Chris Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well the storm surge Spotify ad is very annoying... Jord 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 All 3 water canons are working again...Random picture proving this...Also, more theming has been added:Well that, or they couldn't be bothered to build another boat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjunkie Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Does anyone know if Storm Surge is a permanent attraction for example like Colossus or is it only meant to last a few seasons like SAW - Alive?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 It's a permanent attraction.Despite what it may look like. I disagree with you here I think this whole area with X and Depth Charge and Neptunes Beach will look very different in a few years time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 I'm sure its a perminant one because it has loads of concrete foundations and stuff. I like the rubber ring but are those paint buckets supposed to be there because they look baaaad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBdaWonderLlama Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 On the topic of drips coming from under the ride, I was there today and there was a constant stream coming from the underside at one point. I wasn't too sure if it was theming but I think it just looks bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomglazed Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 In all fairness with the leaks, I doubt very much that it is "theming". At the end of the day, it is a second hand ride and if you've stood beneath any moderately old water chute ride at a water park, you will know that they drip quite abit.But if it really is for theming? I'll be lost for words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Regarding the drips there's no need for them unless for themeing Which I doubt it is but you never know ;)Being a boat builder and work with loads of things that gotta hold water out and there's loads of sealants on the Market at the moment out there that bond the fibreglass flanges together so the leakers wouldn't be there. It takes seconds to run sealant around before they bolt tubes together I think it's just pure lasynes. IMO And waste of money for water and makes the park messy and dirty too I'f they stopped all the leakers they could put money not wasted to making the ride blend in more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I think it all works really well. I just wish you lot would stop moaning about the theme park that this site is dedicated to.Moaning? It's constructive criticism. They built a cheap ride that leaks all over the place. It doesn't bother me in the slightest but some might not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Moaning? It's constructive criticism. They built a cheap ride that leaks all over the place. It doesn't bother me in the slightest but some might not.But Tidal Wave leaks too. And agreed with Mark, it was a relocated ride from a park they've taken management of in America, and so what if it leaks.It still works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 except tidal wave's leak can be forgotten when compared to it's theming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 It's an old ride. In my eyes, I'd expect to see some leaks here and there. Yeah, it's not the greatest thing to happen, especially when it can leak on guests, but there we go. Loggers Leap leaks, Tidal Wave leaks, Depth Charge leaks - it happens. It's nothing really to worry about... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I agree tidal waves leaks act well with themeing And has been there for a while and not less than a couple of months in action Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 It's an old ride. In my eyes, I'd expect to see some leaks here and there. Yeah, it's not the greatest thing to happen, especially when it can leak on guests, but there we go. Loggers Leap leaks, Tidal Wave leaks, Depth Charge leaks - it happens. It's nothing really to worry about...Never seen loggers leak must be quite hard to spot with water all around it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 Go on CCR, and look at the lift hill. You see some leakage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis. Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I *THINK* I remember queuing for the old Flying Fish and being dripped on by Tidal Wave... You know, back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricBlll Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Ahh, I have fond memories of the Flying Fish queueline. Under the arch, over the little stream, dodging the drips from Tidal Wave, then stumbling across the station hidden in the bushes...SO MUCH FUN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis. Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Just seen the Storm Surge ad.THRILL OUT?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
th13teen Posted April 5, 2011 Report Share Posted April 5, 2011 The Advert for storm surge is disgustingly bad, I dont excpect cheap adverts like that to be made from thorpe park! The leaking I personally dont think is that bad, but that is probably due to me going to waterparks all the time and seeing every slide gush water out, of everywhere but the end of the slide! Mind you there is alot of leaking, I hope they plan to put some theming in under the leaking slide, but It better not be shrubs etc, because we have all seen what an epic fail it is to flying fish/ the lack of shrubs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laelda_95 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 haha. I thought exactly the same about how bad the completely over photoshopped picture was on the website. I haven't seen the television advert. Maybe thats a good thing.Should I even bother to go on this in a few weeks? I don't know if it will be worth the massive queues everyone has been saying about.I wouldn't bother going on it if the queue was more than 5-10 mins,which is probably very unlikely. Its quite fun, but pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karys Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 I wouldn't bother going on it if the queue was more than 5-10 mins,which is probably very unlikely. Its quite fun, but pointless.ah ok then! Will bear that in mind! Laelda_95 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Should I even bother to go on this in a few weeks? I don't know if it will be worth the massive queues everyone has been saying about.Give it ago I'f isn't to busy it's ok in IMO but not the best water ride takes ages to get up hill I almost fell asleep lol But the thing you will find funny is the foot massage when going up the hill ! Not worth waiting I'f big queue times . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trippy Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 I wouldn't bother going on it if the queue was more than 5-10 mins,which is probably very unlikely. Its quite fun, but pointless.yesterday I sadly queued an hour for it :/ lol silly me but what really annoyed me was that the boats were completely filled up with water, didnt help that there was some guy and his son merged with us and his son kept kicking the water Laelda_95 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 I'll think I'll be giving Storm Surge a miss first thing now..None of the effects were working. At all. The shower didn't come on, the water canons weren't working (even when people were trying to use them), yet they were fine later. So yeah, kinda put me off going on first thing.Slightly unrelated - but I saw Ricky there too! I was going to say hi, but after his ride on Surge he disappeared somewhere.. Typical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipper Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 None of the effects were working. At all. The shower didn't come on, the water canons weren't working (even when people were trying to use them), yet they were fine later. So yeah, kinda put me off going on first thing.When I rode it a few weeks back at about 3pm they were not working then either. I think it's hit-and-miss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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