tarheel1231 wrote:Well, to be fair, Kiddy Hawk is pretty terrible, but that seems like something that could be fixed with softer harnesses like its counterpart at KI.
Good post. I agree.
arby wrote:There is really nothing wrong with those Vekomas,
I disagree.
arby wrote:It's like my car is the Vekoma of cars and is 11 years old. Do I want a shiny new car that rides smooth and quiet with some fancy new gadgets in it? Of course I do. But it is paid for and I am continuing to enjoy no car payment since it still reliably gets me around so I'm trying to milk it for a few more years.
Those coasters are paid for and people continue to ride them. I'm sure the park wants to replace them, and they will in due time. None of them are terrible in my opinion.
Nice analogy. We have these rides (cars) and want more rides instead of swapping out for better; however, it's ok to discuss which of our rides (cars) we'd replace if we could afford a shiny new replacement for it's spot in our garage.
Nighthawk isn't the worst coaster in the park, a distinction shared by Vortex and Kiddy Hawk, but of the 3 Vekomas it would be the first to go, IMO. Kiddy Hawk sits on a small plot and its worst issues can be addressed with a different harness. Flying Cobras sits on a small plot and is as good as a boomerang can be. Nighthawk sits on a large premium plot, has design issues (is it a flying or lying coaster?), and is rough as Gold Rusher without the history. People line up to ride it for many reasons, not the least of which is its throughput. Given a better choice than that potato centerpiece people would ride more, line up more and love you for it.
It's absolutely crazy the amount they are installing and are still going. The aftermath of the hurricane has really made the cam very clear on a sunny morning.
I will be back Friday, but of course it will probably be almost dark by the time I get there, I MAY go up on Sunday during the day, but I am not sure yet. Soon though... soon!
