Canada's Wonderland New B&M Behemoth

[Edwardo]

I rank wood and steel together easily. It comes down to if every coaster I've ridden were in the same park, what order would I ride the in?

[AV Matt]

Not sure how you find that easy. I can't even really pick ten favorites of either category, let alone rank them in order I would want to ride them. 

[Edwardo]

I can.

[Edwardo]

In fact, I'll try to share my spreadsheet.  It's ranked, with stats on the coasters.  I have it on Google Drive.

[dkny6363]

Fun fact. Behemoth is the highest rated BM hyper on the most recent Hawkers poll. As well as coaster Buzz.

I can rank them together, but its hard to not change your mind depending on mood. Not to mention if I rode Phoenix two weeks ago of course I like it more than RF2 which I havent rode in over a year.

[B-mac]

I guess people got past the trimmage especially after its cousin i232 opened up. I've been hearing a lot more hate lately about i232 than Leviathan, Behemoth, and Shambhala. Would love to get up to Canadaland but I got no passport at the moment, so that's going to be years down the road.

Only things I can rank are #1 wood and #1 steel, and that's really just which one I would prefer to ride more. Anything below that is just a giant ? and gets changed up constantly.

[Edwardo]

Can't past the link to my rankings, but here they are in order:

New Texas Giant
El Toro
Phantom's Revenge
Bizarro SFNE
The Voyage
Boulder Dash
Phoenix
Swamp Fox
Maverick
Hypersonic XLC
American Thunder
The Thunderhead
X
Legend
Cornball Express
Superman Ride of Steel SFA
Revenge of the Mummy USO
Afterburn
Villain
Kentucky Rumbler
Raging Bull
Xcelerator
Silver Bullet
Ghostrider
Viper SFGAM
Intimidator 305
Millennium Force
Top Thrill Dragster
The Boss
Volcano The Blast Coaster
Magnum XL-200
Diamondback
Goliath SFOG
Intimidator
Nitro
Desperado
Goliath SFMM
Storm Runner
Raven
Mr. Freeze SFSTl
Mr. Freeze SFOT
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster DISNEY STUDIOS
Wild Eagle
The Incredible Hulk Coaster
Tennessee Tornado
Speed
Shock Wave SFOT
Steel Venom/Possessed
ROAR EAST
Flight of Fear KD
Flight of Fear KI
Thunder Road (Left)
Thunder Run
Twister
Mystery Mine
Dragon Challenge Ice
Great Bear
Talon
Farenheit
Wild One
Cyclone SFNE
Space Mountain (Omega)
The Time Machine
Mind Bender SFOG
Invertigo KI
Two Face The Flip Side SFA
King Cobra KI
Dragon Challenge Fire
Montezooma's Revenge
Greezed Lightnin' SFKK
Expedition Everest
Hydra: The Revenge
Dare Devil Dive
Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit
Steel Force
Wicked Twister
Joker's Jinx
Big Bad Wolf
Verbolten
Griffon
California Screamin'
Revenge of the Mummy USH
Jackrabbit
Thunderbolt KW
Grizzly KD
Chang
Raptor
Alpengeist
Batman The Ride SFOG
Bizarro SFGAdv
Scream!
Dominator
Thunder Road (Right)
Batman The Ride SFOT
Batman The Ride SFGAdv
Batman The Ride SFSTl
Batman The Ride SFGAM
Batman The Ride SFMM
Apollo's Chariot
The Beast
Gemini (Blue)
Gemini (Red)
Georgia Scorcher
Rebel Yell(Left)
Rebel Yell (Right)
Back Lot Turbo Coaster KD
Back Lot Stunt Coaster KI
Space Mountain (Alpha)
Titan SFOT
Mad Mouse MB PAVILION
Hurler KD
Blue Streak
Kingda Ka
Georgia Cyclone
Great American Scream Machine SFOG
