I did some digging around the Mondial site and found that all WindSeekers were built just a few meters shy of the maximum tower height, but the gondola diameter was built to the largest extent possible. It is also German GUT approved. It says nowhere that they meet United States specifications*. Could these factors have any impact on the rides' performance (or lack thereof)?

*Now, this one sounds like it is nowhere close to being correct. Shouldn't all rides constructed in the US be built to US code?

^I just like rollercoasters.

The problem with all the Wind Seekers is they are using cheap sprockets that were not made to the correct specs. If they had used sprockets from Spacely Sprockets, they would not have the problem. Spacely's best employee, George Jetson would had made sure it would had been made to the correct specifications.

I don't know about that... If you remember correctly, about 3-4 years ago- George Jetson lost his 30 year+ gig with Kings Island along with the rest of the Hanna Barbera crew... I'm betting he has a chip on his shoulder and a score to settle.

Was he a dippin dots vender too? I would think that the WindSeekers will stay in operation, in a SOBNO state at the present moment, until futher notice. Safety is #1, but with safety you must also make a profit, should it stay or should it go now? I wish for it to stay, but I would be alright for it to go.

Was he a dippin dots vender too? I would think that the WindSeekers will stay in operation, in a SOBNO state at the present moment, until futher notice. Safety is #1, but with safety you must also make a profit, should it stay or should it go now? I wish for it to stay, but I would be alright for it to go.

I always miss out on making the dippin dots joke.

Everyone knows that the problem with the WindSeekers is the seventh fetzer valve bypass line. They've been sticking. Probably the humidity.

You said valve.

We all know there is a problem with the thing a ma jig that is attached to a right handed threaded bolt using a left handed nut to secure it. On top of that, it was performed on a Friday when they were all looking towards getting seriously drunk from all the subpar work they did.

I'd not even joke about defects in a park ride if I worked for a park or loved the park industry. The Internet is read by all kinds of people who do not understand sarcasm or context, especially if they don't want to.

Posts just like the cartoonic ones above have been used in court before to attempt to show a park or ride company knew or should have known of ride defects. After all, even the public knew.

First point, I think it was foolish to buy so many prototypes without knowing how they would react. Next point, I don't agree with the humidity theory, although it was a good thought. That doesn't hold up at Knotts where there is practically none year round. Last point, major modification on all of them to prevent the sway and the amount of down time they have had and delayed opening. I've said this before, my last ride on the one at KI was a bit unnerving-it was windy and the thing didn't want to come down. I honestly thought we were gonna get stuck. Perhaps its my age and such, but I'm not sure I will be getting back on if it does reopen. I want to hear a reasonable mechanical explanation for this and unless I'm comfortable and it makes sense, I will not be getting back on it.

Posts just like the cartoonic ones above have been used in court before to attempt to show a park or ride company knew or should have known of ride defects. After all, even the public knew.

I wonder if the court understands the .

If and or when KI opens WindSeeker again,im not getting on without caution. Im bringing sunscreen,snickers,beverage,and perhaps an adult diaper. I cant chance holding it for 4 hours!

^ You don't need the diaper.

Use the multi-purpose beverage container....

"Okay okay we'll need a jar"

"A jar? Girls don't pee in jars!"

"Oh, right. Ben, we need a jar and funnel"

WHAT MOVIE!? What movie?! 10 points to you whom ever guesses it!

Wasn't that Fanboys or something like that?

Rat Race?

Rat Race?

Winner!

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250687/quotes?qt=qt0262890

I think I might have seen Rat Race on a "movie day" in school. I'm not sure.

Still waiting for my ten points!

You'll have to take that up with LongliveKingsCobra. I only have nine points available since my pencil broke.

The points were a lie.

The joke is on you, because I Googled it! I haven't even heard of Rat Race.

...the points were still a lie. I made you google it for the points. JOKES ON YOU.

I CONTROL YOU....I HAVE THE POWER!!!!!!!!!!!

^ If you consider karma votes ("likes") to be points, he got two.

^ If you consider karma votes ("likes") to be points, he got two.

Now its 3 and counting!

^ If you consider karma votes ("likes") to be points, he got two.

He has four now.

...but we're getting way off-topic here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VmQqw3t-IE

I just couldn't resist

Who hasn't heard of Rat Race?

They should have used COG'S Sprockets,

I agree with the Rumor, They should tear down all WindSeekers,and put something else in it place.even though not much could fit there.

I agree with the Rumor, They should tear down all WindSeekers,and put something else in it place.even though not much could fit there.

you'd be surprised. Just ask Cedar Point

Really it seems they made a huge investment, would they tear these seekers down;

Really it seems they made a huge investment, would they tear these seekers down;

I highly doubt that CF plans to use it's own funds if it comes to having to remove these rides.