TimR Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Judging by the amount of testing currently being carried out, I would get that there is quite a good chance that Slammer might be up and running by the weekend. But as you said, no one knows. It could be tomorrow, it could be monday.Its looking more likley to open than Stealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Its looking more likley to open than Stealth.When Slammer first opened, I noticed that even if the park was crammed with people, the queue for Slammer would only be around 15 minutes, whereas Colossus was around 90 minutes. Why does anyone think this was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 When Slammer first opened, I noticed that even if the park was crammed with people, the queue for Slammer would only be around 15 minutes, whereas Colossus was around 90 minutes. Why does anyone think this was?Slammer has an excelent throughput and it is the only ride that some people are actually scared of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxharvey Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 Does anyone know what slammers throughput it is?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 19, 2009 Report Share Posted March 19, 2009 About 10 people per day :lol:I think its probably 700ish? It may be able to take 48 people per go but it rarely seems to, and loading always takes an eternity. Thats my guestimate anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 ^It rarely takes 48 because the queue is just so low, lots of people are scared of Slammer.Which means its a great ride to just sit on for half the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Whilst operating Slammer, the hourly throuput was 550, which was very difficult to reach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Wow, for the ride with the highest amount of seats in the park that is shockingly lower than I expected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 Sadly, it's a clumsy ride for attendants and guests alike. Try walking along those rows checking bars and dealing with guests who failed to listen to the ride op in saying 'lightly on your shoulders'. You unlock one of those bars and the entire ride want it done too. As soon as the ride starts it's cycle it's not long at all, even the raising and lowering of the boom doesn't take that long.Another point to remember, the ride does have to weighed out and guests 'chickening out' after you've balanced the ride in it's batching, can mean you have to go through the queue looking for the right amount of guests to replace, groups will never want to be split up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Slammer is now open guys :)only stealth left!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yay! Go Slammer! *counts the days before it breaks down again* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dummiguy Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Yay no more Down-time wooo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Had a great go on Slammer today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
park guy Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 slammer is down. I's a real shame, as it's one of, or possibly my favourite ride at thorpe AND I'm going on friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 slammer is down. I's a real shame, as it's one of, or possibly my favourite ride at thorpe AND I'm going on fridayYou never know it might of re-opened by then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
park guy Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm not so sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenny boy :) Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 slammer is only down because when I was there on sunday it broke down at a funny angle and hasent opened since :S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm sorry but ever since Slammer opened back in 2005, the problems have never come to an end. Open, then closed, then open again, then closed again. I do love Slammer, but I'm just getting sick of it all now to be honest. It's so unreliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I'm not so sureI'm 99.9% sure it wont open as Paul said and I think everyone agrees that it is so unreliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
park guy Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I dont think it should take that long to get it working again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry.D.C Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 What is actually wrong with slammer? Is it because of the breakdown at an angle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 A technical problem caused it to cease operation, when the problem has been rectified the ride will re-open simple. No one knows how long it will be before it reopens, if it requires a part it takes time for it to arrive from america then be fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
park guy Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I just hope it's up and running by friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 I just hope it's up and running by tomorrow! That's the next day the park's open isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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