Batman The Dark Knight
Superman Ultimate Flight SFGAdv
Superman Ultimate Flight SFOG
Shockwave SFGA
Iron Wolf
Viper SFMM
Vortex KI
Shockwave KD
Riddler's Revenge
American Eagle
Big Dipper GEAUGA
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad MAGIC KINGDOM
Revolution
Round About
Anaconda
Screamin' Eagle
Double Loop GEAUGA
Carolina Cyclone
Racer (left)
Racer (right)
Canyon Blaster ADVENTURDOME
Ricochet KD
Ricochet CAROWINDS
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad DISNEYLAND
Loch Ness Monster
Hoosier Hurricane
Lightning Racers (Lightning)
Lightning Racers (Thunder)
Hurler CAROWINDS
Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain
Exterminator
Primeval Whirl
Head Spin/Carolina Cobra
The Dark Knight
Pandemonium SFOT
Pandemonium SFNE
Pandemonium SFSTl
Wild Mouse HERSHEY
Wild Mouse DORNEY
Mad Mouse QUASSY
Ninja SFSTl
Sidewinder
Boomerang KBF
Flashback SFNE
Zoomerang
Roadrunner Express SFKK
Mullholland Madness
Wild Mouse BEECH BEND
Crazy Mouse MB GRAND PRIX
Avalanche KD
Twisted Twins (Lola)
SuperDooperLooper
Jaguar!
Wild Mouse STATE FAIR OF WV
Thunderhawk
Demon SFGAM
Iron Horse
Runaway Mountain
La Vibora
Corkscrew CEDAR POINT
Mind Eraser SFA
Mind Eraser SFNE
T2
Flight Deck KD
Mantis
Matterhorn (left)
Matterhorn (right)
Great American Scream Machine SFGAdv
Batwing
Manhattan Express/The Roller Coaster
Iron Dragon
X-Flight GEAUGA
Blazing Fury
Skull Mountain
Big Dipper CAMDEN
Disaster Transport
Dahlonega Mine Train
Runaway Mine Train
Comet HERSHEY
Wild Cat HERSHEY
Superman The Escape (Right)
Corkscrew MB PAVILION
Galaxi MB PAVILION
Wildcat CP
Zyklon DIXIE CLASSIC FAIR
Tig'RR IB
Galaxy IB
Woodstock Express KD
Woodstock Express KI
Woodstock Express CAROWINDS
Flying Ace Arial Chase CAROWINDS
Flying Ace Arial Chase KI
Nickelodeon's Flying Super Saturator
Soak'd
Racer KW
Wildcat LAKE COMPOUNCE
Son of Beast
Alpine Coaster
Runaway Mine Train SFGAdv
Barnstormer
Trailblazer
Gadget's Go Coaster
Raging Wolf Bobs
Mean Streak
Hurricane Category 5
Little Eagle
The Flying Unicorn
Woody Woodpecker's Nuthouse Coaster
Hang Ten
Little Dipper  CAMDEN
Woodstock Express CP
Woodstock Express DORNEY
Adventure Express
Roller Skater SFKK
Indy 500
Racing
Dragon
Kosmo's Kurves
Mini Mine Train
Lucy's Crabby Cabbie
Veggie Tales Sideshow Coaster
Blackbeard's Lost Treasure Train
Catwoman's Whip
Beaver Land Mine Ride
Wile E. Cyote's Canyon Blaster
The Great Chase
Ninja SFOG
Howler
Cedar Creek Mine Ride
Goldrusher SFMM
Carolina Gold Rusher
River King Mine Train
Rolling Thunder (Left)
Rolling Thunder (Right)
Thunderhawk DORNEY
Grover's Alpine Express
Colossus
Psyclone
Nighthawk
Dragon BEECH BEND
High Roller STRATOSPHERE
Scooby's Ghoster Coaster
Vortex CAROWINDS
Judge Roy Scream
Cyclone ASTROLAND
Thunderbolt SFNE
Orient Express STATE FAIR OF WV
Looping Star BEECH BEND

[B-mac]

Yeah google docs isn't really that kind with direct links.

ROAR East fan, I like that already! I have heard that it's one of the better woods in the southern region but I just haven't had the opportunity to get out to SFA to ride it (A head's up about it would've been lovely Matt).

I guess all the clones and duelies are considered ties other than the Hurlers?

