Tornado Ride

[goliath]

Speaking of Black Hole, I was just thinking how good it would be if it didnt have those little holes in it on some corners, they let light in and kind of wreck it. What are they for? Air?

[Spotty]

They are for air, in case someone lets one rip lol

[Coaster Boy 6]

LOL!! very funny Spotty. Or mabey they add the holes for atmosphere. Take Terror Cannon 1 and 2 for instance, they have arrows made out of holes showing you the way you are going to go and then you trun a sharp corner!! (Our tube nearly fliped on one of the corners!!!

Edited April 15, 2006 by Coaster Boy 6

[goliath]

The only thing they do is ruin the atmosphere. Its pitch black, and you cant tell where you're about to go, and then these holes pop up, and its like 'oh, we're going to turn left now'. They're not on every corner, but when you come up to a corner with them it kinda wrecks the whole point.

[Dylaan]

Well I'd imagine it gets hot and stuffy, especially is summer. And if they're not on every corner, it's still good right? Is it even good? Better than Terror Canyon? Sorry haven't been on it...

[goliath]

Hot and stuffy??? Its a WATERslide, as in you get wet! I doubt holes of that size (about the size of a pencil) would be effective in cooling down the tunnel anyway. But it is a good slide, better than Terror Canyon IMO, it would just be much much better if it didnt have the holes on some corners.

Edited April 15, 2006 by goliath

[Dylaan]

Well they're stuffy when there's no water in them. Especially when you've had the privillege of climbing up them backwards when the water is on and then they turn it off..... Has anyone heard of the Ballina Waterslide??? Say, I should get some pics and put it on here maybe! Back On Topic, they would have a reason for putting them there. Maybe it was something to do with construction?!

[goliath]

Well they're stuffy when there's no water in them. Maybe it was something to do with construction?!

Yes; god forbid the slide get a bit stuffy when theres no one in it! What could it have to do with construction? Does anyone no why they have holes in it?

[aidan]

Maybe it is for air.

[Gazza]

I think its just an attempt at a theme, they were called black hole back in Brazil (like all of the WnW parks over there), so its probably an attempt at themeing (eg black hole <-> stars) Slides dont really need vent holes to my knowledge, i mean there are those indoor waterparks in snowy places and the entire slide is out of the building so they cant have vent holes on them or heat would leak out which is bad since its hard keeping the whole place warm anyway. And even so, the vents could be made to not let light in (just have a sort of bend in it to keep light out) So yeah, im saying theming, though i do agree with what you are saying, i prefer a pure unadulterated dark run without lights. The waterslide at MSAC was like this for a while but they ended up drilling holes making it less dark.

[Dylaan]

I agree, all dark is so much more fun. Are the holes in the roof, everywhere or just the walls?

[goliath]

The holes arent everywhere, just some corners. They are up the top on the sides, so they let quite a lot of light in.

[mattcrombie]

The Frame is now up for Tornado. Also there starting to bring in the slide peices, Blue and yellow. The supports are up too.

[aidan]

Sweet, I can't wait for this slide.

Edited May 7, 2006 by aidan

[Dylaan]

Anyone got pics of construction going on?

[mattcrombie]

Here u are http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3542/dsc012440mt.jpg

[Dylaan]

Here u are http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3542/dsc012440mt.jpg

Oooooo! A frame, does anyone know where they keep the other parts for it? Any pics of them?

[OzCoasterFreek]

I must admit I thought/was hoping it was going to be a little bigger than that.

[aidan]

I dont know if I am right about this but that is huge, look at that waste bin next to it. An average adult is just a bit higher than that. The fance with the barb wire looks really small but is taller than an adult or were you expecting like mega huge?

[Spotty]

I was just wanting a toilet bowl slide But this will do, Heres hoping Dreamworld gets a Toilet Bowl Slide

[dreamworld_rulz]

Today i received this email from warner bros. In September 2006, Wet’n’Wild Water World will continue the expansion of the impressive Extreme H2O Zone with the introduction of another giant slide, aptly named Tornado (Phase 3). Riders will begin their wild journey on this unique super-slide on a 25-metre high platform, then blasting down a 40-metre long tunnel into the middle of a storm. Here they’ll spin around the Tornado’s funnel in a four person clover-leaf tube splashing back and forth through the menacing, swirling water. The exciting experience will culminate as riders are sent hurtling through the eye of the storm to the calm waters below. Sorry there's no pics.

[OzCoasterFreek]

Don't get me wrong, it's big! No doubt about that. I guess from all the pictures I've seen of other ones, in other parks, I was just expecting something a little bigger. Maybe my expectations were a lil high lol. Still can't WAIT to ride it!!!

[Dylaan]

Yeh, I got that email a little while ago too! I just hope it has a bit of speed and goes up the walls at least 5 times.

[Spotty]

:'( I didn't i feel left out now.

[rappa]

Well that shows the funnel standing on its end. The frame has now been tipped on its side and hoisted into its proper position and boy does it look impressive! I hope to have photos for you all in the next couple days. I'm sure this one is going to be a hit! There has also been a fairly constant stream of blue and orrange slide pieces making their way along the road behind Outback Spectacular from Sound Stage 7 to WnW.