Roller coasters are known for providing a thrill. For starters, here’s an interesting thrill that thrillseeker El Guapo should try.
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Although debatable, many coaster enthusiasts would say Ohio leads the nation in great coasters. With Cedar Point to the north and Kings Island in the south, these parks offer quite the assortment.
We live close enough to Kings Island to hear the nightly fireworks. They tore down one coaster and just announced it’s replacement to open in April 2014.
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It’s not my type of ride, but climb aboard for your inaugural ride on Banshee!
A Frank Angle 
Oh no. Which one did they year down? My older son and I were talking about KI. I also remember Coney Island, Moonlight Gardens and Sunlight Pool.
I loved the Racer and the Beast. Yes, it has been a while since I was at KI. 😉
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Kimberly,
After having some problems, Son of Beast is history. Did you attend Coney when it was a full-fledged amusement park, before Kings Island)?
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Yes, I did!
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Hooray … I didn’t grow up here, but I attended once … old enough to have some faint memories. Nice grounds today!
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You’re speaking oldest teen son’s language now. It used to be mine, too, and then, when I finally had kids old enough to enjoy the coasters, I no longer wanted to brave any but the tamest. Ah, the taint of mortality awareness…
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Carrie,
Did you show your oldest teen these videos? After all, we want his review! Meanwhile, it’s OK to be on the sidelines.
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No, sadly he didn’t. He is currently experiencing a pre-season football week. Three practices a day. My poor boy can hardly walk. Between him and my husband, his playing football was a battle I lost. 😦
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That’s OK … show him if he ever gets some free time.
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I had my eyes closed throughout this entire post, Frank. I do not understand why anyone goes on these things.
But then I am a complete coward with a funky stomach. Oh, and a brain.
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Elyse,
Coasters aren’t for everyone … so that’s OK.
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Oh yes. That’s my next adventure! Thanks Frank for pointing me in a new direction. NOT!
We’ve been to Cedar Point twice. It was quite the place. My brain stem hurt a lot after the days there. I don’t think my body could take it again.
The guy in the video was brave and maybe crazy.
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Jim,
Cedar Point was my last trip to an amusement park. I used to love coasters, but after my Magnum ride destroyed me forever, no more … simply no more.
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If you ever come to the Pittsburgh area, Frank, you should go to Kennywood Park. It is a historical amusement park with lots of new rides, but one of its claims to fame is their multiple old-fashioned rollercoasters, as in wood tracks and chain pulls on the hills. RC aficionados make treks there all the time to ride them. I grew up riding those coasters and loving them; my husband wrote a suite of pieces to celebrate Kennywood, including The Racer, a double car roller coaster.
Time for a trip to Kennywood!
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Lynn,
Cheers to the old parks who have also kept up with the times. I regret that my roller coaster days are over due to possible motion sickness disaster …. but here’s a ride on Kennywood’s Thunderbolt.
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Thanks for the video, Frank; that was always one of my favorite rides. My roller coaster days are over too, for back and neck reasons, but I sure miss that thrill. Now I ride the merry-go-round and the swings 🙂 Here’s a link to another KW ride, the Racer. I love the sounds of these old rides! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE2g0xux7Ac
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Thanks for the fun ride … Here’s our version of The Racer.
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I got a little nauseous just watching the video, Frank! That guy on the blades had to be at least a little bit crazy. 🙂 I enjoy watching roller coasters from the ground–I love the screams of others! I know there are those who just can’t wait to ride these thrillers, and I sometimes wish I had a little more of that adventure gene…I clearly don’t!
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Debra,
Watching some coaster videos also gets to me! No problem with missing the adventure gene because you get enjoyment from watching others in their adventure.
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Toooo scary for me!
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Audra,
No problem … not for me either …. We can go have Graeter’s while others ride.
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Now you’re talking.
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🙂
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Wildcard race is tight! Exciting month ahead
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Yep … my Reds are in the thick of it, but I still worry for their weaknesses are striking!
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The last time I rode a roller coaster Frank was the Cyclone on Coney Island eleven years ago with a pretty insignificant other. My body has yet to fully recover. If I had to choose between being water boarded or riding on the Banshee, it would be a very tough choice.
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Lame,
Oh my …. that’s tough …. but I haven’t been on one in the same time period, maybe even longer after being destroyed by one. My motion sickness hasn’t been the same ever since!
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Jots is with “lameadventures” above…even down to the insignificant other!!!
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Jots,
That’s OK … they aren’t for me any more!
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Oh my God! This is crazy thing… How they can do this I never understand. My heart would have stopped… 🙂 Thanks and Love, nia
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Nia,
Some people seek adventures, and roller coaster designers are stretching their creativity in designs. Meanwhile, as others ride, you can take pictures. 😉
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Bloody Hell!
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GFB,
I imagine Oily would ride it, but consider it too tame.
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Think of Roller Porn and we have a new market!
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I’m glad to help lead you to the new discovery.
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The clip was enough for me, turned my stomach as it creeped over the top and then descended into hell.
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Joe,
No problem … I’ll join you on the sideline waiting for others. Then again, none of the readers so far have jumped for joy about this addition!
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I used to love them as a kid, we’re fearless then though. Now I don’t do anything remotely extreme.
