neo Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 a preview test ride ahead of the launch 23rd maylooks like one rough ride and it's brand new :scare: it'll be worse at the end seats too.they should sell neck braces in the gift shop i love my coasters but cant say this ride will be that re-rideable ( that even a word) in a single day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chubby Ninja Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 looks good. cant wait to spend 3 1/2 hours queing to get on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I was there in October when they said it will open in March. So my other half bought me tickets for the usual stay over at the Alton Towers Hotel. We always go on a Monday when the parks is pretty quiet. Before we went we checked to see if the Smiler would be running and its late, they wouldn't let us change our tickets till May. So all we had were pictures instead. It does look epic and the second half looks better. The vertical climb was taken from Saw at Thorpe Park. I can't wait to get on it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Thx for sharing the pics for £18m they could have a got a better and smoother ride from B&M with a few million to spare, at least the marketing people haven't gone over boat like they did with thir3teen, what a huge let down that was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Yeah same company did saw:the ride at thorpe - http://en.wikipedia....wiki/Gerstlauer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Wow, as you know I love my coasters too and can't wait to go on this one, most of my faves like Rita, Stealth, Oblivion etc are awesome but over in 30 secs, this is around 3mins of awesomeness !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Wow should be fun BTW, Burger King (and I assume other places)quite often do 2 for 1 vouchers for AT and other parks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaso Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I live near Towers, if anyone wants `cheap` tickets please pm me ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothers2901 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Looks pretty average to me, 30sec of actual ride time, I know it's only my opinion but having been to Orlanda and done the theme parks some last for 90sec and are awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Without watching the video I can tell you straight away that's The Hulk, a truly EPIC RIDE.... Watches video just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac@TarmacSportz Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 I live near Towers, if anyone wants `cheap` tickets please pm me ! Nice one ! ! Will prob be in touch soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodder Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Love coasters but having done cedar point over 5 days the year maverick opened all uk parks seem rather tame. Top thrill dragster is my favourite and I'm scared of heights.... Didn't experience a roll back though This just looks like an assault on the senses and should be good fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Ha ha I was right..... The beginning I wasn't expecting when I first went on it, but probably one of the top 3 I've ever been on. Stealth is wicked...... But I so want to ride Kingda Ka!! It's the tallest in the world at 456ft high and gets to 128mph in 3 seconds. In comparison stealth is 205ft If you're like me, head to www.rcdb.com And POV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 And when you don't quite make it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrumbMC Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Can't wait to have a go on that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaso Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 I live near Towers, if anyone wants `cheap` tickets please pm me ! Nice one ! ! Will prob be in touch soon GOING FAST. 9 available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaso Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 4 left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgedon Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I was going to say Kingda Ka is the best I've ever been on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Kingda is basically a copy of Top Thrill Dragster but taller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 think smiler might be shut for a little while - http://forum.towerstimes.co.uk/the-smiler/the-smiler-opening-day-and-general-discussion/1590/ a bolt snapped off the track which opened a gap :surrender: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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