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by Thrillseeker08
Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:58 pm
Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Brookvale Show 2013
Replies: 6
Views: 7485

Re: Brookvale Show 2013

Thanks for the feedback, TopGunner14 i went for a ride on the hurricane around 12:30 to 2:00pm with me hanging on for dear life... :lol:, as you can imagine i had my left hand up each time it bounced up the air... Question? Brookvale Show, what is the history behind it? its a very small show that su...
by Thrillseeker08
Mon Oct 21, 2013 8:48 pm
Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Brookvale Show 2013
Replies: 6
Views: 7485

Brookvale Show 2013

Hello all, First ride report in ages AND first show I have attended since moving to NSW in June this year, I decided to head down to Brookvale Oval on the 19th of October for the local Brookvale show...very pleased how it turned out,crowds were steady and so was the weather nice and sunny. Equipment...
by Thrillseeker08
Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:21 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Perth Royal Show 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 11093

Re: Perth Royal Show 2013

For thoses attending this years royal show in the west, I won't be going anymore as I've moved to the eastern seaboard LOL. Predictions: Same ride line up however the main rides XXXL,Extreme Speed,Thunderbolt and SkyWalker will be definitely back! One word of advice for thoses flying to Perth to att...
by Thrillseeker08
Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Ekka Work 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 4751

Re: Ekka Work 2013

Long time poster here, In regards to work for the Brisbane Ekka,I would also love to find out the right appropriate numbers and contact for a ride assistant or operator, I have just over a years experience operating family rides but want to take a bigger challenge operating one of the main sideshow ...
by Thrillseeker08
Sun Jul 14, 2013 9:12 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Ekka 2013
Replies: 26
Views: 25210

Re: Ekka 2013

Interesting ride line up, might consider attend this year's Ekka as I'm now living in NSW :-D. Golden way had prices for the XXXL $15 per ride at the royal show last year in Perth which to me is understandable however I can't see why they put the prices up for the Ekka,if its only getting a few ride...
by Thrillseeker08
Sun Oct 21, 2012 12:27 am
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

Finally the review is now done,here we go.. Show Time Amusements Mega Drop: Participated in two for one offer on the last day, value for money $10.00 per ride was worth it the views and the massive drop. One the last day the operator had Ganamstyle cranked up. Rage: As quoted from last year crowds ...
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:11 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

Stay tuned guys...

Reviews will be up before the end of the week, currently busy attending other things..

Cheers
Thrillseeker08
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Oct 09, 2012 5:02 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Work
Replies: 17
Views: 11289

Re: Work

I am planning to arrive into sydney in late Febuary to live, and hopefully to work at the Royal Easter Show...

I have plenty of experience as a ride operator...been told i have the voice for one the rides over east :-D


Where could i start?

Thanks Guys..
by Thrillseeker08
Fri Sep 28, 2012 9:56 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

Thanks for the comments guys, Royal show kicks off tommorow morning from 09:00am, weather wise fantastic sunny days ahead 28 tommorow and a WHOPPING hot 34 expected for public holiday monday so it should be fantastic. Official Ride list seen on my eyes are Mitro Amusments Gravitron Dodgems Super Tr...
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

Thanks again god to see photos of Thunderbolt, Rage and Super Jump pre set-up. First I've seen of the Gold mine Coaster. Pretty sure that's L&L Osborne's No problems however I assume SkyWalker will be in Perth sometime tonight or first thing Wednesday morning...therefore didn't photograph. Also...
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Sep 25, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

Part Two: (Set Up) Final Touches and prepreation in Sideshow Alley. Goldenway's XXXL in its new position opposite Pythoon Loop http://imageshack.us/a/img854/2047/img0367wl.jpg Goldenway's XXXL Half-Complete http://imageshack.us/a/img155/1271/img0420hs.jpg Show West's Pythoon Loop (New signage and l...
by Thrillseeker08
Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

Part One: Kiddieland final prepreations Provided by Carnival Amusements Went down to Claremont Showgrounds this morning/afternoon to collect my gate pass,heres another collection of photos taken today. First up... very colourful Carnival Amusements positioned right near Gate 9,Ashton Av Miniture Fe...
by Thrillseeker08
Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

I can tell you right now that it would be TPA's Super Jump, you can see the hydraulic pistons in the center of the picture and not to mention the car shapes match the ride :) Cheers for that Hurricane, didnt recongnise it up until i looked at the photo again properly, however this ride isnt listed ...
by Thrillseeker08
Sat Sep 22, 2012 5:41 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

Cheers, never hear much about the ride and would love to see it one day. From what I understand its a bit more complex than the ARM rides in the UK, the base rotates aswell? Guessing it requires more than one trailer? Cheers Kiwi Sorry for the delay Kiwi,undertaking a massive flogging of my interne...
by Thrillseeker08
Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

Thanks for the comments kiwi,in regards to the SuperBowl it gets fairly used all year round depending which event the company takes it too, has been at the royal show since 2007 and still attracts huge number of riders.

