Your logic is flawed Barnyard. You shouldn't have to know how to ride it. You should be able to sit down in any seat, pull down the restraint, and not have to worry about your body. Like you have mentioned, you can't do that on SOB...
As for the original topic, Beast has my respect. It still chugs along but it's by no means my favorite coaster out there. However, it's still The Beast and continues to please the masses. And because of that, it kicks butt.
Since everyone and their brother is putting up their woody list, here's mine...
1. Raven @ Holiday World
2. Legend @ Holiday World
3. Phoenix @ Knoebels
4. Screechin Eagle @ Americana
5. ThunderHead @ Dollywood