ROLLER COASTERS, Holy crap.

checkeredhat · Apr 28, 2012

I didn't even know this was happening, but Canada's Wonderland has apparently been building a new, BIG ASS ROLLER COASTER.
http://www.thestar.com/news/article...ster-leviathan-tallest-fastest-in-canada?bn=1

Leviathan is now the tallest and fastest roller coaster in Canada.

Leviathan is the third tallest traditional lift-style coaster in the world, behind a 96.6-metre monster in Japan and a 94.2-metre tummy turner in Sandusky, Ohio.

The Leviathon starts off with a 93.3m (306.10ft) drop at 80 degrees, going 148km/h (about 90mph)

I rode the Behemoth (formerly the biggest roller coaster Wonderland had) two years ago and that was amazing. Pants-poopingly terrifying, but awesome. The drop on this this thing is 20metres higher than that one.

I may have to shell out the money to go to Wonderland this summer and check this bad boy out. But I may just be too terrified to ride it once I see the thing...

strawman · Apr 28, 2012

I have to admit I don't appreciate as much as I should the fact that I'm only 3 hours from cedar point. I haven't been in years, either. Hopefully this summer...

Cheesy1 · Apr 28, 2012

^And your family will get its own coaster train all to themselves!

Gusto · Apr 28, 2012

Jesus Christ YES.

strawman · Apr 28, 2012

Cheesy1 said:
^And your family will get its own coaster train all to themselves!

We reserve one 2 months in advance.

blotsfan · Apr 28, 2012

Hmmm, I'm a reasonable drive away from Canadas wonderland and Cedar Point. Maybe this summer I'll compare and fill you in on all the results. You know, for science!

SeraRelm · Apr 28, 2012

We need Docseverin in here talking about "rails are for pussies" or something.

ElJuski · Apr 28, 2012

That sounds awesome.

I love going down to King's Dominion...recently fell in love with roller coasters. Frightened to death of them as a kid, liked them as a teen, now can't get enough of 'em.

Have you guys noticed that all roller coasters basically sound like sex acts?

checkeredhat · Apr 28, 2012

Somehow I skipped this part when I read the article before:

Leviathan’s 1,672 metres of blue painted steel, like ribbons in the sky, either entrance or horrify at first sight. There’s nothing subtle about it.

1,672 metres

You guys,it's over a mile long.

PatrThom · Apr 28, 2012

ElJuski said:
Have you guys noticed that all roller coasters basically sound like sex acts?

Why not? You wait for hours, then you hang on for dear life while you get whipped back and forth, and then it's over in a couple of minutes and you have trouble walking.

--Patrick

checkeredhat · Apr 28, 2012

I was terrified of roller coasters growing up, I don't think it was until I was 15 or 16 that I finally went on one that actually went upside down.
This was my first upside down roller coaster, and if I'm being honest, I have to say is still one of my favourites I've been on:

Short and sweet; drop, loop, loop back down, up, sudden stop, do it all again in reverse.

Gusto · Apr 28, 2012

The Bat is one of my favourites too.

Ravenpoe · Apr 28, 2012

checkeredhat said:
I was terrified of roller coasters growing up, I don't think it was until I was 15 or 16 that I finally went on one that actually went upside down.
This was my first upside down roller coaster, and if I'm being honest, I have to say is still one of my favourites I've been on:

Short and sweet; drop, loop, loop back down, up, sudden stop, do it all again in reverse.

Wow... that does sound like sex.

strawman · Apr 28, 2012

ElJuski said:
Have you guys noticed that all roller coasters basically sound like sex acts?

SeraRelm · Apr 28, 2012

You'll ride it reverse cowgirl?

strawman · Apr 28, 2012

SeraRelm said:
You'll ride it reverse cowgirl?

fade · Apr 28, 2012

just don't lean forward because the SEAT DOESN'T BEND THAT WAY.

LittleSin · Apr 28, 2012

I've never been on a roller coaster.

Gusto · Apr 28, 2012

ElJuski said:
Have you guys noticed that all roller coasters basically sound like sex acts?

Please keep all arms and legs inside at all times.

HCGLNS · Apr 28, 2012

I like Hana Barbera land. The Ghoster Coaster is my favourite.

Mathias · Apr 28, 2012

checkeredhat said:
I was terrified of roller coasters growing up, I don't think it was until I was 15 or 16 that I finally went on one that actually went upside down.
This was my first upside down roller coaster, and if I'm being honest, I have to say is still one of my favourites I've been on:

Short and sweet; drop, loop, loop back down, up, sudden stop, do it all again in reverse.

Neat we have one of those at Hershey Park where I live:

The Sidewinder

My favorite coaster there.

SeraRelm · Apr 28, 2012

You live near Hershey Park?

Mathias · Apr 28, 2012

SeraRelm said:
You live near Hershey Park?

Yeah about 20 minutes away.

Don't tell me you're an E-towner

SeraRelm · Apr 28, 2012

Huh... I'm not too far from there either. The zoo is a nice day trip.

Ravenpoe · Apr 28, 2012

Isn't that just down the Hershey Highway?

...

I'll leave now

Mathias · Apr 28, 2012

SeraRelm said:
Huh... I'm not too far from there either. The zoo is a nice day trip.

If you're in Mount Joy, I'm going to shit my pants.

SeraRelm · Apr 28, 2012

No, not Elizabethtown, near Harrisburg.

Mathias · Apr 28, 2012

SeraRelm said:
No, not Elizabethtown, near Harrisburg.

Ah ok. Well doesn't it make you feel awesome that you're just a hop skip and a 283 away from me?

SeraRelm · Apr 28, 2012

Not sure if that's the word I'd use.

Frank · Apr 28, 2012

148km/h (about 60mph)

Yon estimation be super off.

I will definitely be going on that coaster next time I'm on that side of the country.

checkeredhat · Apr 28, 2012

Frank said:
Yon estimation be super off.

I will definitely be going on that coaster next time I'm on that side of the country.

I typed it into the converter on my phone and that's what it came out with.
*EDIT> Hmm, must have made a typo. Right, more like 90mph. I thought it seemed low

Frank · Apr 28, 2012

It's closer to 90 miles, that's all.

100 miles = 160 km give or take.

NOT THE POINT THOUGH! That coaster looks awesome and I want to ride it.

Chad Sexington · Apr 28, 2012

148 kilometers = 91.9629365 miles according to my Googly master.

DarkAudit · Apr 28, 2012

I need to take another trip to Kennywood. Haven't been up there since they opened the Phantom's Revenge.

General Specific · Apr 28, 2012