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Now paging the Elf and Ride of Steel...

If Tina was looking for rides that actually resemble roller coasters instead of a wagon attached to a 10' plank of wood, she'd be wise to get in contact with Jeremy Reid or John Ivers.

The two most famous home-built backyard coasters. Not actually me, but:

http://www.jeremyreid.com/

http://www.negative-g.com/BlueFlash/February2002/Blue-Flash-2002-2-1.html

How many of you remember that one guy over in some other country that built that sweet looking coaster. I kind of looked like an Intamin. He had to tear it down because of some federal law or something like that. I know its torn down now and was over seas but DAMN!!! was it awesome. :)

Yes I still have my Ride of Wood in my backyard. I'm redoing the car over the offseason when I'm not at the ski slopes. I have to find the link to my pictures, it's somewhere on webshots.. *** Edited 12/1/2005 4:03:59 AM UTC by Ride of Steel***

Would my coaster car count? It will be done before March 21st

anyone know if that guy who has the Blue Flash is still letting people come ride it if you call ahead? ive heard rumours he doesnt allow it for insurance purposes, but i was just curious.

Corkscrewy: I remember that one. It was in Germany. Tubular steel track and looked sweet. It was made by a high school kid studying engineering. Shot down due to a housing code violation that prohibits amusement rides in your yard or something.
Boy, I hope she doesn't get a lot of Knex pics photoshopped to look like real coasters. :) *** Edited 12/2/2005 9:27:34 PM UTC by FLYINGSCOOTER***