Jrb1979 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) https://www.canadaswonderland.com/play/rides/yukon-striker Really looking forward to next year to ride this. Not many looping coasters go 80mph. Edited August 16, 2018 by Jrb1979 Fixed link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyVanMiller Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, Jrb1979 said: http://www.canadaswonderland.com/play/rides/yukon Really looking forward to next year to ride this. Not many looping coasters go 80mph. Your link needs fixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrb1979 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Link is fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If I get on this will it be called suicide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrb1979 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Why would you say that? That coaster looks amazing and its the tallest and fastest of its kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 It's no Comet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 6 hours ago, Jrb1979 said: https://www.canadaswonderland.com/play/rides/yukon-striker Really looking forward to next year to ride this. Not many looping coasters go 80mph. I have ridden the Griffon at Busch Gardens prolly 50 times. 200 ft, about 75 miles an hour. That ride to the top and wait at the top when ya just hanging is as scary as a ride gets. That Yukon looks awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, row_33 said: If I get on this will it be called suicide? Remember when that location was out in the middle of nowhere? I also remember talk of relocating Canada's Wonderland closer to the Kitchener / Waterloo area, since the current location's land was thought to be too valuable to leave as seasonal use by an amusement park. Edited August 16, 2018 by Ridgewaycynic2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Honest, ask yourself this: If it's not at Cedar Point, does it really even matter? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Remember when that location was out in the middle of nowhere? I also remember talk of relocating Canada's Wonderland closer to the Kitchener / Waterloo area, since the current location's land was thought to be too valuable to leave as seasonal use by an amusement park. have driven by it 100 times without going in there the last 30 years.... no interest any more, it wasn't fun after a certain point in time with the new rights getting more "pushy??" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrb1979 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 47 minutes ago, row_33 said: have driven by it 100 times without going in there the last 30 years.... no interest any more, it wasn't fun after a certain point in time with the new rights getting more "pushy??" What do you mean more "pushy"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Looks awesome. Haven't been there since I was a kid. Back then the biggest coasters were The Bat and Vortex. Checking out what they've added since. 1 hour ago, Boyst62 said: If it's not at Cedar Point, does it really even matter? There's plenty of great coasters elsewhere, but yea, nothing compares overall to Cedar Point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 2 hours ago, Jrb1979 said: What do you mean more "pushy"? it just seemed one year the rides exponentially increased in physical impingement, and they never turned back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Can't do roller coasters. Even the swings at the fairgrounds make me sick. You guys are nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 9 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: I have ridden the Griffon at Busch Gardens prolly 50 times. 200 ft, about 75 miles an hour. That ride to the top and wait at the top when ya just hanging is as scary as a ride gets. That Yukon looks awesome Agreed! I always have to be in the front row. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 39 minutes ago, GoBills808 said: Can't do roller coasters. Even the swings at the fairgrounds make me sick. You guys are nuts. i was an enthusiast and took on anything, until one day it wasn't fun anymore and as noted above, it suddenly got a lot more punishing on the people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 29 minutes ago, eball said: Agreed! I always have to be in the front row. Front row is always a must, especially for hanging coasters. If you're not front row on a hanger you'll just be staring at the back of peoples heads. A longer wait but a world of difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jrb1979 Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 45 minutes ago, row_33 said: i was an enthusiast and took on anything, until one day it wasn't fun anymore and as noted above, it suddenly got a lot more punishing on the people That's what the people want now. Bigger and more thrilling rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I'm getting too old for these things. Last one I rode was Sky Rush at Hershey Park last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 14 hours ago, Doc Brown said: It's no Comet. Comet was a blast, but younger kids got some serious air time on the big hill of the Giant. I took my daughter on it the final August it ran, and had to place my hand over her head to keep her from rising out of her seat. 1 hour ago, GoBills808 said: Can't do roller coasters. Even the swings at the fairgrounds make me sick. You guys are nuts. Odd in that coasters I seem OK on, simple swings in a circle and it's 'technicolor yawn'. BLARP!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkreed Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Boyst62 said: Honest, ask yourself this: If it's not at Cedar Point, does it really even matter? I understand where you're going here, but also take a look at who owns the park ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Love coasters and will do anything they can dream up. Can’t do the spinny stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1 hour ago, nkreed said: I understand where you're going here, but also take a look at who owns the park ? Russia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkreed Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 You must be watching CNN again. ? Cedar Fair, the owner of Cedar Point, owns the park. Canada's Wonderland also outranks Cedar Point in attendance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 17 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: I have ridden the Griffon at Busch Gardens prolly 50 times. 200 ft, about 75 miles an hour. That ride to the top and wait at the top when ya just hanging is as scary as a ride gets. That Yukon looks awesome This looks very similar to the Griff. Hang on to your passport, or you can't come home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Sweet love me some coasters. Going to Cedar Point someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 8 hours ago, billsfanmiami(oh) said: Love coasters and will do anything they can dream up. Can’t do the spinny stuff. That's me ! I have been on some insane coasters, can't go in the tea cups at Disney! 12 hours ago, eball said: Agreed! I always have to be in the front row. I have done a ton of coasters last 10 years..maintain best ride is still the front row of Alpengeist at BG. And yes, front row on that ride makes a massive difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said: That's me ! I have been on some insane coasters, can't go in the tea cups at Disney! I have done a ton of coasters last 10 years..maintain best ride is still the front row of Alpengeist at BG. And yes, front row on that ride makes a massive difference. The what and where ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Just now, Buffalo Barbarian said: The what and where ? The Alpengeist at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. Not the tallest or fastest, but for just pure fun this is the best coaster I have ever ridden. But again, has to be in front row, just has to be. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpengeist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 5 hours ago, plenzmd1 said: That's me ! I have been on some insane coasters, can't go in the tea cups at Disney! I have done a ton of coasters last 10 years..maintain best ride is still the front row of Alpengeist at BG. And yes, front row on that ride makes a massive difference. Havent been on it it since I was probably 12-13 but I definitely remember Alpengeist being awesome. Cedar Point just has so many good ones. Only 2 hrs away and haven’t been in a few years now. Really need to pick a day and get back up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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