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What do you look for in coasters?


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I always like it when coasters are open, dependable, safe and comfortable. Fun is a huge plus. I love strong laterals, intense negative g's, smoothness and the great pacing of an old time woodie (like the Comet at The Great Escape). I'm not much for restraint pain (see Ninja at Six Flags Over Georgia or The Rollercoaster at New York, New York Casino).

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I love a lot of aspects about rides. Negative G's are probably my favorite part of a ride. Followed very closely by Lateral g's/ intensity. That is probably why the Voyage is my favorite coaster. Lots of airtime (huge hills and the little bunny hops along the track) plus the tight twisting return path after the brake run. Marvelous stuff!

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I like coasters that are visually striking, there are times like to watch rides (The Beast being the exception) as much as ride them. The pressure treated lumber is disappointing to me I miss the painted look on wooden coasters. Beyond that air time, misdirection and head choppers are always good.

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What is this? A roller coaster dating forum?

LOL!

For me it's intensity and airtime. How did you not put airtime on there? It's very important in a long lasting relationship.

Airtime is listed as "negative Gs". (EDIT: Terpy beat me to that.)

For me it's overall intensity. I don't really have a preference for any particular type of physical forces (though I'm not a big fan of laterals). Rather, the "force" I'm after is being forced to focus on nothing but the ride by the sheer intensity of it. If I can think about other stuff while I'm riding, then it's not intense enough to make the top section of my list.

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