How many rides is enough before ranking a coaster
One ride can be weird because weather, row, and operations all matter. But waiting for 5 rides is not always possible.
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For night photos use a fence post or trash can as a fake tripod. Not elegant but it works lol. Also sorry but that take is wild.
Quoting the last point: no, thats exactly the thoosie brain rot I mean. Some unpopular opinions are just people trying to be different. But some classics really are overrated.
If you only care about airtime you miss half the hobby. Setting, sound, pacing, all that matters.
I like launch coasters but lift hills build suspense. A chain lift at sunset is unbeatable.
Maverick is better than a bunch of taller rides and I will argue that forever.
Recognizable coaster pics should show the signature element. Like dont upload a random support column and call it good.
RMC is amazing but I dont want every wood coaster converted. Some parks need to preserve the weird old stuff.
I dont care about credit count as much anymore. I would rather reride the great stuff.
Dive coasters are fun but the layouts after the drop need more love. Some of them just wander back to the brakes.
Weather changes everything. A hot evening ride can make a mid coaster suddenly feel cracked. I know folks wont like that but whatever.
The newer Vekoma stuff looks so clean. The old boomerang reputation is carrying way too much weight.
Magnum has more personality than a lot of glass smooth rides. I said what I said. Also sorry but that take is wild.
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