I’ve ridden Goliath so many times! I can tell you (just like most RMCs) the first time you ride it you almost have to get back in line because you almost don’t understand what just happened! They throw elements in one after another with their non-stop pacing and airtime… I think that’s why I love them! There’s a reason a RMC is my favorite manufacturer and why my #1 is an RMC

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Especially this one since it's so fast.

Here we go. Six Flags Great America is my home park and I absolutely cannot decide between this and Raging Bull. One day I like this more, some others I prefer bull. I absolutely love Goliath, yes it may be very short, I'd I'd it's almost kinda ridiculous how short it is, but every element it does manage to pack of the few it has are fantastic. That first drop is complete free fall in the back. The furs turn had amazing near misses. The speed hill gives very strong flojector airtime. The dive loop is an an amazing element. It's full whip and positive Gs with near misses the entire way down. And of corse that stall is probably in the top 3 best stalls in the world. I didn't even get much of a hangtime falling sensation, but just the fact you're upside down that long. I will say it is a rather large downside for how short it's length is. But the elements are all so good.

@Marty_NZ

2 жыл бұрын

Goliath and Raging Bull are the best one-two punch most enjoyable and re-rideable coasters at a park for me. It's on the other side of the world for me and two days of my life i'll never forget.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Maxx Force is my personal favorite there.

@supremefan

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster I agree it's a one-two-three your knocked out kind of park with Maxx being there, that force is just unreal.

@windowzilla952

2 жыл бұрын

Hopefully they add a new coaster in 2023

@Starlit43

2 жыл бұрын

Terrible rides

Went on this last summer and I forgot how great it was. My favorite ride at Great America.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I slightly prefer Maxx Force.

This was my first (of four so far) RMC's, and it blew me away. I noticed how short it was, but didn't care because of how amazing each element felt. Of the RMC's I've ridden, I rate it above New Texas Giant, but below Iron Rattler and Wonder Woman.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I love the elements it has.

I absolutely agree with your praises and critiques of the ride. However I personally have outlaw run as the "worst" RMC I've ridden. While yes it's a longer ride, it just didn't deliver on it's elements as well as I feel Goliath does. Regardless of ranking though, I think everyone wishes Goliath did one more loop around the layout. Yet at the same time I can understand that RMC and Six Flags could've been more focused on records, price, hourly capacity, and pacing instead of delivering a longer experience.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I much prefer Outlaw Run myself because of the setting and I think each element is a home run.

@zsintic

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster Totally understandable, considering I was only able to ride it in the morning before it went down for the day I must've just got a bad ride.

@supremefan

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster If you took outlaw run out of that setting and didn't have the awesome finale it'd be a very weak coaster on it's own. The finale is what makes it fun as shit. But it was a tiny bit rough compared to other RMCs. Afraid it's not aging as well due to it's setting in the woods.

not the worst RMC, that’s gotta be either twisted cyclone, jersey devil or stunt pilot. the pacing is phenomenal.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I haven't ridden Stunt Pilot, but I prefer Twisted Cyclone and Jersey Devil (if I'm in the back).

@Starlit43

2 жыл бұрын

Massive L right here.

I have Goliath currently as my number one. Over a lot of coasters I don’t think most would agree with, but I rode this as a pretty new enthusiast and it really blew my mind. I think when I go back to ride it again it will probably drop just because I’ve become more desensitized.

@Marty_NZ

2 жыл бұрын

Don't feel bad that it's your number one. It's mine too. I have it ranked above 3 other RMCs, many B&M Hypers, GCI's, DC Rivals (that some say is top 20 in the world and usually features on bucket lists). I've only spent two days at SFGAm and I had the time of my life on Goliath. Got 14 rides on it, some at night in the rain. It blows my mind that some think it's the worst RMC. It seems to be quite common too so who knows what's going on. The most common excuse is "it's too short". Look past that and it's elite.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

It's still a great ride. It's more a testament to how good the other RMCs are.

@prestigecoasters8067

2 жыл бұрын

Gonna try to get back on it this summer maybe. It’s been 4 years so it’s a little foggy. I basically have it over Outlaw Run and Lightning Rod just because of my memory of the stall.

