cal1br3tto Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 CoasterCounter has become a bit of a cluster since becoming a wiki. I just count whatever I was planning to and ignore the rest. You have to go over to RideCounter in order to change the designation of Shoot the Rapids. I would, but it already has an entry under Log Flumes, and I really don't feel like wading into this nonsense. But if you want to fix it somehow, more power to you. I think what the site needs is a few ground rules and some light moderation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor6 Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^ I never that the stapling problem, maybe it's because I'm taller which helped prevent it? I thought it was quite comfortable other than the qdc's which I am growing to love with a bit of defensive riding. I use defensive riding techniques as well. I'm 6'3", so maybe I pull down a bit on the lap bar and don't realize it? Anyway, it's still a fantastic coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I don't like it when a park builds a ride that is just one unpowered hill away from being a roller coaster. Example - Pilgrim's Plunge vs DiVertical. Does it prevent you from enjoying the ride? If there isn't the aspergerlicious obsession with counting and rating every ride, what's the point of this hobby??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) ^Have fun traveling with your friends riding roller coasters? I know that's not nearly as exciting as counting coasters and posting about roller coasters on the internet though. Edited September 3, 2012 by Jew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 ^Yes, where are your priorities, people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaG Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 I don't like it when a park builds a ride that is just one unpowered hill away from being a roller coaster. Example - Pilgrim's Plunge vs DiVertical. Does it prevent you from enjoying the ride? If there isn't the aspergerlicious obsession with counting and rating every ride, what's the point of this hobby??? I'm actually diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (if I'm even interpreting your post right, is this what you are talking about?), although that has been doubted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 3, 2012 Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) Edited September 3, 2012 by Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-cedar-point-magic-mountain-7201125-pg,0,4833394.photogallery I was intrigued for the most part. -Agree with everything except for 8 and 10. -11 and 13 are outdated. -Everything page 13 and beyond made absolutely NO sense This guy.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 ^I love how the winner in nearly every "matchup" is simply whichever ride is taller, faster, and/or newer. Doesn't seem like a very well-researched article (though he at least get some credit for knowing the manufacturers by name). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWolfman Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 ^ Honestly, couldn't agree more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-cedar-point-magic-mountain-7201125-pg,0,4833394.photogallery I was intrigued for the most part. -Agree with everything except for 8 and 10. -11 and 13 are outdated. -Everything page 13 and beyond made absolutely NO sense This guy.......... Any one else notice that they used a picture of Riddlers Revenge for Scream? I just died seeing that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgroodog Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Stumbled on this photo today on my Facebook Feed. I see so much lake! Aerial View from Skyride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willh51 Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Wow, that's pretty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 ^^Woah! There was a lake there? I never knew! Next season that area of the park should be looking much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 That looks outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Don't be silly guys. That's not a lake, it's an ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adavis Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Already purchased my Fastlane tickets, but anybody want to give me a guesstimate on how busy I should expect to see CP tomorrow? It's been at least 20 years since I went on a Saturday. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Definatly wont be dead... but shouldn't be horrible busy either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 www.latimes.com/travel/deals/themeparks/la-trb-cedar-point-magic-mountain-7201125-pg,0,4833394.photogallery A bit of an odd list. I definitely would have put Maverick up against X2, and given Maverick the win, but it was something to read I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 ^Yea, it was a little odd. But overall, I really only disagreed with two of his picks. ...Raptor/Batman and MF/X2. The way I see it, from top to bottom SFMM has the better collection, while CP's top 3 (MF, TTD, Maverick) beats anything the Mountain has to offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 ^Yea, it was a little odd. But overall, I really only disagreed with two of his picks. ...Raptor/Batman and MF/X2. The way I see it, from top to bottom SFMM has the better collection, while CP's top 3 (MF, TTD, Maverick) beats anything the Mountain has to offer. That's a fair assessment in relation to the article, but taking everything else into consideration, SFMM lacks flats, whereas CP has some very nice ones. Also, CP is more vacation-like to me. It feels more like a park you spend a few days at than SFMM. Just my opinion though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 ^Yea, it was a little odd. But overall, I really only disagreed with two of his picks. ...Raptor/Batman and MF/X2. The way I see it, from top to bottom SFMM has the better collection, while CP's top 3 (MF, TTD, Maverick) beats anything the Mountain has to offer. That's a fair assessment in relation to the article, but taking everything else into consideration, SFMM lacks flats, whereas CP has some very nice ones. Also, CP is more vacation-like to me. It feels more like a park you spend a few days at than SFMM. Just my opinion though... Thats how I always look at this situation. People who are die hard fans of both places "swear on their lives" that their park is better. Honestly, the only way MM even compares to Cp is simply their coasters. CP has them beat in every other category. How do people see these parks as similar/comparable beyond coasters? This remains a mystery to me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 While Magnum and Goliath are closest in height, it's really apples and oranges other than that. I think Magnum should have gotten the win. Goliath should have been compared to MF though, and Cedar Point still gets the win. They probably should have paired up Magnum and Viper, also apples and oranges really, but a bit more fair of a comparison. Also, how old is that? I thought it was old when they showed Deja VU, but then they have Green Lantern on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Probably 2011 since that was when Green Lantern was built and Deja Vu torn down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 ^Yea, it was a little odd. But overall, I really only disagreed with two of his picks. ...Raptor/Batman and MF/X2. The way I see it, from top to bottom SFMM has the better collection, while CP's top 3 (MF, TTD, Maverick) beats anything the Mountain has to offer. That's a fair assessment in relation to the article, but taking everything else into consideration, SFMM lacks flats, whereas CP has some very nice ones. Also, CP is more vacation-like to me. It feels more like a park you spend a few days at than SFMM. Just my opinion though... Thats how I always look at this situation. People who are die hard fans of both places "swear on their lives" that their park is better. Honestly, the only way MM even compares to Cp is simply their coasters. CP has them beat in every other category. How do people see these parks as similar/comparable beyond coasters? This remains a mystery to me.. True C.P. is more of a "vacation destination" than the Mountain. I grew up in Cleveland (so this was my home park), and know how good the employees have been (past tense) at C.P. I go to M.M. more frequently now because of the rides, and personally I find the employees much better and very hospitable. I know many will differ with me, but things changed at C.P. about 4 or 5 years ago and have never been the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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