Coney Islander Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I've been wondering lately how many members consider themselves coaster enthusiasts. I'm debating wether I am one for numerous reasons... I know so much more about flat rides than Roller Coasters. Last summer, I memorized every flat ride design I could, but I wouldn't consider myself a flat ride enthusiast. (I used the flatrides.com list) Another thing, I am much more passionate about Dark Rides than roller coasters. I think roller coasters are fun, but, for me, nothing beats the experience a dark ride (or any highly themed attraction) gives. What do you think about being an enthusiast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I guess I would consider myself an enthusiast of the over all amusement/theme park experience. I am not much on most flats because spinning things tend to make me ill, but I love coasters, dark rides and water rides. I would almost consider myself an enthusiast to the overall entertainment/amusement industry because I get the same kind of feeling going to the movies, a cool bar or place to eat. It's all break from the everyday and that is what I like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Amusement park enthusiast, vehicle enthusiast, and history enthusiast. I am simply a coaster hobbyist, ride what I enjoy, dont obsess, and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I am DEFINITELY a coaster enthusiast. I love to use RCDB and Wikipedia to study them and I love to ride them. I also put that I'm a KI enthusiast. It's the park I've been to the most and the park I know the most about. Amusement park - Yes, because I'm ALWAYS interested in going to a new park or a park that I know I like and look forward to going to that park. Train - Funny you mentioned this one. I rode KI & MVRR nine times last season and found that each ride relaxed me. If I go to a new park I simply MUST ride their railroad if they have one (Even if it's just a kids' railroad.). I still have to complete the circuit for CP's railroad and I still have to ride SFKK's and Holiday World's railroads. I didn't get to ride the one at Jungle Jack's Landing because it wasn't running. Other - The thing my friends and I talk about the most is professional wrestling. I've been to one WWE pay-per-view, try to watch Raw every Monday night, and have been to COUNTLESS shows on the independent circuit. I've calmed down with wrestling ever since I became interested in coasters, but I still know more than the average person does about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 you can probably tell I am an enthusiast of a certain car by name... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'd say I'm an enthusiast, when I could tell just by listening to a coaster for the first time that it had PTC trains, without even looking at the trains.. I also immediately identified a GCI without knowing that it was one.. I had 3 season passes and a coaster club membership card in my wallet last year.. and when I saw Ninja at Six Flags STL for the first time, I immediately said "that looks like a cross between a Vekoma and an Arrow" without knowing that it indeed is.. I've sacrificed sleep many times to go to amusement parks.. RCDB is in my drop down menu of most visited websites.. I could go on and on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast1979 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Let's see here. -Majority of my wardrobe is Coaster Shirts -I have a 1'x10' desktop full of my park memorabilia, and it's already full -I will not take a 3 week vacation if it means no coasters for 3 weeks -The idea of any high temperature below 40* frightens me -My bookmarks on chrome are, in order: Google, KIC, Facebook, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Intimidators, Screamscape, Photobucket, RCDB, Coastergallery, Coasterimage, imdb, Youtube, CoasterCrazy, NoLimits Exchange, Sycamore Schools, and The Point Online -I will sacrifice personal files for space on my Computer for RCT3 Yea, I'd say I'm an enthusiast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I'll do what Jackson did. -About 60% of all my shirts in my closet have something to do with coasters. -My room has 6 coaster posters on the wall (Don't have room for anymore because of windows, doors, and my giant futon bed I hate. -The side of my closet without clothes in it is filled with Amusement Park related items. -I often capitalize the letters of amusement park related words that don't need capitalized, but I think they are so important that they do need capitalized. -My 'favorites' on Firefox are (in order)- KIExtreme, KICentral, Ataricommunity, RCDB, Facebook, Youtube, Negative-G, Theme Park Review, Coaster101, Coasterforce. And soon #1 should be a new Indiana Beach forum! -Most vacations my family goes on HAS to include a trip to a Theme Park! -As soon as I get home from school I go straight to KICentral and see if any thing interesting is going on, than go to all my other 'favorites.' -I have photo frames on my computer desks, and inside them is not pictures of my family or friends, but instead photos of roller coasters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAHill Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Coaster hobbyist, Film enthusiast, KI Enthusiast No coaster related shirts. Maps, travel stuff on walls I play NoLimits I used to play RCT series I hate when people have KI facts wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Besides doing the KI thing, I also wakeboard several times a week during the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialk141 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 i voted yes for being a coaster enthusiast (73 and counting) but i would say its more of a hobby. i just enjoy going places i've never been before, and travel in general. i LOVE coasters, but i also love SPORTS. i try to go to a new stadium 2 or 3 times a year. i cant say the same about parks. if there is a coaster or park within driving distance of the place i'm heading, i'm bound to check it out... but i just enjoy following all the new development, coaster and industry news on a weekly basis. just a hobby for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 im a ki/coaster/dark ride/haunt enthusiast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I