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Actually, what now is the red side used to run backwards. http://rcdb.com/ig69.htm?picture=4 http://rcdb.com/ig69.htm?picture=6
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Shirts for me. I bought 2 Maverick shirts at CP this year. I want to buy the Skyhawk shirt that I saw BavarianBeatle's son wearing in his recent PTR. I LOVE Skyhawk and that shirt looks awesome!
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I might be the only one on here that didn't like recaR because at the time I didn't like roller coasters. I wouldn't mind having it back, though. Just as long as it's smoother than what Blue Racer is now.
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I'm a male, 24, and receive very little if any pain from Sonny, so I voted minor. Personally, I think Blue Racer causes more pain. I LOVE the ride and wish it would re-open. Only a trimless Beast is more enjoyable in the wooden coaster category for me.
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I take it you're a fan of professional wrestling. Being one myself I couldn't help but notice. Anyways, BLSC gets my vote. I constantly have to lean because of the jerkiness on AE. I also had to be put on muscle relaxants because I got my head lurched back thanks to AE's chain. I really don't know if I like BLSC or not except for the tunnel. That part I LOVE! That helix in the beginning is also FORCEFUL! Just wondering, will there be a Vortex vs. Diamondback battle soon?
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Obviously Son of Beast does care, he does not injure those who love him, but if he thinks you love another coaster he tears you apart He knows he's my #2 wooden coaster.... that is when The Beast's trims are off! If not, then he's #1.
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I have had MANY a night ride on The Beast and have never once seen a ghost. I'm not saying that there's no possibility The Beast isn't haunted. If you have the chance, night rides on the world's longest wooden roller coaster are NOT to be missed. It's a whole 'nother ride at night. In fact, I still think The Beast has a better night ride than Diamondback.
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Maverick then Diamondback for me. The Beast is still my favorite wooden coaster, though. That is when the trims are off! I also like Son of Beast and Red Racer when it comes to wooden coasters.
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Nice PTR! Wish I could have been there. Looked like you all had some fun except for Angie on the Eiffel Tower. I guess she was just staring at Diamondback. HAHA!
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I don't know, but if I see her at the park either on or after that ride I'll give her a hug. She dwarfs my 43 rides on Diamondback. She and Single Rider Bob should be the definition of what it means to be a ride warrior.
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Teen Injured on Raptor at Cedar Point
Tom76257 replied to Colonel_SoB_fan's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Wow! Raptor's one of my favorite rides. Glad the boy's okay and the ride is now open. -
I actually talked to an enthusiast who's ridden over 600 coasters, (He's also ridden both Griffon and SheiKra.) and he felt that hypers are by far better than dive machines. While I wouldn't mind riding a dive machine, I'd rather see something innovative. I wouldn't be too disappointed with another B & M, though.
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I can remember back when Diamondback was umored to be a dive machine. I'm glad we got a hyper out of it. I can't get enough of it!
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As much as I love Intamin coasters I also don't like them almost as much. As stated above they have so much downtime that I don't know if I'd want to see an Intamin coaster at Kings Island. As for being the perfect park, in my opinion that would be the one about 4 hours North of Kings Island in Sandusky. I LOVE Maverick! It's my favorite coaster. If B & M could come up with something likie it I'd jump for joy!
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Cedar Point or Universal?
Tom76257 replied to TheCryptRaider's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
I've only been to Cedar Point. It is a GREAT park. In your situation, though, I'd go to Universal Studios because your family will be getting the CF Platinum Pass next year. There's also a few B & Ms down at Islands of Adventure that I wouldn't mind riding - Dueling Dragons and Incredible Hulk (One ride I MUST ride before I die.). -
Indiana Beach's Tig'rr Gets Seatbelts
Tom76257 replied to dare-to-fly's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Make one for me if you go through with it in size XL. I'll pay you back. I need something other than just Diamondback and Maverick shirts. -
I've watched an episode or two. Not a bad show. I think I could do some serious damage if I was on it. Unfortunately, I don't plan on going to Knott's Berry Farm any time soon....
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Indiana Beach's Tig'rr Gets Seatbelts
Tom76257 replied to dare-to-fly's topic in Other Amusement Parks & Industry News
Flyer, I can only see you getting madder at one thing in particular - parks putting trims on such trimless rides as Millennium Force and Blue Streak. *Tries not to think about it.* -
As always, it was nice hanging out with you, Angie. Also, thanks for telling me about your ride where you closed your eyes on Millennium Force. I did the same thing on Diamondback and that "blind" ride was awesome and felt like a completely different ride. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who wants a different ride experience. I'm still waiting for my first "zen" ride (riding alone on a coaster). That Drop Tower night ride was also something to remember. Next time, I'll invite more people. I just didn't really have any phone numbers besides the ones that I knew were out of town.
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Nice TR, Angie. It was fun hanging out with you and the rest of the group as always!
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I rode in row 4-1 and enjoyed it more than 5-1. I have yet to try 7-1 though.
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Ashers and I (almost) rode everything in the park in one day!
Tom76257 replied to kjkjkj's topic in Trip Reports
Sounds like you guys had a lot of fun. Kinda sounds like what I did for my birthday, but mine was a BAD idea. Trying to get 24 rides in in six hours DRAINS you! Although I did get to ride some things I hadn't ridden in years, like Scrambler and Viking Fury. I also got 8 rides in on Diamondback (Fun as always!). Tell me if you guys want some company if you do this again. It sounds like some major fun! -
Club Blood and Dead Awakening come to mind. I have seen women come in in the skirts and high heels for the waterpark. Only reason I can think for someone to do that is to "hook up". While you might have a case with the waterpark, Halloween Haunt is meant for mature audiences ONLY as evidenced by these two videos: .
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I went with Vortex. The brake runs and the turns into them make the ride not worth it to me. I even rode in 5-1 and wasn't impressed. I don't know what it is, but I've been on seven Arrow coasters and I haven't been too impressed with any of them. Only Flight Deck and Magnum (depending on which seat is chosen) do anything for me really.
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I have four rides that stand out: 4. My first night ride on Diamondback. I had read on here that you couldn't see the track in some sections. I didn't believe it. BOY, was I wrong! 3. My first ride on Maverick. It was the coaster that made me realize how much I enjoy being thrown from side-to-side while riding and is currently my favorite steel coaster. 2. My first night ride on The Beast. I was AMAZED at how little you could see, especially in the tunnels! 1. The ride that made me like coasters - my first ride on King Cobra. Ever since that first drop on that now defunct classic, I have loved coasters. Call me crazy, but after riding Vortex, Flight of Fear, Diamondback, Millennium Force, Top Thrill Dragster, Raptor, Magnum, and Maverick, it's still #5 on my list of favorite steel coasters. I just wish I could have one more ride on it...