cfc Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 KT is compiling a pretty impressive list there--and I'm sure Larry approves of her number-one ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I just sent in my ballot.  Top Ten 1. Balder--Liseberg 2. Phoenix --Knoebel's 3. El Toro--SFGAd 4. Colossos--Heide Park 5. My Favorite Steel Anypark Anywhere (New Texas Giant--Six Flags over Texas) 6. Ravine Flyer II-- Waldameer (New for me in 2013.) 7. Wood Coaster--Knight Valley 8. Dauling Dragon-L--Happy Valley 9. Thunderhead--Dollywood 10. Viper--SFGAm  Bottom Ten 93. Swamp Fox--Family Kingdom 94. The Boss--Six Flags St Louis 95. Rolling Thunder--SFGAd 96. Mean Streak--Cedar Point (New for me in 2013.) 97. The Grizzly--Great America 98. Jupiter--Kijima Korakuen 99. Hades--Mount Olympus (This is the old Hades.) 100. GhostRider--Knott's Berry Farm 101. The Bandit--Movie Park 102. Anaconda--Walygator Parc  Here's how other "new to me" wooden coasters fared in 2013: 34. Blue Streak--Cedar Point 53. ELF--Hirakata 54. Regina--Tobu Zoo 63. Comet--Waldameer 65. Blue Streak--Conneaut Lake Park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 ^I pretty much had to hold her in from flying out of those buzz bar restraints! She loves it though and rode it during ERT with us for double and triple rides even! Â You might be raising a Knoebel's fangirl there, that would make you parent of the year material. Has she been in the haunted house at Knoebels? Â Hopefully Hades will not only be last, but the worst performed coaster in the history of the wood poll. May it spontaneously combust when the results come out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 ^I pretty much had to hold her in from flying out of those buzz bar restraints! She loves it though and rode it during ERT with us for double and triple rides even! Â You might be raising a Knoebel's fangirl there, that would make you parent of the year material. Has she been in the haunted house at Knoebels? Â Hopefully Hades will not only be last, but the worst performed coaster in the history of the wood poll. May it spontaneously combust when the results come out. An hopefully parent of the year will not let KT ride Hades360. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 I didn't visit any parks in 2013 (or 2012 for that matter) and haven't gotten a new wooden credit since 2010. I also haven't submitted to this poll since 2011. However, I went through that list and switched a few around that I had fonder memories of. Anyway, I expect to add quite a few more to this list in 2014. I really think Lakeside Cyclone is underrated. Granted, my wooden list isn't that long. Also, once you get out of my top 6, there's really nothing that spectacular or memorable. Â LOCATION IN NEXT LINE (Please LEAVE THIS LINE IN BALLOT) ~"Richmond, VA" NAME IN NEXT LINE (Please LEAVE THIS LINE IN THE BALLOT) RANK THE FOLLOWING RIDING SENSATIONS <-LEAVE Abrupt Airtime_____________________________,y,y,1 Sensation of Speed_________________________,y,y,2 Floating Airtime___________________________,y,y,3 Out of Control Feeling/Directional Changes_,y,y,4 Positive G's/Loops_________________________,y,y,5 Lateral Forces_____________________________,y,y,6 COASTER NAME PARK LOC <-LEAVE El Toro SFGAd NJ,y,n,1 My Favorite Steel Anypark Anywhere **,y,n,2 Phoenix Knoebel's PA,y,n,3 Cyclone Lakeside CO,y,n,4 Wild One SF America MD,y,n,5 Lightning Racer - T Hersheypark PA,y,n,6 Lightning Racer - L Hersheypark PA,y,n,7 The Grizzly Kings Dominion VA,y,n,8 Cyclone Luna Park NY,y,n,9 Comet Hersheypark PA,y,n,10 Twister Knoebel's PA,y,n,11 Boardwalk Bullet Kemah Boardwalk TX,y,n,12 Gwazi-Lion Busch Gardens-Tampa FL,y,n,13 Thunderhawk Dorney Park PA,y,n,14 Roar SF America MD,y,n,15 Grt Am Scrm Mach SFoG GA,y,n,16 Thunder Road Carowinds NC,y,n,17 Rebel Yell Kings Dominion VA,y,n,18 Twister II Elitch Gardens CO,y,n,19 Rattler Fiesta Texas TX,y,n,20 Judge Roy Scream SFoT TX,y,n,21 Ghoster Coaster Kings Dominion VA,y,n,22 Woodstock Express Carowinds NC,y,n,23 Rolling Thunder SFGAd NJ,y,n,24 Wildcat Hersheypark PA,y,n,25 Hurler Carowinds NC,y,n,26 Hurler Kings Dominion VA,y,n,27 Georgia Cyclone SFoG GA,y,n,28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mohead Posted January 15, 2014 Share Posted January 15, 2014 Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterdoug Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm curious as to who Mitch Hawker actually is, as well as his background. Since this is a rather sophisticated poll, I wonder what degree he has. There's obviously a background in statistics, as he genuinely knows what he's doing. My wife, who works in sciences, thinks that he might have a degree in economics, as that field utilizes more complex statistics. We also found that his name is associated with a statistical project involving hockey rankings. So, does anyone know exactly who he is exactly? We're both impressed with him. