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Carnivalbuff		#1 Posted : Wednesday, September 11, 2019 1:10:09 AM(UTC)
Rank: Maintenance Supervisor Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/27/2006(UTC) Posts: 514 Location: , Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 19 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Is the new Downdraft ride a more modern day version of the Hurricane Ride?
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thunderbolt85		#2 Posted : Wednesday, September 11, 2019 10:17:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Operations Foreman Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 6/27/2012(UTC) Posts: 2,457 Location: Greenville SC Thanks: 997 times Was thanked: 273 time(s) in 228 post(s)		Yes, updated with tubs that allow feet to dangle and of course the lights and deco is different. I haven't seen one in person but looks like a great ride, although personally I love the old style with the banjo lights around the top.
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Carnivalbuff		#3 Posted : Wednesday, September 11, 2019 12:02:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Maintenance Supervisor Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/27/2006(UTC) Posts: 514 Location: , Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 19 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Thank you Thunderbolt for the information.
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wvscott		#4 Posted : Wednesday, September 11, 2019 1:16:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Foreman Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 8/17/2008(UTC) Posts: 283 Location: , Thanks: 80 times Was thanked: 44 time(s) in 32 post(s)		there is a beautiful Downdraft at Knoebels park in PA. Looks like it is a brand new ride this year that replaced their old one
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1 user thanked wvscott for this useful post.		thunderbolt85 on 9/11/2019(UTC)
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Carnivalbuff		#5 Posted : Wednesday, September 11, 2019 3:58:43 PM(UTC)
Rank: Maintenance Supervisor Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/27/2006(UTC) Posts: 514 Location: , Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 19 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Thank you wvscott for that information. I may try and go there.
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rodler		#6 Posted : Wednesday, September 11, 2019 10:49:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Ride Supervisor Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 4/4/2005(UTC) Posts: 1,033 Location: Sedalia, Missouri Thanks: 272 times Was thanked: 72 time(s) in 64 post(s)		Evans Midland Empire Shows has one with a great color changing light show. There is one at the Illinois State Fair each year too.
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1 user thanked rodler for this useful post.		thunderbolt85 on 9/12/2019(UTC)
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britt		#7 Posted : Thursday, September 12, 2019 3:55:22 PM(UTC)
Rank: Operations Foreman Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 1/5/2003(UTC) Posts: 3,158 Location: eastern nc Thanks: 323 times Was thanked: 235 time(s) in 179 post(s)		PGAM's downdraft was running full loads last year at the NCSF. had long lines every time I went by it.
1 user thanked britt for this useful post.		thunderbolt85 on 9/16/2019(UTC)
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Carnivalbuff		#8 Posted : Saturday, September 14, 2019 10:41:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Maintenance Supervisor Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/27/2006(UTC) Posts: 514 Location: , Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 19 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Thank you Rodler and Britt for that additional information.
1 user thanked Carnivalbuff for this useful post.		rodler on 9/15/2019(UTC)
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bigjlh		#9 Posted : Sunday, September 15, 2019 6:35:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Foreman Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 1/27/2008(UTC) Posts: 239 Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 43 time(s) in 40 post(s)		saw talley amusements at north texas state fair with new downdraft and vertigo very sharp and impressive pieces as well as whole show,top shelf ok then thnx big jlh
1 user thanked bigjlh for this useful post.		thunderbolt85 on 9/16/2019(UTC)
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Carnivalbuff		#10 Posted : Sunday, September 15, 2019 11:11:53 PM(UTC)
Rank: Maintenance Supervisor Reputation: Groups: Registered Joined: 2/27/2006(UTC) Posts: 514 Location: , Thanks: 1 times Was thanked: 19 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Thanks bigjlh.
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