Recent content by jfeaster

Oops, didn't see the previous vote for Zamperla flyers (category for Tomb Raider). I second :--D

The sign on Ariel Glide instructing people to wait for an attendant was hilarious to me. Who would ride with no one operating?! As for my vote, I think the Tomb Raider in Canada is rather grotesque http://www.rcdb.com/ig2516.htm?picture=7 The cars look like subs from Sealab 2020

I thought the same thing.. Until I rode it. Not to sound like the typical fanboy, but Intamin really figured out the woodie. I know it's a matter of opinion, but to me, El Toro is the gold standard for wood.

Beyond the Arrow Suspended. I REALLY wish there were more Intamin woodies like El Toro. I also wish that some rides (e.g. Meanstreak) could be retracked with Intamin prefab track, but I don't know if that's even possible.

Well done Arrow suspended. Most of these were/are lame, but Big Bad Wolf at BGW is evidence that they can be good. Most of them are trimmed to death due to apparent high maintenance costs which is a shame. The rear car can be really exciting at high speed points with a lot of turns. Too...

:evil: Forget being asked to leave the park; they can just come another day. I feel they should simply have an "LC" branded to their forehead upon being caught. Problem solved. :evil:

:shock: Glad I wasn't the only one who was shocked by the Terminator with fire. I know it was just a general question, but I actually had a nice laughing fit at the thought. I can see the headline now... "Tragic struck on first day of testing.." On a side, I don't like the fire...

Two rides at Cedar Point: Mantis and Meanstreak Both look awesome, but FAIL in execuation. It seems B&M never figured out how to make those standing harnesses reliable. It's happened several times to me and to friends that the chair will come up a click or the OTSR comes up a couple! That...