texcoaster Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 There has been much talk in the Texas Giant rehab thread about the ridiculously awesome "flying carpet finale" that the old layout had. In my (and several others') opinion, it ranks as one of or maybe THE best finish of any coaster in history. Most coasters do their thing right at the start, then basically burn up momentum in some way before hitting the station brakes. Giant saved the best for last. What other coasters have noteworthy finishes? Two immediately come to mind for me: Rampage at Alabama Adventure brings the train to a halt on the holding brake before the station. Everyone is chatting about the great ride they've just had as the brakes release and the train creeps forward into a twisting final plunge to the station brakes that's a very nice surprise. Thunderbolt at Kennywood is great fun. Not only does it roll into a ravine drop right out of the station, but it returns to the ravine later, saving the two biggest drops on the ride for the end.
Hilltopper39 Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 The Beast -Double Helix Raven- Insane air time drop followed by crazy run through the woods Maverick- Midcourse launch followed by wicked twisting layout Adventure Express- super sweet lifthill to nowhere ending (joking)
cfc Posted September 17, 2010 Posted September 17, 2010 Hmm--we already have a thread for best and lamest coaster finales: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=18774. Please post your comments on this subject there. Thank you.
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