Buckeye_Ben
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What was your first B&M Coaster?
Buckeye_Ben replied to thrillseeker4552's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Either Mantis or Raptor at CP...since I can't remember which I rode first I'll go with Raptor since it's a better ride -
Top 3 Roller Coasters From Your Birth Year
Buckeye_Ben replied to YOLO's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Dateline: 1989 1. Magnum XL-200 (actually opened the day I was born) 2. Hercules at Dorney Park (also the day I was born) 3. Goudurix -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I actually went to Chickie's and Pete's on opening day last season, and enjoyed it quite a bit. Way better than most of the food at CP. I'll stick to there, Famous Dave's, and Johnny Rockets. Oh, and Auntie Anne's pretzels -
What Was the Last Beer You Drank?
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Random, Random, Random
Great Lakes Conway's Irish Ale -
What Was the Last Beer You Drank?
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Random, Random, Random
Sam Adams Blackberry Witbier. -
Top Thrill Dragster
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Three closest parks near you
Buckeye_Ben replied to mike541x's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Kings Island-100 miles Cedar Point-135 miles Kennywood-180 miles -
TPR New Front Page In Development!
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I voted for option 2, but either would be an improvement over the current. I thought the twitter feed made the page more cluttered, and I like having a big central image to draw people in. -
The Official TPR Video Thread!
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Of course it's a pink train, it's in Japan Why is this ride a) at Fuji-Q, and b) so freaking far away?! -
Holiday World (HW) Discussion Thread
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This. I rode Voyage in 2010 as well, and I didn't find it that rough at all. It wasn't a ride I could marathon, but that was mainly due to how completely insane the ride is. Of course, this coming from a guy whose home park is Kings Island, not exactly known for smooth woodies, so take that with a grain of salt. I actually thought Raven and especially Legend were much worse (I may have just caught them on a bad day). I'll be the last person to complain if Voyage gets the RMC treatment though. -
What is your local park?
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm about 1:45 from Kings Island and 2:45 from Cedar Point. I grew up less than an hour from KI, so it's my "home park". -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
And to all the naysayers that will be coming out of the woodwork in the next few months, this is all I have to say. Son of Beast is gone, and a new B&M invert is in. It's a win for everyone except Ohio chiropractors. -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Didn't get the height, but they mentioned the total elevation change is 208 feet since it goes down into the valley. Probably about 170-180 foot lift. I'm so damn excited. It's a beautiful looking ride, and I hope it rides half as good as it looks -
Kings Island (KI) Discussion Thread
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Restraints look like the same ones as on wing coasters. No headbanging! -
B&M Wing Rider Coasters - Love or Hate?
Buckeye_Ben replied to jfruge's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I've been on Wild Eagle and GateKeeper and enjoyed them both. I liked GateKeeper more because I felt the layout was more interesting. Wing riders are just FUN. And there's nothing wrong with that. Not every ride needs to be balls-out insane. Like _koppen mentioned, they're 2 different types of thrill. Variety is the spice of life, my friends. -
NEW TPR Video Every Day in April!
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This video described in one sentence: 'Judge me by my size, do you?' Even the trains are tiny...still looks as awesome as any Intamin. Not all coasters need to be 400+ feet tall and go 150 mph to be awesome *cough CEDARPOINTFANSONFACEBOOK cough* -
NEW TPR Video Every Day in April!
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I can feel the blood pooling in my head just watching that. It at least looks "smoother" than the Screamin' Squirrel in China... -
NEW TPR Video Every Day in April!
Buckeye_Ben replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Oh dear God. That might be the most evil looking ride ever. I got sick just watching the POV. Hopefully no one had a "protein spill"...