It seems that the older Arrow Coasters are getting torn down because they are supposed maintenence nightmares. Shockwave and Orient Express at Worlds of Adventure being two examples of this. Meanwhile other older Arrow Coasters such as Demon are still standing.
Three questions. One, are certain Arrow Coasters more of a maintenence headache than other types, why? Two, are there any companies out there (including Arrow/ S&S) who still make parts to upkeep these coasters, or maybe even offer rehabilitation services? Three, is there a market for such services, and would you like to see them?
I guess I am just hoping not to have to see these great machines go one by one to the melting pot.
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What Can Be Done to Keep Old Arrow Coasters Going ?
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It's the most fun in the park when your laughing in the dark.
To be honest I was never a HUGE Arrow fan. They are just outdated. I mean would you honestly have an Arrow multilooper or a B&M?
The reason why it costs so much is simply the "dated" fact. I remember SFGAm had to replace a motor for Shockwave every year I believe.. a $11,000 job. The GP don't tend to like Arrows because of the roughness too. I just wish I had a chance to ride Drachen Fire, rough or not. Loop, Loop, Loop, Pretzel, Corkscrew or Loop, Diving Loop, Heartline, Cobra Roll, Flatspin, Flatspin. You be the judge. Track Record - 330something
Hail to the THIEF
I was an arrow fan, the arrow mega loopers have great potential in them, Arrow just never took the time to invest more money in new inversions.
Yeah I hear Dollywood's Arrow is a hit, I'll hit that up this year and let you guys know how it is. Track Record - 330something
Hail to the THIEF
Tenesse Tornado is great. I forgot I was on an Arrow because it was smooth! I hope they make more of those but its not likely.
I saw it on TV it looks like soo much fun.
Bleh it's too much like a new B&M, huge forceless inversions.
And that's why I lost my breath on Kraken's cobra roll? At least B&M's have individuality. All their elements feel completely different. Also, they know how to design a comfortable train and a smooth, flowing ride. I don't know where you've been, kid, but B&Ms are still intense as hell. Track Record - 330something
Hail to the THIEF
ZING!!!
Andrew "who loves B&M" Hartman
Anyone who disrespects B&M, disrespects me. 
Seriously though, what's the big deal about major Arrow loopers. They are rough, uncomfortable, predictable, and just plain outdated. B&Ms actually have thought and personality in their layout. Besides say, Drachen Fire, all Arrows contain the same 2-3 elements. Just look at Shockwave. 3 loops, a boomerang, and some corkscrews. Yeah B&M has a habit of cloning a lot of layouts (loop, diving loop, heartline, cobra roll, flatspins) but every time it feels different. Track Record - 330something
Hail to the THIEF
I don't hate B&M, I hate their big inverts!!!!(Montu, and Alpie being the monsters I have been on).
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