BigBobJones Posted April 2, 2013 Report Share Posted April 2, 2013 I thought I was faster too, but just put it down to not riding it for so long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkadder312 Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 defo the best ride ive had on it ever when I went it seems to be going much faster too I hope thorpe dnt get rid of slammer now as its the only sky skat in the world RideAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 I thought I was faster too, but just put it down to not riding it for so long Sorry, but I rubbish that. I rode it on 20th March for the first time in about a year, and it's speed is definitely the same. Take a look at my recent post a page or 2 back about motor speeds. Slammer is one ride that has an experience which never leaves you - even after 12 months or longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 It could just be a matter of opinion. Psychologically if you don't do something for a long time then it seems different when you get back to it. You opinion is not fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted April 3, 2013 Report Share Posted April 3, 2013 Did I claim it was fact? Err, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Did I claim it was fact? Err, no. Well, by saying Sorry, but I rubbish that... it's speed is definitely the same. you pretty much asserted that your opinion was fact. Very definite for a mere opinion. I'm next to certain it is faster, as were all the 4 or 5 people I rode with at the Swarm meet and a few more I have spoken to since. I don't care what the motor sounds like. It feels amazing right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Well, I have actually spoke to technicians in the last few days and they have told me it's exactly the same speed. They said it operates at maximum speed and cannot go any faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Yeah I doubt its any faster, I dont think they would want to play with it too much whilst its working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 It's probably a case of it actually being ABLE to run at the maximum speed, rather than slower in case it tears itself apart... Throwing caution to the wind... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Also have a fair few of the parts are newer so could run more smoothly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Slammer update. Rain, sleet, snow, blizzard, 2C - running all day. EC!, Marhelorpe and Pickles 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Has it actually properly broke down yet this year ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 4, 2013 Report Share Posted April 4, 2013 Dont think so, diddnt on saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 It has had the odd it of downtime (which is normal) but it hasn't had its epic breakdown that it inevitably has at some point in the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammydodger Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 It was only on Wednesday that I realized slammer really is quite tall and scary. For me It is probably the scariest ride in the park! RideAddict 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I haven't ridden Slammer - the ride looks really intimidating - is it one that is likely to cause nausea?? I've done Rameses at CWOA and was fine but am aware these are two completely different rides - I just think I would end up flying out of Slammer if I rode it - not that I am paranoid Nausea is not a problem I suffer with fortunately but Slammer is less nauseating for me as it has a consistent trajectory rather than lurching all over the place, for big fat me it is more comfortable than Rameses too. Slammer is more intimidating and scary though, because of -the height -the starkness of being flipped at that height with little to hold on to and minimal restraints -the feeling it is going to fall to pieces -the actually real possibility of it dying in an upside down position for a prolonged period. You should do it though, do everything once! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 I think many people find it scary as well due to the high level of media attention it got in its first couple of seasons when it was breaking down with people on it. Of course, that then gets over exaggerated to 'People were stuck upside for hours in the freezing cold!' Whilst I agree that it looks intimidating, I just find the general ride experience somewhat boring... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rOsSwA28 Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 Slammer working well again today Apart from wanting to go on it first at 10:00, and engineers trying to sort it out as it seemed to have stopped upside down luckily with no one on it though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted April 5, 2013 Report Share Posted April 5, 2013 It was only on Wednesday that I realized slammer really is quite tall and scary. For me It is probably the scariest ride in the park! For those who think it's tall should remember that the height of the towers is pretty much half the height, considering how high you get on a paddle when you get to "the very top". Click here for the application originally made. Select view or download on the PDF file titled "DCELEV" - it has drawings with heights and other technical information on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Slammer working well again today Apart from wanting to go on it first at 10:00, and engineers trying to sort it out as it seemed to have stopped upside down luckily with no one on it though I am gonna ride it for the first time on 16th April and I am worried about stopping upside down... Is it a common thing? And also is it true that they make you drop out of your seats on to big crash mats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Yes... That is exactly what happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Haven't you heard, James? The offloading process is upside down. They expect you to jump out of the seat once the restraint is released. And they don't provide mattresses for a soft landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Haven't you heard, James? The offloading process is upside down. They expect you to jump out of the seat once the restraint is released. And they don't provide mattresses for a soft landing. And sometimes they release the bars one at a time and capturing people emotions is priceless! he who shall not be named, I think someone broke their neck from the offloading drop didn't they o_O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 Haven't you heard, James? The offloading process is upside down. They expect you to jump out of the seat once the restraint is released. And they don't provide mattresses for a soft landing. Yes I TOTALLY believe you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted April 6, 2013 Report Share Posted April 6, 2013 he who shall not be named, I think someone broke their neck from the offloading drop didn't they o_O Worse than that, I've heard it's claimed a few lives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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