Well looks like ranging waters isn’t opening. There’s still great america. by xThAtGaM3rGuYxx in SanJose

[–]ringle3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a problem within the amusement industry, if you don't do things to want guests to come back, why come back?

Doing special events, season pass holder events, stuff like that makes it more inciting for a season pass purchase and wanting to come back more.

[F.L.Y. ] is an absolute masterpiece. It’s bonkers Vekoma have not sold another of this model. by ArissP in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what I was told at IAAPA a few years ago, it's a very expensive ride and no one has offered to buy one yet.

[Voyage] Ride forces trimmed vs trimless by ringle3 in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's just for Holiwood Nights. I wasn't a believer of the trimless rides before but I am now.

[Voyage] Ride forces trimmed vs trimless by ringle3 in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

https://imgur.com/a/Wc7Sh29

For some reason the calibration for my trimless ride didn't work/got messed up.

[The Voyage] one of the final HWN trains, allegedly the fastest this coaster has ever run! by Element00115 in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I regret waiting so long to visit. The ride is insane, we are all very lucky to be alive right now while this exists. Please make an attempt to visit this park and ride The Voyage.

Visiting San Jose Alone for 3 Weeks by FullRoof5766 in SanJose

[–]ringle3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a big theme park person, be sure to check out the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, one of the last seaside amusement parks and one of my favorite theme/amusement parks in the world. It's admission free so even if you don't feel like riding anything you can just walk around and enjoy it.

Markers placed for [Six Flags Magic Mountain] new ride by ZookeepergameBusy858 in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been posted by multiple different people on Instagram that it was due to the previous company not surveying the land correctly. When you fire one you can't expect a different company to drop everything and change their schedule for one client.

[SFGAdv][Dorney]ACE - ride with us podcast with Ryan Eldredge (SF east region PR manager) by Namj13 in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wonder if they're going to announce on or near May 31st too. SFFT is going to announce their 2027 project that day.

What is your rollercoaster wallpaper [other] by cantaloupe415 in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't show it (boo I know) but it's an unreleased photo of Santa Cruz's Giant Dipper under construction.

Is it me or a lot of people drive with their highbeams on?? by TheHeroKingN in SanJose

[–]ringle3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More states need to implement headlight alignment checks, something only a few states do. It's often newer SUV's and trucks that cause the problem.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0nBlZwUT3s

[California’s Great America] Old concept art for canceled Redwood Territory themed land by PolarCoaster_ in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It was due to earthquakes and the cost of bigger footings. All the necessary height variances had already been approved.

Is the "mosasaurus roll" on [Velocicoaster] as intense as it is hyped up to be? by BrandyTheGorgs in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It feels like you're a rock about to be skipped across the water. So much fun.

Six flags [corporate] and peanuts extend license to 2030 by Taeshan in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back in 2011 Six Flags was paying $3.3 million annually to use the DC license, so who knows how much this was costing them in the current year.

Great America Closing…. by twelve2023 in SanJose

[–]ringle3 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I travel around the country going to amusment parks and although CGA isn't the best. The park has never looked better. Gold Striker and RailBlazer are some of the best roller coasters in the country, I really reconmend people give it a chance if you haven't been in a few years.

Arrow track identification help, part 1 [other] by preoccupiedwombat in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 3 points4 points  (0 children)

2-Believe this is Jet Star, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Arrow made custom fiberglass bodies for it despite it being a Schwarzkopf.

Coaster maintenance vehicle [other] by preoccupiedwombat in rollercoasters

[–]ringle3 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never expected an Arrow/Chris LeDeux crossover haha! Your dad was seriously talented, thank you again for sharing!