Rides that have aged well

[slosprint]

I'll start off with Kumba. I have never experienced a coaster which felt like it was going faster than intended quite like Kumba does nowadays. It tears through the MCBR so fast it seems they couldn't even stop the train if they tried.

[Paradox]

Wildcat at Lake Compounce

[Coasterkidmwm]

Paradox wrote:

Wildcat at Lake Compounce

Colossus at SFMM

Surprisingly, Millie. It's 16. #DriversLicense

I agree with Kumba, aswell as pretty much every B&M.

American Eagle is an excellent example of a coaster that has aged very well

Didn't see that one comin'.

Python Efteling is getting rusty and extreme uncomfortable this past year.
The last time I rode it I thought the wheels came off.
I fear its life will end soon

[Dirk_Ermen]

Coaster Mind wrote:

Python Efteling is getting rusty and extreme uncomfortable this past year.
The last time I rode it I thought the wheels came off.
I fear its life will end soon

It used to be a lot worse with the Kumbak trains. With these New Gen Vekoma's it runs a lot better and can easily go another 10 years. So I'm not sure where your uncomfortableness comes from. For how old this ride actually is, it is aging pretty well.

[Paradox]

Efteling knows what they are doing lol

[Mr. Freeze]

Paradox wrote:

Efteling knows what they are doing lol

maybe they should teach the american parks on what to do in the future

coasterdave wrote:

Surprisingly, Millie. It's 16. #DriversLicense

Giga Coaster that "will" have aged well in my eyes.

^ Thanks to "Baron 1898" they learned the theming techniques!

I have 2 Oldiesbut Goodies that come to mind.

The Coney Island Cyclone. it has Not only stood the test of time over the years but it has remained a top coaster in the minds of many.

Yankee cannonball, Possibly the first ever relocated coaster, This 85 year old coaster has been operating at Canobie for 80 year this upcoming season. It's easily the top ride in the park despite higher profile additions. The park has invested in the coasters upkeep over the years with half the coaster being retracked just last season.

Loch Ness Monster at BGW.

[Paradox]

Coasterkidmwm wrote:

Paradox wrote:

Wildcat at Lake Compounce

fite me irl

Mamba at Worlds of Fun comes to mind! It is in great condition other than being a little faded.

Jaykethekid wrote:

It is in great condition other than being a little faded.

Funny, I was just gonna say that about myself.

I mean Millie has run for 15 seasons, maximum capacity most of the time, has massive trains running close to 100 miles per hour, and sat through 15 northern ohio winters. Still the smoothest ride there is.

[mkingy]

Nemesis at 21 is every bit the ride it was when I first rode it.

Wild Thing at Valleyfair I feel is ageing nicely.

What coaster do you think is the oldest without being retracked?

plantoris wrote:

Wild Thing at Valleyfair I feel is ageing nicely.

I agree, Wild Thing is still running pretty smooth considering it's turning 20 this year.

Wild Thing is aging well. I third that poop.

The Looping Star @Slagharen is still pretty good!