Waht do you think is the best inverted roller coaster?

Top Thrill Drag · 06-23-2003, 11:53 PM

What do you think is the best inverted coaster and why? This includes inverts made by B&M, Vekoma, or Intamin (includes Impulses and Boomerangs). I would have to say Alpengeist at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia. It's built over and through a ravine, with some amazing visuals for both riders and spectators. The sheer power of this ride and size of its elements are truly amazing.

06-24-2003, 12:04 AM

Dueling Dragons, at Islands of Adventure. By themeselves they're great coasters, but the fact that there are two and they duel ius even better. This ride has great timring, is very smooth, and has some really great "foot choppers." also, it has the best wait line in the history of theme parks so far. By far the best inverted coaster.

beck2003 · 06-24-2003, 02:41 AM

i love dejavu, i mean how many vertical drop inverts have u rode? the first drop facing the ground is insane!

Harpo · 06-24-2003, 12:35 PM

I'm going to have to go with Raptor, since it's tied for my favorite coaster overall! I still maintain that there isn't a better place to sit on any roller coaster than in the front right seat of Raptor. (Although the back of Raptor is lots of fun, too.)

I found Dueling Dragons to be fairly tame. As I recall, I liked the Ice dragon better than the Fire dragon. Of course, the intertwining effect was very nice.

Alpengeist is a wonderful invert. I enjoyed that one. I don't have my log book with me, so I don't recall the details of my opinion on Alpengeist, but I remember really liking that ride.

bigrobo89 · 06-24-2003, 02:05 PM

Not having ridden many inverted coasters, due to living in the UK, I would have to say either Montu at Busch Gardens or Dueling Dragons: Fire.

Both in my view deliever fun rides

06-24-2003, 03:21 PM

In the land of inverts comparing my rides against montu, raptor, T2 SFKK); I would thave to say my favorite invert is Batman: The Ride. That is the most intense invert I have ever ridden.

Frito · 06-24-2003, 11:47 PM

Hmmm, I've ridden Raptor @ CP, Volcano @ PKD, Alpengiest @ BGW, Batman @ SFoG, Deja Vu @ SFoG and Face Off @ PKI. I didn't care to much for the boomerangs, they were ok, but not all that thrilling. Volcano was the shortest and quite pathetic. Batman was ok, it makes #3. Raptor is a great invert, but BGW built Alpengiest which is taller, longer and faster so it's my favorite inverted coaster. Alpengiest also uses it's terrian of ravines and hills to it's full potential while Raptor is built on flat ground.

squeakyjim · 06-30-2003, 01:24 PM

being in the UK, ive only ridden Nemesis & Traumatizer. Really not sure which of the 2 i prefer - prolly Nemesis but cant wait to try Nemesis inferno @ Thorpe Park

Joshua H · 07-01-2003, 04:21 PM

Raptor has awesome timing...very smooth....
Alpengeist is really cool...all the snow and all....cool baby!
But I think you just can't beat those Dueling Dragons! Excitement Level...WAY UP!

07-01-2003, 07:12 PM

Fire Dragon
Ice Dragon
Batman: the Ride
Talon
Uh.....I think that that's it.

Coaster'Coon · 07-03-2003, 05:46 PM

I like Talon at Dorney Park and Great Bear at Hershey cuz it is the only inverted coaster I rode and that I know of that has that inversion that twists and does that dive afterwards. I dont know the official name of it, but its AWESOME!

07-03-2003, 07:42 PM

Hmm,I'd have to say The Incredible Hulk located at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure...

and Alpengeist, located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. They both share a similar inversion loop (see above and below)

Alpengeist also has a nice, unique first drop.

Hulk also has a nice catapult launch up a 150 foot tunnel.

Joshua H · 07-04-2003, 02:21 AM

I had forgotten all about Talon and Great Bear! Awesome rides!

Top Thrill Drag · 07-04-2003, 12:19 PM

Uh, dude, The Incredible Hulk isn't an inverted roller coaster.

07-04-2003, 01:12 PM

Whoops...My bad, I was looking at "Inversions" instead of "Model". Well. it's my favorite Sitdown Looping coaster w/ inversions.

Hyde244 · 07-05-2003, 11:35 PM

I'm going with the Raptor, which I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, is the first inverted coaster to do a cobra roll.

