Coaster reviews

First Drop Inversions Layout Harness Intensity

I expected a bit more from an RMC coaster, especially given that this is the first single rail I've been on. The whole thing is pretty tame and I'd rather describe it as an inverting bobsled than a rollercoaster. And the restraint which I refuse to call a lap bar, more like a prototype cage-like contraption, is awful and makes airtime uncomfortably work on your legs. Which springs to mind the question: Why isn't the entire metal on the restraint touching your leg at least padded? I don't know how you're supposed to enjoy airtime in these awful restraints. What was enjoyable though were the inversions and especially the Zero-G-Stall which was my favorite moment of the ride and the only reason to ride this thing again. The layout without airtime was enjoyable in general. Overall, I think it is a pretty good rollercoaster with an ill-conceived basic concept.

Capacity Lap Bar Fun

One of the most underrated rides I have been on. For an over 40 year old rollercoaster it is very smooth, has the best looping on any ride I've been on and still manages to attract many visitors. It is the perfect rollercoaster to introduce to newcomers. In terms of capacity it is great with two trains running. With only one train the capacity is atrocious. The ride itself is surprisingly good. The first drop is nice, the looping is awesome and there is a very nice airtime moment on the ride. The double helix is alright but doesn't do much. Be wary on the final brake run in the tunnel though. As on all Schwarzkopfs the braking is very abrupt. Overall it is a very good coaster which despite its age manages to stay relevant to the coaster world. A true classic that has luckily been kept and renovated by the people at Hansa Park.

Airtimes Masterpiece Layout Rattle Lap Bar

I love both European Intamin Prefabs (Colossos and Balder), so I went on this ride with pretty high expectations. It is shocking what can happen to what seemed to be a world class rollercoaster. The entire track rattles (the unbelievably bad track condition is visible from the front row). But that's not all. On top of that, the lap bars are atrocious here, even more than they admittedly usually are. Every train I saw in the station had to be double and triple checked before going out due to the awful restraints. And the lap bars themselves aren't very comfortable either. Apart from that, the ride has many very good airtime hills, nice transitions, no dead spots and probably one of the best layouts a wooden coaster can have. I suspect this was one of the best rollercoasters in the world hence the rank in the Top 100. But now this rollercoaster desperately needs a new track and restraint system.

Pace Fun Intensity

A good B&M Invert coaster. The first drop, while being pretty unusual, is nice, there are great forces and the ride is very fast paced. However, I think all of the other B&M Inverts I rode had a better balanced out layout, this one is pretty rough but in a fun way.

Airtimes Comfort Smoothness Intensity

For 2001 this is a really nice rollercoaster. By nowadays standards it's pretty forceless but probably ideal to get new people into the hobby. The airtimes in the front were nice and plentyful although they were "only" floater. It reminds me a lot of Goliath at Walibi Holland over in Europe but with floater airtime. Ironically, Goliath was also built for the Six Flags group. All in all, this is an outdated yet very enjoyable rollercoaster that is worth a couple of rides at Six Flags Great Adventure.

First Drop Intensity Layout Too short

This is a nice B&M Inverted Coaster. The first drop over the parking lot looks so high, the intensity is almost too much and the elements are good and interesting. The entire thing end a bit abruptly though. I think it could use a couple of additional hundred meters.

Intensity Smoothness Layout

This is a very good B&M Inverted Coaster. The entire layout is very well composed, it rides smoothly and there's a lot of positive Gs as on many other B&M Inverts.

First Drop Inversions Intensity

A really nice and forceful B&M Invert. The first drop is awesome, especially in the front row, the ride is very intense and all of the elements are very well placed into the layout. This is a must-ride when visiting Kings Island.

Airtimes First Drop Harness Too short

A nicely themed dive coaster. I absolutely love that they didn't put vest restraints on this one like they did it with Valkyria at Liseberg. The first drop is nice although not as far as I had hoped and the ride despite featuring one inversion and an airtime is way too short. Nevertheless it is a very nice coaster only for that one drop. I wouldn't spend over 15-20 minutes in the queue though.

Airtimes First Drop Pace

This is an excellent ride. The first drop is phenomenal, there is a lot of airtime and the ride never seems to slow down as it maintains a steady pace. The new lap bars are super comfortable. It is great to see that Hersheypark takes good care of their rollercoasters. All in all, it is one of the best coasters at Hersheypark and a must-ride for every coaster enthusiast.