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  1. Luca B

    What is your attitude to revisiting parks you've been to before?

    There’s definitely parks I want to revisit, but going to new parks and places is the priority, and nowadays I rarely visit and parks near me unless I get in for free
  2. Luca B

    do we NEED to count credits?

    I like to keep track of what I’ve ridden, but I’ll never go out of my way to get as many credits as possible. I won’t ride a coaster just for the sake of a +1
  3. Luca B

    WTF BPB?

    I’ve enjoyed the park on my 2 visits, it is pretty good for what it is. However charging £15 for enso is wild
  4. Luca B

    What are your thoughts on swing launches on roller coasters?

    It just doesn’t feel natural the way it jerks you forwards and backwards
  5. Luca B

    What are your thoughts on swing launches on roller coasters?

    they’re ok, but not a real benefit to a ride. I also wasn’t the biggest fan of the swing launch on Pantheon as the acceleration isn’t constant throughout the launch section making it quite uncomfortable for me.
  6. Luca B

    Parque Warner Madrid | Gotham City Escape | Intamin Launch Coaster | 2023

    Taron at night really aint all that intense. It’s fun but far from one of Intamin’s more intense rides.
  7. Luca B

    Parque Warner Madrid | Gotham City Escape | Intamin Launch Coaster | 2023

    Looks like a very fun Intamin. I do think that it is slightly misunderstood amongst enthusiasts, in my eyes it certainly looks like a great ride and to some extent a standout coaster but just not a world class coaster. That doesn't mean that I think that it looks dull, it is a unique and cool...
  8. Luca B

    Parque Warner Madrid | Gotham City Escape | Intamin Launch Coaster | 2023

    Top hats are amazing. The rest doesn’t look too great but I’m sure it’ll have some fun elements.
  9. Luca B

    Parc Astérix | Toutatis | Intamin Launch Coaster | 2023

    I'm guessing this is boost mode, but if it isn't I'd be very impressed.
  10. Luca B

    A coaster from 0 to 10

    10/10: Skyrush 9/10: Time Traveler 8/10: Goliath (SFOG) 7/10: Taron 6/10: Thunderbird (holiday world) 5/10: Tornado (Särkänniemi) 4/10: shockwave 3/10: Goudurix 2/10: iron dragon 1/10: toos express 0/10: green lantern first flight
  11. Luca B

    Lightning Rod Status

    It’s closed permanently I believe
  12. Luca B

    ENSO; “Icon with a twist” opening at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2022

    I think the spinning will be great, especially as you could be going through some of the best elements backwards. The only thing is that would make it better is a spin boost on the first launch like RTH but that isn’t possible. I also don’t see why people complain about Icon meandering the whole...
  13. Luca B

    The Longevity of Modern Mack Coasters

    Mack has never seemed to have the high quality with DCR and Steam Racers being particularly problematic. I think the lap bars will help keep them smooth enough compared to the OTSRs of the B&Ms, but I still don’t see Mack’s having the longest life span, which is unfortunate as they are making...
  14. Luca B

    ENSO; “Icon with a twist” opening at Blackpool Pleasure Beach in 2022

    It’s a great ride but nothing too outstanding. I think it’s just a matter of UK enthusiasts overhyping the ride and expecting too much of a family-thrill coaster.
  15. Luca B

    Strongest roller coaster for airtime at Alton Towers?

    Rita for sure, it has a great monent of strong, sustained floater, another solid floater moment and a great pop of ejector to conclude the ride. Behind that I would say smiler, and the second hill is probably the strongest moment in the park. I don’t really get why people are saying wicker man...
  16. Luca B

    Taron vs FLY; which Phantasialand launch coaster do you prefer?

    Easily Taron as FLY is pretty boring and uncomfortable, but neither are particularly incredible outside of the theming
  17. Luca B

    Your year in review - 2021 edition

    - Coaster count at start of 2021: 330 - Coaster count at end of 2021: 372 - New coasters ridden in 2021: 42 - New parks visited in 2021: PortAventura, Särkänniemi, Powerpark, Linnanmäki, Walibi Belgium - Park visits (number of days) in 2021: 14 - Best new-to-you coaster: Ride to Happiness...
  18. Luca B

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Pantheon | Intamin LSM Coaster | 2022

    How is the top hat mediocre, it looks like probably the best element on the ride to me. The ejector in the back looks like it could really deliver.
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