Intamin Accelerators

[The Yeti]

For me, easily Speed Monster.

 

Would love to go on ISpeed and Storm Runner tough.

 

iSpeed is an LSM coaster...but it looks better than any Accelerator! I've never been on one yet...last time I went to CP, Dragster was only taking 2-4 riders at a time and giving rollbacks every ride. I should have ridden for the rollback, and for the 2 launches, but 5 hours was a bit much - and riding Maverick again sounded better!

[VinTheAttendant]

Love Intamin accelerators, even if they are on the short side (and in stratacoaster cases, one-trick ponies). But in terms of bang-for-your-buck, I'm going to have to go with Storm Runner. Although the launch doesn't feel as strong as the other three I've ridden, the airtime is more abundant, and the inversions really compliment each other.

[Skycoastin Steve]

Every time I ride Storm Runner, it reminds me why it's easily the best accelerator, and one of the best steel coasters in the country.

[TheSchwitek]

100% Storm Runner. I really hope that whatever Magic Mountain gets next year has some similarities to this awesome coaster.

[Josh Linn]

1. Storm Runner

2. Kingda Ka

3. Top Thrill Dragster

 

Storm Runner is on another level. I actually prefer its' launch to Kingda Ka and Dragster.

[ThanksforRiding]

Tough call between Dragster and Storm Runner. Two very different rides. One is more impressive (Dragster) while the other has more going on (Storm Runner). Lap bar only on Dragster might put it over the top.

[DanM64]

I voted Kingda Ka because the launch is by far the most intense moment I've ever experienced on a coaster, and I loved it.

 

TTD's launch is good as well, and although smoother, didn't feel quite as powerful as KK's- though still insane!! The t-bar restraints are a plus, too. I understand why KK and TTD don't have more elements than they do, but it would be nice!

 

Storm Runner also has a fun launch, and unlike the first 2 I listed, it actually "does stuff" after its launch and top hat! It is a fantastic coaster, and all 3 rank very high on my list of favorites.

[Henry M]

Kanonen is just so fun. It has the top hat like Stealth (my second favourite) has fast g pulling corners like Rita (my third/least favourite) and still has a great vertical loop and twist!

[strz]

Tough call between Dragster and Storm Runner. Two very different rides. One is more impressive (Dragster) while the other has more going on (Storm Runner). Lap bar only on Dragster might put it over the top.

 

 

Agreed......

[coasterbill]

1) Kingda Ka

2) Top Thrill Dragater

3) Storm Runner

4) Xcellerator

[Sythe]

If only Volcano counted... That would be the best. I've been on TTD, KK, and Stormrunner. And stormrunner wins by far for having a farm pre exciting layout.

[rcjp]

I'd say:

1 - Storm Runner

2 - Kingda Ka

3 - TTD

4 - Furius Baco (still great, in my opinion. Just not as good as the others)

[gerstlaueringvar]

TTD

Xcelerator

Zaturn

SkyCar

[Angle O. Descent]

1. Storm Runner

2. Xcelerator

3. Dragster

4. Kingda Ka

5. Krypton

 

Other favourites with launches:

1. Maverick

2. Cheetah Hunt

3. Verbolten

4. Volcano

5. Wicked Twister

[Lameformer]

I have only ridden Xcelerator and Superman: Escape from Krypton and although both are great coasters, Xcelerator takes this one no question due to the awesome lap bars and the amazing launch.

[DoinItForTheFame]

1.) Top Thrill Dragster

2.) Storm Runner

[XII]

This is how I'd rank the Intamin Rocket (Accelerator) Coasters I've ridden.

 

1. Storm Runner @ Hersheypark

2. Xcelerator @ Knotts Berry Farm

3. Top Thrill Dragster @ Cedar Point

4. Speed Monster @ Tusenfryd

5. Kaneon @ Liseberg

6. Kingda Ka @ Six Flags Great Adventure

7. Desert Storm @ Heide Park

[Genx24]

1. Storm Runner

2. Xcelerator

3. Kingda Ka

[boldikus]

1. Storm Runner

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Dragster

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Ka

[BisonRugbyGuy]

1. TTD

2. Xcelerator

[coasterer]

My list is super similar to Kevin's a few up:

 

1) Storm Runner

2) Xcelerator

3) Formula Rossa

4) TTD

5) Speed Monster

6) Kingda Ka

7) Kanonen

8) Rita

9) Desert Race

10) Stealth

[boldikus]

I'm really happy Storm Runner is running tings in the poll. That ride is so badass.

[coloradocoasterguy]

As far as I'm concerned Xcelerator is better than TTD and KK. TTD and KK are the exact same ride. Straight launch. 400+ top hat. 90 degree drop. End. KK is a little taller than TTD but just barely. Xcelerator on the other hand may be 200 feet shorter but actually has a roller coaster after the drop.

Edited April 22, 2016 by coloradocoasterguy

[azza29]

Tie between Superman Escape and Xcelerator for me. Xcelerator is a little more thrilling but Superman's dark ride section makes it a close call.

[DILinator]

I'm really happy Storm Runner is running tings in the poll. That ride is so badass.

 

This! I was pleasantly surprised to see it leading over TTD, which may very well be 4th from this list for me. Storm Runner is so great!