coaster05
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 3/11/2007 7:33:20 PM
I rarely start threads, but seeing as we have slowed down again I thought I would try. What park, or parks if you wish to do more then one, has the best 1-2 coaster combo.
For me:
1. BGE: Apollo's Chariot, Alpengeist
2. BGT: Sheikra, Montu
3. Hershey: Lightning Racer, Storm Runner
4. SFGAM: Raging Bull, Viper
5. Alton Towers: Nemesis, Oblivion
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Danny
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3/11/2007 8:28:36 PM
I definitely agree with BGE, and, being a fanboy, I feel compelled to mention IOA (Dragons and Hulk). Also, MF and Magnum, although I might get made fun of for that.
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coaster05
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3/11/2007 8:36:16 PM
IOA was close for me along with MF and Raptor, but Magnum has just not been fun on my last several visits.
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Axman
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3/11/2007 9:07:54 PM
Thunder Mountain & Matterhorn! 
By combo, I think of 2 good coasters that are conveniently close together, but not necesarily the best in the park.
What comes to mind is Storm Runner/Sidewinder, Talon/Hydra, Invertigo/Demon, Riddler/Goldrusher, Superman/GASM, Chang/T2, Wildcat/Iron Dragon or Mantis/Millenium, Kong/Medusa, and Top Gun/(late)King Kobra.
Message updated 3/11/2007 9:14:49 PM by Axman
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mrceagle
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3/11/2007 9:42:20 PM
here are mine:
SFOG Mind Bender and Batman. I'm sure Goliath would be in there but I haven't been on it yet.
SFGAdv Medusa and Nitro
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taylorb251
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3/11/2007 9:44:31 PM
1) Phoenix and twister
2) MF and Raptor
3)Hulk and DD
4)Montu and Sherika
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larrygator
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3/11/2007 10:04:59 PM
With the options presented I'd go with Hershey. However, if I was to nominate another pair I would say El Toro/Nitro
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Animan1
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3/12/2007 10:57:30 AM
Good thread, Rich. 
Some of mine include:
1) Dueling Dragons and Hulk
2) Apollo and Alpengiest
3) SheiKra and Montu
4) Phantom's Revenge and Thunderbolt
5) Raging Bull and American Eagle
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BobFunland
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3/12/2007 2:26:25 PM
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However, if I was to nominate another pair I would say El Toro/Nitro |
That is my pick.
Its the only pair that are both in my top 5 wood and steel. I have 2 steel from Georgia in my top 5, but I like wood too so I go with GAdv's top two.
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Got_it
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3/12/2007 2:38:44 PM
Wild Cat and Storm Runner, Cyclone and S:ROS, Boulder Dash and Wild Cat, Thunder Hawk and Talon, I'm sure there are more.
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coaster05
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3/12/2007 6:17:04 PM
Not to change pace but my worst would be:
Darien Lake SROS(great) and who knows.
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B&M Fan
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3/12/2007 7:07:22 PM
Yeah, I'm definitely going to go with the Dueling Dragons Hulk. I also like Montu and Sheikra. And, I also liked Nitro and Medusa.
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RCGenius
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3/12/2007 8:09:14 PM
Excellent thread coaster05. Why didn't I think of this one when I used to do all of the best/worst threads  ? Anyway, here are some of the best:
Pheonix & Twister
Lightning Racer & Storm Runner
Dueling Dragons & Incredible Hulk
Montu & Kumba
Millennium Force & Magnum XL-200
Legend & Raven
Talon & Steel Force
Phantom's Revenge & Thunderbolt
Apollo's Chariot & Alpengeist
Raging Bull & Viper
El Toro & Nitro
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Danny
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3/13/2007 4:28:44 PM
Quote:
Animan said:
Phantom's Revenge and Thunderbolt |
Good one
Quote:
coaster05 said:
Not to change pace but my worst would be:
Darien Lake SROS(great) and who knows. |
haha
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hrrytraver
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3/13/2007 5:47:50 PM
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4) Phantom's Revenge and Thunderbolt
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like danny and RCG, i'll go with that one. they are similar in that they are great re-profiles of older coasters and they are both totally singular in their respective genres. one can go to kennywood and experience this fine combo as each offers some of the finer points of two very different eras of design.
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taylorb251
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3/13/2007 11:24:47 PM
I want to add one.
The Beast and Vortex
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Got_it
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3/14/2007 7:45:24 PM
^ Good man.
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mrceagle
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3/15/2007 1:59:26 AM
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Yeah, I'm definitely going to go with the Dueling Dragons Hulk. I also like Montu and Sheikra. And, I also liked Nitro and Medusa. |
From what I hear you got a good 1,2 Combo with Dueling dragons alone.