07-06-2003, 12:19 AM

I have rode Alpengeist and i would have to say, "It's awesome!!"

goliath · 08-09-2004, 03:50 PM

1. Raptor or Alpengeist
2. Montu
3. Batman:the Ride
4. Top Gun The Jet Coaster

IEATPASTE001 · 08-09-2004, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Hyde244
I'm going with the Raptor, which I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, is the first inverted coaster to do a cobra roll.

True.

I have only been on one invert worth mentioning. That is Raptor.

goliath · 08-09-2004, 04:54 PM

Paste, what are the other ones you've been on? I also forgot to mention Talon.

RCT2head · 08-09-2004, 05:03 PM

Alpengeist by far...
with scenery everywhere, and even having a train on their mini-railway decorated for it, i'd have to say Alpengeist. btw, i've been there sooo many times, it's not funny, and the Alpengeist track layout is one that's hidden from just 1 point of view. i basically had to get an aerial of it from somewhere to be able to get a decent track layout, as, even tho i know the track elements, and the approximate order they're in, it's really hard to figure out what direction i'm going in when i'm going thru the inversions.

leonardofury · 08-09-2004, 05:09 PM

Having only ridden one invert my vote goes for
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goliath · 08-09-2004, 05:13 PM

I like Raptor because of the Cobra Roll and the speed. Alpengeist rules because of the scenery, unique drop, and the Immelman.

RCT2head · 08-09-2004, 07:20 PM

nemesis? i didn't know that was inverted... looking at your tiny avatar pic, i thought it was a hyper-twister.

leonardofury · 08-09-2004, 08:16 PM

Go to RCDB and look it up. Trust me, its an invert, I've ridden it far too many times

Frito · 08-09-2004, 09:25 PM

I just rode Dueling Dragons @ U:IoA for the first time a couple weeks ago. I liked both sides, but Fire was slightly better, but Alpeingiest @ BGW is still my favorite. Fire takes a close 2nd with Raptor taking the #3 spot.

topthrillmaniac · 08-09-2004, 09:47 PM

Wicked Twister at CP is the best inverted coaster ever. it is the tallest and fastest inverted coaster.

alpengeist04 · 08-09-2004, 11:27 PM

I think everyone knows my favorite. Nothing compares to the speed and sheer power of Alpengeist. Last month alone I rode it four times in the first 20 minutes the park was open and a total of 8 times that day. It never gets old. I do have to say Raptor is a very very close second.

IEATPASTE001 · 08-09-2004, 11:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by goliath2004
Paste, what are the other ones you've been on? I also forgot to mention Talon.

Wicked Twister and Serial Thriller(Vekoma SLC Headbanger). The reason why I say those aren't worth mentioning is because well, the vekoma sucks and WT is just an impluse. Albeit a great impulse.

erhswimming · 08-10-2004, 12:48 AM

Here's me:

1) Montu (Busch Gardens Tampa)- I just love this ride, this has so many inversions and great turns and G's around every corner right up to the end! It's also my favorite coaster in Florida

2) Raptor (Cedar Point)- Though I don't really remember this one too much for some reason, I know I did like it, everything on this ride was great, (except for the wait, it was sooooo hot!)

3) Batman: The Ride (Six Flags St. Louis)- This one was awesome, my favorite ride at St. Louis (sorry but The Boss just didn't cut it compared to the Beast)

4) Face-Off (Paramount's Kings Island)- This ride will always have a place in my heart. I went to Kings Island with my church group when I was like 10 the year this ride came out and I rode this ride first thing. This was my first inverting coaster ever and boy was I scared. The fact that it was an hour and a half wait in 90 degree weather didn't help either, boy did I get nervous. But I LOVED IT! This ride is awesome. Riding this ride facing to the front first is frockin' scary since you feel like your gonna fall out!

5) Dueling Dragons Fire (Islands of Adventure)- I have to pick fire over ice. Ice just had a lame ending, fire was good all the way through. But I still like all the rides above better, I mean the dueling part is cool but not the millionth time you ride it (I have season passes).

06-23-2003, 11:53 PM	#1
Top Thrill Drag Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 87	Waht do you think is the best inverted roller coaster? What do you think is the best inverted coaster and why? This includes inverts made by B&M, Vekoma, or Intamin (includes Impulses and Boomerangs). I would have to say Alpengeist at Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia. It's built over and through a ravine, with some amazing visuals for both riders and spectators. The sheer power of this ride and size of its elements are truly amazing. __________________ I love Cedar Point-You should too!

