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Guess where I've been on my holidays (and which airport I changed at on the way):

1) Velocicoaster
It took several rides including some at night before I really fell in love with this one but by the end of the day there was no question it's my new #1. It's just the perfect ride, immersively themed, beautifully varied, long, and *that* roll over the lake as the big finale is just exquisite.
2) Iron Gwazi
I thought long and hard about whether this should displace Velocicoaster as #1 after only 1 day, but I think the Intamin just edges out the RMC. Might have been a different story if I'd had a night ride on IG but I can only judge on what I experienced. Anyway, IG is an amazing ride, completely brutal in every row and I absolutely loved it.
3) Hyperion
4) Helix
5) Untamed
6) Fury 325
This is a wonderful ride, great airtime, some whippy turns, and nice and long. King of the B&Ms, it's pretty flawless in what it does. As for why it's ranked below the likes of Hyperion, the more brutal, unpredictable, out-of-control coasters are more to my taste, even if they are a bit rough around the edges.
7) Expedition Ge Force
8) El Toro
9) Taron
10) Troy

Rides that I can't believe are no longer in my top ten:
11) Shambhala
12) Cú Chulainn
13) Flying Aces
14) Nemesis
15) Twisted Colossus
16) Wodan
17) Colossos
18) Lech
 
Making sure I get this in this year, before the wonderful 2022 post goes up. :)

  1. Zadra
  2. Iron Gwazi
  3. Untamed
  4. Taron
  5. Ride to Happiness
  6. Hyperion
  7. Velocicoaster
  8. F.L.Y
  9. Shambhala
  10. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
  11. Helix
  12. Lech
  13. Nemesis
  14. Mako
  15. Red Force

Edit: Because I'd forgotten Hagrid's, and to move Hyperion down a peg for it's inconsistency and increasingly noticeable rattle.
 
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Nicky Borrill said:
Making sure I get this in this year, before the wonderful 2022 post goes up. :)

  1. Zadra
  2. Iron Gwazi
  3. Untamed
  4. Taron
  5. Ride to Happiness
  6. Hyperion
  7. Velocicoaster
  8. F.L.Y
  9. Shambhala
  10. Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
  11. Helix
  12. Lech
  13. Nemesis
  14. Mako
  15. Red Force

Edit: Because I'd forgotten Hagrid's, and to move Hyperion down a peg for it's inconsistency and increasingly noticeable rattle.
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Great List! Really want to get back to Florida now.

It's a shame that Hyperion rides so differently dependent on weather and such. I rode it in the summer and it was outstanding, but I also think that if I went back to Energylandia on a cold day it may fall down in my rankings as well, but considering I don't have that comparison it'll stay at the top spot for now.
 
Thecoasterrus said:
Great List! Really want to get back to Florida now.

It's a shame that Hyperion rides so differently dependent on weather and such. I rode it in the summer and it was outstanding, but I also think that if I went back to Energylandia on a cold day it may fall down in my rankings as well, but considering I don't have that comparison it'll stay at the top spot for now.
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I've been riding Hyperion multiple times a year since it opened, my ride count is well well into triple figures, and I absolutely love it, but over those years it has got noticeably more susceptible to the elements. :(

Definitely get out to Florida... I'm still toying with the idea that Cosmic Rewind should be in my list, just for the sheer amount of joy we felt riding it... But the actual coaster side of it, without the pre show, theming, music and I.P is a bit lacklustre... Still, for the way it makes you feel, I'm wondering if I'd rather ride it again tomorrow than red force... 🤔🤔🤔

Edited to add: I'm finding it so difficult to rank coasters lately, I'm so torn as to what my methods should be. I used to rank them mainly on hardware, and quality of theming was a sub category, that I took into account, but to a much lesser extent. Now I am starting to think more about the way they make me feel, even if that's just silly fun and laughter. Cosmic Rewind falls into a strange category, if I ranked coasters purely on emotion, it could even be a top 5!!! (And Hagrids would be top 3, knocking an RMC or two down a spot!!!)
 
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^One of my semi-goon mates has just got back from 3 weeks in Florida, first time visit. As expected, VC, IG, Mako, Hagrid's etc... all got glowing reviews, but the unanimous, absolute favourite from his whole family? Yep, Cosmic Rewind. Not so much for the hardware - many coasters in Florida are obviously more 'thrilling' - but simply for the amount of 'smiles per mile', as it were. So yeah, the 'emotional' aspect of trying to rank your favourite coasters definitely adds an extra layer of complexity to the whole thing.
 
