Inukaza Posted July 6, 2010 Posted July 6, 2010 Cheetaka. Â Way to think to the future. Â So far, Rockin roller coaster. It's really the only one I remember. Â Though I have been on hulk/TTD/Wicked twister/volcano I don't remember the experiance totally. so RNRC it is
walibi owner Posted July 7, 2010 Posted July 7, 2010 1. blue fire Megacoaster, Europa Park   2. Superman the ride, Six Flags Holland Â
walibi owner Posted July 7, 2010 Posted July 7, 2010 1. blue fire Megacoaster, Europa Park   2. Superman the ride, Six Flags Holland Â
galahad Posted July 7, 2010 Posted July 7, 2010 Love "Furius Baco" in the front inner seats: tremendous launch and simple but effective layout..
TXman308 Posted July 12, 2010 Posted July 12, 2010 I've been on these launchers Mummy Poltergeist V2 Rock n Roll Incredible Hulk Superman the escape  Of all of those I have to say incredible hulk. It feels way faster than 40 mph, plus it's a great ride.
aceospades1250 Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 It's probably a close tie between Xcelerator and Top Thrill Dragster. Xcelerator's is much more "jerky" forceful, and TTD is mode drawn out. Front row seat on TTD is just insane though, never experienced anything like it before. My heart races just thinking about how awesome it is.
Team Thriller Posted July 16, 2010 Posted July 16, 2010 I've always loved Rock N' Roller Coasters. V2 and Desert Race is also awesome. Blue Fires launch is really fun also, even if it isn't the most intense. Â --James
saiyanhajime Posted July 18, 2010 Posted July 18, 2010 I like so many of them! Mummy, Kingda Ka, Top Thrill Dragster, Storm Runner, Furious Baco... (Yes, I like Baco. Rare breed I know.) Â I'm going to give Flight of Fear (KD version) a mention because this thing is so underrated. The launch is forceful and it's followed by a fantastic layout. I bet it was death before it had lapbars, though. I wish they had built more of these style rides, in various layouts.
alpengeist04 Posted July 18, 2010 Posted July 18, 2010 My three personal favorites are TTD, Storm Runner, and ROTM (USF), though I still think Hypersonic had the best launch. It's just unfortunate that after the top hat, the rest of the ride was horrible.
FeelTheFORCE Posted July 18, 2010 Posted July 18, 2010 The best launched coaster I have been on has to be the Hulk, but the best launch I have ever experienced is TTD.
coasterlover420 Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 There are a lot of different types of launched coasters, they are all good for different reasons, it's hard to pick just one favorite.  Xcelerator - The launch is right out of the station; when you're next in line you get the rush of the train flying from right out in front of you, and on the train you get that instantaneous action feeling  Top Thrill Dragster - Well, duh...  Maverick - It's in a dark scary tunnel and also because you can hear the LSMs power up before the blast; I can never coast through that tunnel without getting excited for what's going to happen next. Even on the lift hill as well as in the tunnel, you hear those LSMs and you just have to go "WOOOOO!!"  Rock n' Roller Coaster - My first launched coaster; holds some sentimental value as well as having some good theming and unpredictability  Storm Runner - Quick and to the point, with a great ride afterward  Montezuma's Revenge - I have no idea why I like this launch so much, but I do. I like the unpredictability.  I personally think the problem with Intamin rockets is the launch is too predictable. The train locks into the catch car and 5 seconds later, it begins. I like launches that are unpredictable and mysterious...
Fire2box Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 V2 at SF Discovery Kingdom... but thats only because I only been on it and Superman at SFMM.. Superman was scary due to the height but, really it was a bit of a let down. Of course I come 13 years after it's open.
cal1br3tto Posted October 9, 2010 Posted October 9, 2010 Considering the entire ride, not just the launch, here are my rankings and ratings: Â 01. California Screamin' (9/10) 02. Powder Keg (9/10) 03. Mr. Freeze @ SFStL (9/10) 04. Montezooma's Revenge (7/10) 05. V2: Vertical Velocity (7/10) 06. Steel Venom (7/10) 07. Vertical Velocity (7/10) 08. Avatar Airbender (6/10) 09. Superman: The Escape (6/10) 10. Pony Express (2/10)
SoCalCoasters Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 I had not been on any launch coasters until this April...now I've ridden:  California Screamin' Montezooma's Revenge Pony Express Revenge of the Mummy Superman: The Escape Xcelerator  Yes, I rode all six of SoCal's launching coasters in one year!  My Favorite: California Screamin', with Xcelerator as a close second...funny, since Cali Sreamin' is the only one with OTSRs.  Best Themed: Revenge of the Mummy  Worst: Colliding Express...erm Pony Express
tiger01 Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 iSpeed!!! Â I Really Wan't to Ride that! Looks awesome and twisty! The only launch I have been on is Rita at Alton Towers which was really cool and forceful! For a 17 second ride it was okay. Nemesis is the Best!
tiger01 Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) Sorry about the double post Edited October 10, 2010 by tiger01
Groteslurf Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 Going for TTD. Best launch coaster I've ever ridden.
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 Maverick. Fast, spunky, and intense.
Montuman99 Posted October 10, 2010 Posted October 10, 2010 I was 12 years old, before I was a Montuman and a coaster maniac. I was terrified, my dad forced me to the front row and it was my first "extreme" roller coaster. I screamed like a girl for the first .5 seconds. I then giggled like a girl for the rest of the ride. It's the insane Rock'n Roller Coaster at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
ThemeParks-US Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 The Rockin Roller Coaster at Universal Studies is an amazing thrill. 0-60 in 3 seconds or something? Brilliant!
RomanHORSEman Posted October 18, 2010 Posted October 18, 2010 Mine would definitely be storm runner. Love the intense launch, airtime on tophat, airtime going into the best in-line twist on a roller coaster I have ever experienced. It's short but very very sweet.
Lenaapple1974 Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 Hulk Volcano Kingda Ka Backlot Stunt Coaster Rockin rollercoaster Flight of Fear Chiller (Robin side) Storm Runner Maverick (Is this considered a launch?) Â Â I think I got all the launches I have experienced. So far, the best one would have to be KK. I overall just love launches. Each have something different to offer. I love watching the faces on the riders.
Montuman99 Posted October 20, 2010 Posted October 20, 2010 The Rockin Roller Coaster at Universal Studies is an amazing thrill. 0-60 in 3 seconds or something? Brilliant! Umm... I think you mean Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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