UberBeavis Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Best steel - I'd probably tie between Batman at SFMM and Flight Deck at PGA. I'll probably hear all kinds of horrible things said about me and my mother over this one, but I'd have to give worst steel in California to Matterhorn Bobsleds, with it's current set of sleds. My favorite ride at the entire Disneyland Resort is now a ride that I don't even consider riding; I'd consider what was done to it as bad if not worse than what Six Flags did to Revolution (I still occasionally ride that). Best wood - I still give to Giant Dipper at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Worst wood - Grizzly; even Ghostrider at it's worst is at least semi-thrilling in a "I hope my back will forgive me for this" kind of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I've never been to the Northern California parks, so this judgement is based off of the coasters at KBF, SFMM, Seaworld, Legoland, and Castle Park. Best Steel: Xcelerator. Enough said. Best Wood: I've only been on 3 woodies in Cali, but I'm going with Apocalypse. Crazy fun from the lift to the brakes! Worst Steel: Pony Express. It's short (as in length), has no intensity, has uncomfortable restraints, and is generally a waste of space at Knott's. Worst Wood: Colossus. Although it is VERY smooth compared to Apocalypse and Ghost Rider, the layout is boring, slow-paced, and the lap bars are heavy and painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 What used to be one of the best is now one of the worst. Revolution I haven't been back to CA in a while, so can't fairly say what is my current favorite. But Giant Dipper at Santa Cruz was one of the best when I was there! I'd have to give worst steel in California to Matterhorn Bobsleds, with it's current set of sleds. My favorite ride at the entire Disneyland Resort is now a ride that I don't even consider riding For someone who's never been on Matterhorn, what is so bad about it now? I've always heard great reports about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 After riding Gold Striker, it's now taken over my best wood coaster in California. However, if they ever completely re-tracked Ghost Rider, or gave Colossus the iron treatment it would probably lose it's place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Best steel: Xcelerator. Flight Deck/Top Gun a close second. Worst steel: Revolution Best wood: Apocalypse Worst wood: Grizzly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 For someone who's never been on Matterhorn, what is so bad about it now? I've always heard great reports about it. New trains make your spine feel every bump and jolt in the track. Previous incarnation was much easier on the bones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Best Wood: Gold Striker (CGA) Worst Wood: Grizzly (CGA) Best Steel: Tough choice..I may have to go with Xcelerator (KBF) Worst Steel: Revolution (SFMM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThanksforRiding Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Best coaster in California: Riddler Worst coaster in California: Green Lantern: First Flight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Best: Xcelerator Worst: GhostRider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Best Steel: Xcelerator Worst Steel: Green Lantern Best Wood: Gold Striker Worst Wood: Grizzly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Best coaster: Goliath Worst: GL:FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i<3coasters Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Best Steel: XceleratorWorst Steel: Green Lantern Best Wood: Gold Striker Worst Wood: Grizzly Yes, Yes, and Yes. However, as much as I hate to admit it, I think GhostRider is now the worst wooden coaster in CA. Grizzly was nearly as smooth as Gold Striker when I was at CGA a couple weekends ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Best Steel: XceleratorWorst Steel: Green Lantern Best Wood: Gold Striker Worst Wood: Grizzly Yes, Yes, and Yes. However, as much as I hate to admit it, I think GhostRider is now the worst wooden coaster in CA. Grizzly was nearly as smooth as Gold Striker when I was at CGA a couple weekends ago. I like GhostRider a lot more than Grizzly because GhostRider is more exciting, even though it is very rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerstlaueringvar Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 I love Green Lantern and it is my second favorite coaster in California after Mummy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Best: XceleratorWorst: GhostRider I agree with Joey--Knott's has the best and the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lake Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Having ridden every major coaster in CA except Manta (hopefully this November,) this is my general conclusion. Best Steel: Either Flight Deck or X2 Best Wooden- Goldy Worst Steel: Kong Worst Wood: Ghostrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 2013 rankings: Best Steel: Xcelerator Worst Steel: Revolution or Kong Best Wood: Gold Striker Worst Wood: Ghostrider I agree with everybody else that if Ghostrider was even 75% of it's original glory it would still be the best wooden coaster in CA. But since I don't see that happening anytime soon it's the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Having just ridden Grizzly a few ago I can safely say it is no longer the worst coaster in CA, and I actually had a lot of fun on it! Best Steel: X2 or Space Mountain Worst Steel: Propably Kong Best Wooden Coaster: Goldstriker by far. Worst Wooden: Giant Dipper San Diego Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyWD98 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Best Steel: X2 Worst Steel: Revolution Best Wooden: Apocalypse Worst Wooden: Giant Dipper at Belmont Park (my least favorite roller coaster of the 70-80 I've been on) I haven't been to CGA or SFDK yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewoplis Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 My list has defiantly changed since the last time I posted- Best Steel: Xcelerator Worst Steel: Kong Best Wood: Gold Striker Worst Wood: Grizzly (But I would say Roar is getting really close, that thing has gotten ROUGH.) On a side note, whats going on with all the hate for Green Lantern? I really like that ride and all though I understand why someone might not like it, I don't get why people would put as low as the worst in the entire state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 ^Green Lantern smashes my head into goo. Seriously, I never have been on a more painful ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 ^^Kinda sounds like Hades 360 to me. A design with known potential that in practice turns out to be horrible for most enthusiasts. I'll find out soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 best steel for me:x2(look at the username) worst steel: Green lantern(currently sits in my second to last steel slot only ahead of vortex at pki) best wood: apocalypse(just really fun all the way to the end looking forward to some power riding during wcb) worst wood: ghostider(so frustrating to me because the layout is great but the ride is so rough it sucks the fun out of it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewoplis Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 ^Green Lantern smashes my head into goo. Seriously, I never have been on a more painful ride. Really? Ive never felt any head banging in GL, it's a little painful on the legs but that just about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Best Steel: Goliath? Xcelerator? Worst Steel: Green Lantern or X2. I really am not a fan of the flipping forward and back I guess. On X2 my calves get beat up bouncing around. Green Lantern was headache city. I admit, we were severely weight biased on my side and flipped a lot. So, basically, every flip was a head bang. Best Wood: Apocalypse...haven't ridden Gold Striker yet. Worst Wood: Ghostrider Used to easily be my favorite. It killed me last time I rode. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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