GayCoasterGuy
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I thought this was kinda funny, it was only a matter of time: http://poll.fm/3r34y (Are polls allowed on here? Sorry if they are not, in which case I'm sure this will be deleted accordingly.)
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For my first post, I wanted to share this geeky art/picture of Comet. I've only been to the park once in 2006. Had a great time, even alone, and the Comet seriously kicked some butt. Really wish I could go back in time at ride it in it's original home at Crystal Beach (with old lap bars!). (Thanks to ernierocker for re-directing me. I could not find the Great Escape Discussion Thread when I went to post the first time.)
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Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
GayCoasterGuy replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I now realize I suddenly LOVE Dinosaur animatronics: -
^Yeah, it was like Arrow was the budget bin, and the Antons were the high end models. More expensive, longer lead times, etc. I tend to think of Revolution as a masterpiece, then sooperdooperLooper as it's kid brother. Herysheypark got a shorter and less interesting model b/c they wanted it as fast as possible. Same thing with Mind Bender. It was the work of art while Six Flags Over Texas needed Shockwave FAST in order to attempt to claim a record or something. Shockwave is awesome, but the ending peters out. I've often imagined what it would be like if Loch Ness Monster, Demon, Orient Express and some others were built by Anton.
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How is Mind Bender running? That's one of my favorite rides anywhere. Simple, yet fun, intense, comfortable, to the point. Very ride-able and pain-free. Also REAL air-time, not "uplift forces." I've ridden it in 1990, 1994, 2007 and 2011 and it seems to get better with each ride. As close to looper perfection I have ever seen. Most of the new B&M and Intamin rides seem to have a diminishing return on FUN as the years go by. Personal preference I guess.
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For my first post, I wanted to share this geeky art/picture of Comet. I couldn't find a Great Escape topic in the forum, so figured I should start one. I've only been to the park once in 2006. Had a great time, even alone, and the Comet seriously kicked some butt. Really wish I could go back in time at ride it in it's original home at Crystal Beach (with old lap bars!).