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ROLLER COASTERS, Holy crap.

Apr 28, 2012#1

checkeredhat

I didn't even know this was happening, but Canada's Wonderland has apparently been building a new, BIG ASS ROLLER COASTER.
http://www.thestar.com/news/article...ster-leviathan-tallest-fastest-in-canada?bn=1

Leviathan is now the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada.

Leviathan is the third tallest traditional lift-style coaster in the world, behind a 96.6-metre monster in Japan and a 94.2-metre tummy turner in Sandusky, Ohio.

The Leviathon starts off with a 93.3m (306.10ft) drop at 80 degrees, going 148km/h (about 90mph)

I rode the Behemoth (formerly the biggest roller coaster Wonderland had) two years ago and that was amazing. Pants-poopingly terrifying, but awesome. The drop on this this thing is 20metres higher than that one.

I may have to shell out the money to go to Wonderland this summer and check this bad boy out. But I may just be too terrified to ride it once I see the thing...

Apr 28, 2012#2

strawman

I have to admit I don't appreciate as much as I should the fact that I'm only 3 hours from cedar point. I haven't been in years, either. Hopefully this summer...

Apr 28, 2012#3

Cheesy1

^And your family will get its own coaster train all to themselves!

Apr 28, 2012#4

Gusto

Jesus Christ YES.

Apr 28, 2012#5

strawman

Cheesy1 said:
^And your family will get its own coaster train all to themselves!

We reserve one 2 months in advance.

Apr 28, 2012#6

blotsfan

Hmmm, I'm a reasonable drive away from Canadas wonderland and Cedar Point. Maybe this summer I'll compare and fill you in on all the results. You know, for science!

Apr 28, 2012#7

SeraRelm

We need Docseverin in here talking about "rails are for pussies" or something.

Apr 28, 2012#8

ElJuski

That sounds awesome.

I love going down to King's Dominion...recently fell in love with roller coasters. Frightened to death of them as a kid, liked them as a teen, now can't get enough of 'em.

Have you guys noticed that all roller coasters basically sound like sex acts?

Apr 28, 2012#9

checkeredhat

Somehow I skipped this part when I read the article before:

Leviathan’s 1,672 metres of blue painted steel, like ribbons in the sky, either entrance or horrify at first sight. There’s nothing subtle about it.

1,672 metres

You guys,it's over a mile long.

Apr 28, 2012#10

PatrThom

ElJuski said:
Have you guys noticed that all roller coasters basically sound like sex acts?

Why not? You wait for hours, then you hang on for dear life while you get whipped back and forth, and then it's over in a couple of minutes and you have trouble walking.

--Patrick

Apr 28, 2012#11

checkeredhat

I was terrified of roller coasters growing up, I don't think it was until I was 15 or 16 that I finally went on one that actually went upside down.
This was my first upside down roller coaster, and if I'm being honest, I have to say is still one of my favourites I've been on:

Short and sweet; drop, loop, loop back down, up, sudden stop, do it all again in reverse.

Apr 28, 2012#12

Gusto

The Bat is one of my favourites too.

Apr 28, 2012#13

Ravenpoe

checkeredhat said:
I was terrified of roller coasters growing up, I don't think it was until I was 15 or 16 that I finally went on one that actually went upside down.
This was my first upside down roller coaster, and if I'm being honest, I have to say is still one of my favourites I've been on:

Short and sweet; drop, loop, loop back down, up, sudden stop, do it all again in reverse.

Wow... that does sound like sex.

Apr 28, 2012#14

strawman

ElJuski said:
Have you guys noticed that all roller coasters basically sound like sex acts?

Apr 28, 2012#15

SeraRelm

You'll ride it reverse cowgirl?

Apr 28, 2012#16

strawman

SeraRelm said:
You'll ride it reverse cowgirl?

Apr 28, 2012#17

fade

just don't lean forward because the SEAT DOESN'T BEND THAT WAY.

Apr 28, 2012#18

LittleSin

I've never been on a roller coaster.

Apr 28, 2012#19

Gusto

ElJuski said:
Have you guys noticed that all roller coasters basically sound like sex acts?

Please keep all arms and legs inside at all times.

Apr 28, 2012#20

HCGLNS

I like Hana Barbera land. The Ghoster Coaster is my favourite.

Apr 28, 2012#21

Mathias

checkeredhat said:
I was terrified of roller coasters growing up, I don't think it was until I was 15 or 16 that I finally went on one that actually went upside down.
This was my first upside down roller coaster, and if I'm being honest, I have to say is still one of my favourites I've been on:

Short and sweet; drop, loop, loop back down, up, sudden stop, do it all again in reverse.

