Nov 28, 2017, 11:33 PM
I just noticed that I haven't solidified my top ten, I should probably do that:
10. Apollo's Chariot (Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Pennsylvania) -
If you know me then you probably know I prefer more compact coaster types and designs as opposed to hyper coasters, this one is the exception to that rule. Fantastically smooth, great diving drops, and if you sit in the front row it'll make you cry it goes soo fast (no, literally, my cousins, brother, and I rode in the front row and we all had tears streaming out of our eyes on the first drop because it was soo fast).
9. Fahrenheit (Hershey Park, Hershey, Pennsylvania) -
I've never been on it as it was added after I moved out of PA, but it is a very aesthetically pleasing ride to look at and the POV is intense, definitely on my to-do list for next time I'm in the area.
8. The Silver Comet (Martin's Fantasy Island, Grand Island, New York) -
A small CCI that definitely delivers for its age, while it's shorter and slower than The Predator it definitely makes up for it with the large amount of airtime riders experience.
7. The Viper (Darien Lake, Darien, New York) -
Probably one of, if not the smoothest Arrow Loopers out there. A loops, a pretzel loop, and two corkscrews round out the ride's five inversions, and while it doesn't have interlocking loops like Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens, this one doesn't leave you feeling like you've broke something when you get off of it.
6. The Roller Soaker (Hershey Park, Hershey, Pennsylvania) -
Yes, I know this ride no longer exists, but man was it cool when it was around! Considering Hershey didn't have a waterpark back then it was the best way to cool off on a hot summer day, and even if you didn't want to ride you could still man a water-cannon from below the ride and shoot your friends/family as they went by - just watch out for the water "bombs" (balloons) they'd try dropping on you.
5. The Predator (Darien Lake, Darien, New York)
A great Dinn Corporation woodie that unfortunately hasn't aged well, I'm really hoping it gets an RMC job in the future because it is getting to be quite rough.
4. The Mind Eraser [and its clones] (Darien Lake, Darien, New York) -
Just a stock Vekoma invert here, not a whole lot to see. I've always loved how compact and smooth the ride manages to be (so long as you're tall enough for the restraints to not jostle you around.
3. Alpengeist (Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia) -
While some on site may beg to differ, this is a fantastic B&M invert that'll have you flying through the valleys of the park as you zoom through inversions. Yes, the cobra roll may be a tiny bit rough because of how compact they were forced to make it, but it's still a superb ride that I'd definitely recommend.
2. Tatsu (Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California) -
I've also never had the pleasure of riding this, but if I ever do it will easily be my favorite as it not only looks amazing from the ground and in pictures, the POV is outstanding as well.
1. Flashback (Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California) -
Unfortunately I never had the pleasure of riding this before it was removed, but it has always been my favorite coaster and the POV is wonderful. Maybe someday there will be a recreation built somewhere.
10. Apollo's Chariot (Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Pennsylvania) -
If you know me then you probably know I prefer more compact coaster types and designs as opposed to hyper coasters, this one is the exception to that rule. Fantastically smooth, great diving drops, and if you sit in the front row it'll make you cry it goes soo fast (no, literally, my cousins, brother, and I rode in the front row and we all had tears streaming out of our eyes on the first drop because it was soo fast).
9. Fahrenheit (Hershey Park, Hershey, Pennsylvania) -
I've never been on it as it was added after I moved out of PA, but it is a very aesthetically pleasing ride to look at and the POV is intense, definitely on my to-do list for next time I'm in the area.
8. The Silver Comet (Martin's Fantasy Island, Grand Island, New York) -
A small CCI that definitely delivers for its age, while it's shorter and slower than The Predator it definitely makes up for it with the large amount of airtime riders experience.
7. The Viper (Darien Lake, Darien, New York) -
Probably one of, if not the smoothest Arrow Loopers out there. A loops, a pretzel loop, and two corkscrews round out the ride's five inversions, and while it doesn't have interlocking loops like Loch Ness Monster at Busch Gardens, this one doesn't leave you feeling like you've broke something when you get off of it.
6. The Roller Soaker (Hershey Park, Hershey, Pennsylvania) -
Yes, I know this ride no longer exists, but man was it cool when it was around! Considering Hershey didn't have a waterpark back then it was the best way to cool off on a hot summer day, and even if you didn't want to ride you could still man a water-cannon from below the ride and shoot your friends/family as they went by - just watch out for the water "bombs" (balloons) they'd try dropping on you.
5. The Predator (Darien Lake, Darien, New York)
A great Dinn Corporation woodie that unfortunately hasn't aged well, I'm really hoping it gets an RMC job in the future because it is getting to be quite rough.
4. The Mind Eraser [and its clones] (Darien Lake, Darien, New York) -
Just a stock Vekoma invert here, not a whole lot to see. I've always loved how compact and smooth the ride manages to be (so long as you're tall enough for the restraints to not jostle you around.
3. Alpengeist (Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia) -
While some on site may beg to differ, this is a fantastic B&M invert that'll have you flying through the valleys of the park as you zoom through inversions. Yes, the cobra roll may be a tiny bit rough because of how compact they were forced to make it, but it's still a superb ride that I'd definitely recommend.
2. Tatsu (Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California) -
I've also never had the pleasure of riding this, but if I ever do it will easily be my favorite as it not only looks amazing from the ground and in pictures, the POV is outstanding as well.
1. Flashback (Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California) -
Unfortunately I never had the pleasure of riding this before it was removed, but it has always been my favorite coaster and the POV is wonderful. Maybe someday there will be a recreation built somewhere.
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