djboss302 Posted September 7, 2013 Share Posted September 7, 2013 I think the best classic woodie is Thunderbolt at Kennywood. What do you think the best classic woodie is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsgadvguy1000 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Comet @ The Great Escape for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 I think with the rise of these new hybrids, the term "classic woodie" may have taken on a whole new meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysairtime14 Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Comet at Great Escape for me too. But is it even worth a thread? I'm sure 90% of people are going to say the Cyclone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spideyfreak Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Blue Streak at Cedar Point. That ride has loads of ejector air and floater. Way underrated in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TunaSled Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 Blue Streak. Great ride for an oldie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideofSteel Posted September 8, 2013 Share Posted September 8, 2013 1. Phoenix at Knoebels 2. Thunderbolt at SFNE 3. Roller Coaster at Lagoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM64 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) Phoenix at Knoebels by far #1, with Kennywood's Thunderbolt #2, and CP's Blue Streak #3. Edited September 9, 2013 by DanM64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 No particular order: 1. Knoebel's Phoenix 2. Kennywood Thunderbolt 3. Conneaut Lake Blue Streak How far back does one have to go to consider a coaster as being a classic? I would also define SFStL's Screamin' Eagle and SFOG's GASM as being classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 (edited) I'd say Phoenix. It doesn't look all that impressive when you first see it, but it's an excellent ride (best woodie in the U.S. next to El Toro). Edited September 9, 2013 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 Not having ridden so many my favs are: - Rutschebanen (Tivoli) - Rutschebanen (Bakken, KumBak train) - Giant Dipper (Santa Cruz Broadwalk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted September 9, 2013 Share Posted September 9, 2013 1) Cyclone (Coney Island) 2) Comet (The Great Escape) 3) Phoenix (Knoebels) 4) Yankee Cannonball (Canobie Lake Park) 5) Jack Rabbit (Kennywood) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I'm going to make 1970 the cutoff for my list, though I'd say many built between then and 1985 also qualify. 1. Coaster at Playland (1958). It's not at the best park, isn't the most charming and doesn't have the most interesting layout, but it has the best trains, operations, and airtime. 2. Phoenix (1948 at Playland). Amazing park, above average setting and some intense airtime and laterals. 3. Giant Dipper at SCBB (1924). Delightfully charming coaster with a satisfying, airtime-filled layout. 4. Comet at TGE (1948 at Crystal Beach) 5. Wild One (1917 at Paragon Park) 6. Yankee Cannonball (1930 at Lakewood Park) 7. Coney Island Cyclone (1927) 8. Coaster Thrill Ride at Puyallup Fair (1935) 9. Blue Streak at Conneaut Lake Park (1938) 10. Thunderbolt at SFNE (1939 at Fantasy Forest) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatdan Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Zippin Pippin if I can allow it on a technicality, otherwise SCBB's Giant Dipper probably takes the cake for best one still operating, Big Dipper at GL would probably be next, but it's obviously no longer operating, and that was more for the location than the ride itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinTheAttendant Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 No doubt in my mind, P.N.E. Playland's Coaster is the winner. The airtime on this coaster is incredible, and I couldn't believe how smooth it was for its age. After riding it, I described it as a more re-rideable version of the Coney Island Cyclone. It's my #4 favorite woody, and I feel it's one of the most underrated coasters out there. The runners up would be The Comet at the Great Escape (Schmeck coasters FTW!) and the Coney Island Cyclone of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamico2 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 1. Phoenix 2. Beast 3. Thunderbolt (Kennywood) 4. Cyclone (Coney Island) 5. Giant Dipper (SCBB) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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