• Ethan Finn

    Situation Layout Intensité

    I actually had a great time on this one. Reminds me of Sierra Sidewinder at Knott’s, though maybe not as good as that one. The layout is fun, whipping you around the track with every turn. The ride is best enjoyed with a group of four obviously, but I think this is a fine coaster for this park. I didn’t get a chance to ride this clone at SFDK before it was replaced by Superman: Ultimate Flight, so I’m glad I got the opportunity here. Nothing too special, but a nice family ride.

  • Ethan Finn

    Intensité Inconfort A raser ! Layout

    I wish we could go back in time and prevent Vekoma from ever designing the Boomerang (and SLC) model coaster. Surprisingly, this is probably the least rough boomerang I’ve been on, but that doesn’t make the ride any more enjoyable. The capacity sucks, the experience is boring to say the least, and it’s uncomfortable in the process. No redeeming qualities for this coaster and this model, tear it down!

  • Ethan Finn

    Airtimes Launch Intensité Trop court

    This is by far the best coaster in the park, which makes it too bad that it’s so short. That 0-70 in 3.8 is a rush of adrenaline, but the vertical spike on this coaster is the crown jewel of the ride experience. Gravity begins to take you up the spike just as the LIMs kick in to pull you vertical the rest of the way. Then, you go through the layout facing forwards. I think the inside top hat element on the way back to the station is also a great moment for some hang time, which packs a punch as well. My only complaints here is the size of the trains/lap bars, and the fact that this coaster is less than a minute from launch to unload.

  • Ethan Finn

    Situation Vibrations Inconfort Lap Bar

    It’s too bad that such an imposing coaster atop the hills of this park is ruined by The Boss, which might be the most uncomfortable wooden coaster I’ve ever ridden, with the exception of the original Roar at SFDK. The trains are small, uncomfortable, and you’re guaranteed to have some bruises somewhere on your lower half after experiencing this clinker. The weakest of the three woodies here in St. Louis by far, which is too bad because the location of this beast is prime.

  • Emma K

    Airtimes Vitesse Longueur

    I love love love this coaster. So thrilling every time.

  • Ethan Finn

    Confort Layout Trop court Airtimes

    CGI will forever be my favorite manufacturer of wooden coasters, and rightfully so. The trains feel like a couch, the lap bars are comfortable, and the layouts never disappoint. I will say, I prefer Dollywood’s Thunderhead to this layout, but it’s still a great ride for sure. While the ride does give several airtime hills, they are not very intense/low quality when compared to other CGIs. This is easily the best wooden coaster of the three at STL, and it’s easy to see why.

  • Ethan Finn

    Situation Layout Vibrations Inconfort

    I love the location of Screamin Eagle: it traverses through the trees and gives you a lengthy out-and-back experience that makes for a pretty ride, but that’s where it stops for me. The trains are small and can make for a rough ride experience on the hips for us taller folks. I suppose I can’t criticize it too hard, as it was built nearly 50 years ago, but when American Thunder exists in the same park, it’s rightfully overshadowed a lot of the time.

  • Cal Schattschneider

    Inconfort

    I rode this a while back, all I remember is pain.

  • Cal Schattschneider

    Inversions Fun Temps mort

    My first coaster that went upside down!

  • Cal Schattschneider

    Airtimes Fun Inconfort

    I remember riding this a while back when I was younger. From what I remember, it was fun!