RCT3Bross Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 A new update from August 2018. Blue are new entries red ones are kick outs from back then. Steel: 1. Untamed (Walibi Holland) 2. Schwur des Kranan (Hansa park) 3. Expedition GeForce (Holiday park) 4. Taron (Phantasialand) 5. Blue Fire (Europa park) 6. Helix (Liseberg) 7. Smiler (Alton Towers) 8. Katun (Mirabilandia) 9. Fenix (Toverland) 10. Black Mamba (Phantasialand) 11. Icon (Blackpool Pleasure Beach) 13. Nemesis (Alton Towers) Wood: (No new Wooden coasters this year) 1. Wildfire (Kolmarden) 2. Colossos (Heide park) 3. Balder (Liseberg) 4. Wodan Timbur coaster (Europa park) 5. Troy (Toverland) 6. Joris en de Draak (Efteling) 7. Wicker Man (Alton Towers) 8. Big Dipper (Blackpool Pleasure Beach)[/color] 9. Mammut (Tripsdirll) 10. Loup-Garou (Walibi Belgium) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 (edited) 1. Intimidator 305 - It's a popular choice, but good GOD, what a beast. The first drop is absolutely incredible, it either gives crazy good floater in the front or you-are-going-to-die ejector in the back. That first turn will make you grey/black out, no exceptions. Every transition throws you around like a ragdoll, every hill has insane ejector... I mean, it's perfect from start to finish. Just yes. 2. Kumba - This is the definition of a god-tier B&M. As soon as you crest the first drop, it's one rapid-fire inversion after another at speeds that don't even feel legal- that MCBR does nothing and I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm pretty sure this is the coaster that I've ridden the most in terms of laps, and this ride 100% deserves that title. 3. Twisted Timbers - Ah yes, the ride that got me to sip the IBox Kool-Aid. I think this coaster has the most airtime out of any other ride I've ever experienced. Ejector is everywhere and it's pure chaos. You're out of your seat more than you're in it. It's amazing. 4. Goliath (SFoG) - My personal pick for the best hyper. The first drop isn't much to write home about, but the rest of the ride is just B&M beauty. Floater on every single hill, that insane downward helix pulls some serious grey-out inducing positives, and the return leg is borderline ejector. It's a really long ride, it's butter smooth, and I love it. 5. Mako - This used to be my number one, and while it has sunk a bit in my rankings over the years, this is still an amazing coaster. Stupid good first drop, the setting over the water is fantastic, and you're flying out of your seat throughout the entire layout. Also, this is the only coaster that I can think of that the airtime is better in the front. Boldikus can vouch for me on this. 6. Twisted Cyclone - My hometown RMC kicks so much butt. Sure, it's on the shorter side, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in pure insanity. The first drop in the back whips you out of your seat and provides awesome laterals as it twists a bit to the side, that wave turn is pure sustained ejector, and it never slows down. Do I wish it was a bit longer? Well, yeah, kinda. Is it still an amazing ride? Absolutely. 7. Alpengeist - Easily my favorite invert. The entire ride is just perfection, from start to finish. There are times that the ride tries to kill you (top of the cobra roll and the transition into the MCBR) and I wouldn't have it any other way. The finale gets a bit of flack for killing the ride's pacing by taking things slow, but I'd argue it's the perfect compliment to the balls-to-the-wall first half. Plus, it gets points just for being at BGW. I freaking love that place. 8. Mine Blower - I will never understand the people that say this thing is rough in any way. It's not what I'd call butter smooth, but how anyone could dislike this ride is beyond me. As soon as you crest that drop, you're in for some crazy sh*t. The zero-g gives awesome hangtime, every single hill has ejector, and the laterals are some of the strongest I've ever felt on any coaster that isn't a wild mouse. 9. Montu - ...I mean come on, it's Montu. While I do think this ride is severely overrated, I can't deny it's absolutely amazing. It's intense, it's long, the batwing is pure evil, and it's just awesome. Shoutout to the ops, too, y'all are cool. 10. The Incredible Hulk Coaster - Maybe it's just me, but I seldom ever see this coaster mentioned in enthusiast circles. And I'll never get that, because this thing is fantastic. Forceful launch, intense inversions, great theming, and an absolute banger of an onride soundtrack. What's not to love? Edited September 5, 2019 by Dombot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasehat Posted August 8, 2019 Share Posted August 8, 2019 Mine shuffled around a bit after going to CP again 1. El Toro 2. Superman the Ride 3. Maverick 4. Skyrush 5. Steel Vengeance (I’m going to get roasted for this one) 6. Millennium Force 7. Storm Chaser 8. Boulder Dash 9. Wicked Cyclone 10. Fury 325 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I'm a little bummed my top 5 is no longer all Intamin but it is what it is. * = new addition 1. Maverick 2. Steel Vengeance* 3. El Toro 4. Skyrush 5. Superman (SFNE) 6. Intimidator 305 7. Wicked Cyclone 8. Twisted Cyclone 9. Twisted Timbers 10. Phoenix* 11. Millennium Force 12. Phantoms Revenge 13. Storm Runner 14. Cheetah Hunt 15. White Lightning 