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Postby coasterfreak310 on June 18th, 2007, 11:35 am
How fast does the wind have to be before sfgam shuts down the rides
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Postby zjohn1988 on June 18th, 2007, 7:07 pm
depends, most coasters are 35mph constant
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Postby Jackluver18 on June 18th, 2007, 8:10 pm
I think Bull can withstand up to 40 but past that I think that's when they close it
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Postby zjohn1988 on June 18th, 2007, 8:45 pm
bull can withstand more than that, but after 35 it can become a problem, especially during a breakdown with a train on the lift. Ive been at the top standing on the catwalk in 10mph winds and its not the greatest feeling or safest place to be
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Postby [jonrev] on June 18th, 2007, 8:56 pm
Cajun closes in 30+mph winds, it's probably the same for most of the other rides.
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Postby guitarhero119 on June 19th, 2007, 8:09 am
there are only a few rides i know that go down for wind. One is whirlgig for obvious reasons. Another is demon but thats only if the wind is at about 35 and is blowing into the tunnel (out of the SSW). i dont know about any other rides in the wind.
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Postby FRD714 on June 19th, 2007, 11:12 am
All coasters have a wind limit, otherwise they could stall or vally. I watched a video on You Tube of that happening to an invert.
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Postby Nystagmus on June 19th, 2007, 10:27 pm
STT and Giant Drop are affected by wind as well (cables). I don't recall the exact number, but GD is between 30-40 MPH. So, the numbers seem very consistent for the rides.
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