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As much as i hate to see a ride go, i hope this ride gets to be at another park. We all know who to blame for the starting of the removal of these Topspins.............................KI. I never liked Crypt/Tomb Raider (i rode it when it was Tomb Raider and was balling when i got off. I was 9), so I wasn't to sad when Crypt didn't come back. I do know the Drive box is still at KI in the building though!
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Top spins are awesome as long as they're the right model. The old one at SFNE sucked because it had the restraints that neuter you.
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Probably all coming to the end of their lifespan. Alton removed Ripsaw recently and it might be unrelated but Chessington don't run theirs during off peak season.
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It's sad to see Topspins go... We still want the rides with "flips" not only with loops. :(
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Surprised this hasn't made it's way over here. The park posted this video yesterday of Patriot cycling!
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Looks snappy to me as well, actually! I think that's making neat moves! :)
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I still liked it better as a stand-up.
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I would like to say that (I dont know if you can see it in the test video) Patriot will have a roof over it's station. The question was asked during the ACE tour a week or two ago (I dont know who asked or who to credit as this was pointed out on TPR).
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As much as I loved the stand-ups when they first came out, they don't age well! I loved Iron Wolf in the beginning, but when I rode it right before it was removed, it was so brutal! Worse than any Vekoma out there! Mantis and Carowinds Vortex were same way. I rode Rougarou opening weekend after its transformation and wasn't thrilled at all. Sure it wasn't as rough, but still had some headbanging. I could care less if I ever ride it again.

These conversions are a cheap way for a park to get a new ride without getting a new ride.


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Looks even more boring than I thought it would. I'm betting Demon goes soon since Patriot fulfills the same role now.
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^^ The layout itself looks so fun, bar the train style! :D
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Still liked it better as a stand up. Maybe these new wheels and trains need to break in a little though.
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I'm still failing to see the point of them doing this, and then they didn't even bother to put a roof over the station. Even a tent would help.
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