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[drachenfirebgw]

It's interesting reading all of these reasoning's for particular ratings and such, I'm particularly curious why Disaster Transport, (which tried to dislocate my spine), is so high up on your list Epinephrine, I was going to ask about Millennium Force being down as well, but I see you've offer an explanation already. In other news, two very important things happened this past week. 1. I visited Cedar Point for the first time (three total days in the park). 2. I've officially (and finally) topped 100 different roller coasters ridden, I left Cedar Point having ridden 102 different roller coasters total. Thus, here are my updated rankings after my trips to Kings Dominion and Cedar Point this season. I also anticipate going to Carowinds later this summer to ride some of the roller coasters I missed last year, and complete the opening year Intimidator sweep.

Steel Roller Coaster List:

• Kraken - (SeaWorld Orlando)
• Millennium Force - (Cedar Point)
• Apollo's Chariot - (Busch Gardens Europe)
• Maverick - (Cedar Point)
• Intimidator 305 - (Kings Dominion)
• Nitro - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• Dominator - (Kings Dominion)
• Montu - (Busch Gardens Africa)
• Griffon - (Busch Gardens Europe)
• SheiKra - (Busch Gardens Africa)
• Alpengeist - (Busch Gardens Europe
• Loch Ness Monster - (Busch Gardens Europe)
• Storm Runner - (Hersheypark)
• Incredible Hulk - (Islands Of Adventure)
• Afterburn - (Carowinds)
• Kumba - (Busch Gardens Africa)
• Top Thrill Dragster - (Cedar Point)
• Kingda Ka - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• Magnum XL-200 - (Cedar Point)
• Volcano, The Blast Coaster - (Kings Dominion)
• Big Bad Wolf - (Busch Gardens Europe)
• Sooperdooperlooper - (Hersheypark)
• Dragon Challenge (Chinese Fireball) - (Islands Of Adventure)
• Dragon Challenge (Hungarian Horntail) - (Islands Of Adventure)
• Raptor - (Cedar Point)
• Great American Scream Machine - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• Bizarro - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• HyperSonic XLC - (Kings Dominion)
• Gemini (Red) - (Cedar Point)
• Gemini (Blue) - (Cedar Point)
• Great Bear - (Hersheypark)
• Mystery Mine - (Dollywood)
• Batman And Robin: The Chiller (Robin) - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• Superman – Ultimate Flight - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• Revenge of the Mummy - (Universal Studios Florida)
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster - (Disney's Hollywood Studios)
• Batman The Ride - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• Joker's Jinx - (Six Flags America)
• Tennessee Tornado - (Dollywood)
• Vortex - (Carowinds)
• Space Mountain - (Disney's Magic Kingdom)
• Wildcat - (Cedar Point)
• Scorpion - (Busch Gardens Africa)
• Iron Dragon - (Cedar Point)
• Carolina Cobra - (Carowinds)
• Flight of Fear - (Kings Dominion)
• Anaconda - (Kings Dominion)
• Batwing - (Six Flags America)
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad - (Disney's Magic Kingdom)
• Wicked Twister - (Cedar Point)
• Journey to Atlantis - (SeaWorld Orlando)
• Back Lot Stunt Coaster - (Kings Dominion)
• Shockwave - (Kings Dominion)
• Python - (Busch Gardens Africa)
• Two-Face: The Flip Side - (Six Flags America)
• Mantis - (Cedar Point)
• Avalanche - (Kings Dominion)
• Cedar Creek Mine Ride - (Cedar Point)
• Corkscrew - (Cedar Point)
• Carolina Cyclone - (Carowinds)
• Mind Eraser - (Six Flags America)
• Carolina Goldrusher - (Carowinds)
• Ricochet - (Kings Dominion)
• Trailblazer - (Hersheypark)
• Skull Mountain - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• Cheetah Chase - (Busch Gardens Africa)
• Dark Knight - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
• Wild Mouse - (Hersheypark)
• Roller Soaker - (Hersheypark)
• Grover's Alpine Express - (Busch Gardens Europe)
• Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster - (Universal Studios Florida)
• Flight of the Hippogriff - (Islands Of Aventure)
• Woodstock Express - (Cedar Point)
• Nighthawk - (Carowinds)
• Disaster Transport - (Cedar Point)
• Blazing Fury - (Dollywood)
• Sidewinder - (Hersheypark)
• Primeval Whir - (Disney's Animal Kingdom)
• Crazy Mouse - (Virginia State Fair)
• VeggieTales Sideshow Spin - (Dollywood)
• Great Chase - (Six Flags America)
• Shamu Express - (SeaWorld Orlando)
• Orient Express - (Greenbrier Mall Carnival)