Neat we have one of those at Hershey Park where I live:

The Sidewinder

My favorite coaster there.

Apr 28, 2012#22

SeraRelm

You live near Hershey Park?

Apr 28, 2012#23

Mathias

SeraRelm said:
You live near Hershey Park?

Yeah about 20 minutes away.

Don't tell me you're an E-towner

Apr 28, 2012#24

SeraRelm

Huh... I'm not too far from there either. The zoo is a nice day trip.

Apr 28, 2012#25

Ravenpoe

Isn't that just down the Hershey Highway?

...

I'll leave now

Apr 28, 2012#26

Mathias

SeraRelm said:
Huh... I'm not too far from there either. The zoo is a nice day trip.

If you're in Mount Joy, I'm going to shit my pants.

Apr 28, 2012#27

SeraRelm

No, not Elizabethtown, near Harrisburg.

Apr 28, 2012#28

Mathias

SeraRelm said:
No, not Elizabethtown, near Harrisburg.

Ah ok. Well doesn't it make you feel awesome that you're just a hop skip and a 283 away from me?

Apr 28, 2012#29

SeraRelm

Not sure if that's the word I'd use.

Apr 28, 2012#30

Frank

148km/h (about 60mph)

Yon estimation be super off.

I will definitely be going on that coaster next time I'm on that side of the country.

Apr 28, 2012#31

checkeredhat

Frank said:
Yon estimation be super off.

I will definitely be going on that coaster next time I'm on that side of the country.

I typed it into the converter on my phone and that's what it came out with.
*EDIT> Hmm, must have made a typo. Right, more like 90mph. I thought it seemed low

Apr 28, 2012#32

Frank

It's closer to 90 miles, that's all.

100 miles = 160 km give or take.

NOT THE POINT THOUGH! That coaster looks awesome and I want to ride it.

Apr 28, 2012#33

Chad Sexington

148 kilometers = 91.9629365 miles according to my Googly master.

Apr 28, 2012#34

DarkAudit

I need to take another trip to Kennywood. Haven't been up there since they opened the Phantom's Revenge.

Apr 28, 2012#35

General Specific

Apr 28, 2012#36

Bowielee

I haven't been on a roller coaster in a good 13 years.

Apr 28, 2012#37

PatrThom

Hey, that Wildcat is one of the most underrated coasters I've ever ridden.

--Patrick

Apr 28, 2012#38

Ravenpoe

General Specific said:

Oh god... watching this is making me sick to my stomach.

Apr 28, 2012#39

Emrys

Oh, baby, yes! Yes!
I need to go lie down now.

Apr 29, 2012#40

Terrik

General Specific said:

I'm going to vomit

Apr 29, 2012#41

IronBrig4

I shouldn't have eaten that extra hotdog.

Apr 29, 2012#42

Cheesy1

I need a frozen lemonade now.

Apr 29, 2012#43

Docseverin

SeraRelm said:
We need Docseverin in here talking about "rails are for pussies" or something.

Rails are for pussies

, Also 308ft for the first drop seems low.

Apr 30, 2012#44

bhamv3

I have a confession. I've never understood the appeal of roller coasters. They terrify me, and I don't like voluntarily terrifying myself.

Also, I brought my Man Card, where do I go to turn it in?

Apr 30, 2012#45

Mathias

bhamv3 said:
I have a confession. I've never understood the appeal of roller coasters. They terrify me, and I don't like voluntarily terrifying myself.

Also, I brought my Man Card, where do I go to turn it in?

Adrenaline = euphoric feeling.

By the numbers, roller coasters are probably one of the safest ways to get an adrenaline rush. Personally, I've never understood why people are terrified of things like rollercoasters when in reality you should be more terrified by shit like heart disease or car accidents.

Best coaster at Hershey Park:

I love this ride!

Steel Force at Dorney Park also kicks ass:

Apr 30, 2012#46

Mathias

My absolute favorite is Kingda Ka at Six Flags. This thing is nuts. Sometimes it doesn't have enough force to make it over the loop, so they let it roll back to the station and relaunch the bastard again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=CHnlRFkakYc

Apr 30, 2012#47

Frank

That must depend on how many of the riders are....larger than average.

That Hershey Park coaster looks kinda tame. Doesn't look much better than the Mindbender at West Edmonton Mall.

Apr 30, 2012#48

strawman

Frank said:
That must depend on how many of the riders are....larger than average.

That Hershey Park coaster looks kinda tame. Doesn't look much better than the Mindbender at West Edmonton Mall.

At cedar point with essentially the same coaster, they have weight sensors that weigh the whole train prior to launch, and apply the correct force. The ride is so busy they don't have time to do a relaunch, so if anything they give it a little more than needed, but it almost always goes over.