06-24-2003, 02:05 PM	#5
bigrobo89 Community Vetran Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Manchester England Posts: 173	Not having ridden many inverted coasters, due to living in the UK, I would have to say either Montu at Busch Gardens or Dueling Dragons: Fire. Both in my view deliever fun rides __________________ RCT3 - decked out waiting for soaked

07-01-2003, 07:12 PM	#10
F\|ffiray2 Guest Posts: n/a	Fire Dragon Ice Dragon Batman: the Ride Talon Uh.....I think that that's it.

07-03-2003, 05:46 PM	#11
Coaster'Coon My rc is faster den ur rc Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 156	I like Talon at Dorney Park and Great Bear at Hershey cuz it is the only inverted coaster I rode and that I know of that has that inversion that twists and does that dive afterwards. I dont know the official name of it, but its AWESOME! __________________ 0===\|\|::::::::::::::::::::::::> Piper, the demon slayer.

07-04-2003, 12:19 PM	#14
Top Thrill Drag Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 87	Uh, dude, The Incredible Hulk isn't an inverted roller coaster. __________________ I love Cedar Point-You should too!

06-24-2003, 12:04 AM	#2
shock_man Guest Posts: n/a	Dueling Dragons, at Islands of Adventure. By themeselves they're great coasters, but the fact that there are two and they duel ius even better. This ride has great timring, is very smooth, and has some really great "foot choppers." also, it has the best wait line in the history of theme parks so far. By far the best inverted coaster.

06-24-2003, 02:41 AM	#3
beck2003 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 407	i love dejavu, i mean how many vertical drop inverts have u rode? the first drop facing the ground is insane! __________________ "I don't do drugs. I am drugs." ~Salvador Dali

06-24-2003, 03:21 PM	#6
raptor4928 Guest Posts: n/a	In the land of inverts comparing my rides against montu, raptor, T2 SFKK); I would thave to say my favorite invert is Batman: The Ride. That is the most intense invert I have ever ridden.

06-24-2003, 11:47 PM	#7
Frito Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 113	Hmmm, I've ridden Raptor @ CP, Volcano @ PKD, Alpengiest @ BGW, Batman @ SFoG, Deja Vu @ SFoG and Face Off @ PKI. I didn't care to much for the boomerangs, they were ok, but not all that thrilling. Volcano was the shortest and quite pathetic. Batman was ok, it makes #3. Raptor is a great invert, but BGW built Alpengiest which is taller, longer and faster so it's my favorite inverted coaster. Alpengiest also uses it's terrian of ravines and hills to it's full potential while Raptor is built on flat ground.

06-30-2003, 01:24 PM	#8
squeakyjim More Beer !!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 78	being in the UK, ive only ridden Nemesis & Traumatizer. Really not sure which of the 2 i prefer - prolly Nemesis but cant wait to try Nemesis inferno @ Thorpe Park

07-01-2003, 04:21 PM	#9
Joshua H Front Seat Rider Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 164	Raptor has awesome timing...very smooth.... Alpengeist is really cool...all the snow and all....cool baby! But I think you just can't beat those Dueling Dragons! Excitement Level...WAY UP!

07-03-2003, 07:42 PM	#12
CoasterXtremist Guest Posts: n/a	Hmm,I'd have to say The Incredible Hulk located at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure... and Alpengeist, located at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. They both share a similar inversion loop (see above and below) Alpengeist also has a nice, unique first drop. Hulk also has a nice catapult launch up a 150 foot tunnel.

07-04-2003, 02:21 AM	#13
Joshua H Front Seat Rider Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tennessee Posts: 164	I had forgotten all about Talon and Great Bear! Awesome rides!

07-04-2003, 01:12 PM	#15
CoasterXtremist Guest Posts: n/a	Whoops...My bad, I was looking at "Inversions" instead of "Model". Well. it's my favorite Sitdown Looping coaster w/ inversions.

07-05-2003, 11:35 PM	#16
Hyde244 Öld Skool Cedär Poïnter Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sandusky, OH, America's Roller Coast! Posts: 285	I'm going with the Raptor, which I believe, correct me if I'm wrong, is the first inverted coaster to do a cobra roll. __________________ CoasterForce.com

07-06-2003, 12:19 AM	#17
RCT101 Guest Posts: n/a	I have rode Alpengeist and i would have to say, "It's awesome!!"

08-09-2004, 03:50 PM	#18
goliath Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deep underground-in My Bed Posts: 1,359	1. Raptor or Alpengeist 2. Montu 3. Batman:the Ride 4. Top Gun The Jet Coaster

08-09-2004, 04:54 PM	#20
goliath Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deep underground-in My Bed Posts: 1,359	Paste, what are the other ones you've been on? I also forgot to mention Talon.