Wooden Roller Coaster List:

• Thunderhead - (Dollywood)
  
• El Toro - (Six Flags Great Adventure)
  
• Lightning Racer (Lightning) - (Hersheypark)
  
• Lightning Racer (Thunder) - (Hersheypark)
• Wild One - (Six Flags America)
• Comet - (Hersheypark)
• Grizzly - (Kings Dominion)
• Mean Streak - (Cedar Point)
• Rebel Yell (Red) - (Kings Dominion)
• Rebel Yell (Blue) - (Kings Dominion)
• Thunder Road (Blue) - (Carowinds)
  
• Gwazi (Tiger) - (Busch Garden Africa)
  
• Gwazi (Lion) - (Busch Garden Africa)
• Blue Streak - (Cedar Point)
  
• Roar - (Six Flags America)
  
• Wildcat - (Hersheypark)
• Hurler - (Carowinds)
• Ghoster Coaster - (Kings Dominion)
• Hurler - (Kings Dominion)

[Ryan Shrout]

^I'm not sure I've ever seen another person's rankings that I totally agree with like I do yours. Really my only question mark in your rankings is Mean Streak at #7 in your wood count.

[drachenfirebgw]

^I'm not sure I've ever seen another person's rankings that I totally agree with like I do yours. Really my only question mark in your rankings is Mean Streak at #7 in your wood count.

I honestly noticed our rankings were quite similar when I was rummaging through this thread, and I knew I'd have a few questions about that. The flaw in all of this is that my only two rides on Mean Streak were in the front row, and in my opinion, I thought there wasn't much wrong with this ride. My brother got a back row ride later on in the trip and did say it was a bit rougher but still has it ranked in approximately the same place I do. Two major rough spots are the bottom of the first and second drops. The other drops are fairly smooth and have some decent airtime, specifically the last drop before the MCBR. The first half of the ride up the that point is fast, rough, but fun in my opinion. Yes it was a bit rough (specifically some jack-hamming and shaking) but those Dinn trademark quarter fan turns at the tops of each of the first few hills are quite fun, however, I did notice some of the obvious design flaws in them (if you anticipate them while riding it isn't an issue at all).

So the only really bad spots are the bottom of the first two drops and the banked turn into the MCBR, which is a nasty one as well. I thought the back half of the ride was a ball. It wasn't rough at all, provided a little bit of airtime, the turns and well placed and unexpected, and it was just a lot of fun. I think the thing that really made this thing shoot up my list was that it didn't kill me. Both Hurlers, Roar, Wildcat (with PTC trains), Gwazi, and the like while being more intense, thrilling, and having more airtime, all were just too rough to be really enjoyable. I love being thrown around, but not to that extent. Mean Streak while lacking in some of the other thrilling categories didn't kill me, which led me to appreciate the thrilling categories more despite the fact it was as intense as the other woodies I listed.

[Coasteridiot]

All right, so after a lot of thought, I've come up with my Top 100.



