I heard reports of Intamin reps on site during the preview period but can't say how long they were there for. My understanding is that BGW also rebuilt the trains during the down period as there was an issue with their state during last years testing that made them run extremely ruff which the rebuild addressed.
I know in the past I've heard of parks having Intamin reps somewhat "embedded" with their maintenance crew for the first year or a good portion of it but I don't know what is normal. I could certainly see Intamin not having the time to allocate for the year since it was delayed (and was delayed without much notice) but they at least fit in a few weeks during previews (and could potentially be why there was such a lengthy preview with sudden limitations added to it such as the single ride thing). This is all assumption though.
Lmaoo you really didn’t visit any six flags again after one bad day? It happens, don’t try to act like you’re making a statement.
I think we all have different lines of what “mistreated” is too. I feel especially with the case @CoasterTalkBob has, I wouldn’t be driven away unless that happened 3-4 times in a row. Maybe part of that is just me being understanding.
Why do I get the feeling that bgw is about to do something that may or may not benefit the ride? ie catwalks or lsms at the top of the tophat?
That basket it not new, I saw it opening day. I will add it’s not a typical “work” basket design.
I doubt it will be LSMs since they're already having enough trouble with the wind possibly causing a valley.
That’s exactly why I suggested lsms. Those would be up there to ensure it makes it over, give it a little extra boost if needed?
Were things actually flying off on the spike
There were numerous cases if lost phones striking near the line. That was why they installed the the wire mesh in the station.
Oh I thought you meant trimming it with magnetic brakes for some reason.