@Starlit43

2 жыл бұрын

Trash ride

@Starlit43

2 жыл бұрын

@aurvelle it’s trash

This was my first RMC and I've only ridden one other (Twisted Cyclone) but it's my #1 overall. The length really doesn't hurt it too bad for me because of how relentless it is from drop to brake run, and the sequence of first hill -> dive loop -> zero-G stall blows me away every time. I'm excited to ride more RMCs and other elite rides from various other manufacturers, but this Goliath will always be special for me as my first RMC and (at least temporarily) a #1 coaster of mine. I defend it at every turn and I think the moniker of "worst RMC" does it injustice in the enthusiast community, but of course it can still be both the worst RMC and an incredible ride. I really hope there's a coaster club event at Great America in the near future so I could get the chance to have ERT on Goliath. The lift hill would hardly be long enough to catch your breath before going back around. I live 6 hours away from the park these days but I'd hit the road at 3 in the morning for Goliath ERT if I needed to.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I think everyone gets blown away by their first RMC since they ride so differently from other coasters.

@OklahomaCoasterFan

2 жыл бұрын

Think of it as "least awesome" RMC. However, I don't even agree with that. I have Goliath ranked ahead of 6 of the 15 RMCs I've ridden. I think it is very underrated.

@oblivieon1567

2 жыл бұрын

Dude that whole park is underrated for some reason. I don't think many enthusiasts have actually been there. I was guilty of this as well until I visited, I was aware of the coasters there but for some reason in my head it was still like an average Six Flags park with maybe 6-ish coasters. But heck no! It's like double that and the lineup is pretty great. I think some parks are like that for some reason, I feel the same about Busch Gardens Tampa. I'm aware of what they have but still imagine it having like 3-ish coasters even though that's totally not true.

@Starlit43

2 жыл бұрын

Trash ride

This was my second RMC, the first one being Medusa Steel Coaster, and it was the first time I ever experienced a near vertical drop as well as my fourth overall coaster outside my home country, so it holds a special place in my heart. I hope I get to ride some other RMCs soon because if this is what people consider weak, I can’t imagine what the others must feel like.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

This one is only "weak" when compared to other RMCs. This one is great. It just doesn't have the length.

After becoming a dad and having all sorts of life happen, I finally got back to rollercoasters after an 8 year hiatus this last weekend. Goliath was my first RMC and I was expecting so much less, considering how many junkies called it the worst RMC. The fact that I trust these junkies made me so excited once I finished it, because this was one of the best rollercoaster experiences I've ever had. Definitely in my top 10 now. Can't wait to get on some better ones now.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Goliath's main flaw is the lack of elements. Worst RMC is still great.

@adamporter3402

3 ай бұрын

RMC makes *really* good coasters so being the worst RMC isn't as huge of an L as one would think

You should do a video talking about your 50 favorite airtime moments. Also great video!

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Possibly next year when I do my annual lists.

Nice review👌🏻

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I think this would actually be one of my favorite RMCs because I like that its elements are nice and drawn out unlike many of their other coasters

@CanobieCoaster

10 ай бұрын

To each their own. I like the jam-packed layouts.

This is one of my favorite coasters. I rode in a rain storm between the middle and back of the train and I got airtime on every hill and inversion. The stall is my favorite element of all time because of the inverted airtime

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

That stall is fantastic.

In my opinion this ride is wayyy better than the rmc raptors, but I know that’s unpopular. I also rank this right next door to storm chaser so it shattered my expectations. I just like how it feels unique from every rmc

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer the Raptors myself.

@Starlit43

2 жыл бұрын

L

This being my home park and this being my first RMC it’s a very special ride to me. I also love the uniqueness of the layout I adore this ride

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

It certainly packs a punch.

I stand by this coaster no matter what. It's amazing

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

What it has is great.

Under rated

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Worst RMC is still great.

@Raging_Red_Bulls

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster I have to disagree with Worst RMC. Better than jersey devil and joker. Off top of my head

I've been RMC chasing since riding Goliath 5 yrs ago. I must admit, I'm loving SV and Iron Gwazi more. But while I'm impressed with the elements of the latter I mentioned, they didn't scare me. THE DIVE LOOP ON GOLIATH ALMOST PUT ME IN PAMPERS!!!!

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Goliath can't match the other RMCs for me because of its length. Still great for what it does.

My home park is SFGA so I have rode Goliath many times. Unlike most RMCs which are focused on airtime, Goliath is focused on height, speed, and pure intensity. It might not have all those incredible RMC elements, but it hauls through the layout so fast that you come off the ride with an extremely fast heart rate.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

The ride executes what it has well.

