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Post October 19th, 2008, 8:25 am

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Ever scince the removal of Lazer at Dorney, The one I would choose would be the biggest coaster in my home park, Adventureland

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Even though It is a real ballcrusher, and some of you here might hate it, I personally think it is really fun to go on! It only goes 35 MPH, But the first time I went on it, I thought it went as fast as Lazer did, 51 MPH.

Post October 19th, 2008, 9:05 am
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Laser's not been removed.....yet. You have until November 1st to ride it.

Post October 19th, 2008, 9:43 am

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Originally posted by Tetsu

You have until November 1st to ride it.


At least after then, our European friends would be able to ride it.

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Post October 19th, 2008, 11:15 am

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Tig'rr at Indiana Beach is pretty fun...

Lost Coaster is also pretty amazing, if you consider that a compact coaster.

Post October 19th, 2008, 11:28 am

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My favorite compact coaster would have to be Primeval Whirl at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

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Post October 20th, 2008, 3:54 pm

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I've always been impressed with Stengel's early work at Schwarzkopf. The Jet Stars, the Looping Stars, especially the triple looping coasters always seemed amazing for their small footprints. And that fact that they were intended to be mobile.
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Post October 20th, 2008, 4:21 pm

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Megablitz @ Vienna Prater!
It has those insane trains, with two people sitting one behind the other, with only the on in the front secured with a restraint, and with no seatbelts. Also, it has that awesome 0G drop. Well, at least I think iot's close to that... Anyway, it also has a 4.8G helix, and some airtime on the exit from the MCB... That airtime is very weak, and you only get soime if you're lucky, but it's damn scary, considering you're not rly strapped in...
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Post October 20th, 2008, 4:29 pm

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i must say space mountain in disney land. wicked layout and the themeing just makes it feel alot bigger than it is especially the las helix which feels really really fast and the corkscre in which you only just miss an asteroid. such a good coaster

either that or jokers jinx which just looks very very very very cool
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Post October 20th, 2008, 5:03 pm

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i would have to agree with Rock'n'roller coaster, that thing was the shiznizzle!

Post October 20th, 2008, 5:23 pm

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^ for rizzle. (i agree, that ride was crazy.)
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Post October 20th, 2008, 5:55 pm

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Ok, how are we classifying compact?

I'm not sure I'd call Space Mountain in Paris Disneyland or the Rock'n'Roller Coaster compact coasters.

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Post October 20th, 2008, 7:35 pm
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man, the best compact i ever rode is the little green rollercoaster they set up at the fair each year..i swear to god it's the scariest thing i've ridden, and the tweaker people that set it up and run it make it even scarier.. other than that i'm in full agreement with gazg.. except space mountain doesn't have a corkscrew

Post October 20th, 2008, 7:59 pm

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^ Dude Jay, that thing is soo sketchy. I have been on it once or twice, but never again.

Post October 20th, 2008, 8:45 pm
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^the only roller coaster i ride as a "dare".. i ALWAYS feel brave when i get off it..to enhance the fear i always take a walk around it and notice how many bolts are missing, and how much of the structure has to have lumber under it to make it work!

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Originally posted by jayman

man, the best compact i ever rode is the little green rollercoaster they set up at the fair each year..i swear to god it's the scariest thing i've ridden, and the tweaker people that set it up and run it make it even scarier.. other than that i'm in full agreement with gazg.. except space mountain doesn't have a corkscrew


Gazag is talking about the Disneyland Paris version of Space Mountain.

Post October 20th, 2008, 9:56 pm
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Jetline looks absolutely bitchin'
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Post October 20th, 2008, 9:59 pm

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Jay that thing is terrifying! I will never ride it again.

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Post October 20th, 2008, 11:00 pm
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Originally posted by SFMM homie

Jay that thing is terrifying! I will never ride it again.

it kicks major ass in the scare department.. especially when the guy says "let me ge tthese kids out of the way and i'll crank it up for you" nothing like going around thet turn after the lift at 15 miles an hour..

Post October 20th, 2008, 11:24 pm
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Originally posted by fraroc

Ever scince the removal of Lazer at Dorney, The one I would choose would be the biggest coaster in my home park, Adventureland

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Even though It is a real ballcrusher, and some of you here might hate it, I personally think it is really fun to go on! It only goes 35 MPH, But the first time I went on it, I thought it went as fast as Lazer did, 51 MPH.


the ride you have in your picture is a lot of fun, if it's the same thing i've ridden. they have a ride like this at celebration city, and I agree. it's a fun ride.

Post November 12th, 2008, 6:08 pm

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top 3 compact rides:
1: Desert Race @ Heide Park
2: Express @ Walibi World
3: Megablitz @ Wiener Prater

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