16. Mako 17. Nitro 18. Alpengeist 19. Magnum XL200 20. Montu 21. Griffon 22. Volcano 23. Gale Force 24. Goliath (SFOG) 25. Apollos Chariot 26. Dominator 27. Kumba 28. Verbolten 29. Mind Bender (SFOG) 30. Valravn* https://coaster-count.com/user/19191/ridden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) I know you really wanted to stress that it's the #1 greatest thing ever so you put an extra 1 for emphasis but if you write it like that it looks like an eleven and people might be confused. Edited September 3, 2019 by coasterbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 3, 2019 Share Posted September 3, 2019 I can't believe you didn't mention the Kumba placement or scold me for not ranking Phoenix higher. Also, FYI MF moved up a few spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pǝʇɹǝʌuı Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 After my last two new credits of the year, here is what I assume to be my final list of 2019 These coasters get 11/10 1. Fury 325 - A masterpiece, I can't put it any other way. 2. TTD/KDK - They're essentially the same ride, don't @ me. Really good rides, though. 3. Steel Vengeance - Another masterpiece--most of the time. 4. Maverick - After 12 years the thing still delivers like it was built yesterday. 5. Eejanaika - I'll admit it's been a minute since I last rode, but I have very fond memories! These coasters get 10/10 6. Beast - My personal favorite wooden coaster 7. Diamondback - It's personal. Nothing screams home or nostalgia to me like Diamondback. The ride itself ain't bad, either! 8. Cannibal - Very underrated, mostly because a lot of enthusiasts haven't been on it. Hangtime galore. One of the best first drops in the world. 9. Tatsu - I love me a good B&M flyer over the trees. 10. El Toro - Very different from Beast, and probably a tie for my top wooden coaster. In a world where RMC exists, though, I can't really bring myself to rank it any higher on my list. These coasters also get 10/10, but remain off the top 10 list to avoid redundancy Millennium Force - Good ride. Does what Fury does but not quite as well. Twisted Colossus - I'd argue it has stronger airtime than Steel Vengeance, although the pacing is very off. Ghostrider - 'nuff said X2 - Does what Eejanaika does but not quite as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Here's a little update after an extensive Japan/Korea trip. I feel like Top-25 may give a bit more perspective: 1. Steel Vengeance 2. Lightning Rod 3. T Express 4. Intimidator 305 5. Maverick 6. Hakugei 7. Outlaw Run 8. Skyrush 9. Twisted Timbers 10. El Toro 11. Expedition GeForce 12. Phoenix 13. Coaster (Playland) 14. Wildfire 15. Medusa Steel 16. Fury 325 17. Wonder Women 18. RailBlazer 19. Iron Rattler 20. Helix 21. Twisted Colossus 22. Mega-Lite (HV Shanghai) 23. Kawasemi 24. Prowler 25. Superman the Ride Some notes: - Yeah, RMC is dominating the list. 11/25 spots. - Trusty, old Intamin isn't too far behind. 9/25 spots. Also T Express is truly insane. - I love me some wood coasters. 8/25 spots. Pretty good ratio I'd say. - Only 1 B&M makes my top 25 anymore. - Two different "clones" make it in! - Eight years ago, Superman the Ride (aka Bizarro aka Superman: Ride of Steel) was my #1 coaster. Now it's my #25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Just curious, how did T-Express score so highly? Based on what I've seen, it just looks like a clone of Balder (which didn't crack your list) with a Toro sampler platter tacked on to the beginning. What made it stand apart from those 2 rides? (Note, when I say it's a clone of balder, it's literally identical to Balder after the MCBR; compare the povs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I'm a little bummed my top 5 is no longer all Intamin but it is what it is. Nice man! Glad you liked Steel Vengeance. It's fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted September 6, 2019 Share Posted September 6, 2019 Just curious, how did T-Express score so highly? Based on what I've seen, it just looks like a clone of Balder (which didn't crack your list) with a Toro sampler platter tacked on to the beginning. What made it stand apart from those 2 rides? (Note, when I say it's a clone of balder, it's literally identical to Balder after the MCBR; compare the povs) I would be wondering the same thing. Here's a little breakdown: The first drop (albeit shorter than Toro) is steeper and felt like Skyrush. The next hill is sustained ejector much like GeForce's first straight hill. You proceed to enter a death curve at crazy speeds and do the figure-8 thing. The airtime into the Midcourse is otherworldly in the front. The latter "half" is much like Balder, yes, but the big difference is it feels like 1.5x speed. My complaint with Balder was that it felt quite slow through a lot of the turns. T Express fixes that and turns it up. Ejector on every hill T Express feels way longer than both those coasters and has more spots of airtime in total. It has a more complete layout than Toro, and it also has the best setting in the group. I was under-hyping the ride before I rode, but it completely blew me away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted September 7, 2019 Share Posted September 7, 2019 Thanks for the elaboration! Sounds awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 