Top 200 Coasters

Can the top 100 coaster list be expanded to display the top 200 coasters? There are numerous coasters I have ridden that do not show up in the top 100, though I expect several would be in the 100 to 200 range. Thanks!

I think a hundred is fine. The next 100 decline in quality pretty quickly.

Hi Jeff - I grew up in Toronto area, been to Canada's Wonderland numerous times, so it's kinda sad that only two of their roller coasters are in the top 100. I'm curious to know: what rating out of 5 and ranking has Yukon Striker achieved?

Hi Jeff,

I’m curious about son of beast, what rating out of five and ranking has it achieved?

Chris W :

what rating out of 5 and ranking has Yukon Striker achieved?

The issue is almost certainly its number of riders, not its rating (given that the other dive coasters are well regarded). It must have been ridden by half of the "experienced riders" (those in the top half of coasters ridden) before it can be considered for the poll.

My personal opinion, but I don't think that B&M dive coasters are "all that." Yes, Griffon and Sheikra are on the top 100, but I also think that partially reflects the fact that they are from a different era that predates Mavericks and RMCs. Steel Vengeance has just as good of a drop as those rides and actually does things after it too!

Before someone calls out that Valravn is on the top 100, we all know that the CoasterBuzz Top 100 is highly influenced by CP stans. :)

PhantomTails:

I don't think that B&M dive coasters are "all that."

Ride in the front, all the way to one side or the other. (I prefer the side outside of the turn before the first drop for the scenery.) When you hang before the first drop, you see no track under your feet, nothing but the ground some 200 feet below. It's an insane visual, and scary as hell. I psych myself up when I see that. Then after the waiting, there's the big drop towards the ground. I can't help but to scream.

But other than that, I agree with you. Dive coasters don't do a lot. They are short and don't have a lot of elements. Still, I think they are fun enough.

I've haven't ridden Sheikra in many years and was unimpressed by Emperor in early 2022, so I wasn't expecting too much when I got on Griffon this summer, but to my surprise I thought it was really good. The holding brake does a lot to enhance the first drop and the super wide, floorless trains are completely unique. Coupled with the neat splashdown effect and it's a very solid ride. I think it's better than quite a few of the smaller RMC's and B&M hypers. Sure, it could be longer or have something other than an immelmann, but I wouldn't be sad if my local park got a big dive coaster.

For all of B&M's engineering the bit after the lift hill is not engineered very well. I think it would be better as a tire drive or something that kept the speed consistent until you're hanging.

My favorite of the 3 I've ridden is still Sheikra. IMO these don't get better as they get bigger. If I make it to Canada's Wonderland in the future I am not even sure I would ride Yukon Striker. I always seem to get stuck in the outer seat and the vibration or flex or whatever gives me a headache. Same with B&M's wing coasters.

I've read this site for two decades and don't recall ever being spammed by a ride manufacturer.

Back on topic, I would expect Yukon Striker to break into the top 100 once enough people ride it (as explained above). The drop into the water tunnel and the vertical loop make it somewhat unique.

Unfortunately, it opened the season right before traveling out of the country got a bit hairy. I was lucky to get there in 2019.

It's worth the trip just to watch the zany loose article conveyor system.

I doubt the [spammer name removed] ride pictured would crack our top 200…

I don’t know… it looks to be quite the symphony of speed and agility.