'Wipeout' Course Opens on Friday - But Not in Danvers Anymore
Friday is grand opening day for the Wipeout-style obstacle course that was originally planned to be in Danvers.
The “Wipeout”-style obstacle course that was planned to open this fall in Danvers is opening for the first time on Friday, but in a new home – 35 miles south in Abington. “We’re not opening in Danvers anymore,” said owner Pat Tarmey, a North Shore native. The course is designed to be much like the course seen on the ABC TV show by the same name, with obstacles named “big blue balls,” “barrel roll,” “cargo drop” and “spinning pegs.” But it has changed its name, now going by the name "Gravity." The course - the first of its kind in the country open to the public - will still be much like the ones contestants battle in the TV show. Tarmey said he made the decision to change tact and abandon the Danvers plans in favor of Abington about a month…
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Dave Arno
12:36 pm on Friday, December 14, 2012
Well as a independent business person myself I have to say that the decision to go to a larger facility was most likely based on the long term benefit of all of the customers, their enjoyment and use of the facility. We as business people have to make hard decisions and frankly I think some of the comments here are harsh considering that. more ›