Your Closet Coaster

[Luxo]

Ghostrider! Alot of people give it crap for being rough, but I find it quite enjoyable. Actually, it's my favorite woodie.

 

[Rockman89]

^ I love Ghostrider, too. I rode it over Spring Break and didn't even think it was bad. While it doesn't beat Phoenix or Raven, it is definetely in my top woodies. Maybe I was just never spoiled by riding it when it was brand new.

[DerekRx]

^Gotta give mad props to Skull Mountain. Few people understand its awesomeness, but that's mainly because they don't sit in the back of the train. That first drop is pure heaven.

 

I also am quite fond of Gator McGee and his Runaway Mountain at SFOT. It may just be a windstorm indoors, but its loads of fun.

[Darien Laker]

At SFGAm, I enjoyed Demon more than any other coaster in the park except Raging Bull. I was young and know I skipped something, but I know for sure it beat out Shockwave, Iron Wolf, B:TR, and AE.

[Nrthwnd]

I have always had past early probs with stand-up coasters, not being very exciting "at the time"... until I went on

 

PGA's VORTEX

 

And loved how it quickly swooped in and around itself, which for one of my first stand-ups was at first ride ... and is still one of my first truly Guilty Coaster Pleasures and Treasures.

 

Photo thanks to RCDB and Joel and everybody in the top lefthand corner there! (o:

[TheGreatOne]

Since Arrow Loopers are getting so much "guilty love", I'll throw in mine: Carolina Cyclone at Carowinds. It ran amazing when I visited in 2003 and I'm looking forward to it this weekend. I also love Skyliner at Lakemont Park. The airtime in the backseat from the first drop is insane!

[Angry_Gumball]

I actually enjoyed Windjammer as it was the only racing coaster I rode, the only Togo I rode, and was my first inverting coaster I rode. I actually found it fun and believe it or not, smooth.[/i]

[cprocks22]

I too actually like SLC's, Mind Eraser at SFDL was my first one and i liked it. My other "closet coaster" would be Cedar Creek Mine Ride, i just like it, its fun .

SLC goodness

Arrow mine ride goodness

[USRoadTripper]

Son of Beast! I still just don't understand why everyone hates on this coaster so much! I've ridden it twice on two separate trips and think it's great. Not smooth by any means, but not *that* rough compared to some others I've ridden! And it's a looping woodie for Pete's sake...I really like it!

 

I also really liked Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain. It's not one that's widely hated on like SoB, but I think it's odd how much I actually enjoyed it

 

And I also agree with everyone about Skyrider at PCW! Remarkably, it is quite rerideable, and one of the better coasters in the park!

 

-Julie

The only "wood coaster meets dark ride" coaster I've ever heard of!

Looping woodie goodness

[Deadromanticx]

I forgot this one. I don't know why everyone hates Rattler. It was a little overly trimmed, but still I enjoyed it a great deal.

They shouldn't have shortened the first drop.

[okinawaboy11]

I Love Anaconda at PKD

[Swimace]

A pretty boring B&M, but I thought it was a pretty fun ride

It may not compare to Dragons or Montu, but got pretty fun after the lame drop.

[BrownStreak]

My favorite coaster in all of Cedar Point is.....The Blue Streak!

[What Now]

Knott's Timberline Twister. Such a sadistic little ride.

[Blue0ctane]

I didn't mind Psyclone at all. It wasn't killer rough like most people said it was, and I was riding in 30 degree weather.

 

Flying Unicorn. Really fun kiddie coaster - Dan knows that!

 

Dania Beach Hurricane. Sooooo much airtime and no lines. Ever.

[nannerdw]

The Dahlonega Mine Train is a good ride, but only in the back seat because of the last drop. I think it's cool how the layout looks just like it was designed in RCT. The ride is smooth during some parts, but it has really funky transitions that make it rough.

http://rcdb.com/ig42.htm?picture=6

Each turn is very RCT-like, with the way that the track completely banks to a certain angle along straight track before going into the turn, and the turn stays banked at exactly the same angle until it reaches the straight leadout.

[Reon]

2 from Kings Island actually,

*King Cobra: Possibly my favorite coaster ever. I dont care if it's a TOGO death machine

*Vortex: Suprisingly the coaster "born" in the same year as I. That makes my bond with it even greater, not counting all of its lovely Arrow Airtime.

[rcoasters]

I don't know why, but I HAVE to get my fix of Zamperla Volare every year when I go to PCW ...it's just too fun but a lot of people say it's rough and everything, but I LOVE it !!

Woohoo ! Volare coaster !

[ShoubraStreet74]

Colossus!

 

http://www.rcdb.com/ig26.htm?picture=3

 

While I'm sure it's nothing compared to what it once was, it's great fun in the very back seat. I insist on riding it every time I'm at SFMM. It was my first major coaster as well.

[okinawaboy11]

Oh wait! I forgot one more

 

 

Shockwave at PKD.

 

Possibly the BEST togo ever built. I don't know about you, but I find it to be rather smooth. My Favorite Stand-Up out there. YES! over a B&M!

[pete4winds]

I'd have to say Mean Streak and SFGADV's Viper...I never really got what everyone hated about these two.

Thanks to RCDB and JoyRides for the pic!

Thanks to RCDB and JoyRides for the pic!

[goetz20]

I'm gonna say the Howler

RCDB

[rollermonkey]

Hmm, I have an unhealthy attraction for BPB's Wild Mouse.

Also, I really enjoyed the one Zamperla Volare I rode at Genting Highlands.

[TwistedTrack]

Hmm, I have an unhealthy attraction for BPB's Wild Mouse.

Who doesn't like Wild Mice!

Expecially this one!

[Scaparri]

Italian Job! Few enthusiasts like these rides, but I absolutely love it! I think they are a blast. They aren't incredible fast or long, but if you get into the theming, it's a lot fun. Plus, the ride does some funky movements that not many coasters do.

 

Runaway Mountain at SFOT is another. This thing is crazy. With the exception of a couple of exit signs, the building is pitch black. The ride is glass smooth and the drop in the middle of the ride is absolutely insane. I just wish it was longer.