren't uncommon on rides. Happens every so often. Don't fret every time Slammer has a small bit of downtime or opens slightly later. One tiny little problem isn't going to cause it to go to the scrapheap!
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190082 Is it really necessary to post every time it has a shutdown? There's plenty of them on dozens of rides every day...
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190083 I really really think we can stop saying 'omg Slammer has broke forever' every time it is down for 20 minutes, or even a day or two. It's beyond tedious. Edited August 28, 201411 yr by pluk Jinx! ^ yeah, that.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190084 We are allowed to imagine what might happen! I also corrected you Grammar in your quote.. Yeah about that, if you want to throw the grammar card out, you might want to make sure your own post is perfect first. Pot kettle black and all that.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190086 Sorry for the excessive posting it just breaks down a lot... Did one cycle then broke again so we are waiting to see if it can be fixed.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190102 The constant closure reminders remind me of when Towers started up ridetimes and all we had was constant "lol Nemesis is down for 5 minutes" posts... A ride being closed for more than half a day is news, not half a hour...
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190109 Sorry to contradict but it nearly was closed for half a day. Was closed 4/5 hours out of the 9 which is half thank you very much. I dont get why you are all against my posting, the ride is unreliable, any breakdown could lead to the end of slammer. I love the ride and a bunch of people against me who dont want me to worry about its breakdowns does not stop my love for it.
August 28, 201411 yr comment_190112 Stealth was closed from 3:15 today and no one posted about that panicking about it possibly being the end for it! Okay it opened at 6:45 but it's not newsworthy. Was just a typical ride breakdown. Minor issues like restraint faults aren't a life or death situation.
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190119 Stealth was closed from 3:15 today and no one posted about that panicking about it possibly being the end for it! Okay it opened at 6:45 but it's not newsworthy. Was just a typical ride breakdown. Minor issues like restraint faults aren't a life or death situation. Ermmmmmmmm, I think many people will beg to differ on that statement...
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190130 Stealth was closed from 3:15 today and no one posted about that panicking about it possibly being the end for it! Okay it opened at 6:45 but it's not newsworthy. Was just a typical ride breakdown. Minor issues like restraint faults aren't a life or death situation. Well, if you fell out of your restraint, it would definately be a life or death situation!
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190131 To the few people, who think yesterday could have been the end of Slammer, It is currently operational today!
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190133 Stealth was closed from 3:15 today and no one posted about that panicking about it possibly being the end for it! Okay it opened at 6:45 but it's not newsworthy. Was just a typical ride breakdown. Minor issues like restraint faults aren't a life or death situation. The slammer ride team could not get the people out automatically or manually. The situation could have easily been like the rameses revenge incident if it wasnt for the engineers managing to find a way. Restraint faults are one of the scariest problems on rides, if your restraint unlocks midcycle then you are gone forever. Admittedly the restraint faults were at the end of the cycle however those people could have potentially been stuck in there for hours as it happened 2 or 3 times during the day where people were stuck up to half an hour(I was in the queue twice when it happened).
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190134 "Attention. Please board the Slammer (again) and move to the end of the row!"
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190136 The slammer ride team could not get the people out automatically or manually. The situation could have easily been like the rameses revenge incident if it wasnt for the engineers managing to find a way. Restraint faults are one of the scariest problems on rides, if your restraint unlocks midcycle then you are gone forever. Admittedly the restraint faults were at the end of the cycle however those people could have potentially been stuck in there for hours as it happened 2 or 3 times during the day where people were stuck up to half an hour(I was in the queue twice when it happened). Not being funny, but I think I would rather be stuck in the restraints as I'm one of them people who is slightly nervous with restraints, To me it would show that they are actually fully safe and the chance of them coming undone is very slim! Obviously, I would rather it work properly.
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190146 I'm sorry Jason but I disagree. Personally- being rather claustrophobic- I'd hate the idea of actually being trapped in the restraints for an unknown amount of time (even thought I don't often trust restraints) so if I was to get stuck on a ride due to a restraint fail and there was quite a bit of uncertainty as to whether I could be stuck there for 5 minutes or 50 minutes, I would start to panic. But that's just me of course, I understand others would respond differently. But I can see why being stuck in the restraints could be a bit of an issue for people, bar the general inconvenience etc. etc.
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190147 The slammer ride team could not get the people out automatically or manually. The situation could have easily been like the rameses revenge incident if it wasnt for the engineers managing to find a way. Restraint faults are one of the scariest problems on rides, if your restraint unlocks midcycle then you are gone forever. Admittedly the restraint faults were at the end of the cycle however those people could have potentially been stuck in there for hours as it happened 2 or 3 times during the day where people were stuck up to half an hour(I was in the queue twice when it happened). Problems with restraints doesn't automatically mean they are going to just open, the chances of that are terribly minute. The thorpe engineers know the ride better than we do, if they thought there was any risk of riders being stuck for long periods it wouldnt be open.
August 29, 201411 yr comment_190151 Slammer is down atm. Btw if there was restraint problems the ride wouldn't be open due our heavy health and safety in this country.
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