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Common occurrence with Sky Flyers, we usually have to close ours with high winds, just not worth it when seats come close to hitting each other. I usually pull the pin around 40km winds.

You do know AussieWorld have an authentic classic Zierer Wave Swinger!? QLD has had one for a while… In saying that, if Dreamworld don’t go with Zierer, then it will be trash.

I’m not really going to make anymore of a comment on this, but from her actions, the staff were not to blame in the slightest. The coaster also has two stations. Training could not prepare you for what she did. Just thought I’d clear that one up.

Ever been on Olympia Looping? They have restraints that just hold your shoulders. The restraints are fine on Rebel.

Lol. It’s in the Northern Territory… working.

As have I haha. Don’t miss those Sky Walker days

Seems like you know said owners.

Slight alterations, but the lap bars are staying, nothing really that will alter the overall experience of the ride. plus there’s always the one in Paris yearly to enjoy a proper authentic experience as I did in July this year. Zippers are wild, still to this day one of the best machines ever created. It’s up there with the intensity of Huss and their machines.

Correct.

Haven’t had one running in the country since 2008. That will change soon enough. Finally.

Durkins…. Definitely not the case, especially coming from an attendant. There are a few machines coming over as well as Rainbow coming back.

Hilarious. Where did that come from? Was fun creating the logo and theme for that one!

It’s definitely gone, and going to a showman.

Sure did enjoy setting up the ride, all that was left to do was finish washing the deck and adding some extra lighting etc before opening. Was disappointing to the day the least.

Currently travelling the North Run with 'The Beast', we have two shows left before we go into Brisbane for EKKA, GC Show and then back home for Melbourne Show (if COVID doesn't intervene), who knows what will happen before the end of 2021. There's a difference between setting the ride up and packing it as opposed to a major inspection. Yearly major inspections are carried out on the XXL with crack testing etc done to major bearings and pins with the addition of new sets of bolts.

Totally agree. Their stuff isn’t the nicest designed.

Depends really, I can only really say for the Beast as it works the most out of any of the XXL’s worldwide. When I travelled with it in 2019, we finished the year on 23 (approx 46 setups/pack ups combined) jobs. Pretty impressive to say the least for a 3 trailer ride. The current fair we’re at in Epping (Melb) has been exceptionally popular and the public have really gotten behind it. Looks like most country shows will be back this year, so I’m guessing these “state fairs” will probably come to an end eventually. Interesting to see SBF possibly taking the manufacturing for this one. Not the biggest fan of their models, but it will be popular nonetheless.

From what it seems, is that it will be used as an attraction at specific locations for extended periods, Funtime are touring the ride and will be taking care of operations. There has been talk about a showmen being possibly involved but at the moment that’s just speculation. I think if there is a showmen involved in some way, it will most likely be put forward for the Capital Shows. At least Royal Easter for sure.

Do we know who's manufacturing this ride? Not that it matters seeing as Funtime are one-upping them with an 80 metre on the way! (Which is soo exciting! They're stunning machines and great fun to ride!)

Not too sure, but they’ve actually been redesigned. As you can see in the image, Talocan has those large shoulder pieces, I think I remember them being comfortable but the ones on Vortex are great. The original Top Spins have different ones again and have the bar as a secondary. HUSS Park Attractions aren’t exactly the original HUSS Maschinenfabrik, after the insolvency, the company today basically just used the HUSS name, the build quality is still on par, but they’ll never make a travelling ride again. I don’t even think they offer parts for Break Dance’s anymore, not 100% but they did supply all new gears and bolts for our Rainbow that is being refurbished, so not too sure what they actually do for the existing Maschinenfabrik machines. SAD is a German company that refurbishes and provides parts for many HUSS rides, including redesigned crosses for the Break Dances that are approved by TUV

It was just the adverts with the renders of the ride

Agreed. And more flips please, and more locked fast loops, oh and actual fountains haha

Ah fun! My leg made it into the photo 😊

Yeah was disappointing that there were no proper jets.... fountain interaction with these rides is what make them that more fun!