Kerfuffle Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 "Your fray with Slammer has come to an end" TPJames 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 It's open now Riding for 4th time today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Is it really necessary to post every time it has a shutdown? There's plenty of them on dozens of rides every day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) 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, 2014 by pluk Jinx! ^ yeah, that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. EC!, Tom, pluk and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 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... Cal and Altitude 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whatever Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoMartin Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 To the few people, who think yesterday could have been the end of Slammer, It is currently operational today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 "Attention. Please board the Slammer (again) and move to the end of the row!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InfernoMartin Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paige Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkadder312 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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