Gold Striker • California's Great America

Pace Disappointing! Airtimes

I am going to be honest and say I was disappointed by this coaster. Before I went to CGA this past summer, this was hyped up to be a top tier GCI with awesome pacing and airtime. While I agree with that first description, the latter is what let me down. I did not get any good airtime on my ride (even on a warm day). The pacing was fast, and that was great, but the only forces I felt were some decent laterals, but no strong positive or negative Gs. I will admit that I only got one ride, so I am looking forward to going back and riding this more because I want to love this ride!

First Drop Pace Intensity Rattle

Gold Striker is an awesome wooden roller coaster. The first drop is the most exciting part of the ride, as it is completely enclosed by a tunnel, even though the drop itself is a typical GCI twisted drop. This ride is a package of intensity and pacing in one, which is mainly because of the amazing laterals and twisted layout. Unfortunately, over the past years Gold Striker has developed a bad rattle, which has negatively affected my rating. I'm hoping that the park can retrack Gold Striker before it becomes too rough to ride.

First Drop Pace Intensity

Really fun GCI woodie that hauls through its layout from start to finish. The tunneled first drop along with few other great near miss elements, along with some really intense but smooth sections, make this a pretty memorable ride. Definitely one of the best woodies on the West Coast.

First Drop Pace Intensity Rattle

Intensity

Pace Fun Layout Rattle Headbanging Airtimes

Pace Rattle