For one, the coaster has been around since the early 1900's, so back then it was pretty giant.
Anyway, YES, go ride it! I went there a few years ago and marathoned it and had a blast! You can get an unlimited ride wristband for fairly inexpensive, and I believe the wristband gets you on the other few rides they have there. Dipper is probably one of my favorite woodies. It doesn't pack a lot of airtime, but honestly the ride is just plain FUN. It's basically right on the beach too, so you get a really nice view going up the lift.