Howie said:
^One of my semi-goon mates has just got back from 3 weeks in Florida, first time visit. As expected, VC, IG, Mako, Hagrid's etc... all got glowing reviews, but the unanimous, absolute favourite from his whole family? Yep, Cosmic Rewind. Not so much for the hardware - many coasters in Florida are obviously more 'thrilling' - but simply for the amount of 'smiles per mile', as it were. So yeah, the 'emotional' aspect of trying to rank your favourite coasters definitely adds an extra layer of complexity to the whole thing.
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So, my whole family, myself included (who all love coasters) came away from Florida with a new favourite ride, and it wasn't a coaster at all... Never thought I'd be saying this, but my favourite ride in the world is not a coaster. And that's purely because of the way ROTR made us feel. There aren't many ride experiences in the world that could genuinely almost reduce me to tears. (I think I DID have very moist eyes, but we will keep that between us ;) )

For anybody that has more than a fleeting interest in Star Wars, that ride could quite possibly be one of the best attractions they ever experience in their lives! The second that I-TS door opened and I stepped out into the star destroyer hanger is a moment I will never forget, it was almost overwhelming!!!

My daughter, unlike my son, has never gotten into Star Wars, she's never watched a single movie or TV / D+ episode in her life. But even she said it was the best ride in Florida!
 
Hmm ... now, what's my list, again. Based on a quick assessment of my memories and the need to get something posted before midnight, I'd say ...

1. Helix, Liseberg
2. Expedition Everest, Disney's Animal Kingdom
3. Balder, Liseberg
4. Formula Rossa, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
5. Piraten, Djurs Sommerland
6. Swarm, Thorpe Park
7. Dragon Challenge, Islands of Adventure
8. Nemesis Inferno, Thorpe Park
9. Stealth, Thorpe Park
10. Den Aller Minste, TusenFryd

Might hopefully be able to add some creds to this list one of these years ...
 
Pokemaniac said:
Hmm ... now, what's my list, again. Based on a quick assessment of my memories and the need to get something posted before midnight, I'd say ...

1. Helix, Liseberg
2. Expedition Everest, Disney's Animal Kingdom
3. Balder, Liseberg
4. Formula Rossa, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
5. Piraten, Djurs Sommerland
6. Swarm, Thorpe Park
7. Dragon Challenge, Islands of Adventure
8. Nemesis Inferno, Thorpe Park
9. Stealth, Thorpe Park
10. Den Aller Minste, TusenFryd

Might hopefully be able to add some creds to this list one of these years ...
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Is the midnight deadline you speak of for the CF annual report thread?
 
I’ll just put in my current list before the midnight deadline:
  1. Mako - SeaWorld Orlando (10/10)
  2. Silver Star - Europa Park (10/10)
  3. Wodan Timbur Coaster - Europa Park (10/10)
  4. Icon - Blackpool Pleasure Beach (10/10)
  5. Wicker Man - Alton Towers (10/10)
  6. Oblivion - Alton Towers (9/10)
  7. Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa (9/10)
  8. SheiKra - Busch Gardens Tampa (9/10)
  9. Blue Fire - Europa Park (9/10)
  10. Mine Blower - Fun Spot Kissimmee (9/10)
I’m not sure if that’s changed at all since I last posted in here, but I just thought I’d get the current version into this thread before the midnight deadline.
 
If there is a midnight deadline then here is mine. First time I ever sort out a top 10 list. Most of these are interchangeable depending on which day you ask me. All are 10/10.

1. Flying Aces, Ferrari World, Intamin
2. Wildfire, Kolmården, RMC
3. Zadra, Energylandia, RMC
4. Taron, Phantasialand, Inatmin
5. Helix, Liseberg, Mack
6. X2, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Arrow
7. Expedition GeForce, Holiday Park, Intamin
8. Hyperion, Energylandia, Intamin
9. Twisted Colossus, Six Flags Magic Mountain, RMC
10. Der Schwur des Kärnan, Hansa Park, Gerstlauer

Just shy of missing top 10 is Balder and Batman clones. I am a sucker for Batman clones.
 
