Coaster Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 A really fast version X No way out. In all seriousness I cant remember much of it, I was talking to one of the hosts before it had started and he had said they expected it to roll back at some point as the weather was pretty bad and the ride had just started up for the afternoon. Once the ride had launched and we creased the top of the hill I sort of knew we where not quite going to make it, we must have stalled for about 2/3 seconds then the train started rolling backwards, it was actually quite scary, I don't think I had ever felt speed like that before going backwards it was a very different sensation and the quite rapid deceleration was quite forceful too and not in a particularity nice way either. In all honesty though I think my favorite part about the whole experience was sitting on the launch track looking at all the jealous faces in the queue. Haha, I've seen plenty of rollbacks but never been on one - but I really want to! kinnaird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 What more did you expect from a merlin owned park? Seriously though, the prices are similar to that across the park already, it's not like it's a new thing. Just jumping back a bit - Merlin owned? For god sake. THEME PARK. Go disney and try and find a meal (which includes a drink) for less than 12 euros. Try it. Bloody try it. Or go to a non-merlin park and find a meal which is the same quality and charges less in the UK. You won't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnaird Posted April 26, 2014 Report Share Posted April 26, 2014 I found this site when trawling through the internet, it shows the hydraulic motor that powers stealth http://stealth.thorpepark.com/drawing_board/how_does_it_work.asp?css=1 thank you soo much gonna use this for my engineering course paper just assent able to find respectable sources and I an dieing for a rollback never seen would love to c1hrisin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daboywunda Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I was on a roll-back in 2007 (I think) and it's a strange experience.. It's not as fast or forceful as you may think (you'd think it would be like the drop on Oblivion, but it really isn't).. I remember sitting on the launch for ages though.. The wind was howling and it was raining... Not a nice place to be up there lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnaird Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 (edited) I was on a roll-back in 2007 (I think) and it's a strange experience.. It's not as fast or forceful as you may think (you'd think it would be like the drop on Oblivion, but it really isn't).. I remember sitting on the launch for ages though.. The wind was howling and it was raining... Not a nice place to be up there lol I hate stealth so much when it is raining hurts and you just feel so cold hate to be stuck on the launch not being able to go but surprising I thought it would be like a smoother drop than oblivion Edited April 27, 2014 by Tommy Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I hate stealth so much when it is raining hurts and you just feal so cold hate to be stuck on the launch not being able to go but surprising I thought it would be like a smoother drop than oblivion You're not the only one! First time I did Stealth in the rain, it felt like I was being shot in the face by VERY small members of a firing squad with VERY small miniguns! kinnaird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 They tend to close Stealth in the rain, probably because it does hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HermanTheGerman Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 ^ I don't know about it closing in the rain (probably what you said), but I know it closed during a storm due to the amount of static energy in the air, apparently the hydraulic launch system doesn't like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Well I know from being at Chessington that all rides, except Tomb Blaster and Bubbleworks close during a storm. So I think all rides at Thorpe Park would close if there was a storm, except X? From my experience with Stealth last year, the operator opened the door and felt the rain then closed the ride so I think it always shuts during heavy rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 If there was a storm with potential lightning, of course Stealth would be closed... Indeed, most rides close in stormy weather, it's nothing new... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 It is odd how many people "wish" for a roll-back, but the delay it would cause would be really annoying, and as I understand, it would be for a computer reset, and take about twenty minutes. I consider myself very lucky, that having ridden it lot's of times, I have never had a roll-back and don't want one. ......and it really stings in the rain, they put me on twice on the front in a shower last year and I backed out of a third, as my hands were stinging from protecting my face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 It is odd how many people "wish" for a roll-back, but the delay it would cause would be really annoying, and as I understand, it would be for a computer reset, and take about twenty minutes. I consider myself very lucky, that having ridden it lot's of times, I have never had a roll-back and don't want one. ......and it really stings in the rain, they put me on twice on the front in a shower last year and I backed out of a third, as my hands were stinging from protecting my face. planenut backing out of riding Stealth? I didn't think such a thing was possible! If that doesn't demonstrate how painful riding Stealth is in the rain, then nothing will! