3r1c
Posts: 5466
Registered: 6/7/2003
Rank: Platinum Critic
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 8/22/2004 10:14:02 PM
I've been a coaster enthusiast since I can remember, so whenever we took a vacation we made sure to visit at a park nearby. I want to visit SFNE when I get my license next summer.
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BobFunland
Posts: 7962
Registered: 8/9/2001
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8/22/2004 10:51:35 PM
I want to hit SFNE someday, but its not in my immediate radar. Im headed towards you 3r1c!!!
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3r1c
Posts: 5466
Registered: 6/7/2003
Rank: Platinum Critic
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8/22/2004 11:12:00 PM
Oh no...  Take cover!
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BobFunland
Posts: 7962
Registered: 8/9/2001
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8/22/2004 11:40:46 PM
It could be worse, the Bill Clinton book-signing tour could hit SE PA too
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Swimace
Posts: 5916
Registered: 8/28/2003
Rank: Platinum Critic
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8/23/2004 9:26:57 PM
I dont think Clinto is that bad. Go make a Michael Moore joke or something. Anyways, I got my liscence this summer, but that doesnt mean that I have the freedom or time to go to a park. After a couple months of driving I dont think my parents will let me take a road trip, and honestly, Im not that comfortable with the idea right now either
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BobFunland
Posts: 7962
Registered: 8/9/2001
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8/23/2004 10:05:20 PM
Well, my parents were a little cautious for the first year or so (I couldnt go farther than Downtown ATL), but I too didnt have enough time to take a week-long road trip until this year. And let me tell you that camping out with a few friends and hitting CP was one of the best times of my life. But I know its easier for me to get time than you.
One question, do you have your own car?
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Canobie Coaster
Posts: 2694
Registered: 7/26/2005
Rank: Platinum Critic
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8/25/2005 8:17:38 AM
The Comet at Hersheypark already is a great ride, but if the remove the trim brakes half-way through the ride, the ride could be a top 10 roller coaster. The beginning is excellent, but the ending isn't all that great.
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Hercules
Posts: 4037
Registered: 10/13/2004
Rank: Platinum Critic
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8/25/2005 11:06:07 AM
The reason they have those trims is just because it is an old ride that is wearing down a little bit. I don't agree with putting in trims and stuff, but that is just how it is. I'm sure it was a great ride really far back in the day, but it is still a classic and I really respect it for sticking around like it has and getting the lines it still does.
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Canobie Coaster
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Registered: 7/26/2005
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8/25/2005 11:56:26 AM
I think there should be no trim brakes, like on the Yankee Cannonball at Canobie Lake Park. By doing that, it's air-time heaven.
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Hercules
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Registered: 10/13/2004
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8/25/2005 12:02:35 PM
I wasn't that impressed the last time that I was on the Comet. It wasn't what I remember it to be. Maybe the trims did something to the ride from what I remember. So I guess you have a point. However, Hershey is a big park and doesn't want anything bad to happen. Smaller parks seem to worry less about the trims, thus making them better rides longer. Its a liability kind of thing.
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Canobie Coaster
Posts: 2694
Registered: 7/26/2005
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8/25/2005 12:11:49 PM
I love the Comet still though. The back seat is awesome, because you get airtime on the first 3 drops.
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