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Title: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: twisterbret on April 07, 2007, 06:03:09 AM
Just a quick update. This was my first visit this year.
We started off on the wrong foot but it got better from there. The new toll plaze isn't working very well.

(http://www.coasterreview.com/twister/showpic.php?album=D70%202007/April%202007/GA%20Opening%20Week&user=&pic=DSC_6544.jpg&width=725&height=483&mode=)

It's was pretty darn cold but that kept the crowds away. Today we dedicated the day to my 2 year old Conner.

(http://www.coasterreview.com/twister/showpic.php?album=D70%202007/April%202007/GA%20Opening%20Week&user=&pic=DSC_6589.jpg&width=483&height=725&mode=)

He got his 3rd coaster credit. He's got 1 wood and 2 steel now LOL

(http://www.coasterreview.com/twister/showpic.php?album=D70%202007/April%202007/GA%20Opening%20Week&user=&pic=DSC_6597.jpg&width=725&height=483&mode=)

Chiller Testing
(http://www.coasterreview.com/twister/showpic.php?album=D70%202007/April%202007/GA%20Opening%20Week&user=&pic=DSC_6650.jpg&width=725&height=483&mode=)

It looked pretty darn smooth.
(http://www.coasterreview.com/twister/showpic.php?album=D70%202007/April%202007/GA%20Opening%20Week&user=&pic=DSC_6652.jpg&width=725&height=483&mode=)

As of noon El Tora was running with water dumbies and Kinda Ka wasn't doing much of anything.

Freefall is gone, but you guys knew that already :)
(http://www.coasterreview.com/twister/showpic.php?album=D70%202007/April%202007/GA%20Opening%20Week&user=&pic=DSC_6658.jpg&width=725&height=483&mode=)

We were home by 1:30pm and Conner was fast as sleep in the car.

Twisterbret
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: peterpjr on April 07, 2007, 10:28:33 AM
Thanks for trip report and pics.  Hopefully Robin will be open for tmrw.
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: overlord on April 07, 2007, 12:47:51 PM
Rumor has it that it will.
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: PcMan on April 07, 2007, 12:52:45 PM
Chiller looks so different
Yes I think that is the only problem this year the Toll booths.
I didn't even see those painted words on the ground when I went .

I like that name  Connor,  I mean Conner  ;)
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: overlord on April 07, 2007, 12:54:31 PM
It is so quiet too. The launch is so much more tame now. But the rest of the track is pretty much the same audible.
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: PcMan on April 07, 2007, 12:56:21 PM
Did it seem to go higher up the spike  ?
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: overlord on April 07, 2007, 01:05:20 PM
(http://www.gainsider.com/gallery/albums/2007%20Pictures/04-06-2007/normal_100_3021.jpg)

Nope, it went to the same height as it has been going. The wheel bearing are really dirty though...
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: Robert T Ackerman on April 07, 2007, 02:06:17 PM
Does it look like it goes through that "hump" with a lot of speed???

It looks like it could possible hurt since there's little to no banking on it.
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: overlord on April 07, 2007, 03:39:53 PM
It goes through pretty good actually. Its not a sudden jerk but very smooth transition. Its not as good as the rolls but its satisfactory.
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: SilverBullet on April 07, 2007, 07:25:37 PM
Chiller is open!

"Smooth but boring"

From DrunkMunkey on Source.
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: WadeJ on April 07, 2007, 08:40:02 PM
The fact that Robin is even making it through the course in this cold weather is impressive enough for me.  I'll hold my judgement until it warms up outside because I have a feeling this thing could end up having some kick when it gets that out of control feeling back :)

Esp Batman :)
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: coastersue on April 07, 2007, 08:42:17 PM
I'm so bummed we missed Chiller.  We were there until 5:30 and never even saw it test.  Otherwise, it was a great day!
Title: Re: Chiller is testing 4/6
Post by: coastermom on April 07, 2007, 10:13:05 PM
We were also there for part of the day on Friday. yes it was very cold. WE saw chiller test as well . ET did finally open as it was around 7:30 at night and we were leaving. Missed  a roll back on KK by one train :(.
AHH . It was VERY COLD on KK . My son who is not really fond of the wiggles enjoyed WW . AS he also got his first rides on Skull Mountain.  4 rides in all and 3 in a row with with out getting up !!All in all not  a bad day just very cold.