EKKA 2008

[Force10]

oh sorry, is that one of the ranger's

[ozshowkid]

looking at that photo that is not a galaxy coaster but it is Python loop.

[HUSSRAINBOW]

That photo makes me soo sick as to how the shows are today.... wow is all i can say from that photo! how I miss those great rides

[HUSSRAINBOW]

Huss, in regards to the Skywalker vid you are talking about... was it the actual unit we have here or another KMG tango? I have seen several videos of the Tango failing... but I have never seen or even HEARD of Space Roller having any issues apart from the vandalism at Moomba. With No Limit it is such a powerful ride... maybe Elwin went a bit too hard on the controls trying to make someone seedy...

No, it was videos of a TANGO, or something else whatever it was called, not ours. Skywalker got stuck the first day of the show, we were on the Rainbow waiting to finish boarding, and we were all turned around watching them try to get the damn thing down.

and about Space Roller... I heard it was a crain that damaged the signs.... doubt anything between russel or elwyn... both rides did fantastic at Moomba...

[Super Loops]

What a really great pic! I just wish we could all go back in time to all have a few rides on the Turbo, what a ride!!!! I miss it like mad. (love the artwork too, it's a true classic!).

[Top Gunner14]

Yes, a great find, I was happy with that find. Huss, they were trying to take off to many items with the crane and it was obviously to heavy and it gave way. Does he have the new signs yet?

[Hurricane]

I don't know... but I can tell you all on Friday night

[HUSSRAINBOW]

from the photos a few pages back, the light boxes still look damaged... I think the signs were on their way. Watkins do have to re-globe them though... so i'm guessing the signs were being sent from Indusol.

[Zamperla]

Certainly is a ripper of a photo. Great find. I am guessing it would have been taken around 1992-1993. Witts Enterprise would most certainly been there too (as well as their Zipper) probably out of the frame.

[Top Gunner14]

Yeh I didn't see the Enterprise or Zipper. So this is the look of what rides were travelling when I was born and starting to crawl Hope Ekka goes well this year. Have fun everyone. Only a few days now!!!

[Force10]

hey all,

still no sign of those signs! when is was there yesterday they were testing a few rides, megadrop, hardrock, space roller, raupan bahn, and the skymaster did a few turns. unfortunately i had my camera, but the batteries died in it, i musta left it on...

but it is certainly looking like a ripper of a showground!

[princess]

Everyone going have a great time, , Remember when Adelaide had that web cam, bring it to all capitals I say, it was so great to just watch what was going on, anytime I wanted

[slomx5]

did anyone see on the news just then how the ekka most popular merry go round is getting takin out the workplace health and seftey officers demed it unsafe

[Josh in Rocky]

just saw the add, didn't show much, but will be on at 6.00pm. Looks interesting.

[Top Gunner14]

Are we talking about the classic Frank C Laurie's Steam Merry Go Round? Or Bell's?

[Top Gunner14]

Sorry, my bad, i've been corrected, its shorts

[HUSSRAINBOW]

Channel 9's TODAY and KERI ANN are broadcasting from the show today....

I just looked at the ride list... and I can't believe an ALI BABA isnt even there...
could this be a chance for Garry to get Rainbow on next year?

[Hurricane]

But weather or not Gary decides to take it is a different story...

[Top Gunner14]

Ah, yeh, no chance Huss. Well I don't think so anyway. Ali Baba was sold

[Hurricane]

I was thinking maybe Marshall's would have brought there Ali Baba up as it normally does Gold Coast Show in a few weeks. The Ali did give some nice views of the showgrounds... but with a bit more of the extreme factor than the wheels... except in my case!

[Top Gunner14]

So I'm guessing Ali Baba any day for you Hurri over a big wheel I'm guessing Jim and Jeanette have their canteen's there. But yeh, it does do alot of shows to. Doesn't surprise me that there is no Ali Baba or Rainbow there. Enjoy the show everyone. Hope to see lots of good reviews and photos

Cheers
Top Gunner14

[Hurricane]

Well, i'll be taking my N95 with me tomorrow for photos... It's a brand new phone and I get it tomorrow.

[Force10]

Went to the ekka tonight after work, to have a good look, only to find that TPA's Kamikaze is no longer on the ekka grounds, it has been dismantled and moved away and two crappy games have filled its place.

I spoke with a TPA showie that was standing with their musik express ride, and he said that there was something wrong with it's computer. something about slight burns on one of the boards. This extreme move to remove the ride from the grounds demonstrates TPA's commitment to safety. I guess ever since the incident with twin flip, they don't wish to take any chances. but its a real shame we won't get to experience it. He also said he was disappointed cus they had just put an awesome new light show on it..

He said it will be back next year, i wish they brought twin flip to fill the spot or just anyother ride would have been good.

showtime's haunted hotel looks very impressive! the refurb has done the old haunted mansion wonders! all the rides are looking fantastic, its a real credit to the showmen and women.

enjoy ur day at the ekka tomorrow guys! i wish i didn't have to work so i could meet u all.
cheers, Force 10.

[Josh in Rocky]

That's a shame about Kamakaze. It was running on the news just 2 nights ago. Oh well, congrats to the team on making a decision, and acting quickly. Have fun guys...

[HUSSRAINBOW]

hopefully Fabbri or Sartori, whoever is taking care of this model will be able to have the problems sorted asap. I wonder if the ride was booked for Melbourne Show.... I know that STEREOSONIC08 is going ahead, last year that featured all of TPA's rides, and Hard Rock... so will be interesting to see what shows up there in early december.