Viper • Six Flags Darien Lake

I might be willing to give this another shot, but there was one bad transition (going into the batwing I think) that cracked my neck HARD, and it was sore for the rest of the day. Definitely made the ...

I might be willing to give this another shot, but there was one bad transition (going into the batwing I think) that cracked my neck HARD, and it was sore for the rest of the day. Definitely made the rest of the ride more painful then it needed to be, which was already fairly shaky. Decent layout for an Arrow looper, but the old school loopers just don't do it for me.

I got a fresh few rides on this after becoming an enthusiast and riding a whole lot of other coasters in between and having all that experience, I really appreciate this coaster a lot more than I did ...

I got a fresh few rides on this after becoming an enthusiast and riding a whole lot of other coasters in between and having all that experience, I really appreciate this coaster a lot more than I did before. It's definitely in the upper tier of all Arrow coasters. I would rank it above Loch Ness Monster and all the Loop and Corkscrew models. It not only has 5 inversions including a single vertical loop, the batwing double inversion (with the one bad transition neck snap in the middle of that), and then the double corkscrew, it also has an underground very dark helix at the end. There's something special about this ride and I really hope they keep this classic going in perpetuity.

Old Arrow loopers can be hit or miss, and this one isn’t too good. It’s intense and decently long, but the transitions are bad and the ride is very uncomfortable and I spent most of it just bracing fo...

Old Arrow loopers can be hit or miss, and this one isn’t too good. It’s intense and decently long, but the transitions are bad and the ride is very uncomfortable and I spent most of it just bracing for more head banging.

Pretty good for an arrow looper. It is rough, especially the batwing which is downright painful. However, the rest of it isn’t too bad! The loop is pretty forceful and the corkscrews aren’t pure miser...

Pretty good for an arrow looper. It is rough, especially the batwing which is downright painful. However, the rest of it isn’t too bad! The loop is pretty forceful and the corkscrews aren’t pure misery. There’s even a decent tunnel afterwards. I also commemorate the rides setting. You can see it from many areas of the park and the queue line intertwines with the layout. On the lift hill the view is also great. Not the best looping coaster but good for a 1982 arrow that’s much better than Steamin Demon at my home park of Great Escape.

a pristine example of a custom arrow looper. rides smooth, and only minor headbanging issues in the transitions. could honestly imagine it rode similarly in 1982, which isn't something i think often o...

a pristine example of a custom arrow looper. rides smooth, and only minor headbanging issues in the transitions. could honestly imagine it rode similarly in 1982, which isn't something i think often of arrows.

This ride is awsome. One of best arrow loopers, First drop in the back seat is literally out of this world. The batwing is pretty bad but if you can get over the headbang then its a great coaster. 3r...

This ride is awsome. One of best arrow loopers, First drop in the back seat is literally out of this world. The batwing is pretty bad but if you can get over the headbang then its a great coaster. 3rd best ride in the park

This ride is pretty underrated by most. It’s definitely one of the best rides at Darien lake. Only negative about it is the break run about halfway through that brings the train to a crawl before goin...

This ride is pretty underrated by most. It’s definitely one of the best rides at Darien lake. Only negative about it is the break run about halfway through that brings the train to a crawl before going into some of the later elements.

That first drop in the back row is insane...... It legit tries to kill you. The inversions are fun, especially the batwing, it's intense. It is a better arrow looper, def the higher tier of arrow loop...

That first drop in the back row is insane...... It legit tries to kill you. The inversions are fun, especially the batwing, it's intense. It is a better arrow looper, def the higher tier of arrow loopers

This whole ride is amazing. the ejector on the drop is awesome and the batwing and loop have amazing forces. the corkscrews have float and laterals and the helix thats underground is fun and a suprise...

This whole ride is amazing. the ejector on the drop is awesome and the batwing and loop have amazing forces. the corkscrews have float and laterals and the helix thats underground is fun and a suprise. i was expecting a rattle but the ride is very smooth. there is a few bad transitions, mostly the one into the batwing but overall a fun ride!

Very underrated coaster. Sit in the back and you will get insane ejector on the first drop. The vertical loop gives great positives and the batwing gives great whip going into it followed by crushing ...

Very underrated coaster. Sit in the back and you will get insane ejector on the first drop. The vertical loop gives great positives and the batwing gives great whip going into it followed by crushing positives. The corkscrews can either give amazing hang time if running slow or they give some positives and this very weird sensation that’s hard to describe if running fast. The final helix also gives some solid positives. If the ride is running really fast you can even get airtime coming into the MCBR and final brake run. The ride is also butter smooth with only 1 or 2 awkward transitions. This ride is an absolute hidden gem.

Please stay with us Viper! Don't leave us, we need you!!!... Viper's a great ride and I'd hate to see this thing go any time soon. It's at my home park, which I'm thankful for. You get HARD ejecto...

Please stay with us Viper! Don't leave us, we need you!!!... Viper's a great ride and I'd hate to see this thing go any time soon. It's at my home park, which I'm thankful for. You get HARD ejector towards the back on the first drop. It's incredibly dangerous feeling, it's awesome. And the inversions are fun, the best one being the Corkscrew. The helix is intense and you get flashed by the cameras while you enter the tunnel for an awesome experience.

Viper is one of my favorite Arrow coasters. It's relatively smooth, well paced, and the plot of land it sits on is pretty. The inversions are great, the final helix is excellent, and the coaster feels...

Viper is one of my favorite Arrow coasters. It's relatively smooth, well paced, and the plot of land it sits on is pretty. The inversions are great, the final helix is excellent, and the coaster feels like a classic. I do hope this ride sticks around.