Coaster "Scare" at SixFlags Over Georgia
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RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
Before anyone says the ride can't start without restraints being engaged...
Judging by that picture, Six Flags over Georgia runs Dahlonega Mine Train with open restraints for unused seats. It's operating procedures like this that destroy the reputation of the industry. Go die in a fire Six Flags.
Before anyone says the ride can't start without restraints being engaged...
Judging by that picture, Six Flags over Georgia runs Dahlonega Mine Train with open restraints for unused seats. It's operating procedures like this that destroy the reputation of the industry. Go die in a fire Six Flags.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
There are plenty of things that make this story seem sketchy, including the mother talking and the son using the term "lap bar". Not to mention the timing.
There are plenty of things that make this story seem sketchy, including the mother talking and the son using the term "lap bar". Not to mention the timing.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
Quite honestly, I don't care if it happened or not. Six Flags deserves every ounce of bad press they get when they run rides like this. The laundry list of safety issues resulting from poor maintenance or awful operations at Six Flags parks grows longer and longer each year. The company as a whole is making a mockery of all the safety measures everyone else implements and, via the magic of bad press over events like this, they end up negatively affecting everyone else in the industry.
Quite honestly, I don't care if it happened or not. Six Flags deserves every ounce of bad press they get when they run rides like this. The laundry list of safety issues resulting from poor maintenance or awful operations at Six Flags parks grows longer and longer each year. The company as a whole is making a mockery of all the safety measures everyone else implements and, via the magic of bad press over events like this, they end up negatively affecting everyone else in the industry.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
Look at the car in the middle, lap bars are up.
That ride is nearly 45 years old, and they throw a fit over lap bars where they're not even sitting. Yet Knoebels doesn't use airgates.
Look at the car in the middle, lap bars are up.
That ride is nearly 45 years old, and they throw a fit over lap bars where they're not even sitting. Yet Knoebels doesn't use airgates.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
Are there any witnesses? You have a train full of 'em, where the hell are they? Well, maayybeee.....it didn't happen. Yes, I will agree that Six Flags saftey and maintenance sucks, but this story can't be proven. It can't be falsified either, but lack of witnesses, in my mind, point to some dumb person who wanted some airtime.
So, he was yelling for them to put the lap bar for him? He didn't even try to secure himself, just as everyone else did? What, did he think it's Roller Coaster Tycoon?Son said:
Are there any witnesses? You have a train full of 'em, where the hell are they? Well, maayybeee.....it didn't happen. Yes, I will agree that Six Flags saftey and maintenance sucks, but this story can't be proven. It can't be falsified either, but lack of witnesses, in my mind, point to some dumb person who wanted some airtime.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
I respectfully disagree Zach. Unfortunately no hard evidence exist to condemn either side (i.e. Six Flags is a terrible company that disregards safety or the lady is publicity seeking {bleep}. It is and may always be a he said she said situation. I have reservations about blaming either party.
Zachary said:
I respectfully disagree Zach. Unfortunately no hard evidence exist to condemn either side (i.e. Six Flags is a terrible company that disregards safety or the lady is publicity seeking {bleep}. It is and may always be a he said she said situation. I have reservations about blaming either party.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
I wonder why the park needs to wait one week to say anything. I agree that their safety standards are terrible, still I would rather have proof.
It is a good point though, about the lap bars. I have no idea how the system works on that ride, so I don't believe either party yet.
I wonder why the park needs to wait one week to say anything. I agree that their safety standards are terrible, still I would rather have proof.
It is a good point though, about the lap bars. I have no idea how the system works on that ride, so I don't believe either party yet.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
I honestly can't see if they are up or down in that photo.
Zachary said:The three rows of open restraints on the second train.
Zoomed in shot:
I honestly can't see if they are up or down in that photo.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
There are some rides where it's within safe operation to dispatch trains with the lapbars up on empty rows only. These rides are incredibly rare these days and nearly all of them are in or approaching their 40s now. The Runaway Mine Train used to dispatch this way until the lap bars were overhauled when the ride was modernized (it got individual lapbars instead of one for the row), and I recall Cedar Creek Mine Ride at Cedar Point operating with the same practice in 2010. More modern coasters have sensors that indicate if a lapbar/OTSR is down and there are failsafes preventing the ride from dispatching even if a single unoccupied seat is left open, but older style rides like Dahlonega don't have those features and don't really need to worry about it when no one is riding in that particular row.
I don't know whether it was an actual issue or someone just making a grab for attention, but I will say this. That kid and their parent need to have their heads evaluated because they weren't able to pull down a simple lap bar. That sure helps my faith in humanity.
There are some rides where it's within safe operation to dispatch trains with the lapbars up on empty rows only. These rides are incredibly rare these days and nearly all of them are in or approaching their 40s now. The Runaway Mine Train used to dispatch this way until the lap bars were overhauled when the ride was modernized (it got individual lapbars instead of one for the row), and I recall Cedar Creek Mine Ride at Cedar Point operating with the same practice in 2010. More modern coasters have sensors that indicate if a lapbar/OTSR is down and there are failsafes preventing the ride from dispatching even if a single unoccupied seat is left open, but older style rides like Dahlonega don't have those features and don't really need to worry about it when no one is riding in that particular row.
I don't know whether it was an actual issue or someone just making a grab for attention, but I will say this. That kid and their parent need to have their heads evaluated because they weren't able to pull down a simple lap bar. That sure helps my faith in humanity.
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
Also on note to my crack at Knoebels. I meant it in jest because if you've been there yourselves you'd know they have some of the most vigilant ride ops around, and they won't hesitate to yell at you if you do something wrong. Most people who go to Knoebels for the first time have the reaction of "Are you sure this isn't a glorified state fair carnival?" It's one of the safest parks in the country, even moreso than most of the major parks (Hi Six Flags, hi Cedar Fair).
Also on note to my crack at Knoebels. I meant it in jest because if you've been there yourselves you'd know they have some of the most vigilant ride ops around, and they won't hesitate to yell at you if you do something wrong. Most people who go to Knoebels for the first time have the reaction of "Are you sure this isn't a glorified state fair carnival?" It's one of the safest parks in the country, even moreso than most of the major parks (Hi Six Flags, hi Cedar Fair).
RE: Coaster "scare" at Six Flags Georgia
If what Screamscape is saying is correct, then the evidence is starting to pile up against the lady's story. Still, without video or picture it is tough to make a call either way.
Screamscape
Edited By Shane:
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Peter R: Thank You for putting the actually quote into my post Shane!
If what Screamscape is saying is correct, then the evidence is starting to pile up against the lady's story. Still, without video or picture it is tough to make a call either way.
Screamscape
Edited By Shane:
Here, lets quote this for those who are lazy or don't want to bother with all of ScreamScapes ads.
ScreamScape.com said:
Peter R: Thank You for putting the actually quote into my post Shane!