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Post September 26th, 2011, 3:22 pm

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Although it may not be top ranked, the roll on Medusa @ SFDK is pretty wild. The lead in and out are both very straight, but the roll is very snappy, and has some wicked airtime + laterals. Amongst the ones I've been on, though, Hulk would take the cake, followed by Medusa/Kraken (very similar), and Dueling Dragons (Ice).
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Post September 26th, 2011, 4:15 pm

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I'm biased but I love Talon's either in the front on the very right end facing forward or in the very back where it whips you around. As far as other rides go I am a fan of Afterburn's on Carowinds. It goes through it so fast and is really undersized which makes it a blast.

Hulk's with the launch I agree is very good and Hydra DOES give alot of hangtime because it's a slower ride in general.

Post September 26th, 2011, 10:46 pm

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Hulk and Dragons for me. Followed by medusa and superman krypton(SFFT).

Post October 6th, 2011, 8:08 am

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Kumba for Sitdown
Scream or Kraken for Floorless
Stand Up-Shockwave
Flying- Manta
Invert-Nemesis
And although not technicaly a zero-g-roll but an inline twist..
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Post October 10th, 2011, 12:34 pm

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My favorite zero G roll, definitely hulk. Although I have to say that barrel roll on cheetah hunt is pretty wicked.
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Post October 10th, 2011, 2:19 pm

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I'd have to say my favorite is Raptor. The roll is really fluid, yet still has intensity to it. It's definently better while riding in an edge seat though.
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Post October 10th, 2011, 3:44 pm

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Rode Kumba recently (Fall Break). Back seat is AMAZING! <3 So very intense. The zero-G was just as good as I remembered it, but the cobra kicked ASS, especially in the back. Basically, it's really intense up the cobra, then it flips but it feels like the G's just haven't changed...not even the slightest. It's like it was designed in Newton with 4G almost all of the way through with the tops just twisting. Obviously I'm exaggerating, but it's so strong and so long that by the end pullout, you're pretty much laughing since you finally got your proper breath back lol.

Basically, I don't know what they did in the 2010 rehab other than repainting, but now it's very intense. The MCBR doesn't seem to be doing as much as it used to, which is great. I guess it's the new wheels, but the first half of the layout is just kick butt. Also, it's louder and prettier. It jumped from being in my top 3 of B&M's to being my favorite one of all time. Love.

Post October 19th, 2011, 8:22 am
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Post October 19th, 2011, 9:03 am

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Scream! [:(]

Unfortunately, it's the only B&M non-inverted I've been on that has one. It's a little tight, rides almost like Batman's would if that makes sense to you.

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Post October 19th, 2011, 6:25 pm

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Flight Deck @ CGA is really fast. I also like Raptor's, Silver Bullet's, and Medusa's.

Post October 19th, 2011, 7:49 pm

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I rather like hydra's because its so short and fast it makes it different than others, but out of the four non-inverted I've been on I'd say Medusa/Bizarro is my favorite, out of the 2 inverted talon is my favorite
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Post October 20th, 2011, 1:22 pm

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Kumba, absolutely no question. It's utterly insane in every way.

Post October 21st, 2011, 5:45 am
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Post October 21st, 2011, 9:55 am

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I've not been on as many as I should! Nemesis definitely deserves a mention due to it's "wtf where am I?!" feeling you get. That thing flies through the transition. Also due to the fact it's not very high up at all, you're literally spinning as soon as you leave the helix before it. Those first 3 elements are completely disorientating.

But on the only hand, I'm dying to try a newer floaty zero-g, infact I have a feeling The Swarm's zero-g will be highly rated. It's pretty high up and with the trains you're completely exposed, mix that with the drawn out roll transition <3 it should be a beautiful experience. But obiviously I can't rate that properly till it's actually built...


So yeah, no comment really, I've not been on nearly enough rides/zero-gs ='(.

Post October 21st, 2011, 1:29 pm
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First 3 elements of Nemesis are actually amazing.
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Post November 20th, 2011, 9:28 am

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Montu hands down - at least 4 seconds of pure floaty bliss, and as soon as you come out of it you are slammed into the most insane element in history (my history - 197 coasters), the BatWing, to say its absolutely savage is an understatement. Woah going off topic.

All you saying Nemesis i have to disagree. Although i totally understand when you say its super super intense, but very little airtime? I suppose it doesnt have to have airtime in it to still be an awesome 0g, but yeah, ive been on it well over 200 times and never even felt a pop.

Post November 20th, 2011, 1:34 pm

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The Hulk has the coolest Zero-G roll, but it isn't necessarily the best feeling roll.
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Post November 20th, 2011, 4:45 pm

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Originally posted by Dan.T

Kumba for Sitdown
Scream or Kraken for Floorless
Stand Up-Shockwave
Flying- Manta
Invert-Nemesis
And although not technicaly a zero-g-roll but an inline twist..
Colossus 4 in a row


There is a HUGE difference beetween a heartline roll and an inline twist. Take this as an example -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heartline_roll#Heartline_roll thats why they feel different ( and a LOT better [:D][approve]
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Post November 20th, 2011, 5:38 pm

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I also like Spongebob's, for different reasons. It's eccentric.

Post November 21st, 2011, 12:12 am

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After riding it yesterday, Mystery Mine by far, front left seat.
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Post November 21st, 2011, 12:50 am

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I cant consider MM's roll a Zero G roll. It isnt parabolic in the slightest.

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