When it doesn't they do have to relaunch it. The ride is designed so that a backwards running car cannot possibly run into the car that's loading in the station, which also means they can't unload you until you've gone over...

The launch is awesome, though. It just amazes me how much power is used to get that thing going that fast in such a short period of time.

Apr 30, 2012#49

blotsfan

I didnt get to go on the dragster (the coaster stienman is talking about) but I do know someone that has gone on it and not made it over the top.

Though theres a very good chance shes the reason why...

Apr 30, 2012#50

Just Me

blotsfan said:
I didnt get to go on the dragster (the coaster stienman is talking about) but I do know someone that has gone on it and not made it over the top.

Though theres a very good chance shes the reason why...

Fat chance, in a matter of speaking.

Here's Expedition Geforce from Holiday Park at Haßloch/Germany. The toughest coaster I ever rode (mind you, I didn't ride too many).
Funny fact: the coaster was a gift from the park to its guests for the 30th anniversary (iirc).

Fun fact: All cars have a little plaque reading "Expedition Geforce - Mega Roller Coaster", only one of them has "Mega Cost Roller" imprinted

Apr 30, 2012#51

checkeredhat

Mathias said:
My absolute favorite is Kingda Ka at Six Flags. This thing is nuts. Sometimes it doesn't have enough force to make it over the loop, so they let it roll back to the station and relaunch the bastard again.

That looks INSANE.

Apr 30, 2012#52

Dave

My wife doesn't like rollercoasters and I don't like rides which spin endlessly. Thus, we are totally incompatible when it comes to amusement parks. So we don't go. But I fucking love a rollercoaster.

Apr 30, 2012#53

Gared

I've only really been on three rollercoasters, and one of them is wooden so doesn't have any loops or corkscrews or anything like that. I hated them as a kid, I liked them as a teenager, but I have a nasty habit of blacking out at the tops of loops or the tightest park of a corkscrew, which just kinda ruins the experience.

Apr 30, 2012#54

PatrThom

Mathias said:
roller coasters are probably one of the safest ways to get an adrenaline rush.

Make sure you check the name of the ride before you get on, though.

‘Euthanasia’ roller-coaster designed to thrill (and kill) riders.

--Patrick

Apr 30, 2012#55

Ravenpoe

Well, I know what the next episode of csi is going to be about

Apr 30, 2012#56

blotsfan

Too bad because that ride looks really fun.

Apr 30, 2012#57

Dei

Almost makes me wish I still lived in Buffalo so that Canada's Wonderland wasn't so far away.

checkeredhat said:
I was terrified of roller coasters growing up, I don't think it was until I was 15 or 16 that I finally went on one that actually went upside down.
This was my first upside down roller coaster, and if I'm being honest, I have to say is still one of my favourites I've been on:

Short and sweet; drop, loop, loop back down, up, sudden stop, do it all again in reverse.

True Story, when I was 7 my parents tried to drag me onto The Bat, and I threw such a fit and cried so hard the lady running the ride wouldn't let them.

Apr 30, 2012#58

checkeredhat

CSI Already did an episode about a roller coaster killing someone. I think it wound up being a dude who worked at the park who took girls there after hours to have sex on the rides, and I think this other guy loosed a nut on the ride or something out of jealousy. Something like that.
'Course, I'm sure they've revisited plots plenty of times.

Apr 30, 2012#59

checkeredhat

Dei said:
Almost makes me wish I still lived in Buffalo so that Canada's Wonderland wasn't so far away.

True Story, when I was 7 my parents tried to drag me onto The Bat, and I threw such a fit and cried so hard the lady running the ride wouldn't let them.

I wouldn't have gone on when I was 7 either. I wouldn't even go on most WATER SLIDES when I was 7, let alone roller coasters. And anything that went upside down was right out.

Apr 30, 2012#60

Dei

checkeredhat said:
I wouldn't have gone on when I was 7 either. I wouldn't even go on most WATER SLIDES when I was 7, let alone roller coasters. And anything that went upside down was right out.

See, but my 5 year old brother went on the mother fuckin Bat, I was a total wussy!

Apr 30, 2012#61

blotsfan

My first upside down coaster was the roller coaster in New York New York in las vegas.

I didn't really like it though so it was a few years before I went on another upside-down one.

Apr 30, 2012#62

GasBandit

I like metal roller coasters. The old wood ones just bounce and slam me around too much. I don't mind loops in roller coasters, but I hate the rides that make you hang upside down for extended periods of time.

I remember going on The Big Bad Wolf in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, PA back when it was a big deal because it was one of the two first "hanging from the track" type roller coasters there were (the other was XLR-8 at Astroworld in Houston). They're both gone now.

