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To date, Talon is easily the finest inverted roller coaster I have ridden. To me, this is the top dog at Dorney Park, and it flat out delivers on every single ride. Inverted coasters are a favorite of mine, and this one takes the best elements of that genre and molds them into this epic installation that should be viewed as one of B&M's greatest achievements in terms of the inverted coaster, which they pioneered back in '93. The whole look of Talon is stunning, from the placement perched over the park entrance to the vibrant color scheme that glistens along its maze of steel. The waits are almost always minimal on Talon, thanks to a fantastic ride crew that keeps the 2 trains moving. The ride itself is pulse-pounding excitement, with a layout that is perfectly executed and never lets up! The first swooping drop is awesome and leads into a powerful vertical loop followed by a magnificent zero-g roll before diving down into a trench! Next up is a strong immelman loop, before the train then levels out and flies through a high helix-like turn. The mid-course brakes rarely touch the train, and the following drop is great, with even a hint of airtime. The finale, with its many ground-hugging elements, is taken at the same upbeat pace, and is the perfect closing act on this blockbuster coaster. Talon is a ton of fun to ride over and over, and it delivers a ride that is forceful, smooth, and thrilling!
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