1. BoulderDash, Lake Compounce

2. Bizarro,Six Flags New England

3. MillenniumForce, Cedar Point

4. Maverick,Cedar Point

5. X2, SixFlags Magic Mountain

6. Phoenix,Knoebels

7. Apollo'sChariot, Busch Gardens Williamsburg

8. ElToro, Six Flags Great Adventure

9. Intimidator305, Kings Dominion

10. Voyage,Holiday World

11. Goliath,Six Flags Magic Mountain

12. StormRunner, Hersheypark

13. Phantom'sRevenge, Kennywood

14. Xcelerator,Knott's Berry Farm

15. Alpengeist,Busch Gardens Williamsburg

16. Diamondback,Kings Island

17. MagnumXL-200, Cedar Point

18. VolcanoThe Blast Coaster, Kings Dominion

19. TopThrill Dragster, Cedar Point

20. Griffon,Busch Gardens Williamsburg

21. TerminatorSalvation The Ride, Six Flags Magic Mountain

22. Medusa,Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

23. LightningRacer, Hersheypark

24. BatmanThe Ride, Six Flags Magic Mountain

25. BatmanThe Ride, Six Flags Great Adventure

26. Talon,Dorney Park

27. GreatBear, Hersheypark

28. Raptor,Cedar Point

29. CaliforniaScreamin', Disney's California Adventure

30. Ghostrider,Knott's Berry Farm

31. Roar,Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

32. FlightDeck, California's Great America

33. SteelForce, Dorney Park

34. Beast,Kings Island

35. SpeedThe Ride, NASCAR Café

36. Wicked,Lagoon

37. ColossusThe Fire Dragon, Lagoon

38. WickedTwister, Cedar Point

39. Gemini,Cedar Point

40. Fahrenheit,Hersheypark

41. SilverBullet, Knott's Berry Farm

42. Raven,Holiday World

43. Thunderbolt,Kennywood

44. Nitro,Six Flags Great Adventure

45. JackRabbit, Kennywood

46. KingdaKa, Six Flags Great Adventure

47. V2Vertical Velocity, Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

48. Voodoo,Dorney Park

49. GiantDipper, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

50. LochNess Monster, Busch Gardens Williamsburg

51. Ninja,Six Flags Magic Mountain

52. Desperado,Buffalo Bills Resort & Casino

53. Dominator,Kings Dominion

54. Joker'sJinx, Six Flags America

55. Montezooma'sRevenge, Knott's Berry Farm

56. HydraThe Revenge, Dorney Park

57. SpaceMountain (new), Disneyland

58. Twister,Knoebels

59. Wildcat,Hersheypark

60. Sooperdooperlooper,Hersheypark

61. Flightof Fear, Kings Dominion

62. Viper,Six Flags Magic Mountain

63. MatterhornBobsleds, Disneyland

64. Flightof Fear, Kings Island

65. Grizzly,Kings Dominion

66. Riddler'sRevenge, Six Flags Magic Mountain

67. SupermanRide of Steel, Six Flags America

68. BlueStreak, Cedar Point

69. GreezedLightnin', Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

70. Roar,Six Flags America

71. Comet,Hersheypark

72. ThunderRun, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

73. Legend,Holiday World

74. Bizarro,Six Flags Great Adventure

75. Tatsu,Six Flags Magic Mountain

76. Vortex,Kings Island

77. Scream!,Six Flags Magic Mountain

78. BigThunder Mountain Railroad, Disneyland

79. JourneyTo Atlantis, SeaWorld San Diego

80. GoldRusher, Six Flags Magic Mountain

81. AdventureExpress, Kings Island

82. GreatAmerican Scream Machine, Six Flags Great Adventure

83. BatmanThe Dark Knight, Six Flags New England

84. Chang,Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

85. Mantis,Cedar Point

86. BacklotStunt Coaster, Kings Dominion

87. BacklotStunt Coaster, Kings Island

88. Racer,Kennywood

89. SupermanThe Escape, Six Flags Magic Mountain

90. CanyonBlaster, Adventuredome

91. Corkscrew,Cedar Point

92. Vortex,California's Great America

93. DisasterTransport, Cedar Point

94. RunawayMine Train, Six Flags Great Adventure

95. Demon,California's Great America

96. FlightDeck, Kings Island

97. SkullMountain, Six Flags Great Adventure

98. ManhattanExpress, New York New York Hotel & Casino

99. Hurler,Kings Dominion

100. Thunderhawk,Dorney Park


Keep in mind that my actual coaster count is 205 and I've ridden double this, so if you think a coaster is low, there's A LOT ranked lower.

I'm still happy to explain anything though.

Edited by CreditCrazy, 02 July 2010 - 11:43 PM.

[Ryan Shrout]

^No love for the B&Ms? Your top is Alpie (understandable) but all the way down at 15?


^^And I know Gwazi jackhammers through its entire course but you've gotta love that fantastic dueling layout! I'll tell you what, I'm supper stoked for the Millennium Flyers BGA is finally gonna put on it.

[drachenfirebgw]

^No love for the B&Ms? Your top is Alpie (understandable) but all the way down at 15?