Interesting I much prefer the front. Yes the drop is better in the back but after that I get more from the front with throwing you over the airtime hills and snapping you into the inversions. Agreed on the last baby hill but I think that’s also why I prefer the front. It throws the front and drags the back so the front gets a better pop at the end. Anyway great video love the coaster reviews seeing what people like about each one!

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

That's fair. I love drops.

@ootheboss9307

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster absolutely they are generally my favorite element

Never ridden it but looks like the drop has serious ejector and the stall looks insane

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Both elements are awesome.

@domenichughes7792

Жыл бұрын

Only time I've actually said "oh shit" put loud was Goliath's first drop in the back row

Excellent quality 🍾🍾🍾🍾😋😋😋🤩🤩🤩🥂🥂🥂🍸🍸🍸🍸🍷🍷🍷🍷🍷🥰🥰🥰🥰

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love Goliath. It's really unique how it has a bit of the roughness of a wooden coaster but still very smooth and enjoyable. It's just right.

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

I've always found it very smooth.

Excited to try and finally get out and hop on this this year oh, Hi

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

I don’t think it’s the worst RMC. I think Joker is :). Goliath is a fun time even if it’s short.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I love Joker's inversions and drops in the back.

One of my favorite RMCs. Nonstop break neck pacing.

@Marty_NZ

2 жыл бұрын

I agree Uncle 'pullout' Nate. Such a good ride, especially when it hauls at night in light rain.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I just wish it had more elements, but what it has are great.

Blew me away rode it for first time ever over the summer ..I have it rated over wicked cyclone which I’ve ridden more than any other RMC ..which I never thought would happen

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

I prefer Wicked Cyclone mainly for the length.

@povmase5762

Жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster definitely a fair assessment...wicked cyclone seems like it never ends...but ill take the elements and ride experience over length ...dont have Goliath at Iron Rattler level but i thought it was pretty close

I think it's underrated. I have it ahead of NTG, Joker, Twisted Cyclone, & the raptors. It is quality over quantity. If it were a longer ride, it would probably be pushing Outlaw Run/Wicked Cyclone level for me. I now appreciate how different of a ride it is compared to other RMCs, with it's bigger elements. My first rides on Goliath were before I knew what RMC was, and it was my # 3 behind Millennium Force & Iron Rattler. On my 2019 visit, I got 15 rides on a very busy Saturday, by going there first thing, getting 10 rides before the crowds made it there, and then using the single rider line. My favorite row is row 11, since it's not a wheel seat and still gets just as good airtime as 12.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

The fact this is my least favorite RMC is more a testament to how good their other rides are.

@charleskummerer

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster very true

@Starlit43

2 жыл бұрын

Overrated

@charleskummerer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Starlit43 it can’t be overrated when 90% of the enthusiast community think it’s a trash RMC

@Starlit43

2 жыл бұрын

@@charleskummerer ok then the hate is well deserved.

Would you like to ride Goliath at Six Flags Great America again? What do you think?

@CanobieCoaster

4 ай бұрын

Yes, great ride.

cool goliath roller coaster at six flags great america !!!

@CanobieCoaster

Ай бұрын

Great ride!

Ohhh if it's RMC I'm tempted to just give it 10 out of 10 no matter what, on ride quality and elements..., I personally am one of those people that sees them doing no wrong with refurbished wooden coasters. I guess I'm a RMC Stan lol. I live in San Diego & I really wish our iconic, century-old "coastal" coaster (Giant Dipper, Belmont Park) would get the RMC topper track treatment. And maybe some improved elements. Could be a new smaller kind of project for them wonder woman coasters are a bit on the smaller scale too but that's another story. Yes the Giant dipper coaster is a historical monument but come on now. That shit is so rough we need RMC to make it better. So the fact that it's RMC and the elements and everything are there I give Goliath nine out of 10, they lose that point for the short ride. That's the sole issue I have with Goliath @ Great America; the same as Goliath @ Magic Mountain & also, realistically, the Wonder Woman Lasso coaster w raptor track!! I've ridden some short rides but less than a minute?? Yeah I was def annoyed that day. And if it's less than 45 seconds…Basically half a minute? Dude. I'm not gonna be waiting in line until it's less than 30 minutes waiting!! F that! Ha! What a hopelessly inefficient, pathetic way to F up your day. Everybody else wanted to wait in line and I was like screw this, I would much rather wait for another time. We didn't have enough money for a fast pass. Wow - these first world problems crack me the F up.🤬🤯😂 Enthusiast problems May be more accurate…lol

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Great America's Goliath at least packs a punch.

