Angle O. Descent Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 We all love roller coasters, but is there a particular type that you aren't fond of? For me it's stand-ups. Even the best one I.M.O. (Green Lantern) is not that enjoyable for me. What are yours? Please share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I am not fond of ones that are closed when I visit a park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Lol, what Larry said. I also don't like coasters that require me to make an appointment with my chiropractor after riding. Â In general though, I'm to too fond of stand-up coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Stand Up. Â If Chinese knock-off rides can be count as a type, then Stand Up is the second least favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 ^Hell, I'll count them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Spinning coasters, I don't mind ones that spin a little but others can really make me dizzy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Chinese knock-offs because who doesn't love hating them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I'll be the first in the minority. Flying coasters. Â I have yet to ride one that actually thrills me. Sure, they're fun, and Tatsu manages some good forces every now and then, but they never manage to impress me. Plus, being on one at a Six Flags park with constantly stacked trains (so, you know, all Six Flags parks) is horrible because of the pressure on my shoulder blades. On top of that, every flyer is basically the same ride. Flowing drop, pretzel loop, some inline twists, and poorly designed swooping turns. Â Now, Starry Sky Ripper / Sky Scrapper looks like it would be awesome, but I've not ridden it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Coasters - and also flats - were you need a partner to ride and cannot go single. Â Generally also name Stand-Up. As I do parks mostly in a trip as an office worker my feet normally kill me after 3-4 days and Stand-Up coasters just add insult to injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkyle Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 SLC are my least favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I'll ride everything, but there are definitely a few types that no longer have much appeal. Â Arrows in general. Most Vekomas (exceptions: GIBs, Invertigos, flyers). Most mine trains and wild mice. Â I also used to be more tuned in to the unique ride experiences offered by various kiddie coasters. Now, not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Plus, being on one at a Six Flags park with constantly stacked trains (so, you know, all Six Flags parks) is horrible because of the pressure on my shoulder blades. Â That's what I hate about Superman Ultimate Flight at Great Adventure. You are on the brake run with your head tilted down waiting for the other train to dispatch and after a while it starts to get really uncomfortable. That is one ride where I actually prefer 1 train running so that can be avoided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Most Vekomas (exceptions: GIB, post 2003 models, flying Dutchmans) Â Stand Ups (TOGOs are especially awful) Â Most Arrows (exceptions: Hyper, 4D, Lochness Monster, suspended, Gemini) Â Coasters that kill your back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Flying Coasters. The Vekomas are tolerable since you are on your back on the brake run but on the B&M's, sitting on the brake run waiting for the next train to dispatch gets uncomfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012jarrett Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Vekoma Flying Dutchmen! Those things are not only uncomfortable with all your weight on those tiny restraints, but they're absolutely terrifying when they flip at the top! I feel like I'm going to fall out every time! I've ridden Firehawk and Nighthawk, and I'd have to say that Nighthawk is better because of the water and corkscrew/barrel roll/things and Firehawk's helix is vile, but I could really do without either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoonCadet Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Volare! they are evil hideous things. Uncomfortable with very abrupt "transitions." I will ride one once for the credit and the slim miracle chance it might be fun(that hasn't happened yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 It's a tie between SLCs and boomerangs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I am not fond of ones that are closed when I visit a park. Â In addition to these, I'd add the majority of stand-ups, SLCs, and Volares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Stand up coasters for me. I just hate how long it always takes to load them. Someone on the train always either push down to low or not low enough then everyone has to reset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCasual Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 any TOGO coaster. ESPECIALLLY TOGO stand-up's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Stand ups. On the two stand ups I've been on I've had awful experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I really hate those Volare coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Stand ups. They cause too much knee pain to be enjoyable for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 Basically any "standard model" coaster that isn't a Batman clone. You get what you pay for, I suppose. Â I'll also chime in for flying coasters. With the notable exception of the pretzel loop (or vertical loop on Vekomas), those things are complete and utter snooze fests. How could a collection of such major coasters be so boring? Plus there's the fact that they generally have the longest, slowest moving lines in their respective parks. In fact, I would go as far as to say that I prefer riding the Volares over the B&M's and the Vekomas. Sure they make me feel like I'm going to die...but at least I'll never fall asleep on one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 ^ Never any knee pain here...stand-ups (for me as well) however I'm one of many that truly have a hard time fighting the 'bike seat' through multiple inversions while trying to save my balls so I have them at the end of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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