park guy Posted April 14, 2009 Report Share Posted April 14, 2009 yeah, I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillseek3r Posted April 16, 2009 Report Share Posted April 16, 2009 What is actually wrong with slammer? Is it because of the breakdown at an angleI was on it last week when it broke down.. I was sitting on the left side, and just as the ride began. I heard a massive cracking sound. Straight away the ride slowed down. We made one full revolution, and went round once in more in slow motion.. Proper slow going upside down lol. I was bored of Slammer till it broke down :PI got some pics, will problee upload them. But nothing special, just me stuck up in the air for 30minutes.. I waddled out my top restraint, leaned over the side and took pictures of the engineers. They finally got us down, took us to the Calypso tents. Gave us free hot chocs and 4 exits passes each. A good day I must say lol got on stealth twice in under 5 minutes.. Peak Easter time!! haha Surprised it's still broken, though that crack sound really didnt sound good. To me, sounded like something inside the ride like the massive steel supports or something cracked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenVig Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 It doesnt require a part or anything like that, the ride is just generally ship. It's slammer, what do you expect!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 It doesnt require a part or anything like that, the ride is just generally ship. It's slammer, what do you expect!?Now open! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Wooo! My baby Slammer's working again! :PThorpe really need all their rides open at this time of the year, hopefully Slammer will help spread the queue times so they're slightly more managable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Thorpe really need all their rides open at this time of the year, hopefully Slammer will help spread the queue times so they're slightly more managable.The queues are already starting to decrease, since the Bank Holiday Monday. After this weekend, the park will be in another 6-weeks or so of "off-peakiness", before the queues really start to build up during the May Half Term. (Obviously the weekends will see more visitors than during the week, and as you say, hopefully all of the rides will remain open, to spread and ensure minimal queues). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedAnimator Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 So I should be ok going on Friday 24th April then? Hopefully not too busy after the holidays!Last time I went, I took one look at Slammer and thought... "I cant go on that". However, as I am easily convinced to go on anything, I expect I will be on it this time (assuming it's open). I have no problems with rides that go upside-down as long as they keep moving - its the ones that dangle you face down over a massive drop for a longer period that get me (but I guess thats the fun part for most people)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Slammer should keep moving, but don't be fooled, there is PLENTY of 'hang time'. You will feel moments where you are pulled from your seat! It's safe, so go and enjoy one of the worlds best flat rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Slammer and Zodiac are the only rides at THORPE PARK you will Never see me on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I only have to conquer Slammer to say I have rode every ride at Thorpe Park. Oh god Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 I only have to conquer Slammer to say I have rode every ride at Thorpe Park. Oh god Its not that bad you will enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Its not that bad you will enjoy it.Well I hope so, I didnt think I would like Vortex or Zodiac but they were awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Can I just say, that the time you spend queuing for Slammer will be the most well spent queuing time you've ever done. Slammer is one hell of an experience and never fails to give an extremely intense performance. The hang-time and G-force are incredible, and the first forward swing creeps up on you like nothing you've ever felt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted April 17, 2009 Report Share Posted April 17, 2009 Also the good thing is that you won't spend over 20mins (excluding FN) queuing for it anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrillseek3r Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Well I hope so, I didnt think I would like Vortex or Zodiac but they were awesome!Slammer is awesome, and to me detonator scares the hell out of me , and I wont go on that again ever again... But I been on slammer sooo much that I was getting really bored of it . Until it broke down the other day , and thats replaced the fun fear factor of the ride again. Go on it!! Its wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodrow Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 I was so scared about going on Slammer, literally, the most scared I have ever been for a ride ever. But after going on it once, you really want to ride it again. its fantastic! no other flat ride is a that thrilling. :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthtp Posted April 18, 2009 Report Share Posted April 18, 2009 Has anyone been on Catapult, or as it was SWAT!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I was so scared about going on Slammer, literally, the most scared I have ever been for a ride ever. But after going on it once, you really want to ride it again. its fantastic! no other flat ride is a that thrilling. :]I know how you feel, mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben1990 Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I think a lot of the initial fear of riding Slammer for me, at least was the restraints, or rather lack of As you say though, after going on it once, the fear goes and it is really the best flat ride in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 It was only on a two rotation setting yesterday. Not good at all, the ride never really gets to full speed on 2, whilst on 3 it is a great ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 ...And Slammer is now down for the billionth time this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Billionth time??? try second time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Its actually like the 4th time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakus911 Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 awww great going tommorow and slammer and samurai are down... not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Slammer could well reopen tomorrow, we don't know how bad this shutdown was but at least it didn't start by getting stuck upside down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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