Comments on: Roller Coaster Riders Left Hanging

Power Outage Strands 12 Upside Down On The X-Coaster At Magic Springs

[novellite2]

OK, I did some research (doh!) and here is what I found:
This ride was built last year. (2006)
It looks like, from the description of the ride, they were just about to embark on a 65 MPH vertical drop (they were going towards the right on the picture), so there must be a lot of energy pushing that car to the top (lefting things = hard, letting them fall = easy).
Since the ride is brand new, the talk of "poor maintenance" and such.
My favorite line in this whole description (see below) and the situation of yesterday: "makes it possible to experience inverted ride elements without shoulder restraints"

Here's the link: http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/yellowpages/coasters/x-coaster_magicsp.shtml

[gimmeapaw1]

I am just waiting for someone to somehow link this back to it really being Bush's fault.

[toolmangler-2009]

If you've never heard of Entergy Corp. You don't live in the south. Pure and simple.
Posted by Natasha041 at 02:36 PM : Jun 11, 2007


Sorry sweety, I have lived in central NC for most of my 67+ years and I never heard of Entergy corp either. And I was allowed out at least twice a year. (grin)

[beanerman4]

Thanks for correcting me on the size of Entergy. You guessed it, I am not from the south!

Cedar Point, OH is my place, go every year. My wife and then ten year old got stuck on the Raptor (not upside down) but high up on a platform for about twenty minutes.

We were told an auto brake went on because the timing was off between the trains.

It was an eerie feeling, watching from below with my youngest not tall enough to ride. I could tell by my wife's scream that it was their train that went past us, however did not return.

When restarted, and back at the station, the operator said for their inconvenience, they all could ride again, if they wanted to, without standing in line. No one got off.

[truearkansan]

I have lived in Arkansas all my life. I am now 30 and I grew up going to this theme park. They have since changed ownership and spent a lot of money to make this park great. I have taken my own children to this theme park many... times. My oldest child loves the roller coasters. But as a parent when you let your child on those rides, yes, you are taking a risk. Yes, I would be devastated if something happened, but if it was something like a power outage , which is out of the hands of park officials, I would not sue. You as a park patron have to accept the choice you are making when you enter those gates. I will say that we will wait to hear officially, if the mishap was on the part of Entergy or Magic Springs before we head down to Hot Springs. I would bet anything it's Entergy. Most people in Arkansas can only hope to do away with Entergy in our state. Magic Springs will continue to thrive this summer and for many to come.

[natasha041]

If you've never heard of Entergy Corp. You don't live in the south. Pure and simple.

[tscm98]

Hey Beaner, I was thinking the same thing. All of these people discussing law suits etc. and I'm thinking "could be as 'simple' as a tree limb or an animal"? Are you kidding me??? I wouldn't want that guy talking to the press if I were his employer or the amusement park!And I sure as you-know-what would not be going to that amusement park, or any other place that was supplied by that energy company that could hang me upside down for 1/2 hour or in any other way prevent me from leaving when I chose!

[r0welchjr]

All this talk of suing... I am not sure about Arkansas law, but generally, you assume the risk at an amusement park. I would say that without the negligence of park employees you wouldn't have a chance in heck to win.

[mitch0927]

Inkstick30,

Good try, but you need one more variable before coming up with that solution. The UPS's you are referring to could never handle that kind of current. Now, but getting a FERRUPS System and having 10 12Volt Batteries in series, you would have sufficient current to finish up the ride.

Have the company purchase a UPS for each major ride in case of power failure, the UPS will provide sufficient power to complete the loop. It is an inexpensive solution.

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