nannerdw Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 I don't know about the strongest launch, but TTD was definitely the most intimidating launch for me. I think it was the sound of the launch cable more than anything that had me shaking with nervousness when I got on the ride. I had my eyes closed as the train sped up, both because of my (somewhat) irrational fear of the cable fraying again, and because I didn't want my contact lenses to fall out, lol.
Jer Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 I've been on Ka and TTD, both have good launches but they aren't necessarily powerful. I found that Storm Runners is probably the strongest non LIM launch I've been on, it's just constant acceleration and you can feel it. The launch on on Maverick caught me off guard, it was a lot more powerful than I expected it to be, but overall, Chiller's was my favorite, and most powerful launch i've ridden, and you could feel it from the back row. It was fantastic.
Midgetman82 Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Top Thrill Dragster tops it for me in terms of it rocketing to a really fast speed, but Rock n' Roller Coaster's felt faster due to it being indoors.
rcjp Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 I haven't ridden that many launched coasters but the most powerful one was definitely kingda ka. So fast and yet the launch didn't feel jerky at all.
chickenbowl Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I've been on all 4 hydraulic launchers in the US and I still think I prefer Xcelerators. In terms of the LSMs, I really enjoy Maverick, but the new Premiers (Full Throttle, Superman SFDK) are also really fun!
smallpox Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Hypersonic XLC had a considerably more forceful launch than kingda ka or ttd. those intamins feel like you are in the seat of a drag racer, but Hypersonic's launch felt like you were being rear-ended by one at full speed!
Dr. M Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I can not even tell you how much I want to experience a compressed air launch. I'm obsessed, I've probably watched that Dodonpa video about 100 times. It makes me very sad that the technology seems to have been "outmoded" by more reliable systems (and possibly cheaper?). Imagine Kingda Ka's launch, but in half the time/distance and double the G-force. Does that not sound like the better ride?
rcjp Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 ^It certainly does. But I don't think compressed air launches have been completely "outmoded" as S&S have been using it in some of their new coasters. Sadly, they're all in Asia. It's just a type of launch that, unfortunately, never took on with other manufacturers.
Moose Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 ^I had completely forgotten about the Happy Valley launchers. Very intense but Dondonpa blows them away as far as the launch, though for overall ride experience they are better.
SharkTums Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 I think every time I ride it I repost...still Dodonpa! Don't really see anything ever beating it!
ThanksforRiding Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 The S&S air launches pack a lot of punch. But I'm going to go with Kingda Ka. Not only is it pretty intense but it also just seems to last for a long time.
TunaSled Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 Just got my first rides on Volcano two weeks ago so... yup. Â Also Verbolten is not particularly strong comparatively, but a really fun ride with a couple good launches nonetheless.
gerstlaueringvar Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 For me, TTD, Powder Keg and SkyCar at Mysterious Island. Poltergeist, Maverick and Mr. Freezes were pretty good but not intense for me.
MorganFan Posted August 22, 2013 Posted August 22, 2013 Got my first ride on TTD this summer and I freaking loved it. I must have been going ~80 MPH when I thought it couldn't accelerate any further, I was wrong. All 3 times I rode it, I felt my heart drop during the few seconds before the launch.
TheCoasterKid211 Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Hulk always catches me off guard. Or at least it did...
Superbatboy Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 Xcelerator! There is something about it that is really intense, more so than KK, TTD, Storm Runner, Volcano etc;
DoinItForTheFame Posted November 1, 2015 Posted November 1, 2015 One word: Dodonpa. Â HOLY POO-POO! Â That is on my coaster bucket list.
Midgetman82 Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 Dodonpa looks frightening, but I'd do it... Â TTD tops my list for strongest launch. First time on it was front row with my oldest brother. He later told me he was never prepared for it to be that strong! (I bought the ride photo right after!) Second place goes to Rock n' Roller Coaster, then (surprisingly) Thunderbird. Honorable mention goes to Backlot Stunt Coaster considering it gradually gets stronger the further down the launch strip the train progresses.
I love pie Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 The Incredible Hulk (Yes I know you said LIM, which is oddly spefic).
I love pie Posted November 2, 2015 Posted November 2, 2015 The Incredible Hulk (Yes I know you said LIM, which is oddly spefic).
gisco Posted November 3, 2015 Posted November 3, 2015 I'm going with Dodonpa because I couldn't see anything the first half of the ride because my eyes were watering.
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