Except for Inversions and launch, which this ride does not have, I think every con can be applied to this coaster to some degree. I was waiting to me...
Except for Inversions and launch, which this ride does not have, I think every con can be applied to this coaster to some degree. I was waiting to meet some people to ride Hang Time and saw this had no queue so we decided to take a quick ride. It sucked. Probably better than that other crazy mouse about 10 minutes south on I5, though.
This is a really good ride, the drop is fantastic. Only issue I have is that it is a bit short. But, Knott's had a small footprint to work with, and...
This is a really good ride, the drop is fantastic. Only issue I have is that it is a bit short. But, Knott's had a small footprint to work with, and considering what was there before I think this is about as well as they could have done there. If you count the vertical lift hill as an element (it is literally more exciting then some coasters - I'm looking at you Jaguar!) then the duration is okay. Overall I would recommend this ride if you ever get out to Knott's.
I have ridden this twice. Once about 40 years ago when it was at Magic Mountain and called Sarajevo Bobsleds and again after it was moved to SFOT. I...
I have ridden this twice. Once about 40 years ago when it was at Magic Mountain and called Sarajevo Bobsleds and again after it was moved to SFOT. In some ways this ride was frightening....I felt like it could tip over at any point (maybe I watched Wide World of Sports too much back in the day). Anyways, it is a very unique coaster, as for most of the ride you are just on wheels heading down a tubular bobsled run, so there is an out of control element. It doesn't really bank that high up on the curved walls so it isn't intense in that way, it is just a very unique feeling with a bit more freedom and "is this really safe" factor than most rollercoasters. Kind of like you'd feel riding a coaster at a fair. That said, it is fun, and should be ridden if nothing else for the uniqueness of the ride.
I knew nothing about this ride going in. The fact it was 100% in the dark gave me Space Mountain vibes. While it is not at that level, the theming i...
I knew nothing about this ride going in. The fact it was 100% in the dark gave me Space Mountain vibes. While it is not at that level, the theming in the queue is great and the ride experience is fantastic. It is a little more than a family coaster, maybe a "transitional" coaster would be a better name for it, because it does have some intensity to it - especially if you are comparing it to Runaway Mine Train in the same park.
Kind of tosses you around, but what do you expect? This is a fun ride that started the "runaway mine train" boom of the 70's. I haven't found my way...
Kind of tosses you around, but what do you expect? This is a fun ride that started the "runaway mine train" boom of the 70's. I haven't found my way back to SFOT in a while, but I will certainly grab another ride on this classic if I do.
What a sneaky good ride. I really had no expectations going in, and from the queue this ride honestly doesn't look like all that much. But the loops...
What a sneaky good ride. I really had no expectations going in, and from the queue this ride honestly doesn't look like all that much. But the loops are surprisingly intense and the airtime on the drops afterwards is amazing. Definitely don't miss this one if you are at SFOT.
So I listed intensity as both a pro and a con. Younger me would have loved the super fast, disorienting elements that came at you one after another. ...
So I listed intensity as both a pro and a con. Younger me would have loved the super fast, disorienting elements that came at you one after another. Unfortunately I am no longer that person, so these same elements are now a detriment to the ride experience and usually keep me from riding (and definitely re-riding). I will say the first drop is really good, and steeper than the other inverts I have ridden. If you crave that intense ride experience, this will be one that you love, if you like a good thrill coaster but don't want your feet to feel tingly for the next 20 minutes then skip this one.
I love this ride. I think it suffers from being compared to all the RMC's that came after it - which isn't really fair, especially since this was th...
I love this ride. I think it suffers from being compared to all the RMC's that came after it - which isn't really fair, especially since this was the first and in many ways the prototype. What it does well is offer a great ride experience with an ultra-smooth track, comfortable trains and a fantastic first drop. It doesn't have the serious ejector moments or hangtime from the zero g stalls or the snappy viper-death-decapitation rolls that are featured on the newer I-box coasters. Its just a fun ride that is in many ways the missing link from old, ultra rough woodies like Texas Giant, Colossus, and Mean Streak to the new evolution of hybrids like Iron Gwazi etc. Take it for what it is and you will love it.
A fun ride that often is overlooked at Knott's. I'd definitely consider it more than a kiddie coaster, which makes its inclusion at Camp Snoopy a bit...
A fun ride that often is overlooked at Knott's. I'd definitely consider it more than a kiddie coaster, which makes its inclusion at Camp Snoopy a bit odd. It is definitely more intense than Jaguar! and Pony Express. If you are at Knott's and the line isn't too bad its worth a ride. I wouldn't lose sleep if I miss it though, as I usually don't ever find myself in that part of the park.
