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Best part about roller coasters

The airtime
12
20%
The adrenaline rush
7
12%
The overall experience
31
53%
The heights
1
2%
The lengths
0
No votes
The speeds
5
8%
The drops
2
3%
The queue lines
1
2%
 
Total votes : 59

Post April 24th, 2009, 4:33 pm

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Post April 24th, 2009, 5:34 pm

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I place airtime, height, speeds, and drops all very high on my list...hence why I like good hypercoasters better than almost anything else...sooo I chose overall experience.

Post April 24th, 2009, 5:46 pm
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Not on the list, but I like the inversions more than anything on coaster
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Post April 24th, 2009, 6:04 pm

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The out of control factor is whats most important to me.

Post April 24th, 2009, 11:49 pm

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i carnt pinpoint what a like about the experience. ive always respecet the engineering over everything but i guess most of all like freddie its got to be disorienting in a good way.

and who the hell is going to say the que line is the best part?
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I like elements of the ride that make it feel dangerous, like ejector air and lats. However, if a ride has great vertical forces and airtime with not many lats, I will still enjoy it (just probably not as much). That's why I like most wooden coasters more than steel coasters generally, but there are a few exceptions in rides with things wooden coasters cant do.

So yeah, I put overall experience.

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To be honest, queue lines aren't all bad. Dueling Dragon's queue was awesome to wait in. Also, I tend to like standing in the queue watching the ride as it really gets me hyped up and excited.

Post April 25th, 2009, 6:28 am
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Overall experience, obviously. Includes everything.

Post April 25th, 2009, 12:45 pm
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I vote for the adrenaline rush. A coaster might have all the airtime or speed in the world, but if it doesn't make me feel like I'm on the edge, it doesn't mean a thing IMO. This is why I love "Maverick" so much... it still surprises me and gets the adrenaline pumping every time.

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Post April 30th, 2009, 4:17 pm
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Originally posted by coasterpimp

^^i will! queue lines are where its at! [stoning]


Why didn't you vote for it than? [stoning]
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Post April 30th, 2009, 4:27 pm

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I like speed, height, and airtime. Pretty much on par with DCS. The airtime on a drop followed by the speeds, which are usually the fastest at the bottom of the drop, all excite me very much. Depending on how much of this can be brough, it usually gives you a good first impression on the coaster as well.

A drop doesn't have to be tall for me to enjoy it, either. Excalibur, Renegade, and High Roller all at Valleyfair have amazing drops in the back.

Cyclops, Hades, Wild Thing, High Roller, and Magnum are my favorite drops [:P] So yeah...drops fer me.

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why can't I vote for the tickle in my privates from the vibrations?

Post April 30th, 2009, 7:22 pm

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Because that would be dumb.



I like the overall experience. Everything is good.

Post April 30th, 2009, 8:09 pm

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Overall experience, including height, speed, airtime, the out of control factor on woodies and the most extreme elements on a steelie.

Also just pointing out that one of my favourite things with roller coasters is airtime on an invert. Seriously, such a cool feeling.

Post April 30th, 2009, 8:34 pm

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I might be the only weirdo here who likes this, but... I personally love sitting in the trains in the station waiting for the ride to go. no idea why either.
So, my friend came up to me the other day and asked if I wanted a frozen banana, and I said no, but I want a normal banana later, so... yea.

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Post April 30th, 2009, 8:54 pm

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Originally posted by tiepilot35

Because that would be dumb.


I bet if it were on the list of options, it would blow the others out of the water.

Post April 30th, 2009, 9:21 pm
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Originally posted by CoastaGuy

Overall experience, including height, speed, airtime, the out of control factor on woodies and the most extreme elements on a steelie.

Also just pointing out that one of my favourite things with roller coasters is airtime on an invert. Seriously, such a cool feeling.
me 2. I guess it is for anticipation...

but, OVERALL
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Post May 1st, 2009, 9:32 am

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Bah, not on the list. I choose for the lift Hill!! Exiting!


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