Good review as always Princess.
Yes the RES is almost over for another year and despite crowd numbers beingg low since last Sunday, I think the event has been a major success for everyone involved and the RAS should be congratulated again for organising a world class event which is the Sydney Royal Easter Show. The RES tradition is alive and well here in Sydney no doubt about that!
While I'm congratulating people, I just have to say one more time how great the showies are. You guys and girls are a credit to your proffession and you should be proud of the great work you're doing on these rides and games. It's a difficult job and I for one appreciate your efforts.
No Limit
In the words of Kylie Minogue, "wow wow wow wow!" The ride operator made up for a complete lack of atmosphere and interactivity with a very intense and long ride cycle that would've put this awesome machine to its limits no doubt about that. Huss you've just got to try this amazing ride because I know you'd love it. You've conquered the Zipper, Space Roller, Power Surge, Sky Walker etc so I'm sure you could handle No Limit. Just think of it as the Ranger with a twist.
Sky Walker
This ride is quite a thrill and the only bad thing about it is the very peculiar safety restraints. I reckon it'd be better if they were more like a flying fox harness. That way the feet would still be suspended and it would be more comfortable. Nevertheless, it's pretty cool with a fair amount of flipping and twisting but the ride cycle is fairly short, no more than a minute I'd say. You start off with the Starwars theme blasting out of the music system as you lift into the air, then it's something dancy like Britney Spears. Then you don't care what's playing as the ride is going at full speed by that time.
All other rides and games were doing pretty well and the Rainbow was definitely going in both directions. I'm not too sure what was wrong with it before but it seems to be okay now.
Techno Jump
I love this ride and will make it a regular one for me from now on! Sure it's nothing on the thrill metre compared to No Limit but it gives some good feelings as it bounces and turns and is generally a good fun experience. Thanks again for introducing it to me Princess and Zamperla!
Halloween was running but with someone at the top pushing the cars as Princess said. That fellow sure earned every cent he was payed no doubt about that! I bet it was pretty hot in there too.
Well, it's pretty sad the RES is just about over; I'm missing it already!
I am planning to get out to Hawkesbury which is the next big show in the Sydney area and I hope to catch some of these awesome rides again. I will also do Space Roller to see the difference between it and Sky Walker.
A big thums up to the RAS, showies and everyone who made this show great.