In my Opinon. Top 10 wooden roller coasters part I.

Hello readers! this week I am posting a 1/2 list of my 10 favorite Wooden roller coasters. if you don't know what a wooden roller coaster is the name basically describes it; It is a coaster made of wood. these rickety old beast are a little rough but they are extremely fun to ride. if you are ever near one of these coasters make sure to put them on the top off your ride list.  all of these coasters i have ridden so these are off my own experiences. if you disagree please put your debate in the comment section.

10.  Coney Island Cyclone- Coney island Astro land- New York, NY

- This coaster is an oldey but a goody. This is the oldest roller coaster i have ridden and the second to be listed as a American Coaster Enthusiast Coaster landmark (the other one was The lock-ness monster in Williamsburg, VA) This ride has seen better days, yet she still has a lot of character. It will not break any records for height or speed. Yet, what stands out the most about this scream machine is the first drop. your stomach will be in your throat after this thrilling 65 degree plunge. I think that this drop is more intense that the 90 degree drops i have experienced. For the complete experience go during the 4th of July and watch the Nathans hot dog eating contest. Your never quite the same watching someone eat 60 hot-dogs.

9.  The Comet- The Great Escape- Lake George, NY

 

This coaster is probably the only reason to go to the Great Escape park. It is put way in the back of the park when it should be the flag ship ride of the park.  It is an out and back Twister coaster that never ceases to thrill me. it started out as The cyclone in an amusement park near Niagara falls. It had a reputation of being the roughest roller coaster in Canada in the 20's.(so its average by u.s. standard)  there was actually a first aid station right outside the exit. The park closed down during the 60's and the ride stayed dormant until the 90's when six flags bought the ride for expansion of The great escape.  The owners restored it and know it is one of the best woodies out there. also this easily has the best line out of the ten because of the park.

8. The Grizzly-Kings Dominion- Doswell, VA.

This coaster was my first woodie. It is a twister terrain coaster (Terrain coasters use the natural terrain to increase the experience of the ride.) This ride twist and turns you trough the dense forest of Virginia. Its signature moment is the helix that sends you through a tunnel that's darker than the depths of hell. the ride is a little hard to see from the park because of the wooded layout. If you can pull yourself away from the other rides of the park, this is a great Woodie.

7&6. Gwazi- Bush Gardens Tampa- Tampa Bay FL

You may be asking why this coaster is number 7 and  6. this is because it is 2 coasters in one!

Gwazi is a dueling coaster. that means that it has 2 tracks that "battle" each other. one side of the track is themed as a lion while the other is a tiger. These rides twist and turns together to look like they are going to hit each other. i had the privilege to ride both coasters and the tiger one is a little more enjoyable. Bush gardens always does a good job on its coasters (except dracen fire, we can forget about that one) 

5. Hurricane: Category 5-  Myrtle beach pavilion- Myrtle Beach, SC

Hurricane's life may have been sort lived, but damn did it live it well. It's 100ft drop, swooping turns and perfectly rough track led this ride strait into my heart. the view from the top of the lift has yet to be topped by any coaster i have ridden. This ride was demolished in 2006 but it was the highlight of my vacation during its closing year. This coaster lives on in the memories of the people who rode it. when it was demolished parts of the wood and the trains went into the Son of the Beast the first modern wooden roller coaster.

This is the end of part I of my list.  Next weeks post will continue on with this list. hear are videos of the coasters.