RideAddict Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 What I'm saying is that there should be a simple list for steepest drop and current record holders. Wikipedia usually lets you re-organise table listings by any category. Even the RCDB search filter is useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 How does the new front row queue on Saw work? (I saw about this in the trip reports section from Friends and Family day 2013) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokesyboy Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 There isn't a front row queue, they just tell you to go to a row, if you get front row you get front row, there's not seperate queue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Or just pray you're told to go to rows 1 or 3 - front rows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 No I know there wasn't one, I visit Thorpe park loads, it's just that it was posted in the trip reports section that there is one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I know this is being quite pedantic but... Why is SAW-THE RIDE still on thorpe's website in fright night mode? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammydodger Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 It isn't the same as it was for fright nights, but I guess they want to keep the theme like that because it is supposed to be a "terrifying" coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I really don't get how they can get away with marketing Saw as the world's most terrifying rollercoaster. Unless you hate coasters, there is nothing scary about it! Especially not with Stealth and Swarm there which I would rate to be much scarier than Saw (even though neither of them scare me, but then again no rides scare me ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC! Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 To be honest when I first rode Saw I was abit dissapointed cos I've been on all three eurofighters in this country, (Speed, Saw and Rage) and honestly even though the other 2 have no themeing, enjoy these ones more becuase they werent hyped up then they were opened like saw and therefore I enjoyed theseones more then Saw which I couldnt help but feel dissapointed at. Apart from the fact that Saw is rougher then the over 2,its the fact they hyped it up so much, its like Thirteen, you just wish they hadnt gone over the top with the hype because you would probably enjoy the ride more. That is my biggest problem with Saw. Coaster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPJames Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I really don't get how they can get away with marketing Saw as the world's most terrifying rollercoaster. Unless you hate coasters, there is nothing scary about it! Especially not with Stealth and Swarm there which I would rate to be much scarier than Saw (even though neither of them scare me, but then again no rides scare me ) Swarm and stealth scary? Saw is by far scarier than them especially with that vertical climb! The three most scary rides in TP have to be, detonator, slammer and saw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I really don't get how they can get away with marketing Saw as the world's most terrifying rollercoaster. The thing is, there's no way of judging 'scary'. What's scary to one person is boring to another. So, really, it's quite easy to get away with marketing it as the most terrifying coaster, as there's no scale to formally judge it. It has a horror theme, and a couple of moments which scare people, so it's simple for marketing. aTOMic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBlonderSouth Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Saw is a fun ride with friends, with a decent level of anticipation and -dare I say- moments of being scared, especially at the vertical climb + at the station. When I first rode in 2009 I hated it, it was way too hyped and over too quickly and too compact - it left me wondering what theme parks were really after with coasters. But a few years on I find that going on Saw - whilst not being a critical requirement of a good day - to be a fun and enjoyable ride for a good whizz around with friends. Isn't that what rides are really about? Getting to the end after having a bit of G force, buzzing with adrenalin and laughing at all your friends' hair being blown backwards and staying! Whilst not being "world class" (what they now advertise the 5 main coasters as), it's a damn fun ride! [/end of speech] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I really don't get how they can get away with marketing Saw as the world's most terrifying rollercoaster. Unless you hate coasters, there is nothing scary about it! Especially not with Stealth and Swarm there which I would rate to be much scarier than Saw (even though neither of them scare me, but then again no rides scare me ) Let's be realistic here. A drop towards swinging axes, a vertical lift hill, a very steep drop and the spinning blades. These are all things you wouldn't find on an average coaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles1 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 And who wasn't surprised by the indoor drop the first time. I love it when new people ride it because they're so surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aTOMic Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 To be honest when I first rode Saw I was abit dissapointed cos I've been on all three eurofighters in this country, (Speed, Saw and Rage) and honestly even though the other 2 have no themeing, enjoy these ones more becuase they werent hyped up then they were opened like saw and therefore I enjoyed theseones more then Saw which I couldnt help but feel dissapointed at. Apart from the fact that Saw is rougher then the over 2,its the fact they hyped it up so much, its like Thirteen, you just wish they hadnt gone over the top with the hype because you would probably enjoy the ride more. That is my biggest problem with Saw. Whoa whoa, steady there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_monkey Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 When does the contract with Lionsgate run out and will this mean either just a name change or certain parts of themeing will have to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 17, 2013 Report Share Posted March 17, 2013 Who knows (and gives a toss). It can't be far off now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_monkey Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I give a toss. I find it lazy when a park cannot think up their own story/theme and end up with a film based ride. This is unless of course your park is owned by a film distribution company. Pickles and MattyMoo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I haven't really got any ideas what they could have as a future theme if Saw did change it's name - I'd love you hear yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I give a toss. I find it lazy when a park cannot think up their own story/theme and end up with a film based ride. This is unless of course your park is owned by a film distribution company. I thought the contract ran out over closed season 2012-2013... but I may be wrong though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattgwise Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 And the imperial leather contract run out a couple of years ago but apart from slight music changes did the ride change? No, there are still imperial leather logos around the ride in places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 The contract I believe runs out after this season unless they've renewed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 Which with a bit of luck they will have.. (if its over of course) I dont see why people think we would get any better theming added to a 4/5 year old coaster than what we have already. The Saw name also still keeps it popular, cant see it ever being open as anything but Saw tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideAddict Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 I would say renew the contract on a small basis. Keep the name and perhaps remove a few key features. The Saw film trilogy is over, so I don't see why this should still be marketed heavily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.S217 Posted March 18, 2013 Report Share Posted March 18, 2013 ^ I see what you did there Trilogy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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