Is the Boomerang an enjoyable ride.

SFDL fan

Saturday, August 11, 2001 11:46 AM

Does anyone think that the boomerang is an enjoyable/sickening ride?
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racerbret

Saturday, August 11, 2001 11:49 AM
Yes. Its enjoyable.
*** This post was edited by racerbret on 8/11/2001. ***
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ßruce

Saturday, August 11, 2001 11:53 AM
ABSOULETLY!!! Going up the lift hill out of the station makes you realise how bad you need those OSTR's. I don't know why everyone complains. They are an awsome experience! Going the a loop backwards is a blast!

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My favorite Coaster is named after Poop, and I actually like Boomerangs! What is wrong with me?
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BIG ED

Saturday, August 11, 2001 11:59 AM
I've been on one Boomerang (Knott's), and it was much more than I expected. It was smoother than I thought it would be, making for a very enjoyable ride. I don't know how all Boomerangs measure up to the one at Knott's, but if they are similar then yes, they are enjoyable.
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sethman

Saturday, August 11, 2001 12:05 PM
i have been on 15 different vekoma boomerangs and believe me after one ride they are just not thrilling anymore. I usually skip them if i am at a new park, I think the only reason why most people go on these is to add to there track record.
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john peck

Saturday, August 11, 2001 12:08 PM
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I like them, i find them very enterianing and if I owned a small park, I would indeed buy one.
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StealthmF5m3

Saturday, August 11, 2001 12:54 PM
First ride is great, but then after about 6 rides later, it gets very boring.

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ßruce

Saturday, August 11, 2001 1:14 PM

StealthmF5m3 said:
"after about 6 rides later, it gets very boring."


I rode the Boomer @ KBF 8 times during the day. Not once did it get boring. I mean being pulled up so high while only being held by an OSTR. Going through 3 rather smooth inversions in the blink of an eye, and then doing it again Backwards!. It is such a fun ride and I found it to be so much smoother than what I have heard from other Buzzer's. I mean I got more headbangin' in the Boomerang of Alpengist than I did during the Boomerang of Boomerang!
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My favorite Coaster is named after Poop, and I actually like Boomerangs! What is wrong with me?
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Jim Fisher

Saturday, August 11, 2001 1:27 PM
They are pretty good at first, butthey do get boring after a while, and of course they are everywhere. I did like the layout for the queue for the Boomerang at La Ronde. The queuq is in the middle of the coaster, so the trains are flying all around you while you wait.
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Craig the Coaster Freak

Saturday, August 11, 2001 1:31 PM
They are good, but not great. Average is the best way to describe them. The GP loves them, obviously.

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nasai

Saturday, August 11, 2001 1:43 PM
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I enjoyed the boomerangs I have ridden, although I wouldn't praise them too highly. They are there for your entertainment, and that's what they provide.

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colin mcwilliam

Saturday, August 11, 2001 2:11 PM
Its a great ride and has been for nearly 20 years!!
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MillenniumForce04

Saturday, August 11, 2001 2:17 PM
I've only ridden a Invertigo (Face/Off PKI) and I wan't too crazy about it. It was really rough and uncomfortable, but the ride itself is pretty cool...I hope Deja Vu is smooth and comfortable...
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saviourmachine

Saturday, August 11, 2001 2:36 PM
I have probably been on boomerang at Knott's 100 times. While I agree that it's not the most intense ride out there, I find it to be quite fun.
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CrystalKat

Saturday, August 11, 2001 6:58 PM
The Mind Eraser (Boomerang) at the old Geauga Lake was my first -- great ride! It was the first time I went backwards, and while going forwards wasn't that much of a thrill, going backwards took my breath away. Gotta love it!

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Frizbee1975

Saturday, August 11, 2001 11:22 PM

I find The Flashback at SFOT pretty cool.My fave is the backwards part, one thing it does have is a lot of headbanging, but I still like to though!!-------------
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PointMan

Saturday, August 11, 2001 11:29 PM
I've ridden Mind Eraser at SFWoA and FaceOff at PKI. I've enjoyed both of them. I also like the Screemin Demon at PKI.
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Xtremerider86

Saturday, August 11, 2001 11:31 PM
I think they're very enjoyable.

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Mr. X

Sunday, August 12, 2001 1:53 AM

ßruce said:
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StealthmF5m3 said:
"after about 6 rides later, it gets very boring."


I rode the Boomer @ KBF 8 times during the day. Not once did it get boring. I mean being pulled up so high while only being held by an OSTR. Going through 3 rather smooth inversions in the blink of an eye, and then doing it again Backwards!. It is such a fun ride and I found it to be so much smoother than what I have heard from other Buzzer's. I mean I got more headbangin' in the Boomerang of Alpengist than I did during the Boomerang of Boomerang!
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My favorite Coaster is named after Poop, and I actually like Boomerangs! What is wrong with me?
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I'll have to agree wih you Bruce! I went on Boomerang @ KBF 23 times in a row it never got boring to me!
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BrandonR

Sunday, August 12, 2001 12:56 PM
No. They're rough and hurtful.

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