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Are skip passes worth it for coaster trips

Started by benchwarmer_kev on Jun 20, 2026 7:10 AM

I hate paying extra but also hate missing half the credits. Where do you draw the line?

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nightRideNerd replied on Jun 14, 2026 3:46 PM

The newer Vekoma stuff looks so clean. The old boomerang reputation is carrying way too much weight.

giga-or-bust replied on Jun 15, 2026 8:58 AM

Magnum has more personality than a lot of glass smooth rides. I said what I said.

QueueDadMike replied on Jun 16, 2026 2:10 AM

Idk man, the rattle was not charming when I rode it. My shoulders were cooked after.

PiperPhotoPass replied on Jun 16, 2026 7:22 PM

The first half matters more to me. If the coaster crawls into the brake run, I still remember the good parts.

OhioAirtime replied on Jun 17, 2026 12:34 PM

I used to think this was a bad take, then I got a night ride and yeah okay I get it now.

LaunchModeLeah replied on Jun 18, 2026 5:46 AM

S&S free spins are lottery rides. Sometimes hilarious, sometimes just awkward bouncing. Also sorry but that take is wild.

notthatrough replied on Jun 18, 2026 10:58 PM

I think enthusiasts overuse the word forceless. Not every coaster is trying to be a blackout machine.

TheTrimBrakeGuy replied on Jun 19, 2026 4:10 PM

Mack rides feel expensive in the best way. Like the trains, profiling, audio, all of it feels finished.

SpaghettiBowlFan replied on Jun 20, 2026 9:22 AM

The pacing is good but I dont love when every element is trying to be ejector. Sometimes its too much. I know folks wont like that but whatever.

FinalBrakeClub replied on Jun 21, 2026 2:34 AM

Gerstlauer can make wild layouts but yeah those restraints can turn a fun ride into a boxing match.

EliEjectorSeat replied on Jun 21, 2026 7:46 PM

This is where I get annoyed with rankings. Everybody acts like there is one correct answer and there just isnt.

MinaOnTheMidway replied on Jun 22, 2026 12:58 PM

Quoting the last point: no, thats exactly the thoosie brain rot I mean. GateKeeper gets too much hate. Its graceful and the keyholes are still cool even if thoosies pretend they arent.

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