Top 10(ish): 2024 Edition - page 124

[JoshC.]

Haven't got any more concrete plans for 2017 yet, so time for an update. Bold is new as per.

1) Taron, Phantasialand
2) Helix, Liseberg
3) The Swarm, Thorpe Park
4) Nemesis, Alton Towers
5) Balder, Liseberg
6) Joris en de Draak, Efteling
7) Troy, Toverland
8) Baron 1898, Efteling
9) Anubis, Plopsaland de Panne
10) Nemesis Inferno, Thorpe Park

Probably some slightly odd ones. Inferno always lurks around the bottom, but it seems to get better every year which helps. Baron was a lot higher but after a re-ride this year I felt it's aged in a way that it lost all the floatiness it once had. I have a massive soft spot for Swarm <3

 

[Coaster Hipster]

Update after Poland 2017, new in bold:

1 - Expedition GeForce
2 - Taron
3 - Lech Coaster
4 - El Toro
5 - Superman the Ride
6 - Helix
7 - Goliath, Walibi Holland
8 - Wicked Cyclone
9 - Balder
10 - Nitro, Six Flags Great America

11 - Formula 1, Energylandia
12 - Alpina Blitz
13 - Kingda Ka
14 - Superman Ultimate Flight, Six Flags Great Adventure
15 - The Monster, Walygator
16 - Black Mamba
17 - OzIris
18 - Batman: the Ride, Six Flags Great Adventure
19 - Superman Ride of Steel, Six Flags America
20 - Goliath, La Ronde

21 - Dragon, Energylandia
22 - Lisebergbanan
23 - Baron 1898
24 - Joris en de Draak (Water)
25 - Colorado Adventure


As expected, Vekoma make several inroads into the top, the most sensational one being of course Lech Coaster. Swapped some coasters such as Superman SFNE and El Toro as my memories of those evolve.

 

[MestnyiGeroi]

After hitting tons of parks for the past two weeks or so, and hitting 200 credits (Goliath SFGA!) its time for an update:
new for 2017 or moved in bold

1. El Toro - Six Flags Great Adventure
2. Wicked Cyclone - Six Flags New England
3. Goliath - Six Flags Great America
4. Fury 325 - Carowinds
5. Ravine Flyer II - Waldameer
6. Skyrush - Hershey Park (moved up because of visit last week )
7. Maverick - Cedar Point
8. Voyage - Holiday World
9. Leviathan - Canada’s Wonderland
10. Shivering Timbers - Michigans Adventure
11. Phantom’s Revenge - Kennywood
12. Diamondback - Kings Island
13. Behemoth - Canada’s Wonderland
14. Storm Chaser - Kentucky Kingdom
15. Lightning Racer - Hershey Park
16. Superman The Ride - Six Flags New England
17. Millennium Force - Cedar Point
18. Boulder Dash - Lake Compounce
19. Phoenix - Knoebels
20. Lightning Run - Kentucky Kingdom
21. Mystic Timbers - Kings Island
22. Rougarou - Cedar Point
23. Superman - Six Flags America
24. Intimidator 305 - Kings Dominion
25. Apollo’s Chariot - Busch Gardens Europe

Dang! How many parks did you hit in the last two weeks??

 

[MestnyiGeroi]

In my two rides, I enjoyed the first one more, in the back, compared to the front, which is the opposite of most RMC I have ridden.

Last week I rode Wicked Cyclone and Boulder Dash (ok, not RMC) for the first time, and I was surprised to find that the front seat was the best for me on both.

 

[Edward M]

This was unexpected, to say the least. However, Rollin' Thunder in the back is just insanity; I loved it. And, yes, I did just rank a Zamperla coaster over an RMC. New one in bold.

1. Lightning Rod
2. X2
3. Voyage
   
4. Outlaw Run
5. Fury 325
6. Millennium Force
7. Kumba
8. El Toro
9. Shambhala
10. Beast
11. Goliath @ SFOG
12. Storm Chaser
13. Kawasemi
14. Maverick
15. Nitro
16. Top Thrill Dragster
17. Iron Rattler
18. Rollin' Thunder
    
19. Mako
20. Twisted Colossus
21. Mine Blower
22. Dragon Khan
23. Rampage, AA
24. Xcelerator
25. Space Mountain A, Disney World

 

[Hixee]

Interesting you say that - I've never got the impression that Thunderbolt was particularly well loved.