love traveling as well.. not just to amusement parks, but I'm also a history nerd. I have a fascination with any place or landmark that has history. Anyone who read my STL trip report or heard me talk about it knows that the Gateway Arch was my favorite part of the trip, yes, even over Six Flags.. I welcome any invitation to a drag race strip or car show.. I make my own jewelry.. I am an animal and nature lover, and I enjoy zoos, nature preserves, state parks and aquariums as much as I enjoy amusement parks.. and with over 1100 songs on my iPod, I will say that I am a music lover too.. I also enjoy sampling new and interesting foods from different countries, cultures, and cities.. I also enjoy new activities and learning to do new things.. there is so much that I am enthusiastic about, it would take me all day to tell you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I did not consider myself an enthusiast until after I joined this site. I then realized what others told me, that I was obsessed with going to KI and other parks like most everyone here. I started learning the industry and about the ride manufactures. For the year I have been on this site I think I have learned a lot, and feel I can talk a lot more intelligently about KI and the industry then I ever thought possible. Thanks to all who share the same passion on KIC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 -I have posters of roller coasters all over my walls. -I have a Kings Island Park Map from 1980 on my wall. -I have a limited edition poster of Diamondback right above my desk. -I have 4 different roller coaster books. -I love to draw random layouts of roller coasters in the middle of class. Yeah, I'm a roller coaster enthusiast and a little bit of a KI enthusiast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I love to ride roller coasters but Im really not an enthusiasts. I got to Kings Island about 20-25 times a year and Cedar Point 4 times a year. This year I'm not going to Cedar Point and trying to hit up a few different parks. But I love for customizing cars. I really wish I would have went to school for this but my knownledge on how to do some of these things is limited. Mostly mechincal stuff I have to take to a shop but I can do brakes. You can check my current project at the link below. I trying to find an old cutless I can fix up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I'm an enthusiast because I love riding roller coasters, I love studying them, and I can't get enough of them. But I haven't been really anywhere else besides KI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Yes I am an enthusiast. Also one of KI, CP, Busch Gardens, and college football and NFL. (STEELERS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
standbyme Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 -I have a limited edition poster of Diamondback right above my desk. It's when you put it over your bed that you know you have crossed the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotag Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 -I have a limited edition poster of Diamondback right above my desk. It's when you put it over your bed that you know you have crossed the line. ...or ceiling, WUT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Gibson Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Music- listening to, writing, performing. My daughter. I had no idea how good being a dad would be and she is way more fun than your average kid (I'm a school counselor so I have a few to compare her to). KIC- I'm on here more than I would like to admit Remodeling- mostly my house and a business property we're working on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 I do consider myself a Coaster Enthusiast. Something just pulls me to Amusement Parks or wherever coasters may be. I am also an avid KI Enthusiast and love to learn stuff I have never known about the park. Kings Island is my favorite park and also my home park. I also love Cedar Point and go every time the opportunity greets me. I consider myself as well a History Enthusiast. I am currently majoring in History Teaching here at Eastern Kentucky University. I am also an avid Sports fan. I love Duke basketball with an un-dying passion, Penn State Football, Boston Red Sox Baseball (Baseball being my favorite sport), and I am a big Alex Ovechkin fan. My most passionate love though would be for Amusement Parks, Roller Coasters, and most importantly Kings Island. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted March 21, 2010 Share Posted March 21, 2010 I haven't really decided. I love coasters and want to ride as many as possible, but I don't know much about different designs, manufacturers, etc. I have played RCT3 some as well. I am an enthusiast of various other things - Archie Comics, storm sirens (yeah, I know... I'm weird ) and driving - I love driving around exploring areas and uncovering hidden gems in those areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastrider97 Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 For me, anything at the park that can be ridden will be rode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I forgot to add my "other" response. Aside from amusement parks, I'm an enthusiast when it comes to: trying new foods going new places/traveling historical places vehicles football hockey wrestling photography nature music architecture Watch me at a car show, an aquarium, or the Gateway Arch. You will see me having just as much fun as I do at an amusement park. The list goes on. I used to be a very shy, very hesitant person up until junior high school. I broke out of my shell and decided to be a daring person who loved to try new things, and I haven't stopped since. I have found enjoyment in almost all areas of life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Kid Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 I do consider me a enthusiest about 85% of my wardrobe is coaster themed I have numerous KI memorbilia new and old every electronic I have has a coaster as its background im willing to travel across the country to ride I am at any park at least 4 to 5 times a day and a whole bunch of other things oh and plus ACE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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