Let's start with the positive aspects: the ride runs quite smooth and the elevator lift is a nice gimmick. But overall, it looks way more impressing t...
Let's start with the positive aspects: the ride runs quite smooth and the elevator lift is a nice gimmick. But overall, it looks way more impressing than it actually is, especially the first drop is not really intense and the other coaster section is also nothing spectacular. whether you get wet seems to be a matter of luck here, some got drenched while I and some other riders stayed almost completely dry on a quite warm day. Capacity is also rather poor, the line at my visit was quite long (and it wasn't a crowded day!)
A small but sweet launch coaster! The trains and restraints are very comfortable, and ride itself is not very intense, but provides great fun. In this...
A small but sweet launch coaster! The trains and restraints are very comfortable, and ride itself is not very intense, but provides great fun. In this rather short layout, there is a great variety of nice elements, so overall, there is not really something to complain about. At my visit, only one train was running (the other one was in maintance), so there were rather long waiting times...
This ride was surprisingly good: for a family coaster, it is quite fast-paced and has some nice forces. The trains are very comfortable and the ride r...
This ride was surprisingly good: for a family coaster, it is quite fast-paced and has some nice forces. The trains are very comfortable and the ride runs very smooth. Unfortunately, there is only one train, so the lines are often very long and the locker for your bags doesn't make any sense.
This is the best SLC I've been on so far: The restraints are way better than those standard OSTR's, so any headbanging is eliminatet and for this type...
This is the best SLC I've been on so far: The restraints are way better than those standard OSTR's, so any headbanging is eliminatet and for this type, the ride runs comparably well. There might be a slight rattle, but far less extreme than on other SLC's. I even say I had fun riding this coaster and would ride it again!
Invadr is personally one of my favorite GCIs, at least for now. It's smooth, well paced, and fun. The airtime hills do actually give decent floater. T...
Invadr is personally one of my favorite GCIs, at least for now. It's smooth, well paced, and fun. The airtime hills do actually give decent floater. The first drop is great, and there's an excellent tunnel. Plus, it's a terrain coaster that interacts with their log flume Le Scoot. And it has a great final helix with decent laterals. And for me, a good helix elevates any coaster from good to great. Plus, the theming is well done. This is an excellent addition at BGW that makes the collection even more well rounded.
Griffon is a very fun coaster, but on the lower spectrum for dive coasters for me. Sure, the extra inversion is nice, but that's the only thing it has...
Griffon is a very fun coaster, but on the lower spectrum for dive coasters for me. Sure, the extra inversion is nice, but that's the only thing it has over SheiKra. The area isn't nearly as well landscaped, there are no tunnels, and no moments of significant positive Gs. The back row doesn't give significant floater air on the inversions, either. These are things the ride lacks that SheiKra does not. Plus, while it's a nitpick, the water splash hitting another piece of track annoys me and is way less picturesque than its older cousin. Still, the drops give great airtime in the back and the ride is scenic and fun.
Alpengeist starts out very strong. A huge first drop more akin to a giant helix, forceful immelmann and vertical loops, and the most aggressive cobra ...
Alpengeist starts out very strong. A huge first drop more akin to a giant helix, forceful immelmann and vertical loops, and the most aggressive cobra roll I've ever experienced. But once you hit the midcourse, the pacing takes a nosedive. The zero-g roll and flat spin, which are both meant to be whippy, have no whip, and the final helix isn't very forceful. I think this could be an excellently paced invert if they let off on the trims a little and gave the last half some real oomph. But for now, it's on the lower end of my personal invert spectrum.
Unbeknownst to me, this coaster has a nasty trim brake around the double down, and that was a big disappointment for me, as the airtime for this ride ...
Unbeknownst to me, this coaster has a nasty trim brake around the double down, and that was a big disappointment for me, as the airtime for this ride had been hyped up ridiculously. Still, this is an excellent coaster. Minimalist restraints, awesome terrain layout, and a unique experience overall. Awesome second drop, huge sweeping turns, and then intense nonstop ejector airtime until you hit the final brakes. Excellent ride.
This coaster was a huge surprise for me. It has great lap bars, and is very comfortable. The launch is forceful, and the top hat airtime is hilarious....
This coaster was a huge surprise for me. It has great lap bars, and is very comfortable. The launch is forceful, and the top hat airtime is hilarious. The rest of the ride provides fun inversions, jarring airtime, and weird twists and turns that are just a joy to navigate.
