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Thorpe Park: General Discussion
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Ted
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- Kondaa
Re: Thorpe Park
I must admit I am sort of excited that Swarm *May* turns backwards. However it doesn't make any sense. One of the main points of Swarm is that its near misses, but you won't even be able to see them because you're travelling backwards. It's a bit of a waste as well, a 1 year old B&M Wingrider is a getting treatment over a 17 year old Vekoma in the dark which it's been dying for a major overhaul for a good few years now.
Bit a stupid decision from Thorpe, but I'm not fuss over it and I'm looking forward to riding it =)
I must admit I am sort of excited that Swarm *May* turns backwards. However it doesn't make any sense. One of the main points of Swarm is that its near misses, but you won't even be able to see them because you're travelling backwards. It's a bit of a waste as well, a 1 year old B&M Wingrider is a getting treatment over a 17 year old Vekoma in the dark which it's been dying for a major overhaul for a good few years now.
Bit a stupid decision from Thorpe, but I'm not fuss over it and I'm looking forward to riding it =)
TheMan
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Re: Thorpe Park
I still think B&M are testing reaction to different riding angles on different coasters. If people don't react well to backwards facing B&Ms, expect 4D to come out different to S&S or be ditched.
I don't think they will be able to 4D Swarm, where is the tech? Seems a simple switch.
Hope they have one normal train/one reversed.
Made most of these points ages ago, but again, first drop, reversed watching the entire ride spin around will be incredible!
Do however think it will ruin the aesthetics of the cars, which is fantastic and imposing.
Near misses, will turn into things careering past you unexpectedly - will be differently thrilling.
Think it will look a bit daft though, and ruin the flow of it.
Swarm gets harsh stick here, how people can praise AIR and get on the back of this I have no idea. It is a fantastic ride, front row for me, the first time you twist into the loop is so unique and a real beauty of a feature.
I feel the love big time for Swarm, it is a fantastic creation, my only criticism since the off is I think the area is too open, a bit more enclosed could have encapsulated more atmosphere.
I still think B&M are testing reaction to different riding angles on different coasters. If people don't react well to backwards facing B&Ms, expect 4D to come out different to S&S or be ditched.
I don't think they will be able to 4D Swarm, where is the tech? Seems a simple switch.
Hope they have one normal train/one reversed.
Made most of these points ages ago, but again, first drop, reversed watching the entire ride spin around will be incredible!
Do however think it will ruin the aesthetics of the cars, which is fantastic and imposing.
Near misses, will turn into things careering past you unexpectedly - will be differently thrilling.
Think it will look a bit daft though, and ruin the flow of it.
Swarm gets harsh stick here, how people can praise AIR and get on the back of this I have no idea. It is a fantastic ride, front row for me, the first time you twist into the loop is so unique and a real beauty of a feature.
I feel the love big time for Swarm, it is a fantastic creation, my only criticism since the off is I think the area is too open, a bit more enclosed could have encapsulated more atmosphere.
Alastair
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Re: Thorpe Park
No! I hope they definitely do not do this - it will halve throughput and make wait times absolutely huge for those that haven't ridden yet and want the proper experience. It's ridiculous that they're even doing one row, especially the back which is considered the best.
TheMan said:
No! I hope they definitely do not do this - it will halve throughput and make wait times absolutely huge for those that haven't ridden yet and want the proper experience. It's ridiculous that they're even doing one row, especially the back which is considered the best.
Lottie.
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Re: Thorpe Park
So it's official, last two rows are now facing backwards. I assume that this is the back row, on each side?
Source: http://thorpepark.com/rides/the-swarm.aspx
So it's official, last two rows are now facing backwards. I assume that this is the back row, on each side?
Source: http://thorpepark.com/rides/the-swarm.aspx
Benzin
TS Member
Re: Thorpe Park
Not really possible... It's funny though how they advertise it as such though when it'll make no difference to the backwards people...
Stupid idea, for a stupid park... Just when you think the park will be improving, they decide to mess about with something that was fine...
Le sigh...
Scott said:
Not really possible... It's funny though how they advertise it as such though when it'll make no difference to the backwards people...
Stupid idea, for a stupid park... Just when you think the park will be improving, they decide to mess about with something that was fine...
Le sigh...
joelpagett
TS Member
Re: Thorpe Park
COMPLETE AND UTTER CRINGE! Why waste money on ruining a new ride when there are so many rides that could do with an overhaul!
They had better redo X to alter my opinion!
COMPLETE AND UTTER CRINGE! Why waste money on ruining a new ride when there are so many rides that could do with an overhaul!
They had better redo X to alter my opinion!
Adam James
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Re: Thorpe Park
Such an unnecessary move, although I can see why they've done it to save some money.
"OMG, IT NOW GOES BACKWARD!" The clientele will cry.
Such an unnecessary move, although I can see why they've done it to save some money.
"OMG, IT NOW GOES BACKWARD!" The clientele will cry.
