Angry_Gumball Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Top Gun-Back, outside left. (Being ultra specific here) More intense being outside of the heartline on the zero-g roll and over all more intense. Lastly, I'm planted right next to the pond on that helix finale. Medusa (SFDK) Front. Nothing beats an open air view on a butter-smooth bowel movement...I mean B&M floorless. Giant Dipper/Roar-Back. More airtime on the Dipper and a couple pops of nice air on Roar. I gave Grizzly a chance (or chances) in the rear but it just couldn't do it. The rest of the rides- Whatever row has the shortest line/no line. (I will completely avoid rear seats on Arrow trains...it's just way too cramped back there. I'll stick with the nose of the trains.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I always prefer the back, on woodies or metal. Especially on X, Ghostrider and Tatsu. Fronts seats are fun for a different thrill, so I wouldn't write it off. Space Mountain offers a great ride in the front, as well as launched coasters like others mentioned. Sometimes when you just want a different ride with a new perspective, the front seats a great place to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Ka Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 I'm for the front 95% percent of the time. Even on coasters most people insist are better in the back (Steel Force), I prefer the front. Mostly because I can't resist the feeling of flight on the front, but also because I prefer less intense rides overall. And is it just me, or is Nitro MUCH better in the front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I will sit anywhere that has an empty aisle in the que. My preference is the back on woodies and the others I dont have a choice except for inverted coasters. I must sit in the front because there is too much overhead for me to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Almost always middle. Why? Because the queues for the front and back are horrific! Yeah, the only ones I have easy access to and willing to ride are Lisebergbanan and Balder. "Men, Kanonen då?" Öh! Fortfarande åkmes här! Even when I was at Stockholm, I took middle... Apart from the wild mouse, then I took the empty seat that the ops shoved me in. I think it was usually the back. Only time I take another seat but middle is when I'm with friends and they say "WANT THE BACK!" "DIBS ON FRONT"(and I cry "Shotgun!":). /Edward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryB Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 If it is my first time on a coaster, I love the front row. I really like not having anything obstructing my view on a new course. Then, like many others, I'll try the back row and see which I prefer overall. If time is of the essence....whichever row has the shortest line! On a related side note, I had my own "Magical Moment" at Disney this summer...My friend and I went for the single rider line for Everest on our first ride out...I was really wanting to ride in the front, but it was July...so you understand the line situation! They called for me as the next single rider. There was a nice little pause, and he said "First Row". For further fun, they sat me with a really cute soccer player with a fantastic accent! Special thanks to the mouse on that one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no_brain_er Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 I prefer the back. I like the feeling of getting pulled through loops or lots of airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cycamps Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Front row all the way!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pufferfish Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Normally, I like the front, but on some coasters, especially woodies and hypers, I get the back for maximum airtime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hypers: usually the back for maximum drop intensity, but I try to give the front a chance. Inverts: the front, unless the line is horrible. Inverts are so much better up front due to the visibility. Woodies: front or back. It really varies. Always went for the very back on El Toro because the first drop is insane there. Sometimes the front gives better airtime going up hills on woodies though. And some woodies are too rough in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Good question, On most steel I like the middle, but ALWAYS want front seat on an inverted or launched coaster. But with MF, middle is good, as it is on Maverick and Dominator. On some coasters I like the back, to get the rip on the first drop. Magnum and Beast and Vortex at KI are two like this. Only rode one Flying coaster, do not think seats matter much on those at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 The front and back both have awesome strong forces. On some I strongly prefer the front (Beast, Flight of Fear, Dragster, Top Gun). And some I strongly the back. (Magnum, Millennium Force, Maverick, Vortex). Dragster's front is absolutely awesome in the front. The rides I had this season were so incredible. There was so much airtime going over the top hat. I love looking over the side of the tower as you go up, watching everything get smaller and smaller. It's so close to being my top coaster, but it's just too short of a ride. Maverick was fantastic in the front and back. Front gave great views and different types of airtime throughout the course. In the back, there was some roughness, but some more extreme experiances of airtime. I think I prefer the back because of the stronger airtime hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookie Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 100 % Front-I think it`s cool to see nothing else than the track! