Smoother Rides

[neil]

Did any one else notice that a few of the coasters were noticably smoother this year than last year? Mainly the Dark Knight, Batman, and Demon. These rides were way more enjoyable.

[bobbinbop20]

probably just because its the begging of the season and the trains where all just worked on, but who knows

[[jonrev]]

Dark Knight is brand new. Batman has always been smooth as far as I know. Demon Red has newer looking wheels but I doubt that changes anything, it didnt feel any smoother than last year.

[tp41190]

Eagle and Viper weren't necessarily smoother but were freshly oiled. Viper barely made a sound.

[FParker185]

Yeah, I thought most of the rides were about the same as last year, though Iron Wolf was significantly rougher. I rode in the front seat, and there is no getting around it, it beat the shit out of me.

[coasterbone]

Iron Wolf is a disaster and need to go. Viper and Eagle felt smooth and quiet but also slow. Demon has felt pretty smooth the last 2 years. I can ride the back car without a neck bruise. Batman, near the end of a hot day, can do a little head bashing on the last half but was very smooth on Friday. Ragin Cajun felt a little rough but I was stuck on the lift for 15 minutes and freezing by the time we started moving again.

[DejaVuGurl1203]

I did notice that Iron Wolf was significantly rougher. I rode it alone since my boyfriend didn't want to go on, and when the ride was over, I decided that that was my last time on IW. I hope they get rid of it soon or something.

All the other rides were nice and smooth.

[demonbulleagle]

Did anybody notice that Bull seemed a little rougher then last season?

[frightfestkid]

For Wolf why dont we all like make a letter up and send it to SFGAM telling them to get B&M trains.

[DejaVu2001]

^ Unless you send $10 Million with that letter, not going to do much

[coasterbone]

Ideally, I'd like to see them get rubber vests on IW instead of harnesses but, I'm not sure it's possible on a stand up. It's easier to fit a wider variety or torso sizes when sitting than standing. I've wanted IW removed for a long time but a large part of the enthusiast community doesn't want to see the first B&M gone. I hope they have something planned though because even on a crowded day, than line is really short. It's reputation keeps people off.

I didn't think Raging Bull was rough but the trim brakes were way severe. I miss the rides on media day for it when there were no trims. The airtime was amazing.

[guitarhero119]

Did anybody notice that Bull seemed a little rougher then last season?

From what I gather, it probably was rougher because the trains weren't even close to being filled. Any coaster is a ton rougher when its empty then when its loaded. I would guess that it could contribute to any additional roughness their may have been.

[demonbulleagle]

No the trains were pretty much full,

well 10 years of Chicago weather cant help anything i guess...

[Mr. SFGAm]

I also thought Demon and Batman felt smoother than I remember, especially Demon. Now as for Iron Wolf, that ride was just awful.