After my visit to Italy last week: 1. Hyperion 2. Wildfire 3. Taiga 4. Untamed 5. Shambhala 6. Schwur des Kärnan 7. Taron 8. Helix 9. Expedition GeForce 10. iSpeed 11. Colossos - Kampf der Giganten 12. Lech Coaster 13. Karacho 14. Wodan Timbur Coaster 15. Goliath (Walibi Holland) 16. Katun 17. Alpina Blitz 18. Red Force 19. Fury 20. Troy 21. Valkyria 22. Icon 23. Fēnix 24. Superman / la Atracción de Acero 25. Raptor (Gardaland) 26. Lost Gravity 27. The Swarm 28. Oblivion - The Black Hole 29. Black Mamba 30. OzIris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chasehat Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 Made first trip to Knoebels for Phoenix Phall Phunfest and have a new coaster in my top 10 1. El Toro 2. Superman the Ride 3. Maverick 4. Skyrush 5. Steel Vengeance 6. Millennium Force 7. Storm Chaser 8. Boulder Dash 9. Phoenix 10. Wicked Cyclone Phoenix actually kicked Fury from my top 10 I really need to get down to Carowinds again and give that ride another go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 I will never understand you Boulder Dash over Phoenix people as long as I love but to each his own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 ^ Front row night rides almost make it better than Phoenix for me. 1) Lightning Rod 2) Voyage 3) Steel Vengeance 4) Untamed (Walibi) 5) Coaster (PNE Playland) 6) Phoenix 7) Boulder Dash 8) Expedition GeForce 9) Fury 325 10) Twisted Colossus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haymaker Posted October 17, 2019 Share Posted October 17, 2019 With a limited park resume and not being able to ride everything due to short kids and time restrictions... 1. Millennium Force 2. Ride of Steel (SFDL) 3. Apollo's Chariot 4. Storm Runner 5. Mystic Timbers 6. Griffon 7. The Beast 8. Banshee 9. Alpengheist 10. Ravine Flyer II Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallFPS Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 1. Steel Vengence - Cedar Point 2. Wicked Cyclone - Six Flags New England 3. Superman The Ride - Six Flags New England 4. Millenium Force - Cedar Point 5. Top Thrill Dragster - Cedar Point 6. Gatekeeper - Cedar Point 7. Valravn - Cedar Point 8. Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa 9. Magnum XL-200 - Cedar Point 10. Boulder Dash - Lake Compounce Old Club TPR memeber Montuman99 here, forgot my old password but wanted a new account anyway Hope everyone has a great day and can't wait to see 2020 coasters climb up the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I always have such a hard time with these. Between constantly riding new coasters and reriding old coasters Maverick Fury 325 Lightning Run Shivering Timbers Phantoms Revenge Lightning Rod Mako SWO Goliath SFGAM Montu Storm Chaser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I will never understand you Boulder Trash over Phoenix people as long as I love but to each his own. Fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I will never understand you Boulder Dash over Phoenix people as long as I love but to each his own. It's okay, I've taken their names down for future reference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlp94 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 ^ Front row night rides almost make it better than Phoenix for me. 1) Lightning Rod 2) Voyage 3) Steel Vengeance 4) Untamed (Walibi) 5) Coaster (PNE Playland) 6) Phoenix 7) Boulder Dash 8) Expedition GeForce Funny how all of my Top 5 coasters are in your Top 10 1. Expedition GeForce 2. Lightning Rod 3. Steel Vengeance 4. Voyage 5. Coaster (PNE) 6. Outlaw Run 7. Storm Chaser 8. X2 9. Nemesis 10. Millennium Force Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zand Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I will never understand you Boulder Dash over Phoenix people as long as I love but to each his own. Admittedly it's been 10 years since I rode Boulder Dash so my opinion would likely be much worse if I rode it now, but when it was at its glory Boulder Dash at night was pretty much unbeatable, even by Phoenix. And then when it was over you could reride it instead of calling 911 for your new rib injury or because you just railroaded the train coming off the transfer track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 ^ Front row night rides almost make it better than Phoenix for me. 1) Lightning Rod 2) Voyage 3) Steel Vengeance 4) Untamed (Walibi) 5) Coaster (PNE Playland) 6) Phoenix 7) Boulder Dash 8) Expedition GeForce Funny how all of my Top 5 coasters are in your Top 10 1. Expedition GeForce 2. Lightning Rod 3. Steel Vengeance 4. Voyage 5. Coaster (PNE) 6. Outlaw Run 7. Storm Chaser 8. X2 9. Nemesis 10. Millennium Force Just get on Phoenix, Boulder Dash, and Untamed so it matches completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I don't think I've done a proper Top 10 in a while but since I did revisit a few parks for some new credit this year/last fall here's one off the top of my head. The Beast and Space Mountain are total nostalgia picks but whatever, it's my list. 1. Maverick 2. Steel Vengeance 3. Lightning Rod $. Phoenix 5. The Beast 6. Kumba 7. Phantoms Revenge 8. Storm Runner 9. Raptor 10. Space Mountain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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