^^And I know Gwazi jackhammers through its entire course but you've gotta love that fantastic dueling layout! I'll tell you what, I'm supper stoked for the Millennium Flyers BGA is finally gonna put on it.

He has Apollo's Chariot #7... but I will say the B&M's are way down on his list.

And I completely agree. Gwazi has one of the best designs I've ever seen, but it just killed me so much I had to rank it that low... however, with Millennium Flyers I have no doubt both Lion and Tiger with shoot up into my top 5 woodies. I am quite stoked as well.

[Coasteridiot]

Most of the Beemers just can't compare to other great coasters I've ridden... simple. It's hard to enjoy the non-stop inversions, and nothing else, on B&Ms... So unless they have something else about them that's unique or that I like, I'll take so many other coasters over them.

The stand-ups, Bizarro/Scream!, and Dark Knight are especially bad and pointless, though.

[Ryan Shrout]

^As far as the stand-ups, Georgia Scorcher is one of B&M's best for giving a great ride and not being all about inversions. Not sure if you've ridden that one yet. And I seem to remember you saying somewhere before that Flyers and you don't really get along, which is a shame because Tatsu and Manta are both fantastic pieces of coaster engineering.

[Coasteridiot]

^I haven't ridden Georgia Scorcher yet, but I doubt I'll like it. Riddler's Revenge, Chang, and Mantis are all pretty good rides; they have nice length to them and fairly unique layouts... But the standing up just ruins the ride for me. I can't even enjoy it. So even if Georgia Scorcher has a good layout, the standing up position will probably ruin the experience for me.

And you're right, Tatsu is another one I forgot to mention that is really bad in my last post. It's ranked #75 on my list above. I absolutely hate the flying position. I rode Superman Ultimate Flight a week ago, and that is the only B&M to not be listed in my Top 100. Vekoma's flyers are even worse... Batwing is ranked #205 at the literal bottom of my list and Firehawk is very far down there as well.

[steel-Rock]

drachenfirebgw, I have ridden all of your steel list (Invertigo @ KI instead of Two-Face @ SFA). I am most glad that you too love B&M's. On the other hand, you ranked Storm Runner, Hulk, Magnum, and Mummy a little high for my taste. Yours would be more in line with the norm though. What I really don't understand is GASM of Great Adventure way up at 31 or Gemini way down at 40 and 41. I also would move a boomerang like Sidewinder to just underneath a SLC like Mind Eraser. Other than these changes, yours are just about in the same places relative to those in my list. I have also ridden all of your woodens. I am with CoasterCrazy; Mean Streak should be way bellow the other 18 you mentioned. You should put it at 30; that would give some space for many that you haven't gone on yet. It really totally stinks; there is a ton of breaking. Along with Rattler and the previous Texas Giant, MS manages to be slow but still very rough at times.
Coasteridiot, I couldn't agree more about stand-ups. That ride position trashes them. I really liked Chang, but that is the only one that I would rank above SLC's, boomerangs, or mine trains. On the other hand, I really like flyers. I mean B&M flyers. The Vekoma's leave us on our backs WAY too long. They are only slightly more fun than the other types that I just mentioned (stand-ups, SLC's, ...).


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Edited by steel-Rock, 07 July 2010 - 11:57 PM.

[Jeremie]

Am I the only one who seems to like Vekoma flyers? I find them a lot better than B&M Flyers.

[Ryan Shrout]

^I don't know about only, but you are definitely in the minority. However, have you ever ridden anything other than an SuF clone? Because I rate Vekoma Flying Dutchmen over SuFs, but Tatsu and Manta are incredible!

[Jeremie]

^I don't know about only, but you are definitely in the minority. However, have you ever ridden anything other than an SuF clone? Because I rate Vekoma Flying Dutchmen over SuFs, but Tatsu and Manta are incredible!

Yeah, I might get a chance to ride Tatsu next year. The Superman clones do seem to lack compared to the Tatsu and Manta, I even prefer Flying Coaster at Elitch Gardens over Superman...

[Ryan Shrout]

^I wouldn't quite go that far, though EG's Flying Coaster was great. Too bad its SBNO.