I think I've already posted in this thread already this year, but just in case....
Presumably, when someone posts multiple updates in the same year, only the most recent entry is included in the CF poll, yes?

Anyways...

1. Steel Vengeance
2. Helix
3. The Ride To Happiness
4. Shambhala
5. X2
6. Nemesis
7. Untamed
8. Top Thrill Dragster
9. Wildfire
10. Behemoth
 
Howie said:
resumably, when someone posts multiple updates in the same year, only the most recent entry is included in the CF poll, yes?
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That's correct. :)

Mine, for completeness:
Hixee said:
1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
2. Taron, Phantasialand
3. Zadra, Energylandia
4 . Fury 325, Carowinds
5. Dinoconda, China Dinosaurs Park
6. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
7. Boulder Dash, Lake Compounce
8. Skyrush, Hersheypark
9. Voyage, Holiday World
10. Top Thrill Dragster, Cedar Point

11. Helix, Liseberg
12. X2, Six Flags Magic Mountain
13. Wildfire, Kolmarden
14. Untamed, Walibi Holland
15. Soaring with Dragon, Hefei Wanda Theme Park
16. Montu, Busch Gardens Tampa
17. Kondaa, Walibi Belgium
18. Storm Chaser, Kentucky Kingdom
19. Formula Rossa, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
20. Ride To Happiness, Plopsaland de Panne
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As happy as I'm realistically ever going to be. Some of those individual positions could switch, but I don't think I'd ever be able to settle it in my mind. :p
 
Indy said:
Time for an update...
  1. Helix
  2. Zadra
  3. Ride to Happiness
  4. Iron Gwazi
  5. Wildfire
  6. Steel Vengeance
  7. Hyperion
  8. Kondaa
  9. Expedition GeForce
  10. Lech Coaster
Fury 325 drops several spots after a revisit and VelociCoaster gets bumped out by RTH and Kondaa.
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Final update for 2022:
  1. Helix
  2. Zadra
  3. Ride to Happiness
  4. Iron Gwazi
  5. Wildfire
  6. Steel Vengeance
  7. Flying Aces
  8. Hyperion
  9. Kondaa
  10. Expedition GeForce
 
Snoo said:
Went to Six Flags Over Georgia.. I forgot how sexy some of those rides are. Batman WAS IMMENSE and became my favorite Invert. Georgialiath was incredible again and TC was great!

1 Steel Vengeance - Cedar Point
2 Jurassic World Velocicoaster - Islands of Adventure
3 Voyage - Holiday World
4 Hyperion - Energylandia
5 Iron Gwazi - Busch Gardens Tampa
6 Fury 325 - Carowinds
7 Boulder Dash - Lake Compounce
8 Zadra - Energylandia
9 Twisted Timbers - Kings Dominion
10 Goliath - Six Flags Great America

11 Fønix - Farup Sommerland
12 SkyRush - Hersheypark
13 Batman The Ride - Six Flags Over Georgia
14 Jersey Devil Coaster - Six Flags Great Adventure
15 Pantheon - Busch Gardens Williamsburg
16 Wildfire - Kolmarden
17 Outlaw Run - Silver Dollar City
18 Afterburn - Carowinds
19 Storm Chaser - Kentucky Kingdom
20 Phantom's Revenge - Kennywood
21 Renegade - Valleyfair
22 Goliath - Six Flags Over Georgia
23 Piraten - Djurs Sommerland
24 Mine Blower - Fun Spot Kissimmee
25 Orion - Kings Island
26 Twisted Cyclone - Six Flags Over Georgia
27 El Toro - Six Flags Great Adventure
28 Lightning Rod - Dollywood
29 Copperhead Strike - Carowinds
30 Maverick - Cedar Point

CC: 510
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Got down to SFFT and SWSA this past weekend and snagged some creds. Same rides, amazing weekend short of 5 more creds, the only highlights being Wonder Woman and Iron Rattler. Wonder Woman was a big disappointment but Iron Rattler was incredible! Shot up my rankings for sure with probably the best first drop of an RMC.

