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Magnum started air-time fever but didn't Revolution started steel coater fever. From looping steel coasters to airtime steel coasters.

^ enterprise the ride looks unsafe ? :?

This is not about which coaster is better. Both way differ each other. This is about which one is more legendary? I know it is down to opinions so I think this may be an interesting poll.

Although the rockets won't replace classic lift based rides the number of rockets will increase. I'm not doubt about it. Vekoma is working on several launched concepts. These rides are less expensive and the parks that are lacking of rockets will be very interested in this type of coaster...

Looks like Stealth is the winner.

If you're not afraid of height the lift hill thrill will not work in this case. I do enjoy consecutive launches whereas I get used to the lift hill.

so many ttd hardcore fanboys out there ;)

^ Yes but I cannot upload a copyrighted video on the net. The source is: "The Ultimate Rollercoaster" (Megastructures) on National Geographic. I'm pretty sure some people here on CF have seen this.

Dueling Dragons, Incredible Hulk. Personally I would choose IOA.

National Geographic - Megastructures. Quite a reliable source. :wink: Can anyone confirm this?

On a bigger airtime hill the increment factor of vertical speed drops down quickly whereas a small sharp airtime hill means a sudden reverse of the direction. I can understand the way it works but it is much more difficult to explain.

Judging by the look I agree that the first concept looks a bit sloppy, however multiple airtime hills could produce more airtime or maybe it would be too intense sensation. I have no idea why the engineers changed the plans though.

Kingda Ka had to have 2 airtime hills. The plans were changed to a single airtime hill concept.

Both. I just can't pick the one and only option.

I doubt the engeeners at Intamin would recommand a more expensive ride that consists of more supports than it is needed or worse, make a mistake not support the ride well enough.

^ just like me but with Xpress I liked Xpress until I rode Rita.

A sudden drop is more fun. I don't mind countdown. I like both actually. As for rocket coasters, there's a countdown or something similar on every accelerator I have been on.

I presume Stealth is better in the front, isn't it?

^ neither on Stealth.

Well, the drop on Stealth is a bit different http://www.rcdb.com/ig977.htm?picture=22 http://www.rcdb.com/ig977.htm?picture=28 http://stealth.thorpepark.com/photo_dia ... 3_06-7.jpg