Conference back40::soapbox

>    Last time around, I inquired about ridership on Connecticut's slated
>    new-4-96 300' tall. 100mph mountain-side roller coaster.  I don't think
>    one of the 40 or so replies said they would not ride the attraction. 

I guess I didn't realize you were actually after stats, Buck.

I wouldn't have ridden the other one and I won't ride this one, either.

    i wouldn't have ridden the other one, and i won't ride this one.  i
    don't ride coasters.  not ever.

900 - 1,000'...hmmm...I don't know...maybe if the first drop isn't 300' straight
down.

Bob

    YAWN! I scoff in the face of you rolla costa,  they don't scare me. 
    Whats worring about a rolla costa, your stuck on rails.  With all the
    health and safty rules arround it just takes all the fun out.
    
    Bungi jumpin' over sharks with a fraid cord is worring or jumpin' out
    of a plain with a duff shute is worring, but not rolla coasters.
    

    >Will it use Stupek's Tower? The one which caught fire last spring? The
    >one which the FAA is trying to have torn down?
    
    Donno the proper name -- I do know it's a brand NEW tower being built
    in the city.  Originally it was supposed to have been the world's 
    tallest free-standing structure, but city officials had them
    significantly "cut down" the height from the original proposal (FAA had
    a problem with the fact it would have caused them to re-route all of
    their air traffic).  There will also be a Restaraunt and Casino at
    about the 800' level, but can't say if this is one and the same (Stupek
    Tower) as mentioned above?!?

    i don't do roller coasters. period.

    I'd ride 'em! I love speed!
    
    I would even wear a pink frufru.

No roller coasters for me.

I was at (the now long-gone) revere-beach amusement park when a guy took
a dive off the top of the roller coaster. hit a cement sidewalk not far from 
me. (ever see a watermelon hit by a high-velocity slug? :-})

Some say he stood up, and/or delibrately tried to swan-dive, others said
the thing was too rickety. whatever! I don't like height or coasters.

Amos

    Chicken.

    
    This Digital rollercoaster is enough for me.
    
    Dave
    

Especially the part where they keep you upside down long enough for the money
to fall out of your pockets.

    .13  'touche!!!!!!!!

    I have my own thrill ride in my garage.  A crotch rocket in red and
    white to my friends.  An pressure relief valve to me.  
    
    Brian

    
    a donorcycle?

    Why yes, I guess to some it is.  :-( 
    
    

    You pay, I ride.

    
    I'd ride it, no question.  I LOVE roller coasters.

    As long as it didn't cost me a fortune, I'd ride it.

    
    
    hey, .19....you ain't here!!!!
    
    
    i'd probably ride it...but no guarentee...someone i know'd have to ride
    it first....
    
    

    Hmm, interesting replies the second time around.  People seemed much
    more enthusiastic last time (they were probably all tfso'd).

    
    I get dragged onto these things by kids, over and over.  Since I
    close my eyes and hold on tight, just like in airplanes, I get
    more nauseous than scared, and since they aren't looking, I preserve
    the old image.
    
    But given my druthers, I prefer a Carousel.
    
      bb

    
    would I ride a nig and scarey coaster..?
    
    
    
    
    
    of course I would.Buck,stop asking such silly questions! 8)
    
    
    

    re .5 - You got something to say about duff parachutes Rich?? :^)
    
    re.0 - erm, yep I'd give it a whirl most definately.

    The only thing that bothers me about roller coasters is the point 
    where I find my balls stuck half way up my ass after a long drop.

As a new Sydneysider, you may not be aware that Luna Park, Milsons Point 
re-opens early next year.  It used to be "the" amusement park in the 
pre Wonderland & Darling Harbour era.
(I never understood how people could get ill just on the Rotor)

Chele

    
    
    HEY!!!  can he say ass???
    
    

    re: .26
    
     Not being especially large, there's really not much to keep them from
    going up there...

    Chele writes:
    
    >As a new Sydneysider, you may not be aware that Luna Park, Milsons
    >Point re-opens early next year.  It used to be "the" amusement park in
    >the pre Wonderland & Darling Harbour era. (I never understood how
    >people could get ill just on the Rotor)
    
    As someone who maintains a _Worldwide_ database on all existing roller
    coasters, I'm already clued in on the new double loop steel coaster
    currently being built at Luna Park.  Too bad the locals are bitching
    about the "noise" issue, and that the ride blocks the rich people's 
    view of the harbour.  They should move imvho.
    
    Here is a sampling of coasters in your region, mate -- enjoy!

    
AUSTRALIA
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Dream World		Coomera
o Wild Mouse		S Enclosed		???			19??
o Thunderbolt		S Double Loop		Meisho Co., Ltd.	1984

(No Park)		Katoomba, New South Wales
o Orphan Rocker		S Terrain out-and-Back	Baird			1988

Movie World		Queensland
o TBA			S ???			???			1995

Sea World		Queensland
o Corkscrew		S Loop, Corkscrew	Arrow Huss, Inc. 	1983

Luna Park		Sydney
o Big Dipper		S Loop, Sidewinder     	Arrow Dynamics Intl, Ltd. 1995

Australia's Wonderland	Sydney
o Bush Beast		W Twister 		???		 	19??
o Beastie		W Junior Figure 8	???			19??
o Boomerang		S Boomerang		Vekoma Intl. b.v.	1988/
    								1992(Relocated)

    
NEW ZEALAND
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Christchurch Park
o Runaway Mine Coaster*	S Shuttle		Finnerty		198?

Footrot Flats		Auckland
o Cannonball Run	S Galaxi		SDC s.r.l.		19??

Rainbow End		Auckland
o Corkscrew		S Loop, Corkscrew	Arrow Huss, Inc. 	1982
    
    
    * = Standing, but not operating!

    Re .29
    
    My dear sir, are you implying that, ones posterior, whilst not
    being on the obese side, would not stop ones elephatitus of
    aforementioned anatomy parts, from gettin' stuck 'alf way up !!
    
    No I didn't think so.....
    
    One can therfore deduce that your kind self has one's facts in a 
    slight muddle.

    Hey Australia dude/dudette:
    
    Just announced -- new steel coaster for Movie World in Queensland.
    I knew they were getting one (per post in .30), but didn't have
    specifics.  It's gonna be a real screamer -- themed after the
    LETHAL WEAPON movie.  A must ride...make plans early!!
    
    Buck

    Cooooooooool