Hope that clears your answer up,

Thrillseeker08
by Thrillseeker08
Thu Sep 20, 2012 12:19 am
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6

During my early finish from work decided to take a trip down to Claremont Showgrounds, Not only my first visit for the year since the Neat Ideas christmas party in december, heres a few photos taken today from my Iphone 4S camera; Samba Baloons parts laid out on the lawn, far right Carnival Amuseme...
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Sep 18, 2012 9:47 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 28-October 6

Just checked the Perth Royal Show IPhone App, their ride list is now updated; Added to the rides lists Claw Energy Storm Hurricane Super Trooper Will be checking it out this Sunday, to pick up my gate pass for day one and also see what's in position with plenty of sneak preview shots added to my Fa...
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Sep 11, 2012 11:12 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Companies and what rides they own.
Replies: 12
Views: 35988

Re: Companies and what rides they own.

As i know as few companies off the top of my head, here are just some of them from W.A. Show West (Major and Kids Rides) Orbitor Ranger Nitro Dodgems Raceway Wave Swinger Cup and Saucer Big Truck Convey Mini Twister Helicopters Traffic Jam Samba Baloons Kids Carousel Dumbo Elephants Mini Ferris Whee...
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Victorian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Royal Melbourne Show '12
Replies: 105
Views: 69923

Re: Royal Melbourne Show '12

I agree on that with you benclare,if they were to close down early you would have all that after crowd for the operator's to pull in for one of those's last stop for thrillseekers and parents :P
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:52 pm
Forum: South Australia Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Royal Adelaide Show '12
Replies: 22
Views: 17518

Re: Royal Adelaide Show '12

So how is the weather and also the crowds coming along in Adeliade? Any reviews so far...
by Thrillseeker08
Tue Sep 11, 2012 10:47 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 28-October 6

its it second year being back to the claremont showgrounds after last year's crowds no wonder why lol, also to mention Skyview was down in fremantle few days after last year's show to bring some money into the suburb :) Also like to mention via the Perth Royal Show facebook page most of the bigger ...
by Thrillseeker08
Thu Sep 06, 2012 11:00 pm
Forum: South Australia Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Royal Adelaide Show '12
Replies: 22
Views: 17518

Re: Royal Adelaide Show '12

Very good ride line up for Adeliade, i wish the guys would bring space roller to Perth, that would definetly looks alot of fun to ride!!

Looking forward to seeing reviews and pictures in coming days !
by Thrillseeker08
Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: Victorian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Royal Melbourne Show '12
Replies: 105
Views: 69923

Re: Royal Melbourne Show '12

Rachel0298 wrote:
Thrillseeker08 wrote: XXXL and Wave Swinger (March's) (Currently in Adeliade) are due to be in Perth week before the royal show kicks off on the 29th.
What a shame, oh well.
Check out the WA section of the offical ride list for Perth :)
by Thrillseeker08
Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:54 pm
Forum: Western Australian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 29-October 6
Replies: 32
Views: 23757

Re: 2012 Perth Royal Show Sep 28-October 6

Offical Ride List extract from Perth Royal Show Website: Asylum 3D Spinning Horror Ride Dodgems Gee Whiz Gravitron Haunted Hotel Mega Drop Nitro Orbitor Pythoon Loop Raceway Super Dodgems Racy Dodgems Skyview Observation Wheel Sizzler Ranger Sky Walker Speed Splash Down Super Nova Superbowl Swinger...
by Thrillseeker08
Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: Victorian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Royal Melbourne Show '12
Replies: 105
Views: 69923

Re: Royal Melbourne Show '12

XXXL and Wave Swinger (March's) (Currently in Adeliade) are due to be in Perth week before the royal show kicks off on the 29th.