imbordisux Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 (edited) Weird little question: which coasters do you think all riders should try, not so much for quality, but just out of name-value and recognition? Like, which ones do you think are the most famous in your country, that all riders should do, just to say they did it? IMO, the ones in the US that fit that description are: Cyclone (Astroland) - Most famous coaster ever. X (SFMM) - One-of-a-kind. KK/TTD (SFGAdv/CP) - Either one, either the tallest/fastest, or the smoother version with lapbars. B:TR (SFGAm) - First inverted. S:ROS (SFNE) - Consistently rated #1 in America. What else? Edited September 11, 2005 by imbordisux Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiCoastal Kid Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 California Screamin' Hoosier Hurricane(Even if Cornball IS better) Georgia Scorcher(It's right at the front and all purdy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonKhan Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Easy... Revolution @ SFMM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing king Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Since it's about my country i would say the signature coaster and must-ride is "Hochschaubahn". And for all of you that have (maybe) never heard of it, here's the link: http://www.rcdb.com/id1103.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 (edited) And for all of you that have (maybe) never heard of it, here's the link: :o I have been on it SROS for SFA... SROS for SFDL ....and SROS for SFNE... YAY FOR THE SAME NAME! Cannonball would be Canobie Lakes and Excal would be Funtowns.. BoulderDash for Lake Compounce... Edited September 11, 2005 by Canobie Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Well, first off, I don't think a "signature coaster" is one because of the name, I think it should be one of quality. Therefore I don't think TTD, KK, and certainly NOT X even comes close! I mean, some of the most popular rides in the world "Pirates of the Carribean", "Space Mountain", "Haunted Mantion", "Big Thunder Mountain", etc didn't get popular because they had a good name, they were popular because they were good rides. I also think a "signature coaster" is one that stands the test of time, not one that was just built 2 or 3 years ago and got a "name" because it's the tallest and fastest. So having said that, I can only think of a few..... Phoenix - Knoebel's Matterhorn - Disneyland Space Mountain - Walt Disney World Big Thunder Mountain - Walt Disney World Jack Rabbit - Kennywood Batman: The Ride - SFGam Shock Wave - SFOT Greezed Lightning - SFAW Grand National - Blackpool And let's see, for those coasters that have been built in the past 10 years that could become "Signature coasters" hmm...... Millennium Force - CP Expedition GeForce - Holiday Park SROS - SFNE/SFA Raven - Holiday World Raging Bull - SFGam Dueling Dragons/Hulk - IOA I dunno....this thread seems far more subjective and I really don't think there is any right answer. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 JR for kennywood? I would think most people would say Thunderbolt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 You also have to consider Magnum for Cedar Point's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 ^ Yeah, you're probably right. I just happen to not like Thunderbolt that much. But then again, with the 54" height restriction and "no single riders" I'll bet you that more people have ridden Jack Rabbit than Thunderbolt. IMO, a "signature coaster" is also one that should be accessible to the most amount of people. Which is why, IMO, I think the most popular coaster in the world is not the Cyclone, but probably Big Thunder Mountain or Space Mountain. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncf Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I really think X should be one. It's the most unique, weird and thrilling coaster ever built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Kumba (and maybe its brother, Montu)- many multi-looping steel coasters become headbangers after a few years. Kumba is still a very ridable coaster after twelve years. In addition, it's well landscaped and has the distinctive roar Also: The original Corkscrew Any Schwartzkopf ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Colossus at Thorpe Park. Even though i've never been on it. It has the most loops in the world-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imbordisux Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 I agree with you, Robb; I just couldn't think of a better word to use than "signature". I guess "Most Famous" would have been better. Can't believe I forgot S:ROS at SFNE; it's consistently rated #1 in America, so that's gotta count for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmFREAK Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 x and the ORIGINAL stidio tour in hollywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kroger8 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I'd say Mindbender at SFOG would be one, its been there since '78 and still delivers, its a Schwarzkopf classic, and it has those signature round loops, and a great inclined helix, what a great ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Most Famous? That award would probably have to go to Big Thunder Mountain & Space Mountain at Walt Disney World. I'm willing to bet that more people have ridden those two coasters than any other coaster in the world. Closely followed by Matterhorn at Disneyland. Also, if you are talking "most famous" in terms of exposure, I think Colossus & Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain and the woodie at the PNE in Canada have probably been featured in the most movies and TV commercials. Followed by Westcoaster in Santa Monica! --Robb "The most famous or most signature coasters aren't going to be our personal favorites!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I would have to say Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at WDW. Easily one of the most accessible and ridden coasters in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob O Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I would also agree with Jackl Rabbit over Thunderbolt ar Keenywood. Its is a classic ride that has stood the ets of time and weathered it well IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Even though I haven't ridden it, I would say The Hulk is definately a signature coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 For the Kennywood reference that Robb made is fairly simple. It is a matter of preference. There are good points to both coasters. Jack Rabbit- -36 inch height requirement -mega airtime -one-trick pony (honestly it is) -oldest coaster in the park (Built in 1921) Thunderbolt- -formerly known as the Pippen (1924) revamped in 1968 and re-named the Thunderbolt. -54 inch height requirement -NO single riders -mega laterals -ONE pop of air in the back seat off the station drop It's a matter of preference at this point. Do you like laterals or airtime? Any coaster as a signature, well that is hard to say honestly. I would pick JR over T-bolt. I like history, and nothing has EVER been trimmed on JR. Katie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 As far as coaster enthusiasts go, I would have to say Cyclone at Coney Island for sure. For nostaglia and Hollywood sake, I would have to say Rebel Yell and Revolution since they were both stars of the movie "Rollercoaster." Still wished I could have ridden the one at Ocean View Park in Norfolk, VA. I was about 5 years too late! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlicious Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Im not going to count Disneys coasters... because ive never been on them and they dont scream " real coaster" to me... Id say that Americas gems are Mellenium Force, S:ROS @ SFNE, and X (just because its the only kind)... and TTD and KK just because of the height and speed... as far as the older coasters... Coney Island and stuff is an Icon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBeastSucks Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 The Beast at PKI because it has been the longest wooden coaster ever since its opening. I would say Son of Beast, but I would never put my worst enemy on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M_Force_4_ever Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I would say for sure the Whizzer at SFGAm, not only because its the last of its kind in the country, but also it has a nice layout with gentle parts and intense parts so everyone can enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maliboomer Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 they dont scream " real coaster" to me... Thats like saying that someone is not a man becuase they have a short... erm.. fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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