StevenVig Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 This thing is nobody's favourite ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerfuffle Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 2 hours ago, StevenVig said: This thing is nobody's favourite ride. CONCLUSION MADE!!! You may close the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkCrafter Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Not my favourite but certainty underated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisgeorgiou46 Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Can they put a flat here instead? Is that doable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt10 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh3103 Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 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 yeah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pluk Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 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! JoshuaA and L7123456 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 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. JoshC. and Kerfuffle 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 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. MattyMoo, Matt 236, Josh3103 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 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. Josh3103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyMoo Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 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? yeah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cian Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 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 Cian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 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. Josh3103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 Wish I could forget that 2011 annual pass day. 3 hours for Storm Surge... Josh3103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yeah Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 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). Josh3103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 ^ Those photos bring back memories, what a **** day! Best part was Storm Surge closing due to the rain Josh3103 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han30 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 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) Josh3103 and RobF 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted December 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2016 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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