Heiko Hartmann - Reviews

This coaster is a masterpiece in engineering - a showcase of what Mack Rides is capable of. A moving platform in the station, up to 7 trains on the track at the same time, a surprise effect before the...

This coaster is a masterpiece in engineering - a showcase of what Mack Rides is capable of. A moving platform in the station, up to 7 trains on the track at the same time, a surprise effect before the launch, lots of different ride elements. There is also very good theming in the queue line and the station. The downside for me: Way too much ejector, the ride reels off the various ride figures far too quickly one after the other. It is a "Jack of all trades" - but "Master of none". E.g. there is a vertical launch - but the one on Wicked is much better. There is a zero stall, but it is short. There is a shuttle launch section, but it is no comparison to Toutatis. There are dives and tight turns near to the ground, but there are other coaster which do this much better. And so on.

Looking from the outside, the train seems too move a little bit slow - but don't let this fool you! Nearly every part of this ride can be passed forward facing, backward facing or sideway facing. And ...

Looking from the outside, the train seems too move a little bit slow - but don't let this fool you! Nearly every part of this ride can be passed forward facing, backward facing or sideway facing. And this produces some thrill I never experienced before. The trains do not spin fast, instead they slowly turn in different directions which makes such a big difference. Be warned: Re-rides may make you dizzy though. Theming in the queue line, the station and on the trains is top-notch.

Did ride in the last row - which unfortunately was very uncomfortable. The layout is missing a 'flow', instead it simply tries to generate as much ejector as possible all the time. For me, Toutatis is...

Did ride in the last row - which unfortunately was very uncomfortable. The layout is missing a 'flow', instead it simply tries to generate as much ejector as possible all the time. For me, Toutatis is the better ride - but riders who seek more intensity may prefer this one.

Well, compared to the old 'Top Thrill Dragster' the launch doesn't kick as much, but it is powerful enough to provide real fun. Reaching the peak of the ride and dropping down are the highlights numbe...

Well, compared to the old 'Top Thrill Dragster' the launch doesn't kick as much, but it is powerful enough to provide real fun. Reaching the peak of the ride and dropping down are the highlights number two and three... and then the ride is already over. Ok, when there are no longer queue lines.

After the Lech Coaster, which was a little bit too agressive for my tastes, Vekoma fully delivers with this coaster. The front gives you a milder ride with floating airtime while the back delivers som...

After the Lech Coaster, which was a little bit too agressive for my tastes, Vekoma fully delivers with this coaster. The front gives you a milder ride with floating airtime while the back delivers some good ejector airtime. Great first drop, wonderful hangtime in the following inversion. Some snatchy twists and turns, an inversion through the station and fun, fun, fun. Your daddy will also like this.

The good thing here is: Ride in the front for more aggressiveness and ejector airtime, ride in the back for floater airtime on the first two hills. Unfortunately it already has some slight rattle in t...

The good thing here is: Ride in the front for more aggressiveness and ejector airtime, ride in the back for floater airtime on the first two hills. Unfortunately it already has some slight rattle in the back seats.

With the new 2021 Premier Rides trains this is now re-rideable. The location is great, it also has quite some speed at the beginning. There are still some rough edges here and there. Very expensive th...

With the new 2021 Premier Rides trains this is now re-rideable. The location is great, it also has quite some speed at the beginning. There are still some rough edges here and there. Very expensive though.

Unbelievable bad capacity lead to 120 minutes wait times, rattly ride (especially on the outside seats), horrible head- and footbanging. Not sure why this ride is the only one which needs a locker in ...

Unbelievable bad capacity lead to 120 minutes wait times, rattly ride (especially on the outside seats), horrible head- and footbanging. Not sure why this ride is the only one which needs a locker in SFMM. The first drop is great though, but overall the ride is not that intense (but uncomfortable). Arrow seemed to have a problem stopping the seats from wildly swinging around, which caused the worst headbanging I ever had on any of the 900+ coasters I have ridden so far. I consider this a failed concept.

A family coaster packed with effects and theming. Could be a little bit more intense on the launch section (missed opportunity for some airtime), but the backwards part has some intensity. Together wi...

A family coaster packed with effects and theming. Could be a little bit more intense on the launch section (missed opportunity for some airtime), but the backwards part has some intensity. Together with the well done queue line, this is probably the best coaster in the park now.

This coaster is nearly energy neutral - that's why you have to walk up in the tower to the station. The ride itself is family fun, but could have been a little bit more intense (even for a family ride...

This coaster is nearly energy neutral - that's why you have to walk up in the tower to the station. The ride itself is family fun, but could have been a little bit more intense (even for a family ride).

An intense version of a Winged coaster, this may cause greyouts. Besides this, I like the scenery of the ride (over the sea) and the little pops of airtime. One of the thes best B&M winged coasters ou...

An intense version of a Winged coaster, this may cause greyouts. Besides this, I like the scenery of the ride (over the sea) and the little pops of airtime. One of the thes best B&M winged coasters out there.

This is a smaller RMC conversion and not as brutal as some of its other cousins. However, I really liked what they made out of the Robin Hood layout. This still has some wild and snappy transitions, l...

This is a smaller RMC conversion and not as brutal as some of its other cousins. However, I really liked what they made out of the Robin Hood layout. This still has some wild and snappy transitions, lots of ejector airtime moments and crazy inversions.

The idea to put an SBF Visa spinner into a dark room is not bad - except that it sometimes pushes you around too much in the dark. Also, during the ride it was only pure darkness - could use some prob...

The idea to put an SBF Visa spinner into a dark room is not bad - except that it sometimes pushes you around too much in the dark. Also, during the ride it was only pure darkness - could use some probs in there.

Like all RMC creations, this explodes into a range of insane wild elements after the first drop. I especially love the zero G stall (which is a little bit short). In the final part the ride starts to ...

Like all RMC creations, this explodes into a range of insane wild elements after the first drop. I especially love the zero G stall (which is a little bit short). In the final part the ride starts to hurt me because the ejectors are way too intense for me. I think I got some bruises from the lapbars here (as a matter of matter: the more weight you have, the more brutal the negative Gs will be for you - simple physics).

This was a surprise - but more in a negative sense. It starts of great with a wonderful first drop in a tunnel, but after that it just doesn't compare to the majestic comfortable rides a B&M Hyper off...

This was a surprise - but more in a negative sense. It starts of great with a wonderful first drop in a tunnel, but after that it just doesn't compare to the majestic comfortable rides a B&M Hyper offers. It is rattly (especially on the wings) and the ejectors are too much for me. I prefer floater airtime which it only manages to do on one airtime hill.