Mattgwise Posted January 29, 2022 Report Share Posted January 29, 2022 Yes I remember that being the case. But it's been able to sit there red and yellow for a ridiculously long time since it was put up with no issue. That's what is a bit daft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted February 8, 2022 Report Share Posted February 8, 2022 On 1/28/2022 at 3:53 PM, Mark9 said: The owners of Flamingoland donate to the conservatives so I can't say I'm sad. Yuck! Why do they throw money away on that thing when they barely have enough to open their own rides? 🤨 Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 sik. It's so odd to think that construction on this finished BEFORE the likes of Texas Stingray and Max&Mortiz opened, and over 6 months before even F.L.Y opened. Those rides feel like old news now. They have really taken their time with this coaster! It can't be much longer, can it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted April 12, 2022 Report Share Posted April 12, 2022 What's the sik reference exactly, or just a typo? Obvs JCK SLKSTN & Co. love a "sick", is it a Merlin dig? 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 16, 2022 Report Share Posted April 16, 2022 On 4/12/2022 at 11:52 AM, Inferno said: sik. It's so odd to think that construction on this finished BEFORE the likes of Texas Stingray and Max&Mortiz opened, and over 6 months before even F.L.Y opened. Those rides feel like old news now. They have really taken their time with this coaster! It can't be much longer, can it? It's odd to think how many colours are out there and yet every UK coaster has to be grey, white or black. Thank the lord for Paultons Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt N Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 As it turns out, the "sik" from Flamingo Land's last tweet was not a jab at Merlin or a typo... it was actually a hint towards the ride's name, as the ride is being called Sik, in honour of local clothing brand SikSilk: https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-flamingo-land-roller-coaster-24104725 It's... original, I guess! I'm not a huge fan, if I'm being honest, but I'm sure it'll grow on me over time. Names tend to sound weird at first and then stick a bit more as time goes on. Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted May 30, 2022 Report Share Posted May 30, 2022 Bizarre name not a fan of that. Must admit though I'm exited to ride this, being a fan of Colossus. Also seems strange that they've spent £18m on this but absolutely no marketing whatsoever? Crazy amount of money to spend on a ride that no one knows about Inferno 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Posted May 31, 2022 Report Share Posted May 31, 2022 POV looks good! 'Sik' though? How strange. Is this one of those Merlin-style weird marketing stunts from 15 years ago, to get people talking? Livinthecoasterlife and Matt N 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livinthecoasterlife Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 Hi there! I appreciate that this post is old but I thought I would share my thoughts. Flamingo Land is my ‘home’ park - I used to visit every year as a child for a week with my parents (was our yearly holiday as kids), so I’ve watched it change. I think it’s a great little park with some unique rides which to me, make it worth anybodies time to visit. Sik, Velocity and Cliff Hanger are my favourites - particularly when Cliff hanger shoots you up and then drops you (a cycle not always on depending upon how busy the park gets). Operations are generally quite slow so I highly recommend visiting off peak and during the week, to get the most out of your day. I filmed my very first vlog at Flamingo Land so hope it helps some people. The park is privately owned and I was a bit surprised at how quiet it was when I went with my husband, so it would be great if the park got a little bit more support. Some areas are looking tired but I think the owners are now starting to make some changes which is awesome to see. Rach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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