[mwallace573]

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Originally Posted by lmilhan /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wooden coasters are still my favorites. Of the coasters I have ridden, the only steel coaster that has been able to compete with the wooden coasters is the 'Nitro' at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. This thing is one hell of a ride. Six Flags is one of the only attractions around that almost makes it worth visiting this craphole known as New Jersey. If you ever find yourself in NJ, check out Six Flags - good stuff.

Wood Coasters FTW! I went to that Six Flags while I was up in New York (Manhattan to be specific) visiting my grandmother. Man that place was HUGE! You could almost get lost there. I had a great time, granted I was still scared of coasters back then (more of the height than the speed). Thankfully I have mostly gotten over that fear and enjoy roller coasters when I get the chance, which isn't often. I can't remember if that beast you have pictured was there or not when I was there though (around 1999 I think) but it looks like it would be a blast. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

 

[damayor521]

Wait till you guys check out Griffon, the latest coaster in Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Currently the tallest floorless dive coaster in the world. The highlight is the first drop ... 205 feet up, 90 degrees down. But the kicker is that right when you're about to go down the drop, the ride comes to a slow stop, pausing at the top of the ride for 5 seconds before going down 90 degrees.

http://www.griffoncoaster.com/

Check out the ride videos!!! I can't wait to ride it this summer!

 

[socrates63]

Great photos and views but I feel nauseous just looking at the photos... ugh. Give me the Disneyland kiddie rides.

 

[archosman]

Sadly they were chainsawing the ZINGO last week at Bell’s Amusement Park in Tulsa. First coaster I rode.

 

[krmathis]

Great photos! Not much more to say...

 

[mrarroyo]

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Originally Posted by damayor521 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wait till you guys check out Griffon, the latest coaster in Busch Gardens Williamsburg. Currently the tallest floorless dive coaster in the world. The highlight is the first drop ... 205 feet up, 90 degrees down. But the kicker is that right when you're about to go down the drop, the ride comes to a slow stop, pausing at the top of the ride for 5 seconds before going down 90 degrees. http://www.griffoncoaster.com/ Check out the ride videos!!! I can't wait to ride it this summer!

Man, Williamsburg is calling!

 

[blessingx]

Here's a group of roller coaster vids for fans out there. Good to see Cedar Point getting some attention.

 

[Schalldampfer]

The Galveston one, eh...? Every time I've been there it's been closed for quite a while.

 

[jp11801]

great pics that will be some cool ride when it is done

the Cyclone Coney Island is still a fav of mine I now it's outdated but there is something about that coaster that calls top me whenever I get home in the spring. I must admit it's been a while.

 

[deathklok]

Unfortunately, this ride is not in Galveston, it is in Kemah, and has been closed the last two weekends for maintenance, and most recently to film a commercial.

 

[dbfreak]

Cool, a wooden coaster.

 

[Zorander]

What is the difference between metal and wooden coasters? Is there really that much difference in the 'feel'?

 

[chesebert]

Top Thrill Dragster @ Ceder Point Sandusky Ohio

Rendered version with great perspectives

Here is a decent video
hehe..was on that last night

IIRC, still the world's tallest, and fastest coaster --- 0-120mph @ 3.8sec @ 90 degrees!

 

[ken36]

One look and I got this tiny lump of fear in my gut. Brought back memories of 55 years ago. WOW.

 

[Zorander]

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Originally Posted by chesebert /img/forum/go_quote.gif Top Thrill Dragster @ Ceder Point Sandusky Ohio Rendered version with great perspectives Here is a decent video hehe..was on that last night IIRC, still the world's tallest, and fastest coaster --- 0-120mph @ 3.8sec @ 90 degrees!

Holy cow!!!