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by Hurricane
Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:15 pm
Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Fisher's Ghost Carnival 2013
Replies: 1
Views: 4193

Re: Fisher's Ghost Carnival 2013

That's a huge layout for a carnival! All it needs is Thunderbolt, No Limit, Space Roller and Hurricane and we have what would IMO be one of the best carnivals in Australia! Throw in a Zipper too for good measure!
by Hurricane
Wed Oct 23, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Facebook
Replies: 8
Views: 8934

Re: Facebook

Or they can see our true age :wink:
by Hurricane
Mon Oct 21, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: Victorian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Geelong Show 1994
Replies: 5
Views: 6940

Re: Geelong Show 1994

Was great to see the HUSS BreakDance travelling... and even Ranger!
by Hurricane
Mon Oct 21, 2013 4:43 pm
Forum: New South Wales Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Cootamundra Show 2013 Pics.
Replies: 10
Views: 10154

Re: Cootamundra Show 2013 Pics.

About time that Octopus got some TLC. It was looking pretty run down when I saw it in 2008 and again in I think 2010. The ride itself runs pretty well, but it honestly looked like garbage. I'm very glad to see Flarherty's spending money over time overhauling their gear. I know how expensive it can b...
by Hurricane
Sun Oct 20, 2013 6:15 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: Question?
Replies: 3
Views: 5168

Re: Question?

I honestly think it's disgusting that someone that young even with parental supervision be allowed to go on a ride like Dodgem cars at all. I feel that realistically for Dodgem cars they should be a minimum of 90cm to ride with an adult (or 4 years old) and 110 - 120cm to ride alone (or say 7 - 8 ye...
by Hurricane
Mon Sep 30, 2013 2:48 am
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Any ride you want
Replies: 26
Views: 23530

Re: Any ride you want

It would explain why Mondial only sold I think two? (Heartbreaker and Phoenix). Airmaxx360 was a pretty lacklustre ride if you ask me too, it looks good but the ride experience is pretty average. I sorta feel the same way about Techno Jump... if I want a bouncy ride, give me a Hurricane :D
by Hurricane
Fri Sep 27, 2013 1:40 am
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Any ride you want
Replies: 26
Views: 23530

Re: Any ride you want

Yeah... I was thinking that, they just look like a glorified Music Trip... They really look boring as all hell.
by Hurricane
Wed Sep 25, 2013 3:06 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Any ride you want
Replies: 26
Views: 23530

Re: Any ride you want

We already have a Zamperla Air Race at Dreamworld. A travelling one would be good as they are a very fun ride!
by Hurricane
Mon Sep 23, 2013 1:02 am
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Mega Drop
Replies: 5
Views: 6613

Re: Mega Drop

There's no point it really being at the EKKA when The Giant Drop is less than a hour down the road. Not to mention IMO it really isn't a spectacular ride.
by Hurricane
Thu Sep 19, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: Any ride you want
Replies: 26
Views: 23530

Re: Any ride you want

I'd rather just keep the one KMG inversion, no point doubling up on rides really. If we were to get another "double up" I'd love to see another Mondial Furiozo or Capriolo to do the QLD shows since Bells have stopped doing EKKA and most of the QLD shows. If we were to go for a unique ride,...
by Hurricane
Wed Sep 18, 2013 1:12 am
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: SIZZLER / CHA CHA
Replies: 40
Views: 31189

Re: SIZZLER / CHA CHA

So, I've got confirmation that the Eli Bridge Scrambler that resides at Kingston Park Raceway (QLD) is the ex downunderland model that has been refurbished and installed around 2004 - 2005 at the current location along with the Astro Karts being purchased from them. The unit does run well, but I per...
by Hurricane
Wed Sep 11, 2013 1:49 pm
Forum: Victorian Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Royal Melbourne Show 13
Replies: 14
Views: 14555

Re: Royal Melbourne Show 13

I rode Airmaxx at the EKKA and IMO it was a really lacklustre ride. Give me Techno Jump any day...
by Hurricane
Sun Sep 08, 2013 2:20 am
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: new KMG Freak Out heading for Australia
Replies: 23
Views: 29867

Re: new KMG Freak Out heading for Australia

This model will also feature KMG's new harness system (Lap Bar's only) Does anyone know who B+B Amusements is / where they travel?
by Hurricane
Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:56 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements
Replies: 17
Views: 16415

