Under-rated, little known coasters
Dawg Byte, you took the words right out of my mouth!!! silver comet and dragon mountain are both great coasters.
I have never ridden the original comet but i have heard the first drop of the silver comet is similar to that of the comet.
The reason they named it the silver comet is because a long time ago, when Fantasy Island was under other management (and was called Two Flags over Niagara), they had the original comet in storage next to the Lazy River. It sat there doing nothing for a couple years, then the Great Escape park bought it. When Martin DePietro bought Fantasy Island, he re-named it Martin's Fantasy Island and decided it was a big mistake for the comet to not be built at fantasy island. So he tried to get people to build a new one....
I have never ridden the original comet but i have heard the first drop of the silver comet is similar to that of the comet.
The reason they named it the silver comet is because a long time ago, when Fantasy Island was under other management (and was called Two Flags over Niagara), they had the original comet in storage next to the Lazy River. It sat there doing nothing for a couple years, then the Great Escape park bought it. When Martin DePietro bought Fantasy Island, he re-named it Martin's Fantasy Island and decided it was a big mistake for the comet to not be built at fantasy island. So he tried to get people to build a new one....
I`d have to agree with John Peck. The Tornado at Stricker`s Grove is under-rated and little known. One main reason is that Stricker`s Grove is a private family run park. The Tornado was built by Ralph Stricker, and usually costs $1.50 to ride. It is well worth it as it provides some excellent air, and I mean some serious air. I have been priveleged enough ot have riden it more than fourty times for free and it is one fun coaster!
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www.geocities.com/coastersrz I`ve riden Son of Beast 38 times!
I don't know if you consider it little-known, but the Giant Dipper on the Santa Cruz beach Boardwalk is an excellent coaster and I have never heard much about it.
It's the coaster that opened my eyes to the fun of coasters while still being a thrilling ride for an old twister design. The DRagon Coaster in Rye Playland in NY.
It's got one of the coolest theming element I've seen (especially considering it was built in 1929 according to the db here), a tunnel in the shape of a dragon (wraps around the entire turn) and you go right up into the mouth. Very cool. I haven't been there in far too long, come to think of it.
It's got one of the coolest theming element I've seen (especially considering it was built in 1929 according to the db here), a tunnel in the shape of a dragon (wraps around the entire turn) and you go right up into the mouth. Very cool. I haven't been there in far too long, come to think of it.
Millennium Force. ;)
Canobie Lake's Yankee Cannonball is a hidden gem of a woodie in New Hampshire. It's pretty small, but has great airtime and minimal restraints. They just did a huge restoration a few years back so the ride is really fast and smooth.
Canobie Lake's Yankee Cannonball is a hidden gem of a woodie in New Hampshire. It's pretty small, but has great airtime and minimal restraints. They just did a huge restoration a few years back so the ride is really fast and smooth.
The tig'rr rollercoaster at indiana beach. This ride has never been mention on any forum I have ever been to. IT is a small , restraintless coaster built on top of a restraunt. This ride gives me the spooks every time I ride it. On the drops you rise out of your seats which is the freakiest think I have ever experience do to the fact there is nothing to hold you in. Also the amount of g's the ride puts on you at the helixes is crazy!
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If you think this thread is stupid, then don't reply.
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If you think this thread is stupid, then don't reply.
I wish everyone could've ridden the COMET at Lincoln Park in Dartmouth, MA. Better yet, may get to ride it in the future. I haven't heard much of this place lately. I know it's been closed since 1986. I will be saddened when I here of it's demolition. This was one wild ride!!!
WILDCAT said:
"Yankee Cannonball at Canobie Lake is very underated and almost unheard of. It is a classic Herb Schmeck out and back that is chock-full of glorious air. It stands at only 65 ft. tall, but don't let that fool you! It is a great coaster and a must-ride. Canobie Lake is an amzing classic park!
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Hey, a PA person recommending a NH coaster. I like it! You are right: Yankee Cannonball will surprise you especially if you read its not-too-impressive specs first.
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I think a coaster that is under rated is the High Roller at the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. It is the highest roller coaster in the world. Even though it isn't fast, long, or tall, it still scared me each time I rode it. It had a couple unexpected drops and felt a little out of control when there is a lot of wind.
Ride Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure, A B&M Masterpiece!:)
Ride Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure, A B&M Masterpiece!:)
I thought the CCI coaster "Hurricane" at the Myrtle Beach Pavillion was a blast -- nice drop and really fun laterals on the helix.
I also love the Cannonball at Lake Winnepesauka near Chattanooga, TN. It's a 70', John Allen/PTC out and back opened in 1967. It's a very re-ridable coaster with nice airtime and a great head chopper as you come back into the station.
I also love the Cannonball at Lake Winnepesauka near Chattanooga, TN. It's a 70', John Allen/PTC out and back opened in 1967. It's a very re-ridable coaster with nice airtime and a great head chopper as you come back into the station.
Everyone: I wanted to know about family owned and operated parks! Some of you didn't read what I was asking very well.
The Coaster at the PNE/Playland park in Vancouver BC is one coaster you dont'here much about.Its' not real big or real fast ,but the airtime on this ride has to be experienced to be believed.The Prior & Church style trains with only a lapbar for a restaint is a another plus.
Well...even thought it's only 2 weeks a year, if you are in the San Diego area for the next coupla weeks, the Hi Miler at the Del Mar fair is awesome!
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Forget about it. It can't be THAT bad!
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Forget about it. It can't be THAT bad!
The Desperado at Buffalo Bills Resort and Casino is awesome, even though it is in the middle of no where
Idlewild park near Pittsburgh has two pretty good coasters that are almost never given any attention. A wild mouse called, well, the Wild Mouse that is above average and a junior coaster by PTC called the Rollo Coaster with actually has airtime and a nice turnaround.
CLP Blue Streak! It's got all of the classic elements. A dark tunnel to start off to get everyone excited. Then a slow click-clack lift hill. Then 3 incredible eject-you-from-the-train drops. Tons of laterals in the turnaround. Good run of bunny hops back into the station. Another cool thing is there is a catwalk on only one side of the track, creating a sense of unsafe openness. Plus the wait in the station is entertaining because of the map of the ride with light bulbs to track the course of the train and a bell when it returns.
Go ride it, and keep this park alive and this gem running!
Go ride it, and keep this park alive and this gem running!
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