robbalvey Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 We ended up having TWO videos today! First is one of the best Intamin coasters out there... Ride of Steel at Darien Lake! And the second is us having a bit of fun on a Wacky Worm at Adventure Landing last weekend in Jacksonville! EVERY REPLY YOU MAKE HERE WILL GIVE YOU ONE ENTRY TO WIN A BAG-O-CRAP! (Yes, multiple comments DO count for more than one - but don't be stupid and post like 20 times in a row and keep your posts ON TOPIC with the videos!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Is it awkward just going straight on ROS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 at first I thought Ride of Steel might be dull. . it doesn't seem to do much. . .but dang if that sucker doesn't haul! and those pops of air near the end. looks like lots of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbt Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I must say, the layout of RoS works A LOT better at DL than the same layout at SFA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 (edited) I must say, the layout of RoS works A LOT better at DL than the same layout at SFA. I'm not sure what you mean by this. The two rides are exactly the same. I've ridden them both when they are running in "top form" and they are identical. Edited April 12, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I like how ROS flies over the water. Even if it does look a little murky, it's a nice setting. Looks like it should be repainted though. The red color is pretty faded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GO MUFC!!! Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Iv'e been on the SFA twin and it was great.Plenty of airtime plus you take the helixes so fast. Great video Robb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 The water on ROS makes it more fun especially the first turn. While riding in the back, it is funny to see everyone drop their hands coming out of the helix because they think their hands will get chopped off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Curt Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 ROS certainly has a different layout, but man does it haul ass. I would really like to ride that one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProwlerPrey Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I've always found the RoS layout a bit strange with its huge drawn-out helices and that big straight part after the first helix. Still looks like it packs a good amount of airtime though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPfan1 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Superman looks awesome! (Like nearly every intamin coaster)! It seems to have some nice airtime! The wacky worm must be fun though it's a kiddie coaster Never had the chance to ride one yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Is it awkward just going straight on ROS? "Going straight" is awkward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Is it awkward just going straight on ROS? "Going straight" is awkward? Haha, isnt that weird on a hypercoaster? It just seems like Intamin was out of ideas there and just threw in a straight section. It is definitley different though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 ^ I was thinking the same. I mean, the one at D Lake is not that bad as you go over the water but the one at SFA just feels like they didn't bother to put anything else there (like one or more airtime hills). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterBone Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 If you ask my high school girlfriend, going straight is quite awkward for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbt Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I must say, the layout of RoS works A LOT better at DL than the same layout at SFA. I'm not sure what you mean by this. The two rides are exactly the same. I've ridden them both when they are running in "top form" and they are identical. I mean that at SFA, the long straight stretches over flat ground seem just rather boring, while at DL, the straight stretches are right above the lake. It just seems like they took the lazy road at SFA and cut/pasted the ride there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 12, 2013 Author Share Posted April 12, 2013 Today's daily video is a small, but fun family woodie! The Comet at Waldameer! How many of you have ridden this? EVERY REPLY YOU MAKE HERE WILL GIVE YOU ONE ENTRY TO WIN A BAG-O-CRAP! (Yes, multiple comments DO count for more than one - but don't be stupid and post like 20 times in a row and keep your posts ON TOPIC with the videos!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Both ROS coasters could seriously benefit from having props, tunnels, and flamethrowers on the flat speed portions. It would definitely make for a more interesting ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Looks like it packs a family punch! Love how its under heavy vegation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 While Ride of Steel might not be a top ten coaster for the experienced enthusiast, it is still a really good ride. Every hill on the ride had strong airtime no matter where you were sitting, and the helixes delivered reasonably strong positive G's. The flat straight sections, especially the one after the first helix, were actually more fun than I expected as you'd be going along and just when it started to get dull you'd be ejected as the train went over the hill. Comet was a fun junior woodie, essentially a slightly downsized version of the Ghoster Coasters. I do think the Ghoster Coasters are better rides, but Comet definitely had a better setting and was a great takeover ride on the LeviaTHON trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whodey Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Nothing like a woodie in the woods even if it is smaller than average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 adorable. .it's like a mini-me Cyclone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Did they shout "90 DEGREES!" on 0:23? LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPfan1 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I understood 90 degrees, too Looks a bit rough but still cool The world needs more small woodies like this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I love the old school woodies. They're rough but nothing beats the rumble, shudder, and smell of an old wooden coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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