Australian Amusement Fanatics

princess wrote:the west is going bananas, so we are told

For individuals, you only see that wealth if you're directly connected to the resources industry

Presume they are reffering to a Roller Coaster. The Python Loop is a coaster with a loop in it, and has been at the Perth Royal every year for many years. I took it to mean a Super Loop-like attraction that hasn't been here for a while. I vaguely remember it being here, from when I was a child. Edi...

princess wrote:Very sensible, WA is where all the money is.

haha, the east must be suffering badly to say that.

benclare wrote:I do wish the looping coaster would come east again as it was one of my favourites at the Easter Show in the early 90's.

The Super Loop? Isn't that in NZ now?

CoinKing wrote:This is a bit awkward

The "Australia's Fastest Ride"?

Or the fact that this latest and greatest ride to WA was actually here many, many years ago and was demolished because some guy died on it?

Thrillseeker08 wrote:...

Graviton, Super Bowl, Super Trooper — Mitro
Super Nova, Sizzler — Sideshow Amusements
Simulator — Bakers Amusements

benclare wrote:Was just wondering who owns the Splashdown ride? I couldn't find any reference to it on Show West's website but that could just mean it isn't available for hire.

I thought it came from the east? I'm positive it's not a Show West attraction.

Surely someone with a history like yours could rustle up a suitable alternative?

If anyone here wants to work a joint at the Royal;

www.facebook.com/carnivalpromotions/posts/10150362658870664 wrote:Anyone interested in working at this years Perth Royal Show please pop us an e-mail to funland_wa@hotmail.com and tell us a bit about yourself, your contact details and availability for the show

I'll be working again this year.

12 and unders are free when accompanied by an adult for the whole week.

Edit (18/08/2011): "Tickets on Sale" newsletter - http://get.heavymail.com.au/t/ViewEmail ... 5392A9C75A

I would never ride the platform on the Tilt that I used to occasionally operate - it was painted steel, so became like ice with even the smallest amount of moisture, and the gaps would grow and shrink from big enough to fit a hand, to small enough to break every bone unfortunate enough to be caught....

princess wrote:Are you sure Vee?

Last time I checked, yes.

For reference, Vee is not a girl too.

The ad offered a 1 minute video demo upon request - I requested and was asked for my postal address.

I expected a DVD, what I got was a VHS - I still haven't gone to the trouble of finding someone with a VCR to actually watch it.

This was probably about a year ago.

Sometimes, it's depends if it's worth it over the distance and any restrictions (i.e. you can't road train through suburban areas)

redhot wrote:

Tayz wrote:What does that mean?

It means there are "laws" with regards to pay and working conditions.

Quite thorough ones too

*speculation*

The one in Perth is gone, maybe this is where it's ended up?

I haven't actually worked the Royal yet this year but it's been clearly down on last year

Zamperla wrote:

I don't doubt that at all - the pressures on the arm connecting to the backdrop would be huge.

Must be a very strong backdrop

Haha, "closest to the backdrop" then?

Top Gunner14 wrote:That things amazing, very heavy ride by the looks and from what I've heard.

I don't doubt that at all - the pressures on the arm connecting to the backdrop would be huge.

Weather was good yesterday, but not all that busy while I was there (until about 2ish).

Apparently a cable snapped on the Mega Drop - all I saw was a closed sign in the ticket booth.

Back tonight with some friends.

I'll be there tomorrow morning getting photos of sideshow for clients and back on Sunday evening with friends. I don't want to meet any of you, because I will forget your names and then it's just awkward. Don't introduce yourself if you spot my avatar, because none of them will be me and then it wil...

Dazzleland wrote:Does anyone have this unique coin in their possesions?

I'm going to guess that you do, do I win a prize?

I'm not a fan of thrill rides to begin with, but watching the video seems like it would just be an uncomfortable sensation - the sideways movement?

You can do the same thing with the Claremont Showgrounds for the Perth Royal