HussRainbow87
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On 25/8/2022 at 7:14 PM, Troy81 said:
I heard a rumour that 'The Beast' paid for itself in 12 months. Surely there is a market to bring in a few more big ticket rides portable rides.
Hilarious. Where did that come from?
On 27/8/2022 at 12:29 PM, Luke said:We are getting a Fabbri Booster Maxx next year sometime.
https://www.fabbrigroup.com/thrill-rides/booster/booster-maxxx/
It was reported in ParkWorld magazine (Spring 2022 - Part 2).
Was fun creating the logo and theme for that one!
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It’s definitely gone, and going to a showman.
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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.
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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.
3 hours ago, Gazza said:Lol don’t they pull them apart every few weeks?
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.
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On 10/02/2021 at 12:14 PM, jhunt2 said:
I'm always conflicted by SBF. Something about their models feels very coin-operated-mall-ride-ish. Their spinning coasters feel like what you would get if you ordered a spinning coaster on Wish.
That being said, some of their thrill models on their website look decent, so I'll withhold judgment until I ride Trident for myself.
Totally agree. Their stuff isn’t the nicest designed.
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14 hours ago, Gazza said:
SBF Visa by the look of the renderings.
@HussRainbow87 the prospect of a genuine 80m star flyer sounds good.
Do you think we will continue to see more of these smaller pop up "State Fair" type carnivals happening this year too? Obviously they were borne out of Covid causing the capital city shows to be cancelled.
But to be honest, I think we should have more of these free admission carnivals happening everywhere (As you see in Germany and the Netherlands). Seems a waste to have large rides that only get used like 4-5 times per year at the main captial city shows.
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.
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On 06/02/2021 at 4:57 PM, Luke said:
Will this 80m funtime skyflyer to be a travelling version that does all the major east coast royal shows?
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.
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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!)
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9 hours ago, Gazza said:
@HussRainbow87 why do Huss rides have such huge OTSRs?
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
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1 hour ago, Smol bean said:
If there is anything playing on those TVs in the queue then what are they playing
It was just the adverts with the renders of the ride
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1 hour ago, themagician said:
From what I’ve seen, I think my mine criticism would be there is no ambient sounds playing. All you hear are the motors of the ride, but what about dramatic music as you walk through the entrance and around the ride? Creature of the Deep had some great sounds playing as you walked through the area. Just bring those back if you want to me cheap
Agreed. And more flips please, and more locked fast loops, oh and actual fountains haha
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Ah fun! My leg made it into the photo 😊
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29 minutes ago, Coasterlife said:
You can't get over a fear of rides if you don't try, You only live once
Also is anyone else disappointed with the fountains below vortex
Yeah was disappointing that there were no proper jets.... fountain interaction with these rides is what make them that more fun!
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1 minute ago, Gazza said:Did you grab any quick snaps on your phone?
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Just got off the first ride to the public, can confirm it is the same cycle we have seen in videos. Fountains don’t rise.
the flips are insanely fun, I have forgotten how big these Huss rides actually are when I haven’t seen them in a while. I think the cycle is fine for opening as they’ll want to get through as many as possible.
just needs more upside down moments and full speed loops because the thing can hammer when they get going.
all in all, the area is cool! Glad I got to be one of the first.
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13 minutes ago, Coasterlife said:
There is promising news that vortex will open for it's media launch Tomorrow (21st of Dec) and following that it will be open to the General public which seems realistic
Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
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Hopefully a soft opening in the coming days, I’m back to Melbourne on Thursday and it would be a nice way to end 7 months up here!
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4 hours ago, Park Addict 93 said:
Can confirm, looks great at night... not my footage.
Looks amazing at night.... but that cycle. Like really?
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If Oktoberfest 2021 goes ahead, I'm there!
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Just now, Gazza said:
Sorry was just going by you saying you got Drenched when the fountains go full strength.
Haha sorry wrong choice of wording, although something must have been up with the jets on the Top Spin at Alton Towers when we rode it because we got absolutely soaked!
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11 hours ago, Gazza said:
Do people really want to get wet on a ride like this?
The fountains are cool as a near miss, but I've always thought it was weird you have to potentially put up with being soaked on a thrill ride.
Storm Coaster and Battle Boats definitely fill that niche IMO.
Plus I think Village might be shy about squirting water on a ride given the issues Surfrider had.
I mean it was cool on a hot day in Paris, but you don’t get drenched, just a quick splash on the head haha. It was more fun trying to splash each other when they hold you over the jets
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10 hours ago, Jdude95 said:
There's a reason there isn't such a demand for top spins anymore.
At least it should provide some entertainment before it needs to be reset by maintenance.I mean they still sell them, and they’ve been installed in an few parks in recent years. I’d say they’re still pretty popular, but when you’re dealing with a machine that was originally designed in the early 90s, of course there isn’t going to be a demand like before.
I think many are stuck with “vekoma is better, because of the movements” but not because I’m team HUSS, the top spins just provide a better ride motion and feeling.
Although I’m sure once it’s open people are going to criticise it regardless.
11 hours ago, colonelbmx said:there are fountains present i have seen them on, Haven't seen them high about 1/2m in height the most I've seen, but every time i go to get a pic they have gone back down
Shame there doesn’t seem to be any rider interaction with them. The best part of the cycle is when they hold you over the jets and you can splash each other before they go full strength and get you drenched. The French gave the best cycle I’ve ever had on a top spin.
For example, YouTube Fleur Top Spin Fresh!I think I had a 10 minute cycle and it was incredible!
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56 minutes ago, Rachelkinks said:
Gotta ask how reliable will our top spin actually be since all the others are unreliable
All the others are unreliable....
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Just now, colonelbmx said:
Heard whispers it’s a week away. Staff training has been done and evacuation scenarios carried out, expect to see live test dummies on it sooner rather then later
Ohhhh this is promising. Super excited
Traveling fairs!
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Durkins….
Definitely not the case, especially coming from an attendant.
There are a few machines coming over as well as Rainbow coming back.