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I've just always assumed that he is an alien. Work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyyyper Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 I'm curious as to who Mitch Hawker actually is, as well as his background. Since this is a rather sophisticated poll, I wonder what degree he has. There's obviously a background in statistics, as he genuinely knows what he's doing. My wife, who works in sciences, thinks that he might have a degree in economics, as that field utilizes more complex statistics. We also found that his name is associated with a statistical project involving hockey rankings. So, does anyone know exactly who he is exactly? We're both impressed with him. Thanks! Â Actually, the algorithm is not that complicated, you just need to know how to script it. I was able to create a similar algorithm that helps me rank my coaster with basic scripting knowledge. Â But whoever he is, I am extremely grateful for what he does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arby Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Thanks for the reminder by replying and bumping this thread. Don't forget you can still vote through 1/24. I'll be working on mine today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Still haven't received the confirm email... Kind of weird. Â Come on people! If you haven't done it yet, faster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Yeah, I never got my confirmation email yet and it's been a week. Hopefully it comes through soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rctneil Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I did it about two days after it was launched and not received confirmation at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 It looks like nobody has received it, I did mine maybe a week after it was launched and didn't get one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) Me neither, he mustn't send confirmations anymore. Considering the amount of work involved I'm grateful he does the poll at all, so I'm too worried. Anything that allows me to express my white hot hatred of Hades is good. Edited January 24, 2014 by downunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 (edited) I almost didn't get a chance to do this but here's my Top 20 and Bottom 5 Â Top 20 Phoenix Knoebel's PA,y,y,1 Coaster Playland BC,y,n,2 HellCat Timber Falls WI,y,n,3 El Toro SFGAd NJ,y,y,4 Balder Liseberg SE,y,n,5 Colossos Heide Park DE,y,n,6 Prowler Worlds of Fun MO,y,n,7 Wood Coaster Knight Valley CN,y,y,8 Thunderhead Dollywood TN,y,n,9 Thunderbird PowerPark FI,y,n,10 Shivering Timbers Michigan's Adventure MI,y,n,11 Rampage Alabama Adventure AL,y,n,12 Boulder Dash Lake Compounce CT,y,n,13 The Voyage Holiday World IN,y,n,14 Timber Terror Silverwood ID,y,n,15 Dauling Dragon-R Happy Valley CN,y,n,16 Ravine Flyer II Waldameer PA,y,n,17 My Favorite Steel Anypark Anywhere **,y,n,18 Troy Toverland NL,y,n,19 Silver Comet Martin's Fantasy Is. NY,y,n,20 Â BOTTOM 5 Predator Darien Lake NY,y,n,153 The Grizzly Great America CA,y,n,154 White Canyon Yomiuriland JP,y,n,155 The Bandit Movie Park DE,y,n,156 Anaconda Walygator Parc FR,y,n,157 Â I know I would probably have HellCat and Voyage ranked lower if I rode them more recently, but I haven't. Â Â KT is compiling a pretty impressive list there--and I'm sure Larry approves of her number-one ride. Yes, Kristen is one smart kid! Edited January 23, 2014 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Anything that allows me to express by white hot hatred of Hades is good. Â I did it about two days after it was launched and not received confirmation at all. Same, I did it as soon as it was launched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booink Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I did not received any confirmation e-mail either, but I don't think it's a problem; I didn't received any last year and my vote was received and compiled. He probably just don't send any. Doesn't matter much; for such a great poll I think we can