CdnbMatt Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Please forgive me if this has been done before, I did a quick search and couldn't find it... Arrow coasters will always hold a special place in my heart. I'm just curious what one is your favorite...it can be any Arrow coaster still standing or defunct as long as it is pre S&S. I'm going to stick a rule in here though, X is not allowed......too easy. My personal favorite is, and always will be, Drachen Fire....despite it's problems I always had a good time while riding it.....I miss it.
slither37 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I have to say Magnum. I know, I know, others despise this, but I have always found it a very fun ride.
texcoaster Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Although Dexter Frebish's Electric Roller Ride (later Excalibur at SFAW) was my first coaster and holds a special place in my heart, I'll go with Big Bad Wolf. The DFERR was called "the coolest coaster in the world" by the band "Dexter Freebish" that named themselves after it... sorta.
linearinduction Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Canyon Blaster @ Adventure Dome would be my Favorite Arrow Coaster with Magnum a Close Second. 8)
CdnbMatt Posted October 9, 2007 Author Posted October 9, 2007 Ohh.....I forgot all about Magnum, it comes in a very very close second.
uwgbdork Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I am going to have to throw a vote in for the now defunct Shockwave at SFGAm. As for existing coasters, that i have ridden i am going to have to vote for Canyon Blaster at Circus Circus
saxman47 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Magnum is my personal favorite, although one the the coasters I really want to ride is Tennessee Tornado since I have heard very good things about it.
peteb Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I'm a big fan of Arrow suspended coasters especially Top Gun and Big Bad Wolf which are still good rides to this day. And Loch Ness Monster with the interlocking loops has got to be one of the best looking coasters ever built. And it's close to 30 years old.
Reon Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 As much as I hate to ditch my old fave Vortex, Tenesse Tornado is pretty solid. Smooth, tall, fast, makes good use of terrain, and has plenty of airtime. Beutiful...
asr Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Magnum! Pretty much every other Arrow I have been on has sucked.
BugEyed Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Magnum takes the cake, but honestly GASM comes a close second for me. I can't understand why everyone makes a big deal about it sucking. it doesn't.
Homer Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Magnum XL 200 and Demon at SFGAm are two of the smoothest and most fun Arrow coasters I have ever been on. The theming on Demon is also great and well-kept for a ride of its age.
Loefet Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Not to hard really... Eagle Fortress is awesome. And then there is Fantasia Special, a big Arrow looper that is smooth no bashing at all.
matteocrepaldi Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Magnum XL followed by Irn Bru Revolution and Vortex (KI).
carolinacaniac Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Mine is split between Big Bad Wolf and Anaconda. I think most people are not fans of Anaconda, but I love the underwater tunnel, high loop, and the Corkscrew with hangtime!
Scaparri Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 This too easily goes to Tennessee Tornado. It's smooth, it's really intense, has an absolutely bizarre loop (you have to experience it to understand the twisting motion it does), and has one of my favorite drops of all time. But, if we only consider coasters built up to the mid-90's, where Arrow displayed the style they are known for (coathangers, tiny loops 7000 ft in the air), then I think I have to go with Vortex. I know most people hate the ride but I truly love it. The drop in the back is sick, it's intense, and I've never found the coaster to be all THAT rough.
ghost007jas Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 X, hands down best arrow coaster ever. Magnum was boring, Viper and Demon were..mediocre.. Sooo X, yes.
Scaparri Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 ^He said in the first post that X isn't allowed because it's too easy. Does anybody remember the ARROWbatic? It's too bad one of those was never built. Just another coaster concept that never came to frusion.
CdnbMatt Posted October 9, 2007 Author Posted October 9, 2007 The best part about being an Arrow fan is that there are soooooo many to choose from, the worst part is that there will never be any more than the number we have now.
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I have to vote for Magnum, with Tennessee Tornado in close second.
FireHawk2k7 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Magnum is the best arrow coaster hands down.
peteb Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 I've been on GASM at SFGADV on a train that just had a major refurb and couldn't believe how fast and relatively smooth the ride was. I think unfortunately most Arrow rides out there are getting pretty well neglected ; most of them in their day were truly spectacular but they tend to get bashed because they're compared with newer rides built with modern technology.
Sparebear75 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 Magnum and Wonderland's Vortex do it for me.
yankees15 Posted October 9, 2007 Posted October 9, 2007 My favorite Arrow coaster would be Big Bad Wolf at Busch gardens Europe. The coaster is very smooth, has amazing theming, and you can't beat the drop over the Rhine! Coming in second would probably be Great American Scream Machine as Six Flags Great Adventure.
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