Shaggy Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Here's how I rank the ones I have ridden: Apollo's Chariot Nitro Diamondback Raging Bull I'll let you know later this year how I feel about Goliath SFOG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Kevin Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I've ridden Diamondback, Goliath, and Apollo's Chariot, at I rank them in that order. AC seems very forceless to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkiboy Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I have Been on the Following B&M hypers Diamondback Timmy Behemoth- Rode it for the First time on the 4th of July Nitro- rode it this past Friday Goliath SFOG Apollo's Chariot I just rode the one at Laronde Its not a Hyper its a Mega It even says it on the side of the control panel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICoasterGirl Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I rate the B & M Hypers in this order: Diamondback Behemoth Goliath SFOG Intimidator Apollo's Chariot Nitro Raging Bull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cormaster Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 Diamondback, but its the only one I've ever ridden so I can't say for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 In order from favorite to least favorite of ones I've ridden: Intimidator Goliath (SFOG) Raging Bull Diamondback Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gad198 Posted July 12, 2010 Share Posted July 12, 2010 I'd rank them as follows: Diamondback Intimidator Goliath (SFOG) Behemoth Nitro Raging Bull Apollo's Chariot The one thing B&M figured out after they built Nitro is how to shape the curvature of the hills for maximum airtime. Nitro, Apollo's Chariot and Raging Bull all feature hills that slope much more gradually up the crest, break much closer to the top and then curve very gently back down. Goliath (both versions), Behemoth, DB and Intimidator all feature hills that climb much more steeply towards the crest, level off much sooner as it climbs to the top and then run more steeply back down. That quicker change of direction towards to and from the top of each hill is the reason why the airtime on the those newer B&M hypers is much more forceful and plentiful than those on the older models and therefore, at least IMO, provide much better rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I saw Paul Reuben there, being escorted around in a golf cart and opining (as he always does) that Raging Bull was the best coaster in the history of Earth, and probably all the rest of the planets (I later found out most are nearly certain he is a paid endorser...and apparently that is the case, as every coaster he rides is the best ever...). This wouldn't be the same guy who does Pee-wee Herman, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 ^ Yes and flasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Just a quick question. Why is Diamondback any better than Behemoth? They both have the same kind of seats, and pretty much the same speed. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Just a quick question. Why is Diamondback any better than Behemoth? They both have the same kind of seats, and pretty much the same speed. Opinions? Why are any of the B&M hypers better than any other B&M hypers? They're all about the same speed, height, airtime hills, a few helices, etc... It's in the intricacies of the ride. For example, no picture or statistic or video can represent Apollo's Chariot's grace vs. Nitro's raw force. The angle of the hills, the speed at the apex, the location, the foliage, the story, the unique elements (splashdowns, diving helices, diving turns) etc. These are the things that make the rides unique and create the impression that they do. Apollo's Chariot is easily my favorite of the ones I've ridden. Others list it as their least favorite. And chances are, a group from Canada's Wonderland would rank Behemoth higher than Diamondback. There's no right or wrong answer, and thus there aren't any concrete "reasons" why one is better than another. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I saw Paul Reuben there, being escorted around in a golf cart and opining (as he always does) that Raging Bull was the best coaster in the history of Earth, and probably all the rest of the planets (I later found out most are nearly certain he is a paid endorser...and apparently that is the case, as every coaster he rides is the best ever...). This wouldn't be the same guy who does Pee-wee Herman, is it? No....it is not. The name is not even the same. The Herman character is played by Paul Reubens. The "I never met a coaster that isn't the best one I've been paid to say it is" character has no s on the end of his last name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Millennium Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I'll be riding Apollo in October to compare it to DB and Nitro. Loved Nitro, but I don't like Diamondback much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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