PhantomNick Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 ^ Nice, thanks! Looks like while there are similarities between the two, they are different layouts. And for the record, Wooden Warrior looks equally awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted July 1, 2014 Share Posted July 1, 2014 Looks so fun and sweet! I want one in my backyard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 If there is one thing The Gravity Group gets, it's airtime. I'm interested to see the two inverted woodies they're building in China with Timberliners. Hopefully those end up doing really well for the company and they can start building some of those coasters that size here in America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjh1284 Posted July 2, 2014 Share Posted July 2, 2014 I love the idea of this kind of ride!! Looks way better that Wooden Warrior. It has a more compact layout and it's longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 We took a quick but fun visit to Camden Park in Huntington, West Virginia today! Check out our POV of the "classic" wood coaster, Big Dipper! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Nice! Classic indeed. Oh, and loved the SCAD Tower video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Haha! When you said "I'm feeling the lift hill undulating underneath my butt" I immediately remembered how Comet's lift felt (at Hershey). Almost as if it was giving free massages! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjh1284 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 That's a neat classic woodie. Looks like a pretty fun ride in the back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Oh boy, do I remember this one ! It's probably the most retro, sketchy coaster left in existence, in the most sketchy park, with the oddest crowd ever, but in the most wonderful way once you experience it. I am truly amazed the coaster and the whole park for that matter is still around. It's like being in the land that time forgot, given its very remote location. Though not the biggest , fastest ,or tallest by any means, several things make this ride one ,that if as an enthusiast, shouldn't be missed. First, It looks, and feels as if will collapse at any minute.The look and feel of the train flying" up off the track" on the crest of some of the hills. Really, just watch the video closely. It really adds to the thrill if you will. Second , those fantastic relics of the century flyer trains, which, when I went had several seats missing as they were in need of, Ahem, "refurbishing". Third , IF , you are REALLY lucky, a ride during the rain is something that should not be missed. It really does make it one of the most frightening rides ever. It turns the ride int o a whole different beast. LOL. Yes,they did run it in a downpour when I was there and it just flies through the course and overshot the station. Also not to be missed is the Little Dipper which also has the NAD trains, the classic Laff in the Dark type ride, the odd flume ride and sketchy sky ride. If you are really into coaster history and parks, as they once were way back when, then Camden is a worthwhile side trip on your way to the big parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 29, 2014 Author Share Posted July 29, 2014 Here's another POV we just posted! Quite possibly my favorite GCI woodie and this one was still running VERY well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamico2 Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 It's amazing what a full train will do for this ride. During my visit last summer, I got about 12 rides in, but none of the trains went out with more than 8 riders. Needless to say, Kentucky Rumbler was not moving nearly as fast as displayed in this video. I still really liked the ride but felt like it was not living up to its full potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 I really want to get out to Beech Bend and it's only a 7ish hour drive to there, but for some reason I've never visited this park. A GCI woodie is a good woodie and this one makes me want to go down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 (edited) Altair 10 inversion coaster at Cinecitta. Edited July 31, 2014 by Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 This might just be me nitpicking but I'm not sure if I like the meme / image macro-style text slapped onto the video thumbnail. It looks okay but I feel like Theme Park Review videos have always spoken for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Phoenix Glowfest Video!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Awesome. We should do that on Fright Nights on Coaster at Playland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) This might just be me nitpicking but I'm not sure if I like the meme / image macro-style text slapped onto the video thumbnail. It looks okay but I feel like Theme Park Review videos have always spoken for themselves. Well, the increase in views because of them certainly disagrees with you. Edited August 3, 2014 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted August 3, 2014 Share Posted August 3, 2014 GLOWFEST!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Glowfest is one of the coolest things! I wish I was there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Well, the increase in views because of them certainly disagrees with you. Fair enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barge84 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Definitely one of the highlights of the trip. I thought the glow ride in 2012 would never be topped, but this did it! Phoenix was kicking all sorts of ass on Friday night. I can't believe it actually started smoking because it was running so fast! Can we go back to Knoebels now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyWD98 Posted August 5, 2014 Share Posted August 5, 2014 Definitely one of the highlights of the trip. I thought the glow ride in 2012 would never be topped, but this did it! Phoenix was kicking all sorts of A$$ on Friday night. I can't believe it actually started smoking because it was running so fast! Can we go back to Knoebels now? This ^ That was probably the best single day I've ever had at a park and Phoenix totally blew away my expectations. I'd put it tied for my number one with Balder. (Yes, I even liked it more than El Toro) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 Let's update this with three new videos we posted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'll be honest - I haven't been the biggest fan of all these ALS Ice Bucket Videos filling up my newsfeed, but I was involved in filming one today for our friends at Attractions Magazine and not only is this probably the best of the Ice Bucket videos I've seen, but it's also and amazingly HILARIOUS roller coaster video!!! Please share this link on your Facebook, Twitter, etc: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 ^ Yep, that's definitely the winner for best one yet! I think you made two enemies at the end, though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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