1 Steel Vengeance - Cedar Point
2 Jurassic World Velocicoaster - Islands of Adventure
3 Voyage - Holiday World
4 Hyperion - Energylandia
5 Iron Gwazi - Busch Gardens Tampa
6 Fury 325 - Carowinds
7 Boulder Dash - Lake Compounce
8 Zadra - Energylandia
9 Twisted Timbers - Kings Dominion
10 Goliath - Six Flags Great America

11 Fønix - Farup Sommerland
12 SkyRush - Hersheypark
13 Batman The Ride - Six Flags Over Georgia
14 Jersey Devil Coaster - Six Flags Great Adventure
15 Pantheon - Busch Gardens Williamsburg
16 Wildfire - Kolmarden
17 Outlaw Run - Silver Dollar City
18 Afterburn - Carowinds
19 Storm Chaser - Kentucky Kingdom
20 Phantom's Revenge - Kennywood
21 Renegade - Valleyfair
22 Goliath - Six Flags Over Georgia
23 Piraten - Djurs Sommerland
24 Iron Rattler - Six Flags Fiesta Texas
25 Mine Blower - Fun Spot Kissimmee
26 Orion - Kings Island
27 Twisted Cyclone - Six Flags Over Georgia
28 El Toro - Six Flags Great Adventure
29 Lightning Rod - Dollywood
30 Copperhead Strike - Carowinds

CC: 515
 
Not heading anywhere else for the rest of the year, so here goes for 2022.

1 Voyage
2 Ride to Happiness
3 Velocicoaster
4 Zadra
5 Steel Vengeance
6 Fury 325
7 Iron Gwazi
8 X2
9 Hyperion
10 Taiga
11 Wildfire (Kolmarden)
12 Lightning Rod
13 Skyrush
14 El Toro
15 Wodan
16 Mystic TImbers
17 Boardwalk Bullet
18 Twisted Timbers
19 Wicked Cyclone
20 Storm Chaser
21 Expedition GeForce
22 Iron Rattler
23 Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
24 Taron
25 Goliath (SFGA)
26 Maverick
27 Untamed
28 Texas Stingray
29 F.L.Y.
30 Superman the Ride (SFNE)
 
Most likely my final rankings for 2022.

1.Voyage
2.Steel Vengeance
3.Iron Gwussy
4.Fury 325
5.Skyrush
6.Velocicoaster
7.Phantoms Revenge
8.Intimidator 305
9.Pantheon
10.Millennium Force
11.Twisted Timbers
12.Lightning Rod
13.Jersey Devil
14.Time Traveler
15.Outlaw Run
16.Goliath (SFGA)
17.Montu
18.Iron Rattler
19.Texas Stingray
20.Maverick
21.Leviathan
22.Copperhead Strike
23.Boardwalk Bullet
24.Yukon Striker
25.Wildfire (SDC)

and to add on heres my New to Me In 2022 Top 25 out of 132 new creds

1.Iron Gwussy
2.Skyrush
3.Pantheon
4.Jersey Devil
5.Time Traveler
6.Outlaw Run
7.Montu
8.Iron Rattler
9.Texas Stingray
10.Leviathan
11.Boardwalk Bullet
12.Yukon Striker
13.Wildfire (SDC)
14.Sandys Blasting Broncos
15.Maxx Force
16.Wonder Woman
17.Hades 360
18.Dr. Diabolicals Cliffhanger
19.TMNT Shell Raiser
20.Switchback
21.Candymonium
22.Alpengeist
23.Icebreaker
24.Sheikra
25.Storm Runner
 
Friendly reminder - CoasterBot 2022 rankings are out, close at the end of the month.

Also worth making sure your top 10 is up-to-date, as we prep to run the CoasterForce Top 10 2022 edition. ;)
 
It's been a minute...

1. Iron Gwazi
2. VelociCoaster
3. Steel Vengeance
4. Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster
5. Medusa Steel Coaster
6. Boulder Dash
7. Fury 325
8. Lightning Rod
9. The Voyage
10. Helix
11. Coaster (Playland PNE)
12. Lightning Run
13. El Toro
14. Phoenix
15. Skyrush
16. Wild Mouse (BPB)
17. Boardwalk Bullet
18. Colossos (Heide)
19. Mine Blower
20. Goliath (SFGAm)
21. Nemesis
22. Outlaw Run
23. Roar-O-Saurus
24. Thunderbird
25. Leviathan
 
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