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplepills Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 Depends on the coaster, but usually I prefer the back. I just like getting pulled over the drops etc and in most cases find it more enjoyable than the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy monkey Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 I'd have to say on any dive coaster, floorless, or launched coaster, FRONT FRONT FRONT!!!! Other than that, i really just enjoy front and back equally. Sometimes i'll ride in the front because im in the mood to see my doom ahead or just because im tired of riding in the back. The same goes for the back. (except the back gives you a rougher, more whip-like ride). But i try to avoid any other seat besides the very front or very back unless im short on time and have already ridden in a billion times. btw: Griffon's front row, farthest left seat owns all!!!!! it has to be my favorite seat on a coaster, especially on the drop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I just wondered what your favorite coasters are in regards to seating. Just share your list of favorite rides to do in both the front seat, as well as a list for the back. Here's my lists: FRONT: Lakeside Cyclone Millenium Force X2 Riddler's Revenge Griffon BACK: Maverick GhostRider Accelerator Coasters Montezooma's Revenge Goliath/Titan Cyclops* *Second to back because of age limit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Grizzly: Back Flight Deck: Front (Only for the view), Back Demon: back Invertigo: End car facing outwards or inwards Vortex: Front Giant Dipper: Back (More airtime!) Hurricane: Doesn't matter, short train Medusa: Front V2: Back, middle back Roar: Back Boomerang: Back Kong: Probably front Overall, I say back because the ride feels more intense, or will deliver more airtime...plus, as the gp says, the ride's longer (I really don't understand how that's possible!). Front is good for those open-air type seating on an Invert, or floorless. Or, If I want the feeling of being pushed uphill from the valleys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I've been on some coasters that have insane airtime in the front seat, but get nothing in the back. Best example of that was the Cyclone in Denver. No other seat on the ride gets your bum 6-8" off the seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 (edited) delete Edited January 20, 2011 by themeparkman25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 I just wondered what your favorite coasters are in regards to seating. Just share your list of favorite rides to do in both the front seat, as well as a list for the back. Here's my lists: FRONT: Lakeside Cyclone Millenium Force X2 Riddler's Revenge Griffon BACK: Maverick GhostRider Accelerator Coasters Montezooma's Revenge Goliath/Titan Cyclops* *Second to back because of age limit... Have you ever ridden Riddler in the back? Theres some awesome ejector air back there. I cant remember if you get it up front or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfire Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Flight Deck/Top Gun at CGA: Both the front and the back are great. Any Arrow looper: first row of the last car is always a good choice. X2: Front is smoother, but the back is much crazier IMO. Tatsu: It's a MUST RIDE in the front. It's like nothing I've ever ridden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 For a roller coaster I've never ridden before, I always go for the front seat, even if it means waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 It definitely depends on the ride. If it has alot of airtime, it's usually best to sit at the back for the full effect. Although if you want to be more open on the ride, the front is obviously the best choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Front: Coasters with lots of camelbacks and floater air Bobsleds Inverteds B&M flyers Suspendeds Back: Coasters with ejector air on steep drops Twisters Schwarzkopf shuttles (back spike!) Middle: Um... riding in the middle of a coaster is sorta like kissing your sister. It's not exactly UNpleasant, but what's the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montuman99 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Well lets see.... Bizarro (SFNE)- Front or back, you get MASSIVE airtime either way. Boulder Dash (Lake Compounce)- Defiantly the front, you get surprisingly more airtime and the view is INSANE!!! Yankee Cannonball (Canobie Lake Park) - Back, absolutely the most insane airtime I have ever felt on a roller coaster. I could (not even joking) stand up. So I guess it's down the middle. I said both ways! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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