@oblivieon1567

2 жыл бұрын

The Giant Dipper doesn't need topper track, they just don't take care of it which is a shame because the Santa Cruz one is amazing.

I can't believe people don't like this coaster. It's pretty high up on my bucket list specifically for the stall & dive loop. If I remember correctly I think this the only RMC in the world with a dive loop. I still don't understand how or why RMC hasn't made a traditional vertical loop on a coaster yet 🤔 I feel like it would slap especially with how well paced most RMCs are.

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

It's not that people hate it. Worst RMC is still great. It just doesn't have the quantity of elements of their other rides.

goliath is so underrated...its such a great ride

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Worst RMC is still a great ride.

Is everything the usual rmc goodness except the length?

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Yes

That one hill was my favorite part of this coaster

@CanobieCoaster

Ай бұрын

Which one?

@rollercoasterheaven2170

Ай бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster the first after that Overbank

This was crazy didn’t care that it was short at all

@CanobieCoaster

Ай бұрын

It certainly is action-packed.

Which restraints does Goliath at Six Flags Great America use? Do you think they are an issue, Canobie Coaster?

@CanobieCoaster

4 ай бұрын

Lap bars with shin guards. They're comfortable for me, but taller riders may take issue with the shin guards.

I can’t call this the worst rmc. It’s just so intense and every single element is good nothing is wasted. Despite that it’s so re rideable. Nothing bad about this ride.

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Great ride. Just the other RMCs have more, which is why I prefer them.

What do you think about Goliath at Six Flags Great America, Goliath at Walibi Holland, and Goliath at Six Flags Fiesta Texas?

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Like them all.

Do you know how steep the lift hill is?

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

I do not know for sure.

I'm about 6 feet tall and I find the shin things uncomfortable on rmcs

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I know they can be problematic for some.

I think Goliath is better than New Texas Giant by a good bit and it is also better than Joker. NTG elements didn't really pop for me. Goliath has an outstanding drop, 2 outstanding inversions, and 2 good air time moments. NTG didn't have anything stand out for me. Pacing was also an issue with NTG a little bit.Joker has a great stall and the first drop is quite good, but the pacing isn't as strong as the pacing on Goliath. Twisted Cyclone is the RMC I have right in front of Goliath. Again it has a couple of real good elements and keeps it pacing. I would expect Goliath to be better than Jersey Devil, the only RMC I'm missing in the US.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Goliath has better elements than New Texas Giant, but the latter's length gives it the edge for me.

I wish there was more to the turnsrounds. If the first one was an outerbank, the ride would feel like it had more variety or elements.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I agree.

How many coasters did you know in the world with the name "Goliath"? What do you think?

@CanobieCoaster

4 ай бұрын

See RCDB.

this thing is what every rmc should be except the length

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

I like the elements for sure.

As of right now, Goliath is my least favorite out of the three RMCs I've ridden (the other two being SV and OR) but it's my favorite ride at Great America, I love the first drop and the stall. I do need to ride Raging Bull in the back row so Goliath's spot is not safe at all.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Raging Bull in the back versus any other row is night and day.

See: Goliath at Six Flags Great America Goliath at Six Flags New England Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain What do you think about those three Goliath coasters? Do you think they were tolerable?

@CanobieCoaster

4 ай бұрын

All are tolerable except the one at Six Flags New England.

imagine if whenever we get a new launched rmc it begins like a normal launch coaster

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

That would be interesting.

How about Jersey Devil? I've heard the worst reviews about that coaster out of the RMCs. Are you counting the single rail ones? Have you ridden Jersey Devil?

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Jersey Devil in the back row is better. It's the worst RMC in other rows.

sweet

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Yes

I'd love to ride Goliath roller coaster looks very intense

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

It is.

On opening day I saw this ride but I didn’t ride it but it had nearly a 6 hour line

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Wow!

