September 10, 20168 yr comment_241170 2 hours ago, StevenVig said: This thing is nobody's favourite ride. CONCLUSION MADE!!! You may close the thread.
September 11, 20168 yr comment_241195 Easily multiple as before there was a kids are there, which if memory serves me right, had three rides there, with at least one being a tracked ride. It would all depend on planning permission at the end of the day though.
September 11, 20168 yr comment_241198 There were 7 rides in and around the Octopus Garden area where Storm Surge stands now (you can see where some of them were by how they've filled in the land!). They were all very small though. So a flat ride could fit there. I'd be interested to hear what sort of flat ride people think could go there though; both in terms of space and adding to the Thorpe line up. Storm Surge might have its flaws, but there would be an obvious gap in Thorpe's line up without it.
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245470 On 11/09/2016 at 7:32 AM, BaronC. said: So a flat ride could fit there. I'd be interested to hear what sort of flat ride people think could go there though; both in terms of space and adding to the Thorpe line up. I think a top spin would fit in nicely
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245472 On Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 7:32 AM, BaronC. said: Storm Surge might have its flaws, but there would be an obvious gap in Thorpe's line up without it. Really? They are not a standard ride type that people 'expect' in any mark (like, errr, a log flume), Thorpe has well above its quota of water rides, and it is sort of like a crapy hybrid of Rapids and Depth Charge which both remain doing a better job than Storm Surge. No over seemed to think it was needed when it came. I doubt many would miss it if it went now. 12 minutes ago, Josh3103 said: I think a top spin would fit in nicely Careful now. These are words which are not to be uttered around these parts!
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245486 6 hours ago, Josh3103 said: I think a top spin would fit in nicely In what way? I'd like to hear your reasoning on how a 20 year old ride type would fit into a park that has a lot of flat rides.
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245488 Last time I visited Thorpe Park I was genuinly surprised to remember that Storm Surge hadn't just been some lurid dream I had. Its amazing such a pointless and monstrous thing exists. With hillbilly signs and dirt painted on it to try and make it "make sense". Amazing.
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245501 11 hours ago, pluk said: Really? They are not a standard ride type that people 'expect' in any mark (like, errr, a log flume), Thorpe has well above its quota of water rides, and it is sort of like a crapy hybrid of Rapids and Depth Charge which both remain doing a better job than Storm Surge. No over seemed to think it was needed when it came. I doubt many would miss it if it went now. When you look at their other water rides though, Storm Surge - in theory - fills a good spot... Tidal Wave - A ride which 90% of people will only ride during summer / hot spring Rumba Rapids - A 30 year old rapids ride which isn't very rapid, isn't very wet and which many people forget exist Depth Charge - A 10 second ride with a very low throughput. Good bit of fun, but far from a staple water ride. Storm Surge is a family ride which can be 'enjoyed' together, features height to give it a bit of a thrill, can get you a bit wet and I guess is memorable in some sense. No other water ride offers that at Thorpe at the moment in my opinion. Obviously, if Loggers Leap was open, or if a substantial amount of money way pumped into Rumba, Storm Surge would be a spare bit and easily lose-able. But at this stage, I honesty think that if Storm Surge was ripped out and not replaced by a water ride, there would be an obvious gap in the ride line up, and it would hit the park really bad during summer.
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245503 I'm not sure why Thorpe needed Storm Surge at all, if they'd spent the money on upgrading Loggers Leap and Rumba Rapids to bring them up to a high standard, they would have a fantastic selection of water rides.
November 28, 20168 yr comment_245507 Tidal Wave is very wet, but it's still a great ride (and better than Stormforce 10 TBH) Depth Charge is a Thorpe classic and I consider a fun (though short) attraction Rumba, it has many flaws but still makes for a pleasant distraction Storm Surge just exists. It's about as leaky as it's throughputs and landscaping. I dont not know when Storm Surge is for the trash, but it's replacement certainly won't be a top spin as a move like that would just be spinning around for the park.
