Thorpe Park: General Discussion

[BSwiss]

Hyperia must have had the least uptime in its first 18 months of any major UK coaster.

This goes far beyond usual "teething problems" surely?

The NHS gives kids until 3 until they’re expected to have all their baby teeth. Do we extend the same generosity to Hyperion? Should I pencil in my visit for 2027?

 

[owenstreet7]

The Smiler uptime this year has actually been great this year which makes a nice change

I meant in 2013-15 for the Smiler. I was wondering what the comparison between Smiler in that time and Hyperia in the last year was in comparison.

 

[GooseOnTheLoose]

Though twice were Rollbacks so can't really fault the Ride for that as that could happen to any coaster.

It could happen to any poorly designed coaster. It SHOULDN'T happen full stop. To have it happen thrice since opening, less than a year ago, is a sign that the ride doesn't have as wide a range of operating conditions as required.

You should absolutely fault the ride for this.

 

[flyingguitar]

It could happen to any poorly designed coaster. It SHOULDN'T happen full stop. To have it happen thrice since opening, less than a year ago, is a sign that the ride doesn't have as wide a range of operating conditions as required.

You should absolutely fault the ride for this.

no, it happens to many rollercoaster manufactures (including B&M), it isn't about poorly designed
it is partially the style of ride, being the tallest in the uk and having tall elements means it is more likely to happen due to less predictable wind, the frequency is a bit of a problem, but it happened with the smiler and they managed to resolve the valleying issues where it hasn't happened for years.


it is something that just happens from time to time, most of TP and AT rides it would be difficult to valley as they keep a high speed throughout the layout, but that is the style of rollercoater they have, so it may seem like a rare occurrence but it is more common then you would think, it is something that can happen due to a gust or something.

 

[RicketyCricket]

Hyperia was* unable to test without a weighted train, which would suggest it is a design flaw. 99.9% of coasters can comfortably cycle on an empty train and not need ride staff lifting heavy water dummies onto the ride all the time.

The nonsense maximum wind speed is evidence that they miscalculated the outerbank slightly.

They're lucky it only happened a few times, I've seen several close calls.

*It's absolutely hauling at the moment with the new wheels. Comfortably making it over the outer bank.