[Brad]

1. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
2. Manta, SeaWorld Orlando
3. Magnum XL-200, Cedar Point
4. Intimidator 305, Kings Dominion
5. Kumba, Busch Gardens Tampa
6. Montu, Busch Gardens Tampa
7. Apollo's Chariot, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
8. Talon, Dorney Park
9. Beast, Kings Island
10. Steel Force, Dorney Park
11. Top Thrill Dragster, Cedar Point
12. Diamondback, Kings Island
13. Alpengeist, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
14. Fahrenheit, Hersheypark
15. Vortex, Kings Island
16. Superman- Ride of Steel, Six Flags America
17. Loch Ness Monster, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
18. Kraken, SeaWorld Orlando
19. Griffon, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
20. Wild One, Six Flags America
21. SheiKra, Busch Gardens Tampa
22. Wildcat, Hersheypark
23. Joker's Jinx, Six Flags America
24. Storm Runner, Hersheypark
25. Maverick, Cedar Point
26. Sidewinder, Hersheypark
27. Flight of Fear, Kings Dominion
28. Hurler, Kings Dominion
29. Dominator, Kings Dominion
30. Wicked Twister, Cedar Point
31. Grizzly, Kings Dominion
32. Raptor, Cedar Point
33. Volcano The Blast Coaster, Kings Dominion
34. Great Bear, Hersheypark
35. Blue Gemini, Cedar Point
36. Red Gemini, Cedar Point
37. Firehawk, Kings Island
38. Flight of Fear, Kings Island
39. Lightning Racer (Thunder), Hersheypark
40. Lightning Racer (Lightning), Hersheypark
41. Comet, Hersheypark
42. Big Bad Wolf, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
43. Corkscrew, Cedar Point
44. Sooperdooperlooper, Cedar Point
45. Hydra The Revenge, Dorney Park
46. Iron Dragon, Cedar Point
47. Adventure Express, Kings Island
48. Scorpion, Busch Gardens Tampa
49. Disaster Transport, Cedar Point
50. Shockwave, Kings Dominion
51. Anaconda, Kings Dominion
52. Flight Deck, Kings Island
53. Cedar Creek Mine Ride, Cedar Point
54. Roar, Six Flags America
55. Backlot Stunt Coaster, Kings Dominion
56. Red Racer, Kings Island
57. Blue Racer, Kings Island
58. Mantis, Cedar Point
59. Backlot Stunt Coaster, Kings Island
60. Journey To Atlantis, SeaWorld Orlando
61. Wild Mouse, Hersheypark
62. Rebel Yell Southside, Kings Dominion
63. Rebel Yell Northside, Kings Dominion
64. Blue Streak, Cedar Point
65. Mind Eraser, Six Flags America
66. Python, Busch Gardens Tampa
67. Gwazi Tiger, Busch Gardens Tampa
68. Gwazi Lion, Busch Gardens Tampa
69. Wildcat, Cedar Point
70. Wild Maus, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
71. Woodstock Express, Cedar Point
72. Ghoster Coaster, Kings Dominion
73. Trailblazer, Hersheypark
74. Air Grover, Busch Gardens Tampa
75. Grover's Alpine Express, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
76. Shamu Express, SeaWorld Orlando
77. Woodstock Express, Kings Island
78. Ricochet, Kings Dominion
79. Possessed, Dorney Park
80. Mean Streak, Cedar Point
81. Barnstormer, Walt Disney World
82. Avalanche, Kings Dominion
83. Flying Ace Aerial Chase, Kings Island
84. Batwing, Six Flags America
85. Wild Mouse, Dorney Park
86. The Great Pumpkin Coaster, Kings Island
87. Taxi Jam, Kings Dominion
88. Hypersonic XLC, Kings Dominion
89. Invertigo, Kings Island
90. Crazy Mouse, Myrtle Beach Grand Prix
91. Great Chase, Six Flags America
92. Thunderhawk, Dorney Park
Questions are welcomed.

Edited by Brad, 11 July 2010 - 12:56 AM.

[BJ KoasterKooK]

Well Brad...since you asked for questions, how about a few... with comments, and you can share your reasons and experiences.

First, I don't know how some of you guys can rank your woodies in with your steel coasters...I just can't, no way, so good for you.

