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2021: General Discussion

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George Williams said:
It's funny how a ride feels can vary so much to different people for example I was on park same day as theme park worldwides last vlog and he thought smiler was running really well whereas for me I had my worst ride ever on it, really bashed me around and bruised my shoulder, was actually my first bad ride on it.
Whereas wickerman was running pretty smoothly for me, I always find it a little jolty but it was still really smooth for a woodie.
Which is all completely opposite to what tpww said in his vlog.
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Wicker man imo is definitely smoother than the Smiler. I think smiler overall is pretty smooth but there are some bits that can be brutal
 
Ride count yesterday was:
Rita
Roller Disco
Thirteen x2
Galactica x2
Nemesis x2
Funk'n'Fly
The Blade
Duel
RMT
Marauder's Mayhem
Wicker Man x3
Spinball Whizzer x2
The Smiler x2
Oblivion x2
Mixtape x2
Enterprise
Flavio's Fabulous Fandango
Gangsta Granny
Hex

Not sure what's up with the Rapids, they're either drained or in very shallow water, with all the boats stacked at various points around the ride.
 
Danscott22 said:
Ride count yesterday was:
Rita
Roller Disco
Thirteen x2
Galactica x2
Nemesis x2
Funk'n'Fly
The Blade
Duel
RMT
Marauder's Mayhem
Wicker Man x3
Spinball Whizzer x2
The Smiler x2
Oblivion x2
Mixtape x2
Enterprise
Flavio's Fabulous Fandango
Gangsta Granny
Hex

Not sure what's up with the Rapids, they're either drained or in very shallow water, with all the boats stacked at various points around the ride.
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Do you have RAP? 28 rides is a lot in that space of time
 
Rick said:
This whole rides "moving positions" in your favourites list based on one ride on one day in one train in one seat sounds insane to me.
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Agreed. People can change their mind every few years or so as tastes can evolve as people grow older but ride to ride?

There isn't a truly "rough" coaster at Towers and although I accept that rides can vary from time to time, opinion on how something is riding on a certain day is usually exaggerated.
 
To clarify “the ride moving down based on one ride”. I rode Wicker Man three times yesterday and each was uncomfortable, which is why it’s dropped down. You might say, “why did you go on it again then?” Because I still like it, but not as much anymore.

I’m going to currently rank rides on the most recent experiences as that’s what freshest in my head.
 
Danscott22 said:
I’m going to currently rank rides on the most recent experiences as that’s what freshest in my head.
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I've adopted the exact same rule; every ranking in my list is based on my most recent experience with that particular ride (basically, how it was riding on my most recent visit). Yes, it means my list is rather fluid and changes a lot, as many of you may have noticed, but I find that it's an easier way for me to decide upon placements for things, especially in the case of rides that vary a lot.
 
To be honest, the only coasters that didn’t have done form of roughness, jolt or rattle yesterday were Rita, Thirteen and Oblivion. In May and June, all big 7 coasters were riding on form IMO.
 
Matt N said:
I've adopted the exact same rule; every ranking in my list is based on my most recent experience with that particular ride (basically, how it was riding on my most recent visit). Yes, it means my list is rather fluid and changes a lot, as many of you may have noticed, but I find that it's an easier way for me to decide upon placements for things, especially in the case of rides that vary a lot.
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Same here; back in May I had my best ride in Wicker Man and it immediately shot one place up my rankings. :)
 
What a fickle existence you all must lead !

This feels like the equivalent of demoting your best friend to friend #27 because you've fallen out over some football stickers at lunch, only to reinstate them at #1 during afternoon break !
 
My rankings stay the same regardless of how the ride is running each visit. I've been to towers several times where I've had uncomfortable rides on the smiler, but I can't drop it as I know its the best ride
 
I mean I really don't see the problem with pushing a ride down a few positions if it's not riding as good as it was when I rated it higher? 1 rough ride wouldn't have made a difference, but 3 rough rides doesn't leave things in the same position. I don't see why it's so odd to change ride positions based on how you're enjoying them?
 
Danscott22 said:
I mean I really don't see the problem with pushing a ride down a few positions if it's not riding as good as it was when I rated it higher? 1 rough ride wouldn't have made a difference, but 3 rough rides doesn't leave things in the same position. I don't see why it's so odd to change ride positions based on how you're enjoying them?
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I agree, would've thought that's how most enthusiasts' rankings work. :confused:
 
Danscott22 said:
I mean I really don't see the problem with pushing a ride down a few positions if it's not riding as good as it was when I rated it higher? 1 rough ride wouldn't have made a difference, but 3 rough rides doesn't leave things in the same position. I don't see why it's so odd to change ride positions based on how you're enjoying them?
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I think for a lot of enthusiasts nostalgia comes into it. Even if a ride isnt running well, if it means something to you then it's hard to push it down. The smiler is the ride that got me into theme parks and have this new hobby, and I'll never forget that
 
Each to their own and I get that the experience on some coasters can vary a bit dependent on seat, type of wheels, time of day, weather conditions and age etc. Nemesis, for instance, isn't as enjoyable to me as it used to be because it no longer has red rivers, the pit is full of weeds, it doesn't ride quite the same and I've grown up and changed a little bit myself. It's also different front, back and middle. But my opinion of it over the course of 27 years is more consistent than some peoples views on coasters from last Wednesday to this Friday!

I absolutely love the original Die Hard, but my opinion of it doesn't change that much just because I watched it on VHS on a black and white TV compared to watching it in 4k. It's still the same movie.

Not having a go by the way. More intrigued at the thought processes.
 
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