I went to Linnanmaki yesterday while everyone was prepping for Hyperia so I need to review all 8 creds ASAP before I forget half of it!
Taiga
Obviously this was the main reason for the trip. I've been ill for ages then developed a chest infection which I got antibiotics for literally the day before I flew. I spend the next 2 days fighting it, and come yesterday, it wasn't too bad. I did basically go "I'm committed now, just get one ride on Taiga and see if it's ok". Well that first ride was a front row ride, and I got two more front row rides and two on the back row. Apparently I was just fine for coasters!
Anyway I didn't really know what to think the first time round. It was awesome but there was just a lot of stuff! I thought at first "maybe this isn't as good as Helix", but as I rode it more and more the more I grew to love it and understand its layout. It's probably a tie between this and Helix for the top spot right now. They're similar on paper, but different in their execution and there are some parts I like more from each making it more about how they complement each other. For example, I prefer most of Helix's inversions, use of the terrain, airtime, and inline twist at the end. However, Taiga has better launches and is more whippy, plus the restraints are slightly better. Believe the hype - this is my first Intamin multilaunch but it was great.
For some reason, one of my back row rides was unusually rough, but other than that it's fun as hell. The sequence from second launch into top hat into zero-g stall into tiny speed hill into an actually good immelman is just crazy, and so is the ****ing weird s-bend into a twisting drop manouver.
Vuoristorata
Can you believe I only have 67 credits and 3 are brakeman operated? Unfortunately this is the weakest (compared to Great Yarmouth and Tivoli's variants) as there's next to no airtime at all, even on the back row. I tried another ride towards the front, and somehow got one airtime moment which was completely unhinged. It's not amazing, but I appreciate it for its history and how the view of Helsinki is awesome.
Ukko
I expected the worst from this. A skyloop, where there's a harsh brake at the end and restraints that go pretty high up on your body combined with my chest infection. However, I actually enjoyed this quite a lot. The upside down view of Helsinki was RIDICULOUS - not only is it a tall ride, but Linnanmaki is also high off the ground. Even the rolls and backwards section were good fun, and the brake didn't hit too badly. It was a one and done though - I was worried I'd got lucky and didn't want to risk it. If I'd been fine, I'd have given it another go.
Kirnu
Kind of more of a coaster experience on paper than in reality. It's dumb as well because you get like one flip and mostly swinging back and forth. Plus it's really short. Higher off the ground than it looks though! I get why it's at the park though as space is very limited. Funnily enough, this hurt my chest the most - not the ride itself, but the raised seating causing me to have to leap a bit as I'm short.
Linnunrata Xtra
I can't remember the last time I did an indoor coaster - it was pretty cute. Not much else to say.
Pikajuna
Nothing to do with Pikachu, instead it's a basic powered two helix family coaster. It's actually pretty good though because it's on a rocky mound on the hill, giving views of the city and some slight interaction with other coasters.
Tulireki
Absolutely garbage lol
Honestly it was really rough and none of it was fun. Especially when the restraint came down further halfway through the ride.
Salama
Considering this was the last new credit I have basically nothing to say about it except that it's a very mild spinning coaster.
Overall Taiga carries the lineup at Linnanmaki, but the park is very cute. Also I encountered another enthusiast - an employee no less who asked me what I thought of Drayton's Shockwave train change! He was good to talk to and definitely a real one - I wonder if he's here... also everyone there was really nice overall.