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 Review of Condor @ The Great Escape
0 Rating Posted by: Canobie Coaster on 7/31/2005 4:24:00 PM
Looking at many of the reviews here, it seems Six Flags as usual has neutered what was once a pretty good attraction. I mean, this was my first Huss Condor way back in 2000, and I had a fun time spinning high off the ground on this unique attraction. Since then I have only ridden Hershey’s Flying Falcon a few times, which I will say was slightly more enjoyable than what I remember Great Escape’s being back in my only visit to the park. Nonetheless I will review the attraction as I remember it being presumably during the attraction’s heyday.

Located in Ghost Town overlooking the front of the park, the Condor stands tall and looks great. Not only does it fit in completely with the nicely themed Western area, but also the ride itself, especially the bird-themed cars, is pleasing to the eye. And not only is it visually-appealing, but lines were non-existent for this fun flat thanks to the attraction’s very high capacity. However, loading was really slow for this, but that’s really more of the Huss Condor rides in general than a shot at the park’s fairly efficient staff.

Once seated in the nice looking bird cars, the ride slowly elevated to the apex of the tower, spinning the entire way up. Compared to Hershey’s, I remember this one spinning slightly slower, leading to less swinging and less thrills, but still the sensation of flying at the top is matched by very few attractions. Along with the thrill factor, it also gives some nice views of the park and especially of their classic Arrow corkscrew. In terms of the cycle, I remember it being fairly long, but from other reviews it’s apparent that Six Flags has obviously cut the ride time down significantly.

Condors are one of the most thrilling flat rides out there in my opinion. The feeling of flight at the top and the neat views they provide make these some of the better flats around as well. But how does this one stack up to Hershey’s? Well, as I’ve mentioned throughout my review, this one pales in comparison due to it being less thrilling due to its slower speed. Still, despite how Six Flags has supposedly neutered this classic flat, it’s still worth a ride since it never has any line whatsoever and deep down it really is a good ride.
 
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