Great POV of steel dragon in Japan.

Dont know if this has been posted before sorry if it has. Just came across a great POV of SD in Japan check it out looks like a pretty good ride.

http://www.asovini.com/screamer/e/index.html#sd2k

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Army Rangers lead the way

It is a great ride! Yeah, I have seen the POVs on that site, but I don't know if anyone ever posted them. Thanks anyway!

I just like how Nitro became his "most favorite coaster." LOL.

Also, his opinion of Medusa is good..."Since it is after riding on NITRO, my impression is not quite satisfactory."

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It tastes like burning.

I like this quote-"Since my favorite amusement park has closed to the very regrettable thing, it leaves here as recollections." All your base are belong to us!

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Why do you have to have a license to own a dog, but not to have a child?

Wow. Looks like the perfect cross between Magnum and Millie (the first hill and bunny-hops from Magnum, the turn around layout from MF). Is it just me? :-)

Wow, thanks for the link. That POV of White Cyclone is rad, what an amazing looking ride.

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"The perfect machine, you seemed to be, when I built you up in my mind..." - Reverend Jon Autry

SD2K and White Cyclone are 2 of the greatest rides out there. NS also has to be one of the nicest parks. (Rob, agree?)

If you can ever think of a reason to go to Osaka, be sure to go to NS. (It's just a little too expensive to go there for a coaster trip! :) )

Check out pics of all of their coasters at http://www.coastergallery.com/japant/NSL.html

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- Peabody

Yeah, Peabody! It is an amazing place! I love Nagashima Spaland more than any park I have been to, and my experiences there have been rainy:) That said, I would easily rank SD2K and White Cyclone in my top 10 in either catagory, and not due to their record breaking endeavors. They are just super good!
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Agreed. The record breaking nature of SD2K is not what makes it great. It's just good fun. I'm not sure White Cyclone broke any records outside of Japan, either. (Man that one caught me off guard. I was set to pop some asprin and ended up doing 5 in a row!)

Clean park (an understatement!!), superbly maintained rides, super friendly folks, and a pretty much guarenteed awesome day make NS the tops. If the Koch's wouldn't teacj SF how to do things right in terms of customer satisfaction, maybe the nice folks at NS would do so!

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- Peabody

Did I miss something on White Cyclone? Those giant helixes seemed so...weird. Nice coaster, but I can think of many I'd rather ride over it, on my short list of woodies.

Steel Dragon 2000-This coaster is so close to being perfect. The once thing I would change is the exit of the turnaround. Other than that, weeee! Airtime on every single hill! :):)

As strange as it may sound, I think I like Fujiyama better.
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TOGO!

*** This post was edited by PT300 on 8/20/2002. ***

PT300, in what seat did you ride WC? I rode it on a hot steamy day, post rain. I took a good half dozen+ rides, and if I remember right, the front was my favorite. Yes, the helixes were almost weird, but what I dug was the air. SWEET air!!! :) Combine that with the view, upkeep, and paint job, it was a great experience. It's not my number 1, but it's a favorite.

I will also agree with you about Fujiyama. SD2K has the feeling that many newer coasters give of being "too engineered". Fujiyama was more rough and tumble. Very out of control. If they could just smooth out some of the kinks in the lateral motion, it would be just amazing!

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- Peabody

Rode both times towards the back (once over the wheels). Wish I could have tried it in the front, but you don't get to choose your seat. I do agree, the view, upkeep, and paint job are simply stunning on White Cyclone. Actually, they are on SD2K too! I've got pictures to prove that the rails in the station were painted perfectly!
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Lewis, I remember reading that TR that you sent me about WC. Too bad about your experience on it. It was a wonderful ride for me too. So smooth on the drop....:) I love the super headchoppers. My favorite on any ride. My experience on Fujiyama is a little different. I enjoyed it, but it wasn't that overwhelming. I do love the twists during the 3rd run through the coaster. Good stuff. All in all, though, I like Fujiyama much more than any other TOGO, that's for sure.
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I have to agree with Nasai and Peabody as to the cleanliness and overall greatness of Nagashima Spaland. What an amazing park. Lucky for me, I'll be there in less than a month. After about 10 rides each on SD2K and WC, I'll be ready to hit Fujikyu and ride Fujiyama and Dodonpa. Oh Yeah!!

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mmmmmmmmm.....coasters

None of those links work, they keep goin' in circles!

Rob... SFoG... c'mon man. You OWE me! :)

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It's now college football season. The only thing that makes coasters take a back seat. This also means Rollergator is the enemy again... for 4 months.

Tell you what Brian, if you make it out here for a break, and/or come see a show, I will take you up on it. Isn't my "tease" about going to PPP enough??? ;) You know I would love it, but things are super busy with the band. Super busy, which is good. 'Til I know exactly what is going on, I just can't commit, but just so you know, my brother lives in Tampa, so its possible!
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These parks sound amazing.

I've wanted to get to Japan for coaster riding for quite a while. It has been an area that I've avoided due to excessive costs. If only the counts in the smaller (and more accessible from my perspective) countries like Vietnam were better - and I've have a few more under my belt than I currently do.

Just yesterday I farewelled a close friend I've made over the past few months. I must admit, it is no wonder the reports of the Japanese parks are that they're spotless and stunning. These people take such great care in their appearance and overall attitude. What's more - from the experience I've recently had, I can say that they aren't snobby or anything like that - they're some of the most down-to-earth people - contrary to their portrayal for much of the 80's and early 90's in Hollywood.

Incidently enough, no, this Japanese fella wasn't a coaster freak - his first coaster was a few weeks ago - an Arrow Loops & Corkscrew at Sea World. He hadn't even heard of Nagashima or Fujikyu Highlands (and I don't think my Aussie accent is really that bad).

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So what if the best coaster in Australia is a second hand Arrow?