Jcoasters Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Hey. For my 100th Credit, I am still disputing on which ride to set the mark for me. Since I will be visiting Kemah after Sea World San Antonio, I can make Steel Eel my 100th credit by going to SFMM and riding Road Runner Express, which I have not been on. I've heard BB is very rough and uncomfortable. While it looks smooth to me, apparently the seat dividers make it extremely painful. I have heard great things about Steel Eel and it looks like it has good airtime. I really don't want my 100th credit to be disappointing, so helping me choose the better one would be very helpful. Thanks, - J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 SHAMU EXPRESS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoasters Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Noted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 (edited) This one: www.rcdb.com/3952.htm It is on the way to Kemah, so it is meant to be. Edited June 9, 2011 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solid Gold Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Always pick something notable for big numbers...what is notable about Steel Eel? SHAMU EXPRESSSSSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I haven't ridden the Boardwalk Bullet, but I don't remember too much about Steel Eel. Most Morgan hypercoasters have the same "feel" to me. Can you sneak off to SFOT and ride NTAG? That would be an awesome 100th coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I'd go for cuteness, and Shamu Express delivers on that front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoasters Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 I haven't ridden the Boardwalk Bullet, but I don't remember too much about Steel Eel. Most Morgan hypercoasters have the same "feel" to me. Can you sneak off to SFOT and ride NTAG? That would be an awesome 100th coaster! Im going east to west, so I will have ridden that already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiging_jen Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Boardwalk Bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Boardwalk Bullet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I actually am the type to go for kiddie coasters as milestones, so I would go with Shamu Express! I rate Steel Eel more highly than Boardwalk Bullet, but they're both respectable rides which I was happy to re-ride and even marathon. Steel Eel didn't seem rough, but the ejector airtime can hurt a bit as you fly into the lapbar. Boardwalk Bullet is fairly rough. There is a jolt after the first drop, especially in the back, that I would strongly suggest bracing for. But the ride does have a great layout as you'd expect from TGG, and a bit of quality airtime early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 I actually am the type to go for kiddie coasters as milestones, so I would go with Shamu Express! LISTEN TO HER!!! She has a vagina. Most important lesson to be leaned in life... When someone who has a vagina tells you to do something... DAMMIT! YOU DO IT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 Do the Boardwalk Bullet, and right after your milestone ride you can sit down to a nice steak dinner literally just a few inches from the coaster to celebrate the achievement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoasters Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 I actually am the type to go for kiddie coasters as milestones, so I would go with Shamu Express! LISTEN TO HER!!! She has a vagina. Most important lesson to be leaned in life... When someone who has a vagina tells you to do something... DAMMIT! YOU DO IT!!!! HAHA ok. I will do it. I will post a picture of me holding up a 100 sign in front of all the little kids. /NERD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 ^ Make an "event" out of it. Get a picture with you and your 100 sign on the ride, with a ride op, with the ride sign, etc.... it should be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoasters Posted June 9, 2011 Author Share Posted June 9, 2011 Ok, sounds good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 IDEA! Also write to the park to see if they can do anything special for you when you ride your 100th roller coaster, Shamu Express! Personally, I would ride the Steel Eel. You will be able to find a shirt your size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuruGuys Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Boardwalk Bullet is fairly rough. There is a jolt after the first drop, especially in the back, that I would strongly suggest bracing for. But the ride does have a great layout as you'd expect from TGG, and a bit of quality airtime early on. When did you ride it, it has gone through SOOO many winter maintenance sessions/minor profile changes since it was built causing the ride experience to change quite dramatically about 4 times now. I rode it last week and it was not bad at all. The first year had that nasty jolt in the back seat that you talked about, which was tamed quite a bit in the next year and has been eliminated since then. It has been riding pretty well ever since last years winter maintenance, and even better since this years pre-sping break maintenance. It is at least 50% less rough than it was during the first year. Very easy ride in the front seat, the back seat is still aggressive but won't hurt you like it once did. I'd go with Bullet for some of the same reasons Texcoaster stated, its at a nice park on the bay where you can get a nice dinner after and re-rides are usually very easy if you hit it at non peak hours. Steel Eel was much more fun than I thought it would be, if they didn't trim it as much it would be a blast on those last hills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 I rode Boardwalk Bullet late this April. Although I found it somewhat rough, I still rode it 15 times, many of them in a row. Apart from the major jolt, I didn't mind keeping my hands up the entire ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Boardwalk Bullet, simply because wood trumps steel with milestones (unless the steel coaster is something crazy good, Steel Eel doesn't quite qualify). Ride Road Runner Express when you get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big-M Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 Make Boardwalk Bullet your #100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoasters Posted June 10, 2011 Author Share Posted June 10, 2011 Sounds good, will do. Thanks for the help guys. I posted this question on other forums, but all they did was tell me that credits are stupid. I'm glad I posted this on a forum where most of the people are credit savvy too. Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted June 10, 2011 Share Posted June 10, 2011 ^Other forums are stupid. Lesson learned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now