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Post August 29th, 2008, 9:01 pm

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So, which ride has the best helix?

I don't even have to think! http://www.rcdb.com/ig119.htm?picture=5

That low ground helix is so powerful, and then into a major pop of quick ejector. Quite a nice combo; best in front [;)]

What'd'you guys think?

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My favorite...

http://www.rcdb.com/ig1.htm?picture=14

Hands down! Corkscrew right into a tight helix.
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Post August 29th, 2008, 9:42 pm

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I think by far the final helix on the Beast...at night when it's pitch black and all you hear is the roar. XD

Post August 29th, 2008, 9:45 pm

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Legend by far. Extremely little banking, tunnels, just all around awesome. I really like J2's, Thunderbolt (Kennywood), and Cornballs as well.

For steel I guess Raptor's, Chang's, and SROS NE's second one.

Post August 29th, 2008, 9:45 pm
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no crap. raptors helix is awesome


freddie beat me to the reply so, ya
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4 G's to the taint was a bit much for me because I'm not a power bottom like Turbo

Post August 29th, 2008, 9:54 pm

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I'll agree with Raptor. My legs went numb. It was pretty interesting.

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Post August 29th, 2008, 10:05 pm

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I must also add that 10:30 PM last ride of the night very back seat on the Beast with all that pitch black with the blueish-green natural fog makes it even better.

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Post August 29th, 2008, 10:25 pm

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^ Gotta agree with that one
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Post August 29th, 2008, 10:34 pm

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titan at sfot... only ride where i felt like i was about to black out.

that and ghostrider's... it's just brutal

Post August 29th, 2008, 10:36 pm

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This is definitely up there along with Goliath SFMM.

Post August 29th, 2008, 10:38 pm
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Goliath at SFMM helix is awesome. My pov camera likes to turn off by itself when it gets into it [:(]

Post August 29th, 2008, 10:52 pm
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4 G's to the taint was a bit much for me because I'm not a power bottom like Turbo

Post August 29th, 2008, 10:59 pm

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Yeah, Goliath's is POWERFUL. I also loved Ghostrider's, it was just hilarious the way it beat the riders to a pulp[:D]

Post August 29th, 2008, 11:01 pm

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My vote goes to SooperDooperLooper at Hersheypark - we're talking old school here!

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Post August 30th, 2008, 6:37 am

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Beast at Night,
Followed by Raptor's Finally Helix,
Then Third is ehh, Idk.

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Post August 30th, 2008, 10:19 am

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Yea...that helix looks either pretty awesome...or insanely painful. HAHA XD

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Post August 30th, 2008, 11:18 am

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http://www.rcdb.com/ig3935.htm?picture=1

That looks a bit harsher than raptors.

Also the first and second helixes on superman sfne are pretty tough the first one i get the blackout effect and struggle to keep my head up even on both the first and second. Plus the transition hills after both give a lot more ejector than you think.

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