I think it's underrated, I prefer it over Outlaw, Twisted Cyclone and LRod, but LRod would beat it if the launch wasn't nerfed and didn't have the potholes. Goliath is smoother then shit when compared to the bottom of LRods valleys. But the stall is my favorite element on any coaster, I like it even more then the Quad Down, even though that is a close 2nd fav element of all RMCs. I only rank Steel Vengeance above it but I haven't ridden any others not listed yet. Also Goliath's stall is superior to VelociCoaster but overall VelociCoaster is better with all it's elements and the Roll. Speaking of which, ranking RMC's best elements (and coasters they are on) may be a good video if you haven't done something like it already.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I've never had issues with the roughness on RMCs myself, but this is smoother than the other Topper Tracks.

Which Goliath coaster do you think was the most intense? Six Flags Magic Mountain Walibi Holland Six Flags Over Georgia La Ronde Six Flags Fiesta Texas Six Flags New England Six Flags Great America

@CanobieCoaster

4 ай бұрын

Six Flags New England's was the most intense Goliath for me.

Is there an off ride footage 👀

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Yes, already out.

@marcocampos2332

Жыл бұрын

Can u send a link

I have plans of going here this year I hope it happens I would be going with my mom, dad and my younger brother

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

A beyond vertical drop on an RMC would feel great

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Just listen to the praise of Iron Gwazi.

@sipsteaanditsunsweet5618

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster what about a 95-100 degree drop on a RMC...

was this the smoothest coaster you rode?

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

It's very smooth, especially for a wood coaster.

If I ask you about: Goliath at Six Flags Great America Goliath at Six Flags Fiesta Texas Goliath at Six Flags New England Did you like or love all them?

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

I didn't like the New England one with the new train. Like the others.

I cannot possibly see how this is the worst RMC since its only flaw is it's prime ride time duration.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

The worst RMC is still better than 90% of coasters.

Some say the Joker at Discovery Kingdom is the worst RMC.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I really like that one. Lots of amazing inversions and strong airtime.

I have to note that Lightning Rod was converted in 2021, it was all wood in 2020.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

That's true. The conversion started in 2020, but it didn't reopen until 2021.

did you like all Goliath roller coasters you rode?

@CanobieCoaster

Жыл бұрын

Most of them.

Night rides in the summer is the best...

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I've gotten late afternoon rides at best. I only had time for one night ride and made it Maxx Force.

@mmocken

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster I did RB in evening with heavy fog,…clear sky at 200 feet and could not see the tunnel below…that was cool

I had a migraine after this because i was overheating, also i almost puked

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Oh no!

I would say best RMC, anyone who thinks this is anywhere near the worst doesn’t know their coasters.

@CanobieCoaster

17 күн бұрын

This is a great ride and speaks to how good RMC is if this is possibly their worst ride.

the Intamin Blitz is better than the RMC Conversion. fight mw

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the RMC.

Anyone calling this the worst RMC hasn't ridden it or has only ridden like Storm Chaser and Steel Vengeance lol

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

The only RMCs I haven't ridden are Hakugei, Iron Gwazi, and Stunt Pilot.

@charleskummerer

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster I’d definitely put it above Georgia Cyclone or whatever the one at Over Georgia is called. Fun ride but so tiny, also better than Jersey Devil imo edit: oh duh and way better than New Texas Giant

@charleskummerer

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster be surprised if Goliath was better than Hakugei and Gwazi 😂 If stunt pilot is anything like Wonder Woman, then it’s probably better too. Goes to show how crazy RMC is to have bottom tier coasters by their standard be top attractions at major parks

people think it's the worst? lol honestly Goliath is better than all the Texas RMC roller coasters

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I much prefer Iron Rattler and slightly prefer New Texas Giant. The worst RMC is still a great ride though!

Also, hi.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

Nah that goes to Jersey Devil.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer Jersey Devil if I'm in the back.

Hi

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Hi

i really wish someone would tell the truth about this ride for once. i literally laughed out loud when you were like omg the laterals leading to the chainlift (aka practically the same turn into the lift as iron wolf). omg the one airtime hill is spectacular. and the most underrated part of the ride is the brake run. lolwut? it's literally maddening how my homepark can have a 6 element rmc (2 of the elements extremely weak btw) but still claim we can have a gazillion b&ms but only one RMC. i'm at a loss for words especially since this video was uploaded in 2022 and you KNOW how incredible an RMC can be. this ain't it chief.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I like the elements it has. I just wish it had more.

First

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Nah iron gwazi is the worst rmc.

@CanobieCoaster

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree.

@Trahzy

2 жыл бұрын

@@CanobieCoaster I was being sarcastic lmao