forgive him the lack of a confirmation e-mail ! Really looking forward to seeing the results and how my favorite coasters rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiMiT Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 After much procrastination, I decided to finally make my ballot. Disclaimer: It's extremely long! Â --Generator: Jordan's Ballot Helper 2013 (wood)-- --Ballot: 35247053180-- --mariomanx@yahoo.com------ LOCATION IN NEXT LINE (Please LEAVE THIS LINE IN BALLOT) ~"Columbus, GA" NAME IN NEXT LINE (Please LEAVE THIS LINE IN THE BALLOT) ~"Lucas Testin" RANK THE FOLLOWING RIDING SENSATIONS <-LEAVE Abrupt Airtime_____________________________,y,y,1 Floating Airtime___________________________,y,y,2 Sensation of Speed_________________________,y,y,3 Positive G's/Loops_________________________,y,y,4 Out of Control Feeling/Directional Changes_,y,y,5 Lateral Forces_____________________________,y,y,6 COASTER NAME PARK LOC <-LEAVE The Voyage Holiday World IN,y,n,1 Kentucky Rumbler Beech Bend KY,y,y,2 Viper SFGAm IL,y,n,3 Raven Holiday World IN,y,n,4 The Legend Holiday World IN,y,n,5 The Boss Six Flags St Louis MO,y,n,6 American Eagle SFGAm IL,y,n,7 Screamin' Eagle Six Flags St Louis MO,y,n,8 Thunder Run (SBNO) Kentucky Kingdom KY,y,n,9 Twisted Twins-L (S) Kentucky Kingdom KY,y,n,10 Twisted Twins-S (S) Kentucky Kingdom KY,y,n,11 Grt Am Scrm Mach SFoG GA,y,y,12 Georgia Cyclone SFoG GA,y,y,13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSchwitek Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 My Top 20: Â 1) Outlaw Run 2) El Toro 3) Boulder Dash 4) Coaster 5) Phoenix 6) The Voyage 7) Ravine Flyer II 8) Shivering Timbers 9) The Beast 10) The Boss 11) Gold Striker 12) Renegade 13) American Thunder 14) Prowler 15) Thunderhead 16) Apocalypse 17) Screamin' Eagle 18) Kentucky Rumbler 19) Rampage 20) The Legend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Today is the last day to get your votes in. Every vote counts, except for people who put Hades 360 in their top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Today is the last day to get your votes in. Every vote counts, except for people who put Hades 360 in their top 10. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Â Of the Mitch Hawker 2013 Wood Coaster Poll, that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark549 Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 LOCATION FOLLOWS THIS LINE (LEAVE THIS LINE)_____ ~"Oregon" NAME FOLLOWS THIS LINE (LEAVE THIS LINE)_____ ~"Mark R."  COASTER NAME PARK LOC  El Toro Six Flags Great Adv NJ,y,y,1 My Favorite Steel Anypark Anywhere **,y,y,0 Voyage Holiday World IN,y,n,2 Ravine Flyer Waldameer PA,y,n,3 Tremors Silverwood ID,y,n,4 Twister Knoebels PA,y,n,5 Apocalypse Six Flags MM CA,y,n,6 Phoenix Knoebels CA,y,n,7 Raven Holiday World IN,y,n,8 Thunderhead Dollywood TN,y,n,9 Timber Terror Silverwood ID,y,n,10   after #10 it's difficult to rank them  I've been on about 45 operating wood coasters, plus about a dozen more than no longer exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 Better late than never. I rode two new wooden coasters this year at Stricker's Grove, that's the only real change in my ballot. Also, Beast and Mean Streak moved up a couple spots after some decent rides this year. Â 1. Boulder Dash - Lake Compounce 2. El Toro - SFGAdv 3. My Favorite Steel - Bizarro at SFNE 4. The Voyage - Holiday World 5. American Thunder - Six Flags St. Louis 6. Raven - Holiday World 7. Shivering Timbers - Michigan's Adventure 8. Comet - Great Escape 9. Viper - SFGAm 10. American Eagle - SFGAm 11. Wooden Warrior - Quassy 12. Cornball Express - Indiana Beach 13. Blue Streak - Cedar Point 14. Excalibur - Funtown USA 15. HellCat - Timber Falls 16. Yankee Cannonball - Canobie Lake Park 17. Cyclone - Luna Park 18. Cyclone - SF New England 19. Hoosier Hurricane - Indiana Beach 20. Thunderbolt - SF New England 21. The Beast - Kings Island 22. Racer - Kings Island 23. Wolverine Wildcat - Michigan's Adventure 24. The Legend - Holiday World 25. Mean Streak - Cedar Point 26. Screamin' Eagle - Six Flags St Louis 27. The Boss - Six Flags St Louis 28. Rolling Thunder - SFGAd 29. Le Monstre - La Ronde 30. Tornado - Stricker's Grove 31. Woodstock Express - Kings Island 32. Meteor - Little Amerricka 33. Teddy Bear - Stricker's Grove 34. Little Dipper - SFGAm 35. Zach's Zoomer - Michigan's Adventure 36. Wildcat - Lake Compounce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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