November 29, 20168 yr comment_245519 18 hours ago, Archive said: Last time I visited Thorpe Park I was genuinly surprised to remember that Storm Surge hadn't just been some lurid dream I had. Its amazing such a pointless and monstrous thing exists. With hillbilly signs and dirt painted on it to try and make it "make sense". Amazing. How dare you, that is Disney level theming right there! It fits perfectly in the area and is subtly located to blend in perfectly with it's surroundings and does not obscure any other buildings or access routes in the area whatsoever. ...that said - I do like to dabble with a ride on the mighty Storm Surge now and again, you do get a nice view from the top. The random arrival of Storm Surge almosts suggests to me that maybe someone knew that the wildest ride in the wilderness wasn't going to stick around much longer Or am I giving too much credit?
November 29, 20168 yr comment_245529 I don't mind Storm Surge whatsoever. I enjoy a ride on it from time to time. I think it's great for the families. It's a relatively unpopular opinion though, it's just the colour scheme that really annoys me as it's so out of place.
November 29, 20168 yr comment_245533 Yeah its sort of fun for a laugh but you've got to wonder what on earth things have come to, that you've spent so much money to come to a supposedly high quality park and are now riding down a multicolour tube in a dinghy over a concrete/dirt patch. It is funny though and I will never forget its opening on Annual pass day, wowee
November 29, 20168 yr comment_245535 Storm Surge can be described by sitting in water, spinning, then as soon as the ride starts to get good it finishes with what's meant to be a big splash but just isn't. Then you have to sit next to a fountain that splashes every so often and soaks you or leaves you bone dry depending on where you sit.
November 30, 20168 yr comment_245557 Wish I could forget that 2011 annual pass day. 3 hours for Storm Surge...
November 30, 20168 yr comment_245567 3 hours ago, Coaster Jamie said: 3 hours for Storm Surge... Jeeeeezzzusssss. Storm Surge has major major majooorrr throughput issues. Nearly an hour in the rap queue EVERY TIME.
November 30, 20168 yr comment_245572 Wonder how much difference would be made if the conveyor worked like all the others in the world and constantly moved, or would it be too dangerous for us?
November 30, 20168 yr Author comment_245579 1 hour ago, Benin said: Wonder how much difference would be made if the conveyor worked like all the others in the world and constantly moved, or would it be too dangerous for us? Surely surges station is far to short for that to work? Although haven't been on any others so no idea how they compare!
November 30, 20168 yr comment_245581 Everyone else on the planet understandably hated Annual Ass day 2011 but I found it oddly hilarious. It really was the year everything became a parody of itself. Here are some pictures to bring back all those lovely memories for you (back when I was a camera happy geek).
November 30, 20168 yr comment_245582 ^ Those photos bring back memories, what a **** day! Best part was Storm Surge closing due to the rain
November 30, 20168 yr comment_245584 8 minutes ago, Ryan said: ^ Those photos bring back memories, what a **** day! Best part was Storm Surge closing due to the rain A water ride closing due to rain?! I don't mind Storm Surge - as long as it is walk on and there is no water in the bottom of the boat. Went on it last day of the season and it was ridiculous - I was trying to empty the water out using a bottle but gave up. The actual ride is ok, it's just the journey up the loooong lift hill and bobbing about endlessly at the end that does my nut in (and having wet feet)
December 1, 20168 yr Author comment_245592 7 hours ago, Han30 said: A water ride closing due to rain?! I don't mind Storm Surge - as long as it is walk on and there is no water in the bottom of the boat. Went on it last day of the season and it was ridiculous - I was trying to empty the water out using a bottle but gave up. The actual ride is ok, it's just the journey up the loooong lift hill and bobbing about endlessly at the end that does my nut in (and having wet feet) To be fair alot of water rides are affected by rain! I remember that annual pass day well - I believe they expected around 5,000 guests and something like 11/12,000 turned up - thats when they shifted to making pass holders pre book for these things!
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