Lewie900 Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Thoughts on Detonator??? I love it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hmm, its got steadily worse each year. The queue is a bit of a shambles. The seats have been needing manual releases after each ride for about 3 seasons now, the audio is quiet now and it doesn't feel as forceful as it once did, should get some new pistons at the top IMO.Shame really, its a great ride, really packs a punch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyciodes Posted November 24, 2008 Report Share Posted November 24, 2008 Fun ride. Not as great as it once was, maybe thats me or maybe its to do with the pistons. Won't queue a long time for it though cause the through put ain't good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeis Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 When I had my restraint very loose amd airy, the ride wasnt so good... But when I was fully strapped down, it was very nice and intense again! Try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 When my restraint isn't fully down, I get lifted completely out of my seat; no other ride at Thorpe does that for me and I'm not exactly short. It really makes me think I'm falling because it feel like there's nothing beneath me. =)Ahhh, 'tis a good little ride is our Detonator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 But saying that, you can and will get banned from the park for posting stuff like that - it's strictly against park rules. Insurance states that restraints have to be securely against you, and you putting the park at risk can damage your insurance claim if something (and it is incredibly unlikely) goes wrong, as you weren't following the parks rules.Don't try and get that little bit of airtime - people have done it and died before (not in the UK, however it happens a lot in the USA). Not saying don't have fun, but don't blatantly disregard the park's rules guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie900 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 But saying that, you can and will get banned from the park for posting stuff like that - 3 click challenges are illegal and strictly against park rules. Insurance states that restraints have to be securely against you, and you putting the park at risk can damage your insurance claim if something (and it is incredibly unlikely) goes wrong, as you weren't following the parks rules.Don't try and get that little bit of airtime - people have done it and died before (not in the UK, however it happens a lot in the USA). Not saying don't have fun, but don't blatantly disregard the park's rules guys!Very Well Said, Your basically putting your life at risk, The point is to have FUN so don't take it too far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeRo Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Okay, I will disagree. A loose restraint is unlikely to kill you or significantly put your life at risk. Most rides have secondary restraints which are there should the primary ones fail. Rides like Nemesis Inferno, Colossus etc, are more comfortable with tight restraints, whereas drop towers and woodies give a far better thrill with a loose restraint. Ofcourse I am not talking about a restraint so loost that you could come out of your seat, but loose enough to enjoy the airtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie900 Posted November 25, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Okay, I will disagree. A loose restraint is unlikely to kill you or significantly put your life at risk. Most rides have secondary restraints which are there should the primary ones fail. Rides like Nemesis Inferno, Colossus etc, are more comfortable with tight restraints, whereas drop towers and woodies give a far better thrill with a loose restraint. Ofcourse I am not talking about a restraint so loost that you could come out of your seat, but loose enough to enjoy the airtime. I knwo its ok to have it slightly loose but I'm on about the things like 3-click challenge and stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Just to add to what I said earlier... please don't g around opening your seatbelts mid-ride, because they really are your secondary mechanism and it is there to make sure your life isn't endangered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I didn't know the Detonator three click challenge was illegal Just to add to what I said earlier... please don't g around opening your seatbelts mid-ride, because they really are your secondary mechanism and it is there to make sure your life isn't endangered.Hmm.. To be honest the seatbelts would do very little. Some B&M's for instance such as Dragon Khan don't have them. They seem to be a peace of mind measure more then a "it will save your life" measure. That being said there's no reason you would undo the seatbelt anyway. Mad Coaster Man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 On Detonator, even if my restraint isn't fully down, I get loads of air-time; I'd never try to loosen my restraints - I be too chickenish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyciodes Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Just stick your arms and legs out on detty and you'll get plenty of airtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Detonator seems to be 50/50. Some days it has a good days and and some it has bad. It seems that since they introduced the awful music that you can't hear when walking past it hs gone downhill. I haven't rode it since mid-2006. Another thing I hate is the rumbling noise it makes from the box at the side when the catch car is driving back down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 Nah, builds up the tension for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 I love detty one of the best flat ride in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkaddict Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Sorry to be an idiot, but what is a three-click challenge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 Pulling the restraint down three clicks (the minimum amount it needs to be able to start) and riding like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkaddict Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Pulling the restraint down three clicks (the minimum amount it needs to be able to start) and riding like that.It all makes sense now! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theme Park bloke Posted November 29, 2008 Report Share Posted November 29, 2008 On most rides, mine's usually about 5 clicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I keep accidently pinning myself on Detty from pulling the restraint down too quickly, then getting no air time at all >_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricky Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I HATE THIS RIDE it gives me too many panic atacks because I cant breath and its just very uncomfortable for me tbh I think it should go its a bit of a waste of space if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 They wont get rid of it for a while because it's still popular. I love it I think it should never go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 I HATE THIS RIDE it gives me too many panic atacks because I cant breath and its just very uncomfortable for me tbh I think it should go its a bit of a waste of space if you ask meThorpe won't be getting rid of it any time soon. If they did it would be utterly pointless, as there wouldn't be too much else that would fit in that area. It's still popular and one of the best rides in the park, if not the best ride in the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Detty won't be departing for a while. It takes up very little space in the park, its a firm favourite with the guests and is the scariest ride there (shove it Stealth). Besides if every ride was removed because one person hated it there would be nothing left at the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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