| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| What is your favourite Alton Towers rollercoaster |
| Nemesis |
|
80% |
[ 20 ] |
| Air |
|
8% |
[ 2 ] |
| Rita |
|
0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Corkscrew |
|
0% |
[ 0 ] |
| Oblivion |
|
12% |
[ 3 ] |
| Spinball Wizzer |
|
0% |
[ 0 ] |
|
| Total Votes : 25 |
|
| Author |
Message |
coastergraham
Strata Poster
Joined: 01 Oct 2007
Posts: 542
Location: Bolton
|
 Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2007 9:05 pm Post subject: Your Favourite Alton Towers Rollercoaster |
 |
|
What would you say is your favourite Alton Towers rollercoaster.
Please note that the reason RMT is not on the list is I don't deem it a rollercoaster with it being powered.
For me it has to be Nemesis. If there is a better ride out there in the world that has the height and space limitations on it plus the short length of track then I really would love to go on it.
The intensity of Nemesis is simply mind blowing, the G's you pull in the helix then straight into the heartline twist are just awesome. A truly staggering ride.
_________________
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Steven Burns
Strata Poster
Joined: 23 Sep 2007
Posts: 1777
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
stealth fan
Strata Poster
Joined: 16 Oct 2007
Posts: 604
Location: Fareham, Hampshire
|
| Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 8:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Bit of an obvious answer to this one. Look at the Best Steelie poll. 
_________________
Don't look at me, I'm just Human
Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE?
Member #2066 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bluea61
Moderator
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Posts: 863
Location: Portsmouth, Hants
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I agree Andy, this is a for gone conclusion. I'm sure a similar poll was done on the old board, and prehaps even one without Nemesis.
I voted for Oblivion though to be different, and I geneuinely enjoy it more!
_________________
Steve
RCCGB - 2355
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
coastergraham
Strata Poster
Joined: 01 Oct 2007
Posts: 542
Location: Bolton
|
| Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| bluea61 wrote: | I agree Andy, this is a for gone conclusion. I'm sure a similar poll was done on the old board, and prehaps even one without Nemesis.
I voted for Oblivion though to be different, and I geneuinely enjoy it more! |
I knew it would be a foregone conclusion but thought it would be interesting to see if people like yourself enjoy another ride more.
_________________
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
STEALTHYBUTBAD
Junior Hyper Poster
Joined: 09 Oct 2007
Posts: 191
Location: bishops stortford hertfordshire
|
| Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:36 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| i selected nemesis but i like most of the steel coasters there apart from corkscrew and spinball whizzer. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Happy Helen
Mega Poster
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Posts: 387
Location: Bristol
|
| Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2009 7:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| For me it would have to be Air, as it really felt like I was flying. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
frosty
Strata Poster
Joined: 21 Jan 2008
Posts: 430
Location: London
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:52 am Post subject: |
|
|
| bluea61 wrote: | | I agree Andy, this is a for gone conclusion. I'm sure a similar poll was done on the old board, and prehaps even one without Nemesis. I voted for Oblivion though to be different, and I geneuinely enjoy it more! |
Nemesis gets my vote as it's a great ride and stands out above the other contenders - especially a front seat ride! Oblivion is ok but rather bland as it's basically just a drop, unlike the superb Griffon on the US trip which is a wonderful combination of hold + drop, ride and water theming.
_________________
Steve
Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bradpeet
Hyper Poster
Joined: 08 Oct 2007
Posts: 222
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 10:09 am Post subject: |
|
|
| frosty wrote: | | Oblivion is ok but rather bland as it's basically just a drop, unlike the superb Griffon on the US trip which is a wonderful combination of hold + drop, ride and water theming. |
Once again, Alton Towers suffers for having a world's first roller coaster. And don't forget that Oblivion is a hold + drop ride too. It's not as long as Griffon, but it does have the added factor of not being able to see the bottom of the drop due to it being into a tunnel.
However, having ridden Griffon, I would like Oblivion to go floorless (possibly only on the front row - or at least get rid of the bar and support at the front of the car.)
EDIT: But Nemesis still gets my vote for best coaster at the Towers
_________________
Now counting my coasters at http://www.coastercounter.com/bradpeet - which even has the snails  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
frosty
Strata Poster
Joined: 21 Jan 2008
Posts: 430
Location: London
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 2:19 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| bradpeet wrote: | | frosty wrote: | | Oblivion is ok but rather bland as it's basically just a drop, unlike the superb Griffon on the US trip which is a wonderful combination of hold + drop, ride and water theming. |
Once again, Alton Towers suffers for having a world's first roller coaster. And don't forget that Oblivion is a hold + drop ride too. It's not as long as Griffon, but it does have the added factor of not being able to see the bottom of the drop due to it being into a tunnel.
However, having ridden Griffon, I would like Oblivion to go floorless (possibly only on the front row - or at least get rid of the bar and support at the front of the car.)
EDIT: But Nemesis still gets my vote for best coaster at the Towers |
Bland was too strong a word as Oblivion does have a thrill factor and is a fun ride.
_________________
Steve
Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
looping lee
Junior Poster
Joined: 10 Oct 2007
Posts: 52
Location: Rotherham
|
| Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Where is The Black hole, Alton Beast and the awsome Thunder looper ?
Thunder looper would get my vote !  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
bluea61
Moderator
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Posts: 863
Location: Portsmouth, Hants
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:15 am Post subject: |
|
|
| looping lee wrote: | | Thunder looper would get my vote ! |
Now that i would agree with!
_________________
Steve
RCCGB - 2355
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Happy Helen
Mega Poster
Joined: 14 Oct 2007
Posts: 387
Location: Bristol
|
| Posted: Wed Aug 05, 2009 4:23 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| looping lee wrote: | Where is The Black hole, Alton Beast and the awsome Thunder looper ?
Thunder looper would get my vote ! |
Shame about those rides, the Thuner Looper went as it was making too much noise on the track, not sure why the Beastie went as that looked a good ride.
I have to say do miss the Black Hole. It has been gone for four years, I wonder what would go in place of it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Join! (free) 
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