Manta #2 overall, wow, you certainly didn't let the "enthusiasts don't like Flyers" consenus color your opinion, and I respect that. I can't wait to hit SWO probably next year.

Kumba #5 out of 92, again, an amazing rating...why so?

Steel Force #10 overall...sweet, glad to see it that high.

Kraken @ 18; seems a bit low...what didn't impress you about one of the best Floorless??

Maverick at #25! Everyone seems to rate Mav in their top 5 to 10, no matter how high their credits...how come?

The infamous Hurler only 3 lower than Maverick at #28?!? Sorry...no words can explain that away...whew.

Volcano @ #33...well, I have her at around #5...I still luv it.

Shockwave at #50, barely outside your top half? She's at the bottom 5 or so of mine. Very few coasters totally digust me, or bore me, or hurt me, and Shockwave gets the honor of all three, imo.

That's enuff...nice life list Brad, hope you don't mind my thoughts, feel free to strongly defend and share your reasons, luv to hear them

[Brad]

Well Brad...since you asked for questions, how about a few... with comments, and you can share your reasons and experiences.

First, I don't know how some of you guys can rank your woodies in with your steel coasters...I just can't, no way, so good for you.

Manta #2 overall, wow, you certainly didn't let the "enthusiasts don't like Flyers" consenus color your opinion, and I respect that. I can't wait to hit SWO probably next year.

Kumba #5 out of 92, again, an amazing rating...why so?

Steel Force #10 overall...sweet, glad to see it that high.

Kraken @ 18; seems a bit low...what didn't impress you about one of the best Floorless??

Maverick at #25! Everyone seems to rate Mav in their top 5 to 10, no matter how high their credits...how come?

The infamous Hurler only 3 lower than Maverick at #28?!? Sorry...no words can explain that away...whew.

Volcano @ #33...well, I have her at around #5...I still luv it.

Shockwave at #50, barely outside your top half? She's at the bottom 5 or so of mine. Very few coasters totally digust me, or bore me, or hurt me, and Shockwave gets the honor of all three, imo.

That's enuff...nice life list Brad, hope you don't mind my thoughts, feel free to strongly defend and share your reasons, luv to hear them

-Manta is absolutely amazing. I don't get why people hate Flyers, they're really awesome rides.

-Kumba is just the epitome of what a B&M should be. It's smooth, forceful, classic, and unique.

-Steel Force gave me some really good rides, it was smooth, had comfortable laterals, and major airtime.

-B&M's Floorless coasters just don't impress me. They also rattle a lot, while Kraken didn't rattle had a couple uncreative spots and the transition out of the Corkscrew was pretty bad.

-I rode Maverick thrice and it's lucky to be that high. Every single transition slammed my neck and the airtime was so strong and sudden and the ride had already stapled me. On my third ride I braced a lot, but I shouldn't have to brace that much to enjoy a coaster.

-I absolutely love Hurler. Like Manta, I don't understand why people don't like it. It's rough but it's a fun rough, there's a lot of airtime, and it's a good ride.

-Volcano is just so uncreative. It's not that much fun aside from the launch. As the years have gone on, even with the new trains, it's been shuffling more than it did years ago.

-Like Manta and Hurler, I absolutely don't get why people hate Shockwave. It's an awesome ride. There's force, ejector airtime, and it's not rough. At least if it's rough, I can't tell. On Mantis when my head moved around it hit something (and something that was very hard, at that) but Shockwave doesn't slam my head (or my body) at all.

Any other questions?

[Ryan Shrout]

I found your rankings of Apollo's Chariot and Diamondback respectively to be kinda interesting. Would you mind going into detail about that? Was it something with the trains? Personally I have Diamondback at #2 on my list.

[HCL]

Since I have the time I'll post my full list.