 

[TilenB]

This was unexpected, to say the least. However, Rollin' Thunder in the back is just insanity; I loved it. And, yes, I did just rank a Zamperla coaster over an RMC. New one in bold.

1. Lightning Rod
2. X2
3. Voyage
   
4. Outlaw Run
5. Fury 325
6. Millennium Force
7. Kumba
8. El Toro
9. Shambhala
10. Beast
11. Goliath @ SFOG
12. Storm Chaser
13. Kawasemi
14. Maverick
15. Nitro
16. Top Thrill Dragster
17. Iron Rattler
18. Rollin' Thunder
    
19. Mako
20. Twisted Colossus
21. Mine Blower
22. Dragon Khan
23. Rampage, AA
24. Xcelerator
25. Space Mountain A, Disney World

I gather it wasn't as rough as the original?

 

[Edward M]

^ I've never ridden Thunderbolt, so I can't really say. This was certainly rough but not too bad really, and they updated the restraints which seemed to really help the ride. I'll explain what I liked so much about it in the trip report.

 

[Zek_Teh_Kek]

New in bold

1. Maverick
2. Diamondback
3. Mystic Timbers
4. Apollo's Chariot
5. Griffon
6. Rougarou (Or however you spell it)
7. Beast
8. Banshee
9.Flight of Fear @KI
10. Raptor @ CP

Once again, New in bold. Just a few days ago I finished up CP.
1. Maverick
2.Millennium Force. I can see why some call it "Millennium Forceless". However, forces don't even matter to me in this ride, it's just straight up fun! The airtime is pretty good, (not as good as Maverick), and the drop, overbanks, and speed are amazing! Ya, this ride itself is a bit overrated, but it is just really fun!
3. Mystic Timbers (Hey, technically you moved up, but at the same time you were just in the same spot.
4. Diamondback
5. Top Thrill Dragster. Gosh dang it WHY DOES THIS RIDE HAVE TO BE SO SHORT!! It was insane! I would've placed it higher but it is just WAY TOO SHORT! (And yes, I have conquered my fear of heights)
6. Apollo's Chariot
7. Griffon
8. Banshee
9. Firehawk
10. Beast

 

[TilenB]

A bit of an update after the most recent trip. Aces are just such a fantastic coaster <3

1. Taron, Phantasialand
2. Flying Aces, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
3. X2, SFMM
4. Shambhala, PortAventura
5. Expedition GeForce, Holiday Park
6. Goliath, WH
7. Katun, Mirabilandia
8. Nemesis, AT
9. Black Mamba, Phantasialand
10. iSpeed, Mirabilandia
11. Tatsu, SFMM
12. Troy, Toverland
13. Joris, Efteling
14. Karacho, Tripsdrill
15. Kumba, BGT
16. Giant Dipper, SCBB
17. Silver Star, Europa Park
18. Superman Escape, Warner Bros. Movie World
19. Goliath, SFMM
20. Wild Mouse, Luna Park Sydney
21. blue fire Megacoaster, Europa Park
22. Air, AT
23. Wodan, Europa Park
24. Wild Mouse, PBB
25. Pulsar, Walibi Belgium
26. Saw, TP
27. Baron 1898, Efteling
28. Formula Rossa, Ferrari World
29. Raptor, Gardaland
30. The Swarm, TP

 

[Hixee]

Yeah, Flying Aces is great, good call. Although I possibly wouldn't put it about X2.

Did you ride recently? I think it's even more insane during the summer months as the temperature change is so big when the shutter opens and you zoom out onto the lift.

 

[TilenB]

Yeah, Flying Aces is great, good call. Although I possibly wouldn't put it about X2.

Did you ride recently? I think it's even more insane during the summer months as the temperature change is so big when the shutter opens and you zoom out onto the lift.

Yeah, I've done it in late July. I believe the temperature was about 44°C when I was riding it. Crazy.
About X2, though. It's been almost 6 years since my one and only ride on it. I remember it being pretty much the craziest ride experience for me back then, but that was before I became a proper enthusiast, so I have a bit of a struggle comparing the more recently ridden coasters with it.

 

[Hixee]

Yeah, I've done it in late July. I believe the temperature was about 44°C when I was riding it. Crazy.
About X2, though. It's been almost 6 years since my one and only ride on it. I remember it being pretty much the craziest ride experience for me back then, but that was before I became a proper enthusiast, so I have a bit of a struggle comparing the more recently ridden coasters with it.

