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Post by organator on Oct 13, 2006 11:29:46 GMT -5
Does anyone know if the Wipe Out Slide on Morey's surfside pier is still up? What will replace it?
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Post by Al Alven on Oct 13, 2006 11:40:28 GMT -5
It's still up and, contrary to earlier reports, it isn't going anywhere for at least another season. It will operate for 2007.
Sounds like the Moreys have yet to finalize plans for the new restaurant they want to build on Surfside Pier. This establishment is supposed to be placed on the north side of the pier, in the area where the slide and offices are now.
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Post by themanbefore on Oct 16, 2006 11:42:21 GMT -5
I'm kind of happy about this because I didn't go on it this past summer like I was planning to. I remember being on that ride and seeing my brother bang into the wall at the bottom. It was a pretty funny stunt.
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Post by hulk007 on Oct 17, 2006 15:09:19 GMT -5
I went on the WO several times this past summer thinking it would be gone. I can now look forward to taking my son it in '07.
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Post by Al Alven on Oct 19, 2006 0:42:48 GMT -5
That would make for a great picture, Hulk, with you and your son coming down the slide together. I wasn't able to get my son on the slide last year, but that's something I definitely want to do in '07. It seems very rare that we get a "second chance" to do something like this in the Wildwoods, so it would be wise to take advantage of it. I remember Martin and I discussing my "dream" to stay in one of the rooms that overlooked the Boardwalk at the Shore Plaza not a month before the motel burned to the ground. When the opportunities are there, we definitely have to take 'em.  |
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Post by FlyinGN on Oct 19, 2006 6:50:48 GMT -5
amen brother, amen.. Life is short. This ain't the dress rehersal..
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Post by hulk007 on Oct 19, 2006 11:19:09 GMT -5
Al,
That is one picture I will pass along. At 1 year old i'll have to hold on to him but the dips are not so great that we would fall off and i'm sure people have taken kids on the WO at even younger ages.
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Post by helen on Oct 20, 2006 20:08:21 GMT -5
I agree - I had the dream to stay in one of the rooms that overlooked the Boardwalk at the Shore Plaza. Ever since a little girl I wanted to stay there. Never took the chance.
I did the Wipe Out this year!
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Post by hulk007 on Oct 20, 2006 20:46:21 GMT -5
I'm surprised they don't move the Wipe Out to another pier. Its the only slide on the boards.
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Post by helen on Oct 20, 2006 21:24:19 GMT -5
Cost- It cost money to move the rides - the Wipe Out doesnt have any mechanical parts -
The cost have to be low each year to maintain it at its original place.
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Post by CondorAlex on Oct 20, 2006 23:20:56 GMT -5
Cost- It cost money to move the rides - the Wipe Out doesnt have any mechanical parts - The cost have to be low each year to maintain it at its original place. This is actually opposite of the case. Maintaining the slide is actually supremely difficult, as the fiberglass slide bed is worsening in condition yearly, and not to mention the structure itself. Re-fiberglassing isn't really an option, as it would be far too difficult and expensive for something that is aged well past its time. It definitely had a good run, and it will be great to have it around for its last season of its 38 year history. |
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Post by Al Alven on Oct 21, 2006 8:42:30 GMT -5
Cost- It cost money to move the rides - the Wipe Out doesnt have any mechanical parts - The cost have to be low each year to maintain it at its original place. This is actually opposite of the case. Maintaining the slide is actually supremely difficult, as the fiberglass slide bed is worsening in condition yearly, and not to mention the structure itself. Re-fiberglassing isn't really an option, as it would be far too difficult and expensive for something that is aged well past its time. It definitely had a good run, and it will be great to have it around for its last season of its 38 year history. Good info, Condor. I understand that the cost of insurance for a ride like this (given its nature) is astronomical as well. I wonder if the pier makes any money off of the slide anymore...? |
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Post by CondorAlex on Oct 21, 2006 15:01:25 GMT -5
This is actually opposite of the case. Maintaining the slide is actually supremely difficult, as the fiberglass slide bed is worsening in condition yearly, and not to mention the structure itself. Re-fiberglassing isn't really an option, as it would be far too difficult and expensive for something that is aged well past its time. It definitely had a good run, and it will be great to have it around for its last season of its 38 year history. Good info, Condor. I understand that the cost of insurance for a ride like this (given its nature) is astronomical as well. I wonder if the pier makes any money off of the slide anymore...? You're absolutely right, the insurance is another major factor. The slide doesn't seem to do near as well as it used to, but younger age and families can still be seen riding it from time to time. It was fairly popular back in the early ninteys, but with all the other options on the pier these days it seems to be overlooked. |
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Post by hulk007 on Oct 21, 2006 15:02:02 GMT -5
That's interesting, I thought without any working parts it would be an easy thing to move. Sounds like that's not the case. To my knowledge this was the only slide on the boards, unless there's one I don't remember.
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Post by CondorAlex on Oct 21, 2006 16:20:37 GMT -5
That's interesting, I thought without any working parts it would be an easy thing to move. Sounds like that's not the case. To my knowledge this was the only slide on the boards, unless there's one I don't remember. Fun Pier had a slide that was very similar to this one. |
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