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General Coaster Talk • by gavingaming • 0 replies • updated Jun 26, 2026

Isnt millenium force just the best

Night ride photos are impossible lol

Photo Spotting and Collections • by SaraScreamsSometimes • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

Every time I try to shoot a coaster at night it looks like a blurry snake. Any settings that actually work?

Launch coasters over lift hills?

General Coaster Talk • by loopingLouie • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

I love a good lift hill but launches get the energy up quick. Which one do you all prefer?

Gerstlauer restraints ruin some good layouts

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by OhioAirtime • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

The layouts can be awesome but sometimes the comfort is just not there. Curious if its just me being picky.

Dive coasters are underrated

General Coaster Talk • by Kat_lostherhat • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

People call them one trick ponies but the drop is the trick and its a good trick. Not every coaster needs 19 elements.

Intamin reliability jokes are overdone

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by brakerun_brian • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

Yeah they have downtime, but the rides are usually the ones everybody runs to first. Maybe parks accept that trade for a reason.

Unpopular opinion: rough woodies are more fun

General Coaster Talk • by NoraNoLimits • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

I dont mean painful, but a little shuffle and noise makes a coaster feel alive. Some new rides feel too sterile to me.

Cedar Point first timer route help

Park Planning • by giga-or-bust • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

Trying to not mess up my first trip. Is rope dropping Steel Vengeance still the move or is that outdated advice?

Best angle for recognizable coaster photos

Photo Spotting and Collections • by MorganInTheQueue • 13 replies • updated Jun 23, 2026

I keep trying to get better pics of lift hills and inversions without the same boring front gate shot. What angles work for you?

Vekoma glow up is real

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by coasterdad73 • 13 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Old Vekoma jokes are kinda tired now. The new track and trains look legit and parks should be looking at them more.

RMC pacing is wild but can be too much

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by lift.hill.liz • 13 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Hot take maybe, RMC is incredible but some layouts feel like they never breathe. I dont always want to get thrown around for 2 minutes.

B&M hypers are comfy but not always elite

General Coaster Talk • by trackside_mel • 13 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

I like them a lot, but sometimes it feels like people rank every B&M hyper super high just because its smooth. I wanna hear what everyone actually thinks.

Airtime is not the only thing that matters

General Coaster Talk • by QueueDadMike • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

I love airtime but some enthusiasts act like every coaster is just a spreadsheet of negative g moments. Flow matters too.

Recognizable coaster upload thread

Photo Spotting and Collections • by B&M_Brandon • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Since the site has recognizable coaster sections now, lets talk about what photos actually show the ride best.

What model deserves more clones

General Coaster Talk • by rattle_catcher • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Some clone models are popular for a reason. I would take more compact launch coasters honestly.

S&S free spins are not all garbage

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by NotAnEngineerTom • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

I know they get roasted but I have had some pretty fun rides on them. Depends on the flipping and the crew maybe.

Unpopular: Magnum is better than some gigas

General Coaster Talk • by frontrowjen • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Its janky, yeah. But those triangle hills are hilarious and I remember it more than a lot of smoother rides.

Best parks for someone who hates spinning rides

Park Planning • by EliEjectorSeat • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

My friend can do launches and inversions but spinning messes them up. Need trip ideas that wont be a disaster.

Post your favorite lift hill shots

Photo Spotting and Collections • by dropzone_dani • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Lift hills are underrated in photos. They show the whole personality of a ride if you catch the angle right.

Wing coasters look better than they ride

General Coaster Talk • by woodieStan • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Not saying they are bad. I just think the near misses and visuals are usually better than the forces.

Mack rides has the best balance

Manufacturer Deep Dives • by maddie.midcourse • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

Mack doesnt always have the most intense rides, but their stuff feels polished and fun for more people. Thats underrated.

Floorless coasters feel kind of pointless now

General Coaster Talk • by TheTrimBrakeGuy • 12 replies • updated Jun 22, 2026

They are fine, but I never feel like the floorless trains change the ride that much. Maybe I am missing something.