Nosferatu Posted July 3, 2008 Posted July 3, 2008 Me and my Norwegian friend Yngve (Viking86) recently came back from a trip in the NY area. We spent a few days in the city, and visited Astroland, Six Flags Great Adventure, Hershey Park, Knoebels, Playland Park, Lake Compounce and Six Flags New England. On our first day in NY we took the subway out to Coney Island, to ride the famous Cyclone. It was a pretty cool feeling walking around the area, as you had seen in numerous times in films etc. A ride on the cyclone is 8$, but you can get a reride for 5$. We started with a front seat ride. The First drop is pretty amazing. It's a lot stepper than many modern day woodies, and you get some nice airtime going down. The first turn has some surprising laterals. The rest of the ride is a really nice blend of laterals and airtime. I can see why the lay out has been cloned so many times. After this ride we made the major mistake. We opted for a back seat ride. Sitting over the wheels, in the back seat on a woodie from 1927 turned out not being the smartest thing we had done. The start of the first drop was great, with amazing ejector airtime. But then as we hit the bottom the major jackhammering started. I've been on rough coaster before, but nothing like this. The name spine-adjuster is more relevant than ever. I wasn't able to enjoy any of the airtime, because I knew there was something awful waiting on the bottom of the drop. It hasn't happened to me before, but I actually couldn't wait for the ride to end. After this we had some problems walking, and I'm still not sure if my back recovered properly. Well, if I have to retire early I know why Seeing now, we should have gone for a ride in the second to last row. It's a non wheel seat, and I hear it is a lot smoother! And with that airtime it is probably amazing. Well, next time. On to the pictures I'll end this update with a sad picture. This is the place the might Thunderbolt once stood. It was demolished a few years ago, after standing idle a long time. Thanks for reading. More pictures (and video) coming! Turnaround Just to remind you all which coaster it is! I love to play with the focus. Expect a lot more of thees out of focus coaster shots A scenic view of the cyclone! It's really a beautiful coaster! It's a really nice ride. Too bad it has gotten so rough! Back to the cyclone. You can almost see the laterals going in to that turn! the observation tower This wacky worm actually used the turntable to switch trains! First one I've seen with two trains! The famous wonder wheel. Birds at the beach. They wait until you turn your back to them, and then..BAAM. They take you and eat you alive...I've heard The old parachute drop tower. Too bad it has been closed for a long time! It's not certain Astroland will be here next year:( The boardwalk next to the park is pretty nice The first airtime hill has some nice air too. The first drop is great! Amazing airtime, especially in the back Something that really separates America from Europe is your fire hydrants. They are about to experience some airtime! The firs turn has some nice laterals! The Coney Island Cyclone, probably one of the most famous coasters in existence!
lil jimmy norton Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 You hit the nail on the head. The airtime in the back is fantastic, but I can only do one ride in the back. I always brace myself for the turns, and even that doesn't help. The front does offer a view with nice air. But for some reason, I prefer the third seat, if just feels like it has more airtime.
andy_e219 Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 Great TR. The Cyclone looks to be in great shape, good to see.
downunder Posted July 4, 2008 Posted July 4, 2008 Excellent trip report, very nice photos. I will be there in just over a month, so you're tips were very helpful.
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