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Posted at 11:49 AM EST (1649 GMT)
 Jan. 20th, 2005 --
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk has seen the arrival of their new Double Shot tower ride, the first major addition to the boardwalk since 1992. The $1.6 million ride should be ready to open with the beachside amusement park on March 19.
The Double Shot came under some scrutiny this past year before being green-lighted by the local government. Some residents and a local conservationist group argued the the 125-foot-tall tower would disrupt their view of the ocean and also harm birds who fly around the area.
Park officials hope their new big thrill ride will be a big draw on the shores of the Pacific Ocean.
For more information, see: The Santa Cruz Sentinal.
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bk2004
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First major addition to the boardwalk since 1992?? Wow it's been a while. I sure hope it draws a lot of people. They deserved something like this for a while.
But I know it's hard for smaller parks like this with land and money issues.
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| 1/20/2005 3:00 PM |
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RLLrCoastrLover
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That is awesome. I think the beach is the perfect place for a double shot tower. I think it would be fun to swim in the ocean, play some sand vollyball, and then getting on a double shot tower ride, sounds like heaven to me.
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| 1/20/2005 3:32 PM |
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medieval
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This does sound awsome.
But I dont see why it would disrupt the birds. Its not glass, and birds can see.
Anyway, its good to see this. Sounds great.
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| 1/20/2005 7:29 PM |
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Macyismydog5
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1992?! I agree, it has been QUITE a while, but it's good for a little park to get something new, especially tower rides.
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| 1/21/2005 12:06 AM |
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bgwfreak
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Harm birds? I have never seen a drop tower harm a bird before. lol
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| 1/21/2005 1:03 PM |
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5150
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Good choice of additions! Small footprint, affordable, and a crowd pleaser!
...and about the birds. I have NEVER met a conservationist that made ANY sense. Gimmee a break. I hope they ride it and LOVE it!
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| 1/21/2005 7:12 PM |
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