Re: Lake Compounce 2016
Darren B said:
^^^Firstly 'We' were expecting something better than this POS.
Secondly, it's not 'undoubtably' one of the best coasters in its price range. Wooden Warrior, Roar-O-Saurus, Impulse, Iron Shark and many more cost less than this.
And finally, have you even ridden one? Yeah, it looks and sounds fine. But trust me, they're quite offensive.
^And I hope they don't become the new Boomerangs. I'd rather be fingered by Captain Hook than ride another Boomerang.
Well, they've already got two woodies anyway, and as good as these new smaller timberliners may be, they're not exactly going to make a massive news story. This is probably a more expensive option, but at it can be classed as an 'extreme' ride - something which the park is certainly lacking. A smaller woodie just lacks the appeal of a much larger ride like this. At the end of the day, parks are businesses.
Just because it's undoubtedly 'one of the best' doesn't mean it is the best. Impulse may just about have the edge, but then again. the Premier has stronger airtime, launches, more hangtime, a higher speed, a higher height and much more....so it's hard to deny this is a worse ride than Impulse, especially in the eyes of the GP, who I expect, would probably prefer this ride. Iron Shark....looks decent, but it is a eurofighter, and I've never regarded them as being hugely exciting. Despite a decent layout and lap bars, it can't really compete with the scale, and duration, of the Sky rocket 2. Are you really telling me you'd rather ride a eurofighter?
I haven't ridden one - but I've seen enough reviews from those who have to judge. Just because it's a clone doesn't instantly make it a poor ride choice.