vaugc002
Mega Poster
Nemesis Inferno is better than Black Mamba?...
You obviously haven't been on the front row of Black Mamba otherwise you wouldn't make such a scandalous comment
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You obviously haven't been on the front row of Black Mamba otherwise you wouldn't make such a scandalous comment
Alex B
Mega Poster
Alex B
Mega Poster
Expedition Coaster
Roller Poster
1. I prefer Icon as Taron doesn't do much for me besides the launches and one moment of floater airtime. In addition, the poorly designed seat makes some of the transitions very uncomfortable.Nemesis Inferno is better than Black Mamba?...
You obviously haven't been on the front row of Black Mamba otherwise you wouldn't make such a scandalous comment
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2. Outside of Nemesis, the AT Coasters either aren't as thrilling as other UK Coasters or not very fun to ride for me (Smiler and Galactica)
3. I didn't find Condor nearly as painful as the Smiler (Though I have got used to SLC restraints).
4. I didn't ride Black Mamba in the front. Personally, I rank Rollercoasters based off the ride hardware itself and not theming/scenery. With that, I prefer Inferno as it has a more intense ride experience - I found Black Mamba to be quite shaky and forceless after the first inversion.
However, I can understand how someone would prefer Black Mamba
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JoshC.
Strata Poster
I agree SLCs are actually a really solid layout. And it's easy to see why they're so popular with parks. It's the same with Boomerangs as well; a lot of thrill in not a lot of space. Very good. Just a shame they ride awfully.
Quoting because Th13teen always deserves more love. Honestly think it's one of the most underappreciated rides.
caffeine_demon
Strata Poster
caffeine_demon
Strata Poster
If B and M made a goudrix clone, it would be awesome!
Expedition Coaster
Roller Poster
I personally don't find Infusion too rough. I also find that it has a more exciting, more intense and more unique layout than Black Mamba (I've done 2 standard SLCs compared to 3 inverts with the same combination of inversions).
vaugc002
Mega Poster
Infusion - a clone coaster - has a more unique layout than the custom-designed Black Mamba?
Expedition Coaster
Roller Poster
I meant unique compared to what I've experienced! Besides, 95% of Inverts will at least have a Vertical Loop, Corkscrew and a Zero-G roll.
witchfinder
Hyper Poster
OK Matt, we get it! ?
My least common opinion would be: Furius Baco is a Top Ten ride and I enjoyed it more than Shambhala.
(Although I will admit it is slipping down my rankings the more creds I get)
Matthew Fair
Mega Poster
Forbidden Journey is awful. The queue and ride system is amazing but the actual physical ride scenes are very poor.
Peet
Giga Poster
I know this topic is for uncommon opinions but come on - it has brakes on the main drop ffs! It's not even the best coaster in the Dark Forest (and I'm not a big fan of Rita by any measure). I hope the kiddies and families are enjoying it because for the thrillseeker it offers very little.
toofpikk
Mega Poster
It makes good use of the natural landscape, the drop element is amazing, the props are good and the first drop, although trimmed, is still very good... The ride is particularly fun in the back, although creates a great atmosphere and wholesome experience that can be enjoyed anywhere on the train,
Furiustobaco
Mega Poster
Thirteen is a brilliant supporting coaster for the park IMO. I think the advertising really left this ride super under-rated.
This isn't a thrill coaster, its a fun family-thrill coaster that is just plain good fun. The ride also gives killer night rides and just overall is fun for anyone.
This isn't a thrill coaster, its a fun family-thrill coaster that is just plain good fun. The ride also gives killer night rides and just overall is fun for anyone.
Matt N
CF Legend
I must admit that I also find Thirteen quite underrated; I enjoy it a lot when I visit Alton Towers! It's definitely not my favourite coaster by any means, but it's probably my favourite family coaster I've done! I find it really smooth with a really twisty, dynamic layout and many exciting moments for a family coaster, especially in the backwards portion of the ride! Dependent on where you sit, I even sometimes find myself getting some nice floater airtime in portions of the ride!
Admittedly, Thirteen is not quite my favourite coaster at Alton Towers within the 1.2m height restriction bracket (that would go to Wicker Man, but I'd class that as more of a thrill ride than a family ride.), but I still find it to be a very fun family coaster, and I can certainly see why @toofpikk loves it so much! (For clarity, Thirteen is my #24 out of 66 coasters, whereas Wicker Man is my #11.)
Controversially, as I mentioned in my post above, I do actually prefer Thirteen to Expedition Everest by a slim margin, despite Everest's far greater scale. While I admit that Everest has more in-depth theming than Thirteen, I find Thirteen to have a slightly more dynamic, exciting layout that just does more for me. If we're being nit picky, I also think that Thirteen flows slightly better as a coaster than Everest does; Thirteen goes into that drop track and sends the train backwards very quickly, whereas with Everest, you're waiting quite a long time for the switch track to do its thing. Both are brilliant family coasters, however, and the difference between the two in my rankings isn't very big at all (Thirteen is #24, Everest is #25).
Admittedly, Thirteen is not quite my favourite coaster at Alton Towers within the 1.2m height restriction bracket (that would go to Wicker Man, but I'd class that as more of a thrill ride than a family ride.), but I still find it to be a very fun family coaster, and I can certainly see why @toofpikk loves it so much! (For clarity, Thirteen is my #24 out of 66 coasters, whereas Wicker Man is my #11.)
Controversially, as I mentioned in my post above, I do actually prefer Thirteen to Expedition Everest by a slim margin, despite Everest's far greater scale. While I admit that Everest has more in-depth theming than Thirteen, I find Thirteen to have a slightly more dynamic, exciting layout that just does more for me. If we're being nit picky, I also think that Thirteen flows slightly better as a coaster than Everest does; Thirteen goes into that drop track and sends the train backwards very quickly, whereas with Everest, you're waiting quite a long time for the switch track to do its thing. Both are brilliant family coasters, however, and the difference between the two in my rankings isn't very big at all (Thirteen is #24, Everest is #25).
Zek_Teh_Kek
Hyper Poster
Phantoms Revenge isn't an elite coaster. And Dorney Park has a rock solid lineup of coasters.