What a ride. Some say it;s super overrated, others say it's one of the best RMC's. I'm in the middle of those claims. I think Irat is somewhere in the...
What a ride. Some say it;s super overrated, others say it's one of the best RMC's. I'm in the middle of those claims. I think Irat is somewhere in the top half of the latter of RMC's. The first drop is great and is quite frankly one of RMC's best drops, the seats are comfy, has all the air you'd want in an RMC, and more. It has one inversion, but the hangtime is amazing because you're going so slow. This is also an issue. At the top of the wall, it is so slow. But after that, there's a great dive off the wall, and you even go inside the wall. You have to appreciate how well the ride interacts with the quarry wall, and makes for one of the best settings of any coaster. Overall, Irat is really awesome. It isn't the best rmc, but it's a really good one, and deserves some mored credit within the community.
Air. That is what this ride is. Air, air, and air. From RMC, that is expected. This ride does have flaws though, it's pacing isn't the best, and the a...
Air. That is what this ride is. Air, air, and air. From RMC, that is expected. This ride does have flaws though, it's pacing isn't the best, and the airtime can border on uncomfortable at times. The midcourse brake run sucks too. But other than that, it's a world class ride. It's inversions are so much fun, the intensity is surprisingly high for an RMC, and THE AIRTIME. The first drop especially is fantastic. While other rides like Iron Rattler and Twisted Colossus may be more fun, this is without a doubt better. It also destroys rides like El Toro (Which imo is a bit overrated). Overall, if you're a big fan of RMC, this will be your favorite coaster.
Never have I ridden a more balanced and perfect coaster. This ride literally has everything. Airtime, inversions, launch, intensity, layout, comfort, ...
Never have I ridden a more balanced and perfect coaster. This ride literally has everything. Airtime, inversions, launch, intensity, layout, comfort, it's got it. This is the world's most balanced coaster. It's extremely re-rideable, has decent theming, and is just so much fun. The pacing is absolutely relentless and you fly throughout the entire ride. There is zero roughness at all, and has a beautiful location.The transitions are whippy, but they don't hurt. Despite popular belief, this is better than Steel Vengeance, and i'm not ashamed to admit I like this gem more. And all at basically 100 feet too! It's just so good. You will love every second of this coaster.
Riding New Texas Giant in 28 degree weather in December to me will be one of my defining moments as an enthusiast. For as long as i'll live, I will re...
Riding New Texas Giant in 28 degree weather in December to me will be one of my defining moments as an enthusiast. For as long as i'll live, I will remember my Californian self shivering in the station. Anyways, lets talk about the ride. You go down the drop, get your fix of ejector airtime, and go over some nice hills. Now, on most RMC's, this would be an inversion, here, it's just a big overbank. And this a pattern you'll see over the ride unfourtanately. The lack of inversions hurts the ride. However, towards the end, you have these floater air hills through these tunnels. Aside from the start, this is the best part of the ride in my eyes. Overall, i'd consider it as of now my least favorite RMC. However, it's still awesome. Solid A.
What a beast. El Loco is criminally underrated in every regard. To start, it’s super compact with a ton of cool little elements. So hop into the tiny ...
What a beast. El Loco is criminally underrated in every regard. To start, it’s super compact with a ton of cool little elements. So hop into the tiny 4 RIDER PER TRAIN. Ok, I’m gonna stop again and here and mention that this wasn’t a problem for me. I went on a deserted December day so there was little to no people, and walked on each time. I’m sure people get frustrated though during crowded times though. Go up the cable lift (big plus) and go down the absolute insanity of a first drop. You go FLYING out of your seat. So yes, lapbars are a big plus. Lose all of that speed and go to a brake run followed by a shaky inversion. It’s pretty rattly no matter where you sit so that kinda sucks. It gets better though. Do a funky outward bank and then go inward for the twist n dive! Unlike a certain red Coaster down the street, this is smooth as glass and fun. Then it ends. Yes, it’s short, but it’s good and I bet you’ll hop on again because there’s nobody at the dome.
Desperado is one strange cookie. I feel like the casino must've been feeling a little risky while designing it. Did these moves work out? Eh, kinda. A...
Desperado is one strange cookie. I feel like the casino must've been feeling a little risky while designing it. Did these moves work out? Eh, kinda. After waiting in your seat for 20 minutes because operations are trash, crest the lifthill and head into the first drop. Lean forward. That's all I have to say. I rode it the first time, back row, bad idea. Don't ride back until they pay YOU to ride it. The back doesn't give any extra airtime, it's just as good in the front and it's a tad smoother. Leaning forward will save you alot of pain. This next turn will absolutely rattle the bones in your body, it's really strong. Then the next part of the ride is my personal favorite. Three triagnular shaped airtime hills. Unlike other hills though, these have more bite. They're more sharp and give a borderline floater-ejector combo. The second half though is incredibly weak. Lots of slow, meandering turns. The only notable part is a decent helix in the fake mountain. Then it ends. Overall, give it a chance when you stop by, just don't excpect an elite hyper like Shambhala or STR.
Tatsu is a great coaster and a perfect fit to SFMM. People always seem to dislike flyers for whatever reason, people on the american east coast in par...
