El Toro's RT crossover hill kr Skyrush's drop

[I love pie]

I haven't ridden either one, so I can't judge, but what do you think is more insane/better?

[Superbatboy]

Between those two elements, RT hill wins IMO. Though overall I think Skyrush is the better ride, the airtime is otherworldly.

Edited December 17, 2015 by Superbatboy

[michaellynn4]

You're talking about my two favorite coasters here, so it's like picking your favorite child. If I had to choose, El Toro's RT hill, but it's close.

[PhantomPoster32]

IBTL

[Ed Farmer]

This is a trick question.

[boldikus]

This is a tough one. First off, there is no such word as "insaner". LOL

 

But yeah, I don't think its fair to compare the drop of one coaster to the airtime hill of another, as insane as the RT hill is. The first drops on both provide a frightening, extreme pop of ejector air when sitting in the back of the train, though Skyrush has a bit of strong floater air over the crest and then a violent pop a third of the way down. The RT hill on El Toro I feel could more easily be compared to the 2nd airtime hill on Skyrush, in terms of the sensation. But I think the reason why Toros RT hill is a big deal is because of what comes before it. Extreme airtime on the camelbacks, but then on the return its more of a floater air over the drop following the turnaround and the speed hump past the station and then BAM! RT hill. Even after dozens of laps and knowing its coming its still a somewhat terrifying sensation. The first two airtime hills on Skyrush are the opposite - you're still catching your breath after the drop when you're immediately tossed skyward once, and then again (and again and again). There is no breather on Skyrush.

 

* Note: I'm just talking about back seat rides. I only rode Skyrush once in the front. Toro a bunch but I don't prefer it.

[A.J.]

Honestly, I think a fairer comparison would be between El Toro's Rolling Thunder hill and Skyrush's last airtime hill where it's running directly alongside Comet's turnaround, the hill after the twisty one. Front seat, hands up, legs out over that hill is positively unreal.

 

EDIT: The small but deadly hill over the pathway that's to the right in this photo:

 

[Paradox]

I've only been on El Toro, but that airtime hill is insane. Catches me off guard every time.

[DoinItForTheFame]

By far El Toro's RT hill.

[shadox17]

Toro, but it's a close one