BigAl
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These stats are taken directly from Gerstlauer's website:Benzin said:Sky Rollers don't get 720 an hour do they? Swear it's more like 300...
So although the capacity of such rides can be quite dire, if the larger model is run properly and efficiently then one would easily cope with the amount of guests at Alton Towers. And if positioned next to Sonic Spinball then it would really help to ease the queues and also bring a bit more life to the area. They may also reopen the noodles if the area becomes busier with a new attraction.Capacity
20 rides per hour ~ 320 or 480 pph
30 rides per hour ~ 480 or 720 pph
Benzin said:Topple Towers are over-rated and unreliable, just look at the situation with Dollywood's one... It requires a high level of theming to accompany it as well, and they are very boring...
Which is why I suggested a Topple Tower as it looks impressive but isn't too intense to scare younger riders. I've read about Dollywood's case with Timber Terror and it's a shame that one of the best examples ended in such a bad way. However, most other examples run okay. As for high amounts of theming, that's what Towers are good at doing. Just look at Ripsaw for a flat ride.Benzin said:Towers needs more flats but it needs more for the whole family... If they were to add things to Dark Forest they need things that could be done by people not tall enough for say Rita but not wanting to go on Thirteen... Need more like that really...