[dkny6363]

It's hard to rank coasters acuratly until you've been to a park 3-5 times. A couple of rides on one given day tells you next to nothing about a coaster. As much Behemoth is my fav Hyper its hard to say with out a doubt its better than nitro considering I have 1 lap lifetime on Nitro in the 2nd row at 10:30 am. Next time I get to SFGAdv Nitro is getting marathoned.

[AV Matt]

You'd rather ride Woodstock Express than Kennywood's Racer. Wow.  I call invalid. LOL

[Blackhand1001]

It's hard to rank coasters acuratly until you've been to a park 3-5 times. A couple of rides on one given day tells you next to nothing about a coaster. As much Behemoth is my fav Hyper its hard to say with out a doubt its better than nitro considering I have 1 lap lifetime on Nitro in the 2nd row at 10:30 am. Next time I get to SFGAdv Nitro is getting marathoned.

Ride nitro in the back row next time.

[Ogolo]

And not this year...
Nitro was a little rough a few months ago and I doubt they fixed it since.

[dkny6363]

I think my next visit may be my first go with a flash pass.

[AV Matt]

Apollo was killing it this weekend! Love that ride!

[Blackhand1001]

And not this year...
Nitro was a little rough a few months ago and I doubt they fixed it since.

Wow, Are you kidding me, rough?  What does that make rolling thunder then? It was fine everytime I rode it. If it was extra rough than it was most likely a worn wheel and since has been replaced by now.

[Ogolo]

I suppose I'll find out Saturday morning.
Earlier in the season they seemed in no rush to be replacing those worn wheels.
Maybe they were saving them for a special occasion.

It also sounds like the weekend fireworks were a no go.
Maybe they will have them for ROTB!

[Edwardo]

Racer at KW is one of the most boring rides ever. Could be that there are three amazing coaster near by. But it's boring.

[Edwardo]

PS that Woodstock Express that ranks higher are the three kiddy woodies at the former paramount parks. I think they're more fun than Racer.

[rjholla2003]

Nitro has its moments where it shows its age and is a little...vibratey. It's been pretty good this season though, from my experience.

[B-mac]

Nitro has its moments where it shows its age and is a little...vibratey. It's been pretty good this season though, from my experience.

Thing is even the newer B&Ms (I'm looking at you Hydra) have more of a rattle than Nitro has. If age is to blame for Nitro's rattling, I really want to know what's wrong with the newer B&Ms.

Also on the lighter side the rattle cannot be anywhere near as bad as Furius Baco @ Port Adventura, those PoVs look like they were done on a washing machine xD

[AV Matt]

Wow Clint. Have you ridden Racer in the back? It's great. I'd take it over Jack Rabbit any day. Several hills with airtime, the best being the final drop. Add in the racing and handslapping... Better than most coasters IMO.  Even the front is better than the PTC Junior woodies. 

[WadeJ]

Nitro has its moments where it shows its age and is a little...vibratey. It's been pretty good this season though, from my experience.

Thing is even the newer B&Ms (I'm looking at you Hydra) have more of a rattle than Nitro has. If age is to blame for Nitro's rattling, I really want to know what's wrong with the newer B&Ms.

Also on the lighter side the rattle cannot be anywhere near as bad as Furius Baco @ Port Adventura, those PoVs look like they were done on a washing machine xD

I believe Nitro's rattle is nothing more than some bad road wheels.  Basically, budget cuts.

[Edwardo]

Yeah, I've ridden Racer in the front and back, both sides, on 2 seperate visits.  Just wasn't a fan.  It was slow and no real airtime both visits.

[B-mac]

I believe Nitro's rattle is nothing more than some bad road wheels.  Basically, budget cuts.

As long as they make sure they aren't delaminating themselves while the train is running circuits like what's happened on i305 quite a few times it shouldn't be that big of a deal either way.

I'd love to get to Kennywood at some point next year, it's only a 4 hour drive from my house so I can easily do it in a day trip (although I really want to add more parks to the trip like Cedar Point). Then and again I live 45 minutes from SFA and still haven't gone there yet xD

[Ogolo]

My large shoutbox idea has finally become a reality with this thread.