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Well said as you speak for many.
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Except Guapo! Maybe they need to make a show like Wife Swap but Life Swap, the segments where they show G in my life will make dull viewing but will be riveting seeing me live out the daredevil things he does, the very definition of car crash TV
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Guap hasn’t visited this post yet … but maybe we will. For some reason, I don’t think he is into coasters.
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what craziness we search for to thrill ourselves beyond imagination…first video, a fine example. really? roller blade down the roller coaster? crazy…but i guess some people need the supercharge of adrenalin. wow! 🙂
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Sunshine,
I never imagined the idea, let alone doing it! BTW …. I hope you saw the video I in my response to the first dance in yesterday’s post.
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i just saw Eric! now i will think on the talking dog and Eric. 😆 too funny!!
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🙂
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Question – Assuming (theoretically) you were free of motion sickness and having to pay greens fees or admission to the park, which would you (if forced) choose to do: (A) ride the Banshee, (B) play 18 holes of golf (riding or walking – your choice), from the Tips, under USGA rules (with no foursomes behind or in front of you), at Shaker Run Golf Course?
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Tim,
Given the choices and belief that one should play golf from the tees best suited to one’s ability to play the game, I take the Banshee …. after all, my place in line wouldn’t have minimal effect on those behind me.
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Completely cool! I’m a huge coaster fan, and the Banshee looks AMAZING! Especially amazing since I was able to enjoy it without spilling one drop of coffee! This said – rollerblading guy was kinda disappointing though….despite the announcer, using his best reality show voice no doubt, trying to big up the danger. 😉
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Alex,
Woo hoo!!! Most of today’s visitors are not coaster enthusiasts, so you go to the front of the line!
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I do not think I would enjoy this ride. The shorter ones are too much for me – this one wold seem never-ending.
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Colline,
It’s important for one to know their limits, thus why I don’t ride them any more.
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I agree – and accept these limits.
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Really… just a minute and a half?? My only qualms about roller coasters… the wait/ride ratio is brutal. On another note, I could honestly not help but go, “Wheeeee!” while watching that video. I think being a parent to toddlers has gone to my head.
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Twixt,
Not many coaster enthusiasts visiting today, so the line here is short today! I know what you mean about the ratio of time in line to time on ride. Hey … see the video that Val put in her comment.
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I have always loved rollercoasters. I really love wooden coasters though I can’t ride them any longer. With this in mind, here is something fun for you.
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Val,
Very interesting …. but the evaluator didn’t think much of the Ohio coasters. 😦 … but a fun video with some great settings!
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That is okay Frank, they didn’t have a couple of my favorites either. I did think the POV on the video was great though.
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We used to go to KI many years ago. I never made it to Cedar Point, but my husband and sons have been there.
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Robin,
I imagine KI has changed since your days there. CP is a beautiful setting.
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I could never, ever, ever, ever, ever,ever,ever ride one of these things…unless of course Guapo forced me to.
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Zannyro,
Guap is too nice, so he wouldn’t force you. For some reason I think he may not be a coaster enthusiast … which would be a surprise!
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No kidding! I wonder if he is a coaster person?
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Did you see his comment? He finds coasters boring, but this one excites him.
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I’ll come read his comment.
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YES!!!!
What was that, 3 loops and 2 complete corkscrews?
I generally find roller coasters boring, but I’d try that one.
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Guap,
That a way … glad Banshee was able to capture your imagination.
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If Carrie didn’t want to roll, I was willing to coast with her. Then you started talking about Graeters. I have GOT to get to Ohio, AFrankAngle, and Erickson – and a place I’ve researched and would love to love, but haven’t visited. Seems like Heaven is just across the lake. 🙂
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Archon,
Of the visitors on this post, there doesn’t seem to many riders! Meanwhile, follow this link to my Ohio category … and you will find that the first three posts fit your sense of humor. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/category/ohio/across-ohio/ … Meanwhile, in the words of the infamous Bob Barker, Come on down!
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I can imagine The Guapster trying this!
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Hood,
Although he’s not (surprisingly) a coaster person, this one caught his attention.
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Yeah, if he could parachute out of a plane and land on the coaster, skate it, then ditch the skates and jump onto a surf board and surf a tidal wave…it may have been more his style! (haha!)
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Much more his style … great suggestion!
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Yes…you may have found one that El Guapo can enjoy 🙂 🙂 🙂
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He seems primed for its arrival!
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LOL!
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i lack the proper bladder control to ride a roller coaster. Great post though!
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Jules,
That’s OK … that is, not to ride because the other issue isn’t OK. 😉
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good to know.
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After all, the line for the ride on this post is very short, so I’ll have a bar for most of us to wait.
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Well, I have a drink cart that follows me everywhere so having extra liquor at my disposal is always a good thing.
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Here’s a refreshing shot for you. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2011/12/05/on-a-joyous-zest/
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i can proudly say i have enjoyed the world’s steepest drop. kingda ka – great adventure, jackson, nj. also, reaching back to that dudley do-right post, i have ridden that “ripsaw falls” ride. it’s cool but breaks down often.
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Rich,
Here’s another trip for you.
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OMG!! My heart was in my mouth watching the first clip. 😯 What a dare devil! So glad he made it. 🙂
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