Wood Coaster Poll

[Dirk_Ermen]

We probably all remember the Mitch Hawker Coaster polls right? Well, looks like someone took over the task:
http://www.ellocoaster.com/wood-coaster-poll/

Finally a poll again with ranked-pairs algorithm vote tallying and fair results.
Too bad the "Ridden this year"-section has been taken out, though. Perhaps something they might implement in future years?

[Paradox]

Hmm I might submit a ballot later. Hopefully they do a steel one later too.

[mkingy]

Beat me to it!

I've submitted mine

It doesn't have Lakemont Park

Edit: I guess that's because it's SBNO. Didn't realize that. lol

[Dirk_Ermen]

devilsrule911 wrote:

It doesn't have Lakemont Park

Edit: I guess that's because it's SBNO. Didn't realize that. lol

I had the same with Hullamvasut in Hungary. But apparently the coaster is SBNO for 2 years now.

Sent mine in. Hopefully it gets enough ballots to produce viable rankings.

Results are in. He received 115 ballots making for a worthwhile and well-traveled sample size, though I can't help but think we might see some shifting with a higher turnout when the 2018 poll comes around. Top 25 posted below, full PDF of all 171 eligible coasters, plus details at the link:
http://www.ellocoaster.com/2017-results



Top 25:
1, Wildfire-Kolm??rden-SWDEN
2, Lightning Rod-Dollywood-USATN
3, T Express-Everland-SKREA
4, Outlaw Run-Silver Dollar City-USAMO
5, Voyage-Holiday World-USAIN
6, Phoenix-Knoebels-USAPA
7, Cu Chulainn-Tayto Park-IRLND
8, Ravine Flyer II-Waldameer-USAPA
9, El Toro-SF Great Adventure-USANJ
10, Gold Striker-Californias Great America-USACA
11, Mystic Timbers-Kings Island-USAOH
12, Goliath-SF Great America-USAIL
13, Balder-Liseberg-SWDEN
14, Coaster-PNE Playland-CANDA
15, Troy-Toverland-NTHRL
16, Boulder Dash-Lake Compounce-USACT
17, Wodan Timburcoaster-EuropaPark-GMANY
18, Wooden Coaster Fireball-Happy Valley Dongli-CHINA
19, Shivering Timbers-Michigans Adventure-USAMI
20, Rampage-Alabama Splash Adventure-USAAL
21, Prowler-Worlds of Fun-USAMO
22, Thunderhead-Dollywood-USATN
23, Renegade-Valleyfair-USAMN
24, Boardwalk Bullet-Kemah Boardwalk-USATX
25, Raven-Holiday World-USAIN

What surprises me most is that El Toro didn't even crack the top 5. I also didn't expect Cu Chulainn to finish so high. Or Mystic Timbers. The Chinese GG/MVR woodies had insufficient ridership to qualify aside from Fireball, and I think we could see a lot of those in the top 25 if they get more riders next year. Cu Chulainn looks good, but I think Dauling Dragon, Time Travel, Fjord Flying Dragon, and the Jungle Trailblazers look better.

And here's my ballot:
1, Voyage-Holiday World-USAIN
2, El Toro-SF Great Adventure-USANJ
3, Phoenix-Knoebels-USAPA
4, Boulder Dash-Lake Compounce-USACT
5, Outlaw Run-Silver Dollar City-USAMO
6, Ravine Flyer II-Waldameer-USAPA
7, Legend-Holiday World-USAIN
8, Timber Terror-Silverwood-USAID
9, Tremors-Silverwood-USAID
10, American Thunder-SF StLouis-USAMO
11, Joris en de Draak (water)-Efteling-NTHRL
11, Joris en de Draak (vuur)-Efteling-NTHRL
12, Thunderhead-Dollywood-USATN
13, Gold Striker-Californias Great America-USACA
14, Ghost Rider-Knott???s Berry Farm-USACA
15, Troy-Toverland-NTHRL
16, Wodan Timburcoaster-EuropaPark-GMANY
17, Raven-Holiday World-USAIN
18, Giant Dipper-Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk-USACA
19, Lightning Racer (Lightning)-HersheyPark-USAPA
19, Lightning Racer (Thunder)-HersheyPark-USAPA
20, Prowler-Worlds of Fun-USAMO
21, Twister-Knoebels-USAPA
22, Thunderbolt-Kennywood-USAPA
23, Beast-Kings Island-USAOH
24, White Lightning-Fun Spot America-USAFL
25, Kentucky Rumbler-Beech Bend-USAKY
26, Screamin Eagle-SF StLouis-USAMO
27, Great American Scream Machine-SF Over Georgia-USAGA
28, Montana Rusa (Left)-La Feria Chapultepec Magico-MEXCO
28, Montana Rusa (Right)-La Feria Chapultepec Magico-MEXCO
29, Comet-Great Escape-USANY
30, Racer (Red)-Kings Island-USAOH
30, Racer (Blue)-Kings Island-USAOH
31, Boss-SF StLouis-USAMO
32, Grizzly-Kings Dominion-USAVA
33, Switchback-ZDTs-USATX
34, Thunder Run-Kentucky Kingdom-USAKY
35, Racer (Left)-Kennywood-USAPA
35, Racer (Right)-Kennywood-USAPA
36, Rebel Yell (Red)-Kings Dominion-USAVA
36, Rebel Yell (Blue)-Kings Dominion-USAVA
37, Comet-HersheyPark-USAPA
38, Blue Streak-Cedar Point-USAOH
39, Thunderbolt-SF New England-USAMA
40, Georgia Cyclone-SF Over Georgia-USAGA
41, Giant Dipper-Belmont Park-USACA
42, Jack Rabbit-Kennywood-USAPA
43, Judge Roy Scream-SF Over Texas-USATX
44, Apocalypse-SF Magic Mountain-USACA
45, Wildcat-HersheyPark-USAPA
46, Timber Wolf-Worlds of Fun-USAMO
47, Mammut-Eriebnispark Tripsdrill-GMANY
48, Thunderhawk-Dorney-USAPA
49, Grizzly-Californias Great America-USACA
50, Bandit-MoviePark-GMANY
51, Comet-Waldameer-USAPA
52, Woodstock Express-Carowinds-USANC
52, Woodstock Express-Kings Dominion-USAVA
52, Woodstock Express-Kings Island-USAOH
53, Hurler-Carowinds-USANC

[Paradox]

I bet there were more European ballots submitted and that's why some European woodens place so high.

Wildfire looks good and all, but Lightning Rod is definitely superior.

If you click the link, it states that Europe+UK made up 38% of the ballots. This poll uses the same type of comparative algorithm as Hawker's did, so a greater quantity of ballots from one region won't necessarily prop up that region's coasters.

[Paradox]

That's really interesting. Thanks for the clarification!

[Dirk_Ermen]

I'm mostly curious where all the coasters would have ended up IF they had enough voters. It's mentioned that the 3 Chinese woodies would have ended in the top 25. But I'm just curious on the overall stats of all the unranked coasters.