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Lake Compounce (travel info) |
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Wooden Coaster |
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Operating since 1927 |
| Designer: |
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Herbert Schmeck |
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Dinn Corp. |
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2746' |
| Height: |
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85' |
| Drop Height: |
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68' |
| Max Speed: |
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44 mph |
| Duration: |
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1:15 |
| Visits: |
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119 |
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| More About This Ride |
Ride Restrictions:
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48 in. |
History:
Rebuilt in 1986 by the Dinn Corporation.
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This ride has not been relocated
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| Reviews |
sfne stinks
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 11177
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I dont really like this roller coaster. if you ride it in the back it bangs you around a bit. also the ride isnt that fun...
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| 10-10-04 16:33:04 |
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Freddie
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 176
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I used to like this ride a lot in 2005 but it's gotten progressively worse every time I have ridden it since. It really needs to be rebuilt now that Boulder Dash is done, it killed my back last time.
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| 12-9-05 21:28:46 |
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Nitro Luvr
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 523
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I didnt particularly enjoy this ride at all. I know its a wooden coaster, but it was a little too rough in my book.
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| 5-28-06 11:49:45 |
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Canobie Coaster
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 423
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Now I'm not one to hate wooden coasters and usually I really like them. In fact, I hate to bash wooden coasters, especially ones as old as the Wildcat. However, the Wildcat is unfortunately deserving of a low rating due to the ride's far too many flaws.
Well looking at the ride it looks great and it looks like it will give a great ride, but unfortunately that isn't so. But, I just love the ride's location in the center of the park and it really captures the feel of Lake Compounce. Lines generally aren't too long for this classic, but they are slow moving due to a frustrating one train operation.
Until I first rode this, I was expecting a good ride. However, once the ride began those expectations were shattered. Despite having an out-and-back layout with a ton of hills, the ride is just totally devoid of air. Absolutely none can be found in any of the ride's seats. The only forces that can be experienced at all are a few laterals, but other than those few laterals, the whole ride is just so slow and boring.
Despite the mediocre ride it provides, Wildcat is still worth a ride while at Lake Compounce due to its classic nature since while it's dull, it isn't really all that rough. Though a beautiful coaster to look at, the Wildcat doesn't ride nearly as well and just is an all-around dull ride.
Rating: 3 out of 10
Favorite Seat: Front (1:1)
Favorite Moment: First Drop
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