TPJames Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Just to clear things up, I've understood that it's been testing but whether it has opened yet is confusing me? I'm visiting Tuesday and I would like it to be open but I'm not sure that I should get my hopes up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Still not open yet as far as I'm aware. There's no indication when it will open, but if it's been testing with water dummies, then it should *hopefully* be soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 That said yesterday Thorpe tweeted: @THORPEPARK: Hey guys, yes the Slammer is closed for the foreseeable future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Something else must have happened then as they were all for it opening a few weeks back. Flipping thing, it's a shame because I really like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Oh, well that's that then... It's no secret that I don't like the ride and think it's not worth keeping, etc., but it's really unfortunate that it hasn't opened yet. It just seems like they overcome one problem with the ride and then it throws up another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I wonder how long Thorpe are going to try until they realise it's far gone. I have a feeling they might be solving the initial problem(s), but there are underlying problems which are being worsened by this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altitude Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Can they not sue S&S like Dollywood did over their Topple Tower? This ride has caused nothing but problems... (it is quite a thrill though!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 It was testing quite a bit again today though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Can they not sue S&S like Dollywood did over their Topple Tower? This ride has caused nothing but problems... (it is quite a thrill though!) They would then end up paying not only a growing maintenance bill but legal fees, and no doubt some lawyers will run up a bill just as large if not larger than the maintenance bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I believe they got it for next to nothing in the first place as the problems were there from the off, so there wouldn't be much to sue them for. That could be why they are still happy to throw money at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thorpe, just get rid of it, it really cannot be worth the money you are constantly ploughing in to try and get it working for it to not be open... Cut you losses, and get something that is more reliable... It makes sense... JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well Slammer seemed to have no work and no testing going on all day today The dummies still remain in the seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetroIsBest Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Just out of interest which parts are always causing the problems? Is it the same parts every time or is it just the whole thing in general? Would be a shame if they got rid of it as it is one of my favourite rides at Thorpe but if it is going to end up SBNO for large periods of the season they may as well get shot of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 It will open in May like every thing else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 WHAT!?!?!?! :( Mer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 A real shame, but if they know this then it's inexcusable that there is no indication on the website of Slammer being closed. OldFarmerDean 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 A real shame, but if they know this then it's inexcusable that there is no indication on the website of Slammer being closed. I agree, especially the fact that they have spent so much money on it over the last couple of years. I assume it wasn't taken off their website as they thought they would have the ride open again at the begging of the season. They still should of had a banner or something saying that it was unavailable for the meantime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Rest in peace Slammer... James_C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 WHAT!?!?!?! :( They have been sending this stock reply when people have asked since a few days after it didn't open at the start of the season, nothing has changed. I suppose the longer it goes on the worse it looks for a return, but lets not write her off yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kizerian Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 WHAT!?!?!?! :( Aww, poor Slammer! I loved that ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnaird Posted April 30, 2014 Report Share Posted April 30, 2014 WHAT!?!?!?! :( no please open it is such a good ride loved going on this at the end of the day it was a tradition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoMartin Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Someone on Facebook asked what happening with Slammer and its really good to see that they said they are still working on her =D So hopefully there is still a chance she might open again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Really am gutted that Slammer wont be returning... ...but could this mean we'll see Trappers Trail return anytime soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoMartin Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Did you read what I just said :l Thorpe are saying they are hoping to get Slammer going again, they have said they are not scrapping her yet pluk and MarkC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted May 14, 2014 Report Share Posted May 14, 2014 Did you read what I just said :l Thorpe are saying they are hoping to get Slammer going again, they have said they are not scrapping her yet Really really good to hear, I did think that they might as well carry on trying to get it going, seeing how much they've spent on it in recent years. Another problem must of came up though, seeing as it was being tested daily and then it just suddenly stopped. Maybe they are waiting for another part, and this takes a long time as they get 'specially made'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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