I was 8 years old when The Beast opened in 1979 and started my obsession with roller coasters, but as I got older my body began to hate The Beast, even though I continued to ride it. I rode it yesterday for the 1st time this year and I have to say that it was the 1st time in several years that I didn't walk off wishing there was chiropractic services in the park. The Beast was definitely smoother, and seemed to run faster, it definitely brought back alot of happy childhood memories.