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Swimace
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3/15/2007 8:27:22 AM
Let me just throw a few out here:
1) Montu and SheiKra
2)Apollo's Chariot and Griffon (once it opens, but I didn't think that Alpengeist was a good enough invert to pair with Apollo's Chariot)
3)El Toro and Nitro
4)Hulk and Dueling Dragons
...and although it's not entirely a coaster combo, I have to say Tower of Terror and Rock'n Roller Coaster pretty much make the Disney-MGM Studios what it is.
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taylorb251
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3/15/2007 10:48:09 AM
^ I agree with your last statement. Two great rides.
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nyeboy9
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3/15/2007 4:22:07 PM
I'm praying that a good combo will be Thunderhead and Mystery Mine.
Anyway I'll agree to Beast and Vortex.
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Axman
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3/15/2007 8:03:47 PM
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I'm praying that a good combo will be Thunderhead and Mystery Mine. |
From the research i've done, Mystery Mine will end up being a pretty awsome ride. The special effects companies that are hired by Universal have been working on MM. Also, from what I've seen and heard about Speed: No Limits at Oakwood, the actuall ride itself should be great.
I already know that Thunderhead is a fanomanal ride, but until April, it will have to stand alone.
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Axman
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3/15/2007 8:13:57 PM
I want to do some more!(great topic, BTW) :
-Giant Dipper/Hurricane
-Raptor/Blue Streak
-Mean Streak/Maveric
-CCMR/Maveric
-Mean Streak/CCMR
-Corkscrew/TTD
-Gemini/JrGemini 
-Dispach Master Transport/Wicked Twister
Just about every coaster at CP has a credible other. You all can be the judge on the best pair.
-Blazing Fury/Tennessee Tornado
-Comet/SDL
-Wildcat/Lightning Racer
-DD's/Flying Unicorn
I may be getting off of "Parks best pair, but honestly, I think that every park with 2+ coasters makes good pairs. SFMM, for example has 15 coasters, 14 of which coull be easily paired with an other.
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Swimace
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3/15/2007 8:47:26 PM
I don't think so. Just having two coasters doesn't make a good pair. I mean Mean Streak and Maverick? That's not a solid coaster pair. MF and Maverick might be a little bit more substantial.
Which park has the best coaster combo, as in two coasters that really draw people into the park and can stand alone as great coasters. Not every coaster at CP is great, not even close. I mean seriously, Dueling Dragons and Flying Unicorn? You're simply picking two coasters at a park and putting them together and saying it's on of the best coaster combos.
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coaster05
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3/15/2007 9:49:32 PM
Quote:
Axman said:
I want to do some more!(great topic, BTW) :
-Giant Dipper/Hurricane
-Raptor/Blue Streak
-Mean Streak/Maveric
-CCMR/Maveric
-Mean Streak/CCMR
-Corkscrew/TTD
-Gemini/JrGemini
-Dispach Master Transport/Wicked Twister
Just about every coaster at CP has a credible other. You all can be the judge on the best pair.
-Blazing Fury/Tennessee Tornado
-Comet/SDL
-Wildcat/Lightning Racer
-DD's/Flying Unicorn
I may be getting off of "Parks best pair, but honestly, I think that every park with 2+ coasters makes good pairs. SFMM, for example has 15 coasters, 14 of which coull be easily paired with an other. |
It was til this jacked up response. Seriously the Fanboy thing is just lame.
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taylorb251
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3/16/2007 12:06:32 AM
How can you even pick Maveric. No one has rode this ride. Also CP does have some nice coaster but you can't count them all. That is just lame.
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Swimace
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3/16/2007 12:25:11 AM
Well I'm sure Maverick is going to be a great coaster, but lets be real here.... Mean Streak and CCMR? I mean really, it seems as if you put a lot of thought into your post.
...I think that the best coaster combo has to be at SFOG: Goliath and Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blaster. I mean sure, there are other B&M's out there, but I don't think ANY park is complete unless they have a Chance family coaster. That is by far the biggest double threat in the industry right now... 
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BobFunland
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3/16/2007 10:18:05 AM
haha, you dirty credit whore, making me ride Canyon Blaster....
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Axman
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3/16/2007 10:01:36 PM
Have any of you actually riden the FLying Unicorn? It's totally a good ride, especially for a kiddie coaster. Plus, they look good togather.
The CP statment was going a bit overboard. Still, I think that almost all CP coasters are quite good.
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Swimace
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3/16/2007 10:38:34 PM
Yes I've ridden the Flying Unicorn (haha, and Canyon Blaster for that matter). It's not really much different from any other Vekoma family coaster (...and Dueling Dragons is different from any other B&M invert fyi)
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