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SFGadvKing
Joined: Jun 2001
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I was kinda let down with this coaster. its a really long ride which is a plus and its extremely smooth. but i was looking for mad air and i didnt get any. its forceless but still a good coaster. lightning racer is better imo
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| 12-3-03 22:24:04 |
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Alex W
Joined: Jul 2001
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Wow. this is one of the greatest most elegant woodies I've been on. A sublime ride experience. For me it's not always about air. Thids ride is well presented. The fact that it's built into a mountain is truly unique. It leads the rider through the woods and out into the light in magnificant fluid control.
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| 9-8-04 21:43:03 |
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sfne stinks
Joined: Sep 2001
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It's one of the greatest coasters I have ever been on. If you get the chance to ride it at night...do so!
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| 10-10-04 16:27:33 |
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RamblinWreck
Joined: Feb 2005
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Amazing ride. It was full of suprises, and the setting helped it in that aspect because first time riders dont really have a great idea of what to expect. For those who love the sensations created by The Beast by flying though the woods, "you aint seen nuttin yet!". You will want to ride over and over, you will be drawn to it as if it had the opposite magnetic charge. A great woodie that is a blast at night as well. Easily a 5/5 and one of my favorite coasters ever!
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| 4-22-05 1:21:03 |
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Freddie
Joined: Oct 2005
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This is probably the best coaster I have been on. It has strong lats and some air from the back seat, and the front seat gives a great visual aspect. Hill 7 (after the double dip) gives some great floater air. The ride is very smooth and has great transitions. If in the NE area, this coaster is a MUST.
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| 12-9-05 21:13:47 |
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Nitro Luvr
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 522
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This isn't a GhostRider, but it is definitely a respectable coaster. I liked it and it's by far the best engineered coaster I ever seen. I'm still amazed at how CCI built it right on a mountainside. Not only that, but it looks like they cleared away minimal trees to get it there too. There is a couple of rough points close to the turn around point, but other than that I loved this ride. I recommend it for everyone.
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| 5-28-06 11:53:56 |
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coasterdude28
Joined: Oct 2004
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Boulderdash is an AMAZING coaster. It easily slid into my second place wood coaster spot, right behind The Voyage and right ahead of El Toro. It is oh so smooth with some great airtime at spots.
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| 7-13-08 23:53:06 |
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Canobie Coaster
Joined: Apr 2006
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Year after year Boulder Dash receives acclaim from numerous websites, enthusiasts, and magazines. The hype certainly is there. Even Lake Compounce knows it and displays the ride's impressive honors at the ride's entrance. But as with all world-renowned coasters, does it live up to the hype? Simply put, yes.
Let me start off by saying that this is easily one of the most picturesque coasters on the planet. The way that the ride carves the mountainside dodging trees and boulders is just breathtaking. The ride works the mountainside so well that it's first half is a mystery no matter how many times I ride, and it's an out-and-back coaster!
Lines for this usually are on the short side, rarely exceeding 20 minutes for any seat. I find the back and front about equal in terms of ride, but the front is better simply because of the incredible view.
Boulder Dash begins with a tranquil climb up the mountain and is followed by a slow turn. The ride then flies down the first drop, gaining an incredible amount of speed. Following that are two rather large hills. Unfortunately none of those three hills delivered air-time like I had hoped for, but after that the ride delivered. The first half had many changes in direction and was really out-of-control, delivering nice floater air along with decent laterals.
While the first half is good, the second half is incredible. Once flying around the lateral-filled turnaround, Boulder Dash just seems to kick it into high gear, flying so gracefully over the many bunny hills during the return leg, each providing very good air. It really is true coaster bliss for an enthusiast. The second half just is incredible and heck I think the ride even accelerates during the return leg.
Boulder Dash really is a world-class coaster, combining a great setting, a relentless pace, copious air, and laterals all in one package. But how does it stack up to other coasters? Well I like it. I like it a lot. But there are a few gripes I have with it. One, the ride only has one major drop and I really wish it had at least one more. Two, I just really would have liked air during the first three hills. Lastly, I have gotten these incredible rides on Boulder Dash as I described in my review, and I have gotten some duds that had no air at all! Despite these flaws, Boulder Dash still is a great wooden coaster if it's running at its best.
Rating: 9 out of 10
Favorite Seat: Front (1:1)
Favorite Moment: Second Half
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| 7-20-08 10:36:14 |
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wickedtwist2
Joined: Jul 2006
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I can't begin to explain the insane rides I had on Boulder Dash a few weeks ago. I didn't know it was possible to find a ride like this! Absolutely nuts, and the most hysterical fun I've ever had on a coaster anywhere. Worth the 15 hour drive from my house just for this one ride!
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| 9-8-08 17:32:04 |
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