1. Intimidator 305
2. El Toro
3. Maverick
4. Millennium Force
5. Thunderhead
6. Fahrenheit
7. Afterburn
8. Alpengeist
9. Griffon
10. Top Thrill Dragster
11. Intimidator
12. Hydra the revenge
13. Tennessee Tornado
14. Georgia Scorcher
15. Goliath - SFoG
16. Batman the Ride - SFGAdv
17. Dominator - KD
18. Kingda Ka
19. Stormrunner
20. Apollo's Chariot
21. Superman - Ride of Steel
22. Batman the Ride - SFoG
23. Lightning Racers
24. Talon
25. Nighthawk
26. Superman - Ultimate Flight - SFoG
27. Wildcat - HP
28. Mind Bender
29. Grizzly - KD
30. Great Bear
31. Bizarro - SFGAdv
32. Wicked Twisters
33. Loch Ness Monster
34. Nitro
35. Volcano, The Blast Coaster
36. Mystery Mine
37. Batwing
38. Gemini
39. Joker's Jinx
40. Big bad wolf
41. Wild One
42. Great American Scream Machine - SFoG
43. Sooperdooperlooper
44. Steel Force
45. Thunder Road
46. Roar - SFA
47. Thunderhawk - Dorney
48. Backlot Stunt Coaster - KD
49. Superman - Ultimate Flight - SFGAdv
50. Carolina Cobra
51. Comet - HP
52. Mantis
53. Flight of Fear - KD
54. Vortex - Carowinds
55. Dark Knight - SFGAdv
56. Anaconda - KD
57. Laser
58. Georgia Cyclone
59. Blue Streak - CP
60. Raptor
61. Blazing Fury
62. Ghoster Coaster - KD
63. Hurler - KD
64. Rebel Yell
65. Possessed
66. Ricochet - KD
67. Avalanche - KD
68. Mean Streak
69. Disaster Transport
70. Roller Soaker
71. Ninja - SFoG
72. Woodstock Express - Carowinds
73. Ricochet - Carowinds
74. Skull Mountain
75. Dahlohnega Mine Train
76. Carolina Cyclone
77. Rolling Thunder
78. Hurler - Carowinds
79. Iron Dragon
80. Corkscrew - CP
81. Flying Ace Aerial Chase - Carowinds
82. Tidal Wave - Trimper's
83. Carolina Goldrusher
84. Mind Eraser - SFA
85. Sidewinder
86. Magnum XL-200
87. Toboggan - Trmiper's
89. Grover's Alpine Express
90. Shockwave - KD <---- This should be much lower in my rankings, I don't know how it got here.
91. Cedar Creek Mine RIde
92. Trailblazer
93. Blackbeard's lost treasure train
94. Canyon Blaster - SFoG
95. Great American Scream Machine - SFGADV

My count is actually 105. I left out repeats and unrankable rides.

Edited by HCL, 12 July 2010 - 10:02 PM.

[Brad]

I found your rankings of Apollo's Chariot and Diamondback respectively to be kinda interesting. Would you mind going into detail about that? Was it something with the trains? Personally I have Diamondback at #2 on my list.

Apollo's Chariot is just so awesome. It's perfectly smooth, there's good airtime (with 2 spots of ejector), and it's a fun, re-rideable ride. Diamondback is totally killed by the trims, MCBR, and trains. The longer axles allow the train to shuffle more and it does just that at the bottom of hills (particularly the one right before the trimmed hill, it shuffled really badly). The trim slows it so much and the MCBR does even more so that there's no airtime past them.

[Coasteridiot]

To HCL:

I'm really surprised by Fahrenheit at #6, ahead of so many other great coasters. What stood out about it to you? The ride was just so average... I currently have it ranked at #40.

Griffon and TTD are also a little high. Don't get me wrong, I love both, but there's better.

Also, was SFOG's Goliath disappointing or is it just that the coasters ahead of it are simply more awesome?

[Ryan Shrout]

I found your rankings of Apollo's Chariot and Diamondback respectively to be kinda interesting. Would you mind going into detail about that? Was it something with the trains? Personally I have Diamondback at #2 on my list.

Apollo's Chariot is just so awesome. It's perfectly smooth, there's good airtime (with 2 spots of ejector), and it's a fun, re-rideable ride. Diamondback is totally killed by the trims, MCBR, and trains. The longer axles allow the train to shuffle more and it does just that at the bottom of hills (particularly the one right before the trimmed hill, it shuffled really badly). The trim slows it so much and the MCBR does even more so that there's no airtime past them.

I guess you must have ridden DB on a bad day. There was a bit of a shimmy but it wasn't terrible and the trim wasn't on hard at all. And from the back row, I caught ejector air that kept me out of my seat 2/3 of the way down that awesome first drop.

