Octopus?? errr not??
Octopus?? errr not??
I absolutely Love this picture of the Tidal Wave:
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... ave015.jpg
But I was wondering what the red/black ride in the background is? Is it one of those octopus rides?
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/rid ... ave015.jpg
But I was wondering what the red/black ride in the background is? Is it one of those octopus rides?
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It's Lobster, a Schwarzkopf monster/polyp ride. It's no longer in SC, but it remains in Gurnee as East River Crawler.
Below is a picture of Crawler with its purple color scheme. I've always liked how the eyes of the lobster light up.
http://www.flatrides.com/Ride%20Index/S ... fPolyp.jpg
Below is a picture of Crawler with its purple color scheme. I've always liked how the eyes of the lobster light up.
http://www.flatrides.com/Ride%20Index/S ... fPolyp.jpg
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The main differences are that the Santa Clara Lobster (Monster) had six arms with four cars per arm whereas the Gurnee Lobster (Polyp) has five arms with four cars per arm. The Polyp has the advantage of being able to lower all five arms simultaneously to make loading and unloading more efficient. The Monster could lower only two arms at a time for loading and unloading, rotating through three positions to completely load and unload the ride.
Here is the Santa Clara Lobster (Eyerly Monster):
Photos of the renamed and repainted Gurnee ride (Schwarzkopf Polyp) are here:
http://www.sfgamworld.com/gallery/ERCrawler/ERC001
Steven
Here is the Santa Clara Lobster (Eyerly Monster):
Photos of the renamed and repainted Gurnee ride (Schwarzkopf Polyp) are here:
http://www.sfgamworld.com/gallery/ERCrawler/ERC001
Steven
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How about that... I never knew that about the Lobsters.
Personally I wish they'd change the East River Crawler back to the Lobster. The thing HAS a lobster in the center still. It just doesn't make sense to rename it.
Oh well... I'll take the ride being renamed rather than it being taken out completely.
Personally I wish they'd change the East River Crawler back to the Lobster. The thing HAS a lobster in the center still. It just doesn't make sense to rename it.
Oh well... I'll take the ride being renamed rather than it being taken out completely.
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The Gurnee Lobster has five arms with five cars per arm, not four.steven wrote:The main differences are that the Santa Clara Lobster (Monster) had six arms with four cars per arm whereas the Gurnee Lobster (Polyp) has five arms with four cars per arm. The Polyp has the advantage of being able to lower all five arms simultaneously to make loading and unloading more efficient. The Monster could lower only two arms at a time for loading and unloading, rotating through three positions to completely load and unload the ride.Steven
Yes, you are correct. Here's a photo showing the five cars per arm:
http://www.sfgamworld.com/gallery/ERCrawler/ERC001_001
Steven
http://www.sfgamworld.com/gallery/ERCrawler/ERC001_001
Steven
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Currently East River Crawler at Six Flags Great America has a Lobster/Crawfish on the Giant Ball at the top with the lights.
But looking at some older pictures... did it used to have a Purple Octopus on top?
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/gal ... ave044.jpg
But looking at some older pictures... did it used to have a Purple Octopus on top?
http://www.greatamericaparks.com/sg/gal ... ave044.jpg