Joker • Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Airtimes Layout Dead spots

This was my 100th credit! Many people say this is the worst RMC, and while I can see that, it is still definitely #1 at the park and #2 in the bay area (after Railblazer). The layout is unique and they had a relatively small space to fit in some of their typical elements, which makes them more compact. There is airtime, but it is not as good as on other RMCs. This leads to the main Con, which is that the pacing felt slow on my ride. Even the first elements felt slower than they should, and by the end the airtime was flow-jector. That is ok I guess, but its not as strong as I would have liked. The ride is still perfect for the park though, and much better than what it was converted from.

Airtimes Ejectors Hangtime Too short

While some of the criticism of this ride is deserved, this ride definitely gets way more hate than it deserves. While it may be a bit on the shorter side compared to its other RMC siblings, the hangtime moments/inversions are out of this world, and are definitely what set this ride apart from the other RMCs out there. In addition, you also get plenty of signature RMC ejector airtime if the hangtime wasn't enough for you. Well paced, unique, and just plain fun, Joker is definitely one worth paying the price of admission for.

Inversions Nice surprise! Fun

Massively "over-hated" coaster—likely due to its proximity to Twisted Colossus. It may not be quite as good as Twisted Colossus—one of the best coasters in the country—but Joker has a ton to admire regardless. Much like Maverick, it features a compact course packed with unique and interesting elements with pacing that doesn't really let up. It won't blow your socks off with intensity, but it will give you one of the most enjoyable rides on the west coast.

Airtimes Inversions Smoothness Harness

So Joker often gets considered one of the worst RMC's and yeah, that's partially true. But in a way, it's over hated. The word "worst" often comes with a bad connation, which isnt fair considering Joker still gives a great ride. Anyways, after listening to the weird clown laughing in the queue, you board into the typical RMC trains and get rolling through this fun prelift section. Then you crest the lifthill as you look down at a steep twisting drop in front of the entrance. After the insane ejector air on that drop, go into this weird inversion that gives pretty great hangtime. Go around a turn, and Boom! Another cool inversion! This next part is kinda dead though as you just go around an overbanked turn but then you get air on the next hill! Go get some more air in the double down and go into another overbank. The final inversion is low to the ground and is my personal favorite. Then one more airtime hill and hit the brakes. Back into the station with the clown laughing! Joker i wouldn't consider as good as Twisted Colossus because there just is a little more dead moments and the overbanks don't do too much for me. Overall, still a great ride and by far the best ride in Northern California.

Smoothness Dead spots

Inversions Dead spots Intensity

Airtimes Fun