Apr 30, 2012#63

jwhouk

My favorite coaster no longer exists; Tidal Wave, at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.

It was very simple: slingshot "push" system catapulted the train forward into a single loop, then up an incline... and then, you did the whole thing backwards, through the station, up another short incline, then back to the station, and to a stop. Best 30 seconds in the world.

True story: I actually WORKED on Tidal Wave. It was a complicated setup. Once the train got clear of the station brakes, you couldn't do anything about it. If the counterweight failed and dropped lower than it was supposed to, you theoretically could "ring the bell" at the top of the first incline. Gravity suggested that the train couldn't get stuck upside-down, of course, but there were one or two times when the train had gotten stuck between the far incline and the loop.

They took it down in favor of Batman: The Ride.

sigh

Apr 30, 2012#64

makare

The only big roller coaster I have ever been on was the one at DollyWood. I think it is called Tennessee Tornado. I doubt it is all that impressive but it was fun. I like rollercoasters ok but I prefer spinny rides. Whenever I am on a roller coaster I worry about my glasses falling off.

I also like

Apr 30, 2012#65

Jay

This ride is intense.

Don't wear sandals.

Apr 30, 2012#66

checkeredhat

jwhouk said:
My favorite coaster no longer exists; Tidal Wave, at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.

It was very simple: slingshot "push" system catapulted the train forward into a single loop, then up an incline... and then, you did the whole thing backwards, through the station, up another short incline, then back to the station, and to a stop. Best 30 seconds in the world.

True story: I actually WORKED on Tidal Wave. It was a complicated setup. Once the train got clear of the station brakes, you couldn't do anything about it. If the counterweight failed and dropped lower than it was supposed to, you theoretically could "ring the bell" at the top of the first incline. Gravity suggested that the train couldn't get stuck upside-down, of course, but there were one or two times when the train had gotten stuck between the far incline and the loop.

They took it down in favor of Batman: The Ride.

sigh

That's pretty similar to how The Bat at Wonderland works.

Apr 30, 2012#67

ElJuski

jwhouk said:
My favorite coaster no longer exists; Tidal Wave, at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois.

It was very simple: slingshot "push" system catapulted the train forward into a single loop, then up an incline... and then, you did the whole thing backwards, through the station, up another short incline, then back to the station, and to a stop. Best 30 seconds in the world.

True story: I actually WORKED on Tidal Wave. It was a complicated setup. Once the train got clear of the station brakes, you couldn't do anything about it. If the counterweight failed and dropped lower than it was supposed to, you theoretically could "ring the bell" at the top of the first incline. Gravity suggested that the train couldn't get stuck upside-down, of course, but there were one or two times when the train had gotten stuck between the far incline and the loop.

They took it down in favor of Batman: The Ride.

sigh

Fuck that Batman is one of my favorite rides at Six Flags.

Apr 30, 2012#68

checkeredhat

GasBandit said:
I like metal roller coasters. The old wood ones just bounce and slam me around too much. I don't mind loops in roller coasters, but I hate the rides that make you hang upside down for extended periods of time.

I remember going on The Big Bad Wolf in Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, PA back when it was a big deal because it was one of the two first "hanging from the track" type roller coasters there were (the other was XLR-8 at Astroworld in Houston). They're both gone now.

I'm pretty sure the only wooden one I've been on is the Mighty Canadian Minebuster at Wonderland, and yeah it's a bumpy ride, but it's a staple of the trip. You pretty much have to ride it if you're there.
Still never been on any of those ones where you hang from the track. They terrify me, and I'm always worried I'm going to lose a shoe or something. I need to have my feet planted. The big one at Wonderland used to be Top Gun, but since Canada's Wonderland is no longer "Paramount Canada's Wonderland" they had to change the name of it, now it's called Flight Deck. Before Behemoth, that was probably the biggest draw to the park.

Apr 30, 2012#69

Mathias

Frank said:
That must depend on how many of the riders are....larger than average.

That Hershey Park coaster looks kinda tame. Doesn't look much better than the Mindbender at West Edmonton Mall.

Your face is tame.

Apr 30, 2012#70

DarkAudit

Jack Rabbit is still one of the best ever...

(Rear seats give you the best air on that double dip.)

Thunderbolt. Bench seats, no single riders. That mixing bowl middle is why.

Apr 30, 2012#71

SeraRelm

All the forum drama provides enough of an emotional roller coaster for me

May 10, 2012#72

PatrThom

So, you say you love roller coasters? Think they're too "ordinary?"

--Patrick

May 10, 2012#73

Frank

They had one of those in West Ed. Called it the Galaxy Twister.

It fucking sucked. Being suspended upside down isn't fun to me.

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