08-09-2004, 05:03 PM	#21
RCT2head was an uber til the change Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: That city that doesn't show up on a map near Norfolk... Posts: 1,511	Alpengeist by far... with scenery everywhere, and even having a train on their mini-railway decorated for it, i'd have to say Alpengeist. btw, i've been there sooo many times, it's not funny, and the Alpengeist track layout is one that's hidden from just 1 point of view. i basically had to get an aerial of it from somewhere to be able to get a decent track layout, as, even tho i know the track elements, and the approximate order they're in, it's really hard to figure out what direction i'm going in when i'm going thru the inversions. __________________ Please keep your arms hands and legs down and inside the train at all times, with your head firmly against the headrest. Thank you, and enjoy your day here at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. ... And enjoy your day at America's roller coast, Cedar Point! "If all the world's a stage, then I want better lighting."

08-09-2004, 05:09 PM	#22
leonardofury Über Member: RCTArchitect Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Posts: 1,436	Having only ridden one invert my vote goes for < __________________ RCT Architects Member & RCT Mart Moderator Colonia: Empire Revisited Coaster Count: 72

08-09-2004, 05:13 PM	#23
goliath Banned Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Deep underground-in My Bed Posts: 1,359	I like Raptor because of the Cobra Roll and the speed. Alpengeist rules because of the scenery, unique drop, and the Immelman.

08-09-2004, 07:20 PM	#24
RCT2head was an uber til the change Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: That city that doesn't show up on a map near Norfolk... Posts: 1,511	nemesis? i didn't know that was inverted... looking at your tiny avatar pic, i thought it was a hyper-twister. __________________ Please keep your arms hands and legs down and inside the train at all times, with your head firmly against the headrest. Thank you, and enjoy your day here at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. ... And enjoy your day at America's roller coast, Cedar Point! "If all the world's a stage, then I want better lighting."

08-09-2004, 08:16 PM	#25
leonardofury Über Member: RCTArchitect Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Manchester, United Kingdom Posts: 1,436	Go to RCDB and look it up. Trust me, its an invert, I've ridden it far too many times __________________ RCT Architects Member & RCT Mart Moderator Colonia: Empire Revisited Coaster Count: 72

08-09-2004, 09:25 PM	#26
Frito Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 113	I just rode Dueling Dragons @ U:IoA for the first time a couple weeks ago. I liked both sides, but Fire was slightly better, but Alpeingiest @ BGW is still my favorite. Fire takes a close 2nd with Raptor taking the #3 spot.

08-09-2004, 09:47 PM	#27
topthrillmaniac What? Join Date: May 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 95	Wicked Twister at CP is the best inverted coaster ever. it is the tallest and fastest inverted coaster. __________________ I am yours, you are mine You are what you are And you make it hard.

08-09-2004, 11:27 PM	#28
alpengeist04 Awaiting E-mail Confirmation Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 709	I think everyone knows my favorite. Nothing compares to the speed and sheer power of Alpengeist. Last month alone I rode it four times in the first 20 minutes the park was open and a total of 8 times that day. It never gets old. I do have to say Raptor is a very very close second.

08-10-2004, 12:48 AM	#30
erhswimming Community Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: like I'd tell you guys Posts: 300	Here's me: 1) Montu (Busch Gardens Tampa)- I just love this ride, this has so many inversions and great turns and G's around every corner right up to the end! It's also my favorite coaster in Florida 2) Raptor (Cedar Point)- Though I don't really remember this one too much for some reason, I know I did like it, everything on this ride was great, (except for the wait, it was sooooo hot!) 3) Batman: The Ride (Six Flags St. Louis)- This one was awesome, my favorite ride at St. Louis (sorry but The Boss just didn't cut it compared to the Beast) 4) Face-Off (Paramount's Kings Island)- This ride will always have a place in my heart. I went to Kings Island with my church group when I was like 10 the year this ride came out and I rode this ride first thing. This was my first inverting coaster ever and boy was I scared. The fact that it was an hour and a half wait in 90 degree weather didn't help either, boy did I get nervous. But I LOVED IT! This ride is awesome. Riding this ride facing to the front first is frockin' scary since you feel like your gonna fall out! 5) Dueling Dragons Fire (Islands of Adventure)- I have to pick fire over ice. Ice just had a lame ending, fire was good all the way through. But I still like all the rides above better, I mean the dueling part is cool but not the millionth time you ride it (I have season passes). __________________ Go East Ridge High Swimming!

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