Tatsu is a great coaster and a perfect fit to SFMM. People always seem to dislike flyers for whatever reason, people on the american east coast in particular, and I really don't see that. I've done two flyers so far, (Tatsu and SFGADV'S Superman) and by far Tatsu is better. Unlike those people on the east coast however, i've ridden both and can safely assume B&M Flyers are excellent rides. Anyways, after you pass by all the Takis ads, get ready to conquer the dragon. Go up the lifthill and crest into this fun, twisting drop. You feel just like a bird when you do that front row and I love it every time. Soar into thi GIANT overbank around the sky tower and go through the first of many inversions. Now this inversion isn't too intense like an invert's but i can forgive it since it's a flyer and not supposed to be amazingly intense until you know what element. Do more of these types of inversions and such, each being really fun and then... it's here. The PRETZEL LOOP! This element is just INSANE and the G's rain down on you like Oregon in the Springtime. After that, this next spot is a little dead as it slows down out of that insanity a few seconds ago. Do another inversion and bank over the park entrance which is really neat. Dip down once more, aaaannnd brakes. And then you are in amazement. If you're an east coaster you think "WOAH! Flyers ARE good!" (hopefully). Overall, Tatsu is truly a fun and graceful ride that gets overhated by east coasters. If you're in town, ride this and just maybe you'll appreciate flyers more.
Apollo's Chariot is a ride i'm totally a fan of. I went back and forth on if nitro or apollo is better and yeah, it's the weaker of those two. It's st...
Apollo's Chariot is a ride i'm totally a fan of. I went back and forth on if nitro or apollo is better and yeah, it's the weaker of those two. It's still tons of fun though. You crest the lift and go into this weird straight section of track and away you go! The drop is fun all the way down and then you reach the bottom. Sadly, there is a rattle down there and its a really noticeable one too. Go into this decent floater hill and then go into this dissapointing hill/turn which dosen't really do anything. Go into a mediocre helix and drop again. Now this is where apollo gets good. These little hills on the way back don't look like much but HOLY CRAP AIRTIME. There's actually some ejector here too. After the great bit that is the bunny hillls, go into the brakes. Apollo seems flipped to me. Normally the front is the highlight section and the back isn't. Well here, it's a little different. Overall, Apollo is one of the weaker B&M hypers but even so, it's great. It's past it's prime for sure, but Apollo still has some left in the tank and deleviers a fun experience.
Nitro i would consider a pretty solid hyper. It's got tons of floater air and it's really smooth as well. It may get overshadowed by it's godly wooden...
Nitro i would consider a pretty solid hyper. It's got tons of floater air and it's really smooth as well. It may get overshadowed by it's godly wooden neighbor but Nitro certainly is a fun ride. The drop is pretty good, more air on it than Apollo or SFMM Goliath. Then you go through these massive floater hills which are tons of fun. The hammerhead turn is pretty interesting as well and gets some decent force. More hills and then the Helix. Now this helix is intense. I was shocked by it. After this, there's more of these bunny hills and then you go into the brakes. Overall, Nitro is pretty damn good. Maybe it needs a little more vareity in it's layout but it does everything else pretty well. Give this awesome B&M a whirl.
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 wit...
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.
What an insane ride. The queue just gets you pumped as the music and the 'X2... X2..." plays. Hopefully, you selected inside seat, and get ready for y...
What an insane ride. The queue just gets you pumped as the music and the 'X2... X2..." plays. Hopefully, you selected inside seat, and get ready for your ride! And after the metal music on the lifthill comes the greatest drop in the world as you fall 200 feet vertically, spinning all the way. The raven turn is cool as we soar across, looking at the line of cars waiting to get in. This funky bit called the "fly to die" element or something is neat where you dont invert but kinda just get hangtime and this weird feeling as you go over it. After that the ride is pretty much over and you've witnessed one of the best in the world. Don't listen to Coaster Studios when he gives it a 5/10. This an insane ride if you're riding inside seat. If you're riding outside it's more like a 4/5. X2 is just insane and you really need to check it out.
Twisted Colossus spent alot of time at my #1, then I rode El Toro. Nonetheless, it is still pretty awesome. The prelift even has air! The drops are in...
Twisted Colossus spent alot of time at my #1, then I rode El Toro. Nonetheless, it is still pretty awesome. The prelift even has air! The drops are insane with pure ejector air but sadly there is a little thigh crushing. The high five is unique and cool as well. The stall in particular is a great inversion. The best part is once the blue side ends, you get to go again on the green side! it's practically the same layout but slighlty altered. When you're dueling, the ride is even better. Overall, Twisted Colossus is one wicked ride but it is held back a little by poor restraints. Still a 5/5 though.
El Toro! What a ride this is. This could honestly be the best woodie in the world. Anyways, you start off with a cable lift followed by the INSANE fir...
El Toro! What a ride this is. This could honestly be the best woodie in the world. Anyways, you start off with a cable lift followed by the INSANE first drop. This gives tons of ejector air and is followed by more giant ejector hills. But there is quite a bit of intensity on these hills as well. Overall, El Toro is the god of ejector air and backs it up with intensity and high capacity trains.