Yeah, that must have been about the time of my first visit last year. Really bonkers!

You raise the ever more difficult point of comparing a coaster you rode a number of years ago to a new one. I've not sorted it in my head yet, either.

 

[Pink Cadillac]

I know it's a dumb thing to say, but Flying Aces looked very underwhelming in a pov. Glad it has a positive reception. How would you rate the airtime compared to other intamins?

 

[Hixee]

How would you rate the airtime compared to other intamins?

I mean, it's nothing like Skyrush (it just doesn't quite have that non-stop airtime), but the hills are pretty good ejector for the most part. The drop is great, and there are a couple of good hills. The non-inverting loop has some pretty strange forces in it too.

 

[GuyWithAStick]

1) Voyage
2) Goliath(GAm)
3) Skyrush
4) Maverick
5) Viper(GAm)
6) Outlaw Run
7) Thunderhead
8) Superman: Ride of Steel(SFA)
9) Top Thrill Dragster
10) Lightning Run
11) Thunderbird(HW)
12) The Monster
13) X-Flight(GAm)
14) Raven
15) Powder Keg
16) Outlaw(AL)
17) Batman: The Ride
18) Fahrenheit
19) White Lightning
20) American Eagle Red

After a fair few rides throughout the summer, Joker moved down a bit, Eagle moved up into my Top 20, and Viper somehow surprised me even more than before. Viper Backwards is an absolute beast.

 

[Edward M]

I'll try and update this as little as possible, but I went to Great Adventure today. Also, I'm going to Lake Compounce and SFNE later this week. Oh ya, and El Toro is **** incredible. Well, here's the new list! New in bold.

1. Lightning Rod
2. X2
3. El Toro
4. Voyage
   
5. Outlaw Run
6. Fury 325
7. Millennium Force
8. Kumba
9. Shambhala
10. Beast
11. Goliath @ SFOG
12. Storm Chaser
13. Kawasemi
14. Maverick
15. Top Thrill Dragster
16. Kingda Ka
17. Iron Rattler
18. Nitro
    
19. Mako
20. Rollin' Thunder
    
21. Twisted Colossus
22. Mine Blower
23. Dragon Khan
24. Rampage, AA
25. Xcelerator

 

[Edward M]

Double post but who really cares honestly. Went to Lake Compounce and SFNE the last two days, and they've had two large changes to my top 10. Love these coasters. Ridden in 2017 in bold.

1. Lightning Rod
2. X2
3. Boulder Dash
4. Superman SFNE
5. El Toro
6. Voyage
   
7. Outlaw Run
8. Fury 325
9. Millennium Force
10. Kumba
11. Shambhala
12. Beast
13. Goliath @ SFOG
14. Wicked Cyclone
    
15. Storm Chaser
16. Kawasemi
17. Maverick
18. Top Thrill Dragster
19. Kingda Ka
20. Iron Rattler
21. Nitro
    
22. Mako
23. Rollin' Thunder
    
24. Twisted Colossus
25. Mine Blower

 

[MestnyiGeroi]

Double post but who really cares honestly. Went to Lake Compounce and SFNE the last two days, and they've had two large changes to my top 10. Love these coasters. Ridden in 2017 in bold.

1. Lightning Rod
2. X2
3. Boulder Dash
4. Superman SFNE
5. El Toro
6. Voyage
   
7. Outlaw Run
8. Fury 325
9. Millennium Force
10. Kumba
11. Shambhala
12. Beast
13. Goliath @ SFOG
14. Wicked Cyclone
    
15. Storm Chaser
16. Kawasemi
17. Maverick
18. Top Thrill Dragster
19. Kingda Ka
20. Iron Rattler
21. Nitro
    
22. Mako
23. Rollin' Thunder
    
24. Twisted Colossus
25. Mine Blower

Boulder Dash is so much fun. I also rode it for the first time this season. Did you ride it enough times to determine a row preference?

 

[Edward M]

Boulder Dash is so much fun. I also rode it for the first time this season. Did you ride it enough times to determine a row preference?

Yes! The back seat was just wild, and I loved it. However, the front seat really showcases my favorite part of the ride: the beautiful environment. It's just amazing speeding through those trees with all that airtime.