[HCL]

To HCL:

I'm really surprised by Fahrenheit at #6, ahead of so many other great coasters. What stood out about it to you? The ride was just so average... I currently have it ranked at #40.

Griffon and TTD are also a little high. Don't get me wrong, I love both, but there's better.

Also, was SFOG's Goliath disappointing or is it just that the coasters ahead of it are simply more awesome?

I absolutely love Fahrenheit. Every element is what I enjoy in a coaster (except the corkscrews). I loved the first drop and the norwegian loop followed by a great Cobra Roll. The last 1/3 of the ride is just positive and negative g's that sit really well with me.

Griffon has a lot of meaning to me seeings as it was my first major ride. I feel like it really kicked of my love of coasters and I felt awful even putting so far down on my list. I just love the vertical drop feeling also. Of the 4 rides I've ridden stressing vertical drops 3 of them are in my top 10.

TTD is a great ride and I can't get that crazy launch out of my head. I don't think it will be top ten for much longer.

Goliath at SFOG wasn't a disappointed. I'm not a huge fan of B&M Hypers and I was surprised when I enjoyed Intimidator at Carowinds so much. I'm sure it's a great ride to some people but that type of ride isn't my favorite. There are simply better rides in my mind.

[drachenfirebgw]

steel-Rock, I explained my Mean Streak ranking earlier. Let's see, I last rode Storm Runner five years ago and enjoyed it quite a bit, and thinks it deserves said ranking. I rode Magnum XL-200 twice a couple weeks ago, my first ride was quite rough, but my second ride saved it in regards to rankings. While the airtime and turnaround a violent, I figured out how to ride it, thus it was more enjoyable the second time around. Revenge of the Mummy was just a good time, not sure how else to describe it in regards to what you haven't heard. The Great American Scream Machine is a classic. I rode it twice and having ridden Arrow loopers I know how to ride 'em. I thought this this was a blast, the only a few rough spots. The transition into the MCBR, and the turn into the corkscrews. I thought it was smooth, the inversion were fun, the first drop was absolutely incredible, and the design is fantastic. Also, Gemini low? I figured many people would have it lower than me, and yes, I have moved it up since then.

Coasteridiot, while I haven't ridden it I'm confident you'll like the Georgia Scorcher, many if not most people I've seen have it ranked as the best stand-up they've ridden, it's not what it looks like.

Brad, BJ asked you all the questions I was going to so that's good.

And I've updated my rankings a little bit after my first reactions of Cedar Point.

[steel-Rock]

^I don't know about only, but you are definitely in the minority. However, have you ever ridden anything other than an SuF clone? Because I rate Vekoma Flying Dutchmen over SuFs, but Tatsu and Manta are incredible!

Yeah, I might get a chance to ride Tatsu next year. The Superman clones do seem to lack compared to the Tatsu and Manta, I even prefer Flying Coaster at Elitch Gardens over Superman...

#1. Manta / Tatsu
#2. Superman clones
#3. Vekoma Flying Dutchmen beginning with Batwing

I'm not even sure where to put in the Zamperla Volare's; I have only seen them on rcdb. They may fit in the "Strangest Coasters..." thread.

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Brad, you are right about Apollo's Chariot vs. Diamondback. I would add that AC deals mostly with floater air which is what B&M's are known for. Diamondback is a bit rough in the back seats and its air feels a bit forced.

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Kumba is a bit loud and rough for a B&M. It's new paint job will probably move it up the charts for me. Tunnels that really feel like they are in the ground are always a big plus.

Steel Force has great airtime. It's a little rougher than others toward the end. As above, I would like the tunnels in the ground.

Magnum has less height and is slower than MF and TTD but is much more rough. Gemini and Wicked Twister are also better.

Maverick has some good launches and steep drops but they are a bit short.

Storm Runner is over with in just 50 seconds. Only TTD can thrill you in just that little a time.

Volcano has some great launches, but the inversions are all the same. It's a bit of a one-hit- wonder.

Mummy has short launches, drops, and turns. The special effects are great, but the ride would be nothing without them.

Hulk dies after the drop down into the mist. The banking turns and corkscrews are nothing compared to what Kraken, Kumba, or Superman Krypton have.


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Edited by steel-Rock, 14 July 2010 - 06:41 PM.