Re: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements

I am really undecided on weather I like the look of this unit over the original one. IMO the original one looks much cleaner and simplistic and at night looks great. I really do wish they did something a bit more with the lower panelling though as it's very plain.
by Hurricane
Thu Aug 22, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: Luna Park Melbourne
Topic: G Force Removed
Replies: 3
Views: 11019

G Force Removed

Hey guys, Luna Park just posted a picture on their facebook page of the G-Force (Reverchon / DanFab Explorer) being removed stating that a new ride will be replacing it in the coming months. I wonder if the ride is going to be scrapped or put up for sale, hopefully it will be put up for sale as the ...
by Hurricane
Mon Aug 12, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements
Replies: 17
Views: 16415

Re: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements

Would seem a bit odd if they were sending it back calling it "Speed 2"

That's just my opinion really. I almost feel like it would have been better just naming it "Speed" even if they are 2 units that appear to look much the same.
by Hurricane
Sat Aug 10, 2013 11:23 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements
Replies: 17
Views: 16415

Re: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements

They did, but as far as i'm aware it wasn't sold. Maybe they decided that this was a better option than selling up...
by Hurricane
Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:42 pm
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements
Replies: 17
Views: 16415

Re: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements

They are getting two models so they can do more shows...there is the demand for these sort of rides. For example they could do Melbourne with one, and Perth with the other. IMO it's not a bad business move and with Chants Freestyle not doing many shows in QLD any more its a perfect idea to be able t...
by Hurricane
Sat Aug 10, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: Travelling/Portable Rides
Topic: New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements
Replies: 17
Views: 16415

New KMG Speed for Goldenway Amusements

According to the KMG Rides Facebook page, a 2nd KMG speed is under construction for Goldenway Amusements named "Speed 2"

Here is a pic of it under construction:

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by Hurricane
Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:30 am
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Northside Fun Fair 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 7675

Re: Northside Fun Fair 2013

Cyber Party is also attending the Northside fair instead of Browns Plains.
by Hurricane
Wed Aug 07, 2013 1:26 am
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Northside Fun Fair 2013
Replies: 8
Views: 7675

Re: Northside Fun Fair 2013

Will likely get a look at Browns Plains Carnival myself. Drove past today and could see what appeared to be Dale's Cha Cha... Flarherty's fun factory was there too (so i'm assuming Shockwave and Octopus will be there too)
by Hurricane
Fri Jul 19, 2013 10:57 pm
Forum: Public Forum
Topic: SIZZLER / CHA CHA
Replies: 40
Views: 31189

Re: SIZZLER / CHA CHA

I'm actually fairly sure the Ex Downunderland Eli Bridge Scrambler is now at Kingston Park Raceway... Along with the old Astro Karts (Circular Dodgem cars). Would make sense as they likely brought both of the rides at the same time from the same buyer and as far as i'm aware Kingston Park have had t...
by Hurricane
Tue Jul 09, 2013 2:41 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Ekka 2013
Replies: 26
Views: 25318

Re: Ekka 2013

I remember when XXXL first debuted at the EKKA it was $15 dollars but was quickly dropped down to the usual $10 dollars because no one was paying for it. IMO it's pretty good the prices in general being streamlined ($10 for the extreme rides / roller coasters and $8 for the rest of the rides with a ...
by Hurricane
Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:47 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Ekka 2013
Replies: 26
Views: 25318

Re: Ekka 2013

Just updated the rides list with prices, and it does appear to be Durkin's wheel (my bad) One thing that I noticed is XXXL's price has been jacked up to $15 per person! Making it as expensive as Extreme Speed (and tied for the most expensive ride at the EKKA) I would love to see how well it's going ...
by Hurricane
Mon Jul 08, 2013 6:32 pm
Forum: Queensland Travelling Fairs/Shows
Topic: Ekka 2013
Replies: 26
Views: 25318

Re: Ekka 2013

Yeah, changed last year as far as i'm aware. And if I had to choose a big wheel for the EKKA it would be Skymaster followed by SkyView and then Dean's wheel. Durkin's chance model just looks nasty and dated. Personally i'm not a huge fan of Dean's wheel as it looks a bit bland but it's far from look...