TexasGiant1982 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I know most of you in here have ridden a roller coaster that made you feel like you were gonna die--either because of the ride itself was way too rough or the restraints were too tight; I have ridden quite a few of these "death machines." Right now, the Texas Giant comes to my mind. So, I was wondering, what was YOUR favorite "roller-coaster death machine?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Texas Giant would win if it was just a little less homicidal. However, my last ride on it put me down for the count. I was screaming in complete agony just praying to make it back alright. I honestly thought I was going to have to be taken away in an ambulance because the extreme jackhammering was causing such excruciating back pain. I'll never ride it again until I hear they have completely overhauled the ride. My favorite death machine is the Looping Star at Beech Bend. The ride is completely janky and unnerving, but I really get a kick out of it. I was always a fan of King Cobra at Kings Island as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoodog Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I LOVE Mean Streak but it is way too rough and slow around the turns and WAY too trimmed. Also Ninja at SF StLouis and SFOG are way to bumpy. The OTSR's on SFOG's Ninja are not bent right, thjey do not go to the stomach but aslanted outward near the heart. They SUCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I love Skyrider at PCW, despite it being a nut-squashing, headbanging TOGO standup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastergirl26 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The now defunct Hurricane cat 5 at MB pavilion. OMG that thing was so painful, I was just ready for it to end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sugart Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Viper @ Great Adventure. There was more airtime on that first drop than the entire ride of Nitro, it was the rest of the ride that hurt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The Ultimate owns this topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam06pr Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Steel: GASM at SFGAdv Wood: Gwazi at BGA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
307 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Avalanche at Timber Falls. It kicked the living snot out of me, and the way that thing moves just looks like the track will snap at any moment, but I loooooooooooooooved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterferg Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I may be slightly massochistic, but I really enjoy the Rattler as SFFT...although I can only ride it once per trip. While riding Rattler its pretty much comical how rough it is...i love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 My favorite was Mind Eraser: SFWOA/GL. That sucker HURT! It is currently up for grabs via Norton Auctions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Mean Streak has to be the worst death machine I've ever rode. Anaconda is second, and Shockwave (KD) is third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstevet07 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The Tobaggan at Trimper's in Ocean City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 From my limited experience: I really like Hurler at Kings Dominion. It is airtime for a price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorBoyASU Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Hmmm.......either the "Galaxi" type ride at Tibidabo, or Scandia Screamer. Both were really fun for their size, but I was really worried about my safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schrubber Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Cool and fresh, a mean little death machine which used to travel around in Europe a few years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalepi_Konei Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Steel: Time Warp AK (it took the corners too fast and rusty squeaked at every corner we took so it just scared me a lil bit) Wood: Gwazi BGA (the restraints are way too tight what GENIUS *rolls eyes* made them! And the ride is total suicide if you ride) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 SFGADVs Rolling Thunder - both sides. Sure, it looks pretty but its crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedarpointfangirl Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I would have to say "Mantis" @ CP and Iron Wolf @ SFGAm. They both hurt like hell. I'm not much for stand ups, well except Riddlers Revenge, I really like it!! I would also have to add Viper @ SFMM and GASM @ SFGAdv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The now defunct Hurricane cat 5 at MB pavilion. OMG that thing was so painful, I was just ready for it to end. Agreed, this ride was one that hanging on wasn't good enough.. I also put that little death machine Looping star at Beech Bend on my list. Hercules in its last few years was pretty unpleasant. Then there are a few out Vegas Way. The former Manhattan express and that thing in Prime Nevada called Desparado... Just a few of my death machine coasters that provided a less then memorable rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFAfan#1 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 The only rollercoaster that made me really want to get off was Anaconda at Kings Dominion. I dont really like how slow the last corkscrews are, and how bumpy that ride it, also how strong the mid-course brakes are. That is one hell of a ride lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Ghostrider @ KBF. It's rough and full of jackhammering, But I still like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2-dude Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Zonga. I liked it, but still. Just wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumba830 Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 it so has to be Mad Mouse at Little Amerricka... ....... it combines pain with fall apart terror Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krouvi Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Vampire at Walibi Belgium. I really felt my neck is about to break down. It felt so bad I went out and was in bed for 2 days with horrible pains in my neck that became a migraine. I rode Vekoma SLC here in Israle and it's smooth and nothing as horrible as Vampire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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