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnaird Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 It is odd how many people "wish" for a roll-back, but the delay it would cause would be really annoying, and as I understand, it would be for a computer reset, and take about twenty minutes. I consider myself very lucky, that having ridden it lot's of times, I have never had a roll-back and don't want one. ......and it really stings in the rain, they put me on twice on the front in a shower last year and I backed out of a third, as my hands were stinging from protecting my face. I know it would be a delay to reset the ride!maybe a event for it I would choose tidal instead of stealth when it is raining. due to it not hurting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planenut Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I would choose tidal instead of stealth when it is raining. due to it not hurting Well if it's raining and you don't mind then you might as well ride Tidal Wave, so long as you have a change of the essentials. kinnaird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I was on it last weekend about a minute before a huge clap of thunder. Jammy3112 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammy3112 Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 ^ Same happened to me about 2 years ago. There were low rumbles of thunder, and staff weren't too bothered as it seemed far away in the distance. So, my brother and I queued for Stealth. We got into the seats, and it started to rain a little. Then as we're launched it starts hammering down in true British weather fashion and heading to the top, a crack of lightning hit (what looked like) just behind The Swarm. Then as we got off, we noticed they were starting to shut most the outdoor rides off. So we took that as our chance to get lunch until the storm passed over. Now, whether the lighting strike WAS right behind the Swarm wasn't exactly clear, but it was sure enough nearby that they felt the need to shut the outdoor rides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 We're rather lenient here with storms, the second it gets even a speck of rain in Florida all outdoor rides shut. Yes their storms can be bad, but they close the second any rain happens just incase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 We're rather lenient here with storms, the second it gets even a speck of rain in Florida all outdoor rides shut. Yes their storms can be bad, but they close the second any rain happens just incase. I've heard that Hershey Park and Cedar Point close if storms are within five miles of the park. It can be sunny and glorious over the park but if there is an inkling of a storm, all rides close, even the indoor ones. So in that respect, I think what we have works very well. Rides only close if they absolutely have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Try Stealth in the Snow that hurts Rita in the Snow is also Painful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 I've heard that Hershey Park and Cedar Point close if storms are within five miles of the park. It can be sunny and glorious over the park but if there is an inkling of a storm, all rides close, even the indoor ones. So in that respect, I think what we have works very well. Rides only close if they absolutely have to. Cedar Point closes rides in a slight drizzle, let alone anything else... Shocking really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 They tend to close Stealth in the rain, probably because it does hurt. No they don't. They have an announcement they play saying something like 'Due to the weather conditions riders may currently find riding Stealth uncomfortable. If you would like to wait until the weather passes please stand aside and let others pass you'. Stealth remains open in all but the wildest rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 No they don't. They have an announcement they play saying something like 'Due to the weather conditions riders may currently find riding Stealth uncomfortable. If you would like to wait until the weather passes please stand aside and let others pass you'. Stealth remains open in all but the wildest rain. The 2 times I went to Thorpe park last year during rain it closed, one of the times I was in the station. They said we could wait for the rain to stop or just go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 The 2 times I went to Thorpe park last year during rain it closed, one of the times I was in the station. They said we could wait for the rain to stop or just go. Maybe the rain was causing it to play up that day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 Rita in the Snow is also Painful Rita's painful anyway! MattyMoo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted April 28, 2014 Report Share Posted April 28, 2014 The 2 times I went to Thorpe park last year during rain it closed, one of the times I was in the station. They said we could wait for the rain to stop or just go. It only closes because of rain when the rain has actually caused a problem to the ride. It doesn't just close *because* it's raining.Source: Today, Friday, Easter Monday, Easter Sunday, every other bloody day it's rained... kinnaird, Ricky and Han30 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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