Stitch Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 I thought the Zero-G-Roll on Ice was awesome, very different then Hulk's. I liked the faster spin as to Hulk's air time in the roll
Jumboshrmp Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 I thought the Zero-G-Roll on Ice was awesome, very different then Hulk's. I liked the faster spin as to Hulk's air time in the roll Yes, which is better is all a matter of opinion, however I prefer the air, and you said it yourself that Hulk has better air in the zero G roll.
Stitch Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 I wasn't saying I choose one of the other, I like them both the same. I was nearly pointing out the difference
BeemerBoy Posted June 22, 2006 Posted June 22, 2006 Fire. Better group of elements, and the ending doesn't die out as bad as Ice does. Oh, and I have never failed to catch at least a small "pop" of air on fire's hill. Granted, it's never gonna get confused with a B&M hyper, but if my rear end left the seat, then that does qualify as airtime in my book. Scott "would really rather step back and admire DD as one" B.
pkdcoaster Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 Well I believe that Ice is the better overall ride but the wraparound Immelman on fire is easily the best element on the 2 coasters. JEFF
Jordan Shankman Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 It changes day to day for me. Probably Fire.
Jumboshrmp Posted June 23, 2006 Posted June 23, 2006 Is it just me or does Ice have a longer straightaway before the vertical loop?
canadianfreak Posted June 24, 2006 Posted June 24, 2006 Only voted ice because when i went fire was closed i liked the ice one alot so maybe when i go next year ill try to get on fire. out of topic but same thing happend on gwazi only the tiger side was open and the lion side was closed all day oh well
KrakenKing Posted June 24, 2006 Posted June 24, 2006 Is it just me or does Ice have a longer straightaway before the vertical loop? Yes, Ice does have a longer straightaway than Fire... fire has to finish coming out of the Wraparound Immelman. But anyways, I vote fire. In the back (Towards the end of the day) you do get a little floater air on the "Air Hill". But what wins it over for me is the overall Intensity of Fire... the Wraparound Immelman is INCREDIBLE! Especially in the back.
Mr. Volcano Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Hard choice... lately I've been riding Ice more and its been alot more intense than I remember, but I still think I like Fire better, but for different reasons. Its not the airtime hill that gets my vote, but the immelmans, and g-forces. First immelman is so smooth, then the next one is a different subject... Fire gets my vote. -Justin
drb2991 Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 I always used to like Ice better, but after riding both of them again a few weeks ago, my view changed. I think that Fire's immelmans and its overall layout make it a better ride. Therefore, Fire gets my vote.
Erik Johnson Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Ice is my favorite. I just love the first half of the coaster from its first drop until the turn after the vertical loop. Though I have no problems riding either side since they are so close to perfection. Erik "Double D fanboy" Johnson
twg519 Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 If they were two totally separate coasters, Ice would get my vote. But, I enjoy Fire's near miss moments much more, so it's my favorite.
hemmy Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Ice no doubt. Immelmans are fun, but the 2nd fire one is too rough. I never get any airtime on the first hill...NONE. Also Ice has more diverse inversions zero-g, cobra roll, loop, corkscrew - compared to 2 straight immelmans
JuanSe_Colombia Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Ice no doubt. Immelmans are fun, but the 2nd fire one is too rough. I never get any airtime on the first hill...NONE. Also Ice has more diverse inversions zero-g, cobra roll, loop, corkscrew - compared to 2 straight immelmans Agree^ Plus Ice have the cobra roll again that wall of the castle and when you see all those foots up of you in the zero-g-roll is awesome
dandaman Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 Fire seems like it's more fast-paced... but Ice has the Wall of Doom going into the cobra roll. I voted Lukewarm Water just to stay neutral.
Disney Dood Posted July 23, 2007 Posted July 23, 2007 I've only ridden each Dragon once, but I preferred Ice.
kewlcoasterdude Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 It is a really nicely themed ride, but neither is a great inverted coaster. The are better than the chain of Batman Inverts but they don't compare to Raptor, Montu, or Alpengeist. I am a huge fan of Universal Studio and IOA but Dueling Dragons and Hulk are easily the most overrated coasters. The theming is the only thing spectacular.
socalMAN123 Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 I really, REALLY enjoyed Fire, but I just couldn't get enough of Ice. IMO, there were more forces and the Wall of Death in the cobra roll is awesome. ---Brent
robbalvey Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 I'm happy to see the vote is more mixed than I thought it would be. I'm an Ice fan, but I really thought all this time I was in the minority. Good to see I'm not the only one! --Robb
ECZenith Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 Fire, it's the single most unique B&M inverted coaster I've ever been on.
thefitness Posted July 24, 2007 Posted July 24, 2007 This is a really hard decision! Ice was the first out of the two I rode, and I think it was my favorite for a while.vNow that I look into it they are both neck and neck to me. Bother have unique qualities that the other doesn't. I never ride one, without riding the other. I suck at making decisions, so I'm going to go with lukewarm water! Has anyone else noticed how "vibrate-y" IOA's B&Ms are getting? They aren't rough, but they all just shake throughout the ride.
Erik Johnson Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 Hulk has been, "vibrate-y" for a while, but I have never noticed this problem with the Dragons.
thefitness Posted July 25, 2007 Posted July 25, 2007 ^Really? I haven't felt it on Fire, but when I rode Ice it felt like something in the train was loose and we were rattleling the whole ride. I'm going to IOA, and USF today, maybe I'll find out last time I rode was just an off day for Ice.
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