Haha i doubt it. I didnt go on all the rides there. I went on power surge, speed, ranger, no limit, ferrari 500's. In the second part, ill tell u what i went on. Heres part 2, here we go..................
Taipan: Decided to take a ride on the taipan. I got into the train and the seats are so squished together, no room to move. There was a train not running either. We left the station, then we got up to the lift hill, up we went and we went down the first drop, very fun and the second drop is even better! Then we went around the hairpin turns very fast which was great fun, then across the station roof and another set of hairpins. Then back to the station. Im glad i tried this out. A very fun rollercoaster.
Skywalker: The ultimate new thrill ride for 2008. And haven't the hennesy twins made a great descision to buy this fantastic machine. Wasn't working sunday night. There was a problem, they would keep testing it and stopping it so i missed out. But gave it a go on Monday. Hoped in to the seats. A very good design with the dangling system, i thought its a great design rather than an ordenary seat, wasnt to comfortable for the manhood, but then we got going. Got to half the height then the machine started to go around, then the seats start to do front flips, backflips(depends what side ur on). But very fun, then the ride starts to rise to its maximum height, the gondalas stop spinning then the whole machine starts to turn, then the seats spin again, some intense spinning getting spun back and forth and ur legs nearly hit the centre pole which was a bit alarming. Then we went the other way, spinning in all directions possible. Then the ride started to fall and it was over. A very good ride indeed and nothing like the space roller. The lighting is awesome, all the LED lights were on flashing in all different motions, the artwork on the back wall is amazing, such great work by KMG, they really know how to make a good ride. Just about everything about this ride is fabulous! A great ride and can't wait to ride it in the future.
Raupen Bahn: Taking the position of the breakdance. Was pretty popular but didnt have my vote. It looks pretty good but who decided to put it there instead of the breakdance??? And i couldnt believe it was back. Couldnt it be replaced by the scorpion or the supa sizzler? But it was there, and there was nothing i could do about it. Looked great at night, the presentation is pretty great but the actual music xpress ride, is crap.
Space Roller: The ultimate party machine. Looking as good as it did when it made its debut in Australia. Russel has sure kept this ride looking great. Missing the signs was a bit disappointing but there are some new ones on the way here. Had ozshowkid behind the operators panel and wasnt he doing a great job. Talked to him for some time and then i decided to have a ride. Looked great at night, all lights working, the strobes flashing and the lasers were going too. Hoped in then the ride started, spinning forwards first and some intence flipping and rocking. Had the soundsystem pumping while we were riding which was great as it always is. Then the main arm stopped and it was time to unwind and rewind, the arm then started to spin backwards, the main wheel stopped for a couple of rotations then it too started to go backwards, going through the station was unbelivable, we were going so fast that my feet would go numb everytime we went through, then after that we were flipping constantly with some very intense turns i have ever felt on the space roller. Then the ride was finished, and what a great operator Ozshowkid is. Honestly, put him on as full time operator. A fantastic ride and always a great expierience to ride the ultimate party machine-the space roller.
Chaos: Looking as good as ever, nothing different about it, didnt get a chance to ride it. Was very popular on sunday and monday. But wasnt working on wednesday or thursday. There was just no one to operate it. But when it was running, giving a good ride cycle, just watching the tubs flipping was great, just constatly flipping back and forth.
Thunderbolt: Another great ride on our midways. But some sad news that it will only be doing capital shows and the xmas carnival from now on. No more reginal or country news, this is because Bell's staff shortages have become so bad, they cant run it at any other shows. The workers on it were the ones that operate all the other bells rides like tornado, music trip, hurri, cha and others. But i was glad to see it, and looking spectacular. All lights were working at night, a new red and yellow tarp on top of the ride, and was as popular as ever. I had a ride on it and it was running very fast. The op giving lots of interaction with the riders and really pushing the ride to its liits. Was running much faster than it was at the xmas carnival. Running very fast and then the siren comes on and the ride is at its ultimate speed and very fun the cars swinging right wout over the hills. The siren ends and the ride slows down and stops. Then its time to go backwards, and even more fun running really fast in reverse too. Gathering speed, the sound of the heavy metal whells running along the track and swinging in and out over the hills and gulleys. Then the siren comes on again and the ride is running at its fastest, then the siren stops again then the ride slows down to a stop. What a great ride, Elwin Bell sure has kept it in emaculate shape. A great ride and one i will never get bored of.
The Claw: Was bummed out because i didnt get a chance to ride it. But had no music running which suprised me. Had a few people here and there riding it. Was running well, looked good at night, all lights running, giving a good ride cycle too.
Starship 2000: Looked great, love the new paintwork, was running well, giving a good long ride. Didnt ride it either but was pretty popular
CliffHanger: Really popular, looks great, and always does, popular at every show i see it at. Giving a good ride cycle, looked good at night with all lights running. Still havent ridden it, but must give it ago next time i see it.
Techno Jump: Was popular, looking great, all lights running at night, i couldnt resist not rideing it so i had a ride. The ride started and you spin around quite fast at the beginning but then slow down once all the cars are airbourne. The the jumping started in all the rythmic patterns. Love the sound of the air pushing the arms into the air. Then we stopped and went into reverse and more jumping and very fun indeed. A good long ride and one that i doubted for a while but now i really like the ride
Breakdance: I didnt get a picture which suprises me, but looked fantastic. Love the artwork all over the ride. The ride is in excellent shape, all lights were working at night, had all the disco lighting setup, giving a good fast ride from what i could see. Was very popular, everytime i walked past, a very long queve.
Rainbow: In a new spot for 2008, moved from the position it has stood for the past years(is it 20 yrs) but in a new spot and i thought it was in a great spot. Just next to its old site. I decided to have a ride, i have never ridden it before. I hoped in, the lap bars were put down. Then the ride started with some swaying from side to side, then we went over the top, and what a great felling, the feeling of weightlessness is so fun, a very smooth ride and giving a great view of the city and the industrial area(great seeing all the polution being pumped into the air) then the ride stopped but we all wanted more so we were off again, over the top in both directions. A great ride, now i can see why chris loves the machine so much. I cant believe Garry O'neill doesnt travel this, just even to the capital shows along the East coast of Aus. I also think it was him operting(can someone tell me what he looks like) well i think it was him operating. As i said a great ride and will have to ride it again next year.
Waveswinger: Looking fantastic, all lights were working, the artwork is great, and giving a good ride, running very well too. A good long ride cycle and always very popular
Well there you have, finally, after a couple of hours putting both reviews together, im finally finished, hope you enjoy the review and i hope everyone enjoyed the show if you went. Sydney's over for me for another year. And a great time i had at the show too. Look forward til next year. But next show--HAWKESBURY, my local show and i can't wait. ENJOY AS ALWAYS
Cheers
Top Gunner14
