Lightning Rod Updated HD Front Seat On Ride POV & Review. RMC Launched Wood Coaster at Dollywood!!!

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Hey coaster fanatics. This is my new and improved HD front Seat on ride POV and review of Lightning Rod. The launched wood topper track coaster is built by Rocky Mountain Construction or RMC at Dollywood. It has a drop of 165 feet, a top speed of 73 mph, and 3, 800 feet of track. This is a fantastic coaster and easily one of the best in the world. This is a must ride you guys! If you enjoyed the video smash that like button, Leave your thoughts in the comment section, and subscribe for more awesome roller coaster content. Thank you and ride on!
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  • @keithwendl8328
    @keithwendl83285 жыл бұрын

    4:30 ride starts

  • @CoasterFanatics
    @CoasterFanatics5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching. Don't forget to like and share this video with your friends and let me know what you think of Lighting Rod in the comments. Thank you ride on!

  • @Joypyf

    @Joypyf

    5 жыл бұрын

    CoasterFanatics Lightning Rod or El Toro?!?

  • @ryantheidiot982

    @ryantheidiot982

    5 жыл бұрын

    the part with the ride footage sounds like earrape

  • @Solitaire1

    @Solitaire1

    5 жыл бұрын

    Not a big fan of the look of the new front ends myself. However, for the past couple of weeks it has been running with no front ends at all. And let me tell you, I truly hope that they don't put them back on. The blast of air in the face with them off is incredible. They should just put something on the front to look pretty and cover up the bolt holes and leave it at that.

  • @ldhproductions112

    @ldhproductions112

    5 жыл бұрын

    CoasterFanatics May I use you POV in a video? I’ll give you full credit

  • @gplez91
    @gplez915 жыл бұрын

    I finally had the pleasure to ride this beast a couple of weeks ago. WHA A RIDE!! It made it that much better that all 8 rides i got on it were night rides too! I love the theming, and if the weird looking train design adds reliability, it’s ok by me. Side Note: Awesome history lesson at the beginning there. That was really cool!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad you got to ride it that many times. I still haven't got a night ride on it yet. I got rained out last time I was there. I heard it was amazing. Thank you very much for the kind words.

  • @coasterconscious478

    @coasterconscious478

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree. Theming the video to an actual hot rod and not just a coaster. Cool production value.

  • @kotchapakmaneechote2062
    @kotchapakmaneechote20624 жыл бұрын

    This is my favorite wooden hybrid coaster ever, The launch is dope

  • @theripoffchicago
    @theripoffchicago2 жыл бұрын

    That turn out of the station looking up the lift hill is an AWESOME feeling ! First ride was a blur ! Hauling all the way !

  • @monovision566
    @monovision5665 жыл бұрын

    No video can do the feeling this ride gives you justice. It's completely nuts.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I 100% agree.

  • @realestateunplugged6129
    @realestateunplugged61295 жыл бұрын

    This thing SLAMS down that WILD track! NEVER seen anything like it. RMC ❤ !!! Give RMC the coaster manufacturer title. Coaster Kings!!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah they really do make some amazing rides!

  • @johnnymoran180
    @johnnymoran1805 жыл бұрын

    I rode it last night, front seat, 43 degrees, with no front facia on it at all, just the seats! Awesome!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome. Had to be cold!!!

  • @vividvx
    @vividvx5 жыл бұрын

    This is literally one of the most insane Rollercoasters I have ridden!!! I am lucky tho because my visit to Dollywood I got to ride this thing 19 times including some night rides and rain rides! But never the less, I really do think there is so many unique and strong qualities this ride has to offer!!! Also great video!! :)

  • @captainobvious385

    @captainobvious385

    5 жыл бұрын

    The fuck is a night ride or rain ride?????

  • @coastercrowd6154

    @coastercrowd6154

    5 жыл бұрын

    Itai how long were you at Dollywood? 19 rides😱

  • @ianchaille997

    @ianchaille997

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@coastercrowd6154 most likely he used Time Saver (Dollywood's equivalent to Fastpass).

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's great! I still haven't experienced a night ride let alone a rain ride on it. Hopefully someday!

  • @vividvx

    @vividvx

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cooper Zimmerman For like 2 days

  • @brycefourn2001
    @brycefourn20015 жыл бұрын

    Great video CoasterFanatics! So glad you're back! :)

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Good to be back!

  • @thequackenscoasterchannel2927
    @thequackenscoasterchannel29275 жыл бұрын

    This truly does look like one of the world's best roller coasters ever built. I'm going to Dollywood this weekend and will finally get the chance to ride this after missing out on it in 2016. It will be my 375th credit, so that'll be pretty cool, too!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice, Good luck! I hope it's running and you get that credit.

  • @mr2del
    @mr2del5 жыл бұрын

    NOW, THAT'S A COASTER!!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep!

  • @coasterconscious478
    @coasterconscious4785 жыл бұрын

    You are a fun and informative commentator. I like the history of hot rods. Way to make a story to make watching a full experience.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed!

  • @BurntBurrito32
    @BurntBurrito325 жыл бұрын

    I love this ride.

  • @mattb6586
    @mattb65865 жыл бұрын

    This seems like an awesome coaster!! I want to get to Dollywood someday!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    It really is. This park is so worth it. It's top 5 for me. Silver Dollar City is similar and awesome as well.

  • @coastercrowd6154

    @coastercrowd6154

    5 жыл бұрын

    Last time I went to dollywood, it was mystery mine opening year and I was 3. I NEED to go back just for the quad down and cinnamon bread

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hell yes!

  • @IC-lg5ll
    @IC-lg5ll5 жыл бұрын

    SO glad to see it isn't trimmed at the top of the launch anymore!!!

  • @adrenalinerush5862

    @adrenalinerush5862

    5 жыл бұрын

    Illinois Coasters It actually still is unfortunately. Still not 2016 level.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I've actually never noticed or seen a trim on this coaster. I have heard many talk about it but I don't think they were using it when I've road it.

  • @Reaperguy67

    @Reaperguy67

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics it was down when i drove up from florida in the summer. time for a second trip. awesome video

  • @lucacoasters8765

    @lucacoasters8765

    5 жыл бұрын

    There are no trims, they just have less launch fins, therefore making the ride slightly slower.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! Good luck next time!

  • @RollerCoasterExpedition
    @RollerCoasterExpedition5 жыл бұрын

    Love your content, keep up the good work!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. Will do!!!

  • @detroitdiezel7856
    @detroitdiezel78565 жыл бұрын

    Excellent and very thorough review! You've got my "like" and I'm now a subscriber. Keep up the great work, Patrick!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! I really appreciate that. Thanks for watching!

  • @mattaeroman
    @mattaeroman5 жыл бұрын

    Love LR so much! Hoping it stays warm enough to ride again next Saturday when we are there!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @Breazy79
    @Breazy795 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to ride this coaster! Only thing is I wish it was longer. It's one of those rides that if you are lucky and in the park on a slow day you just keep getting back in line and ride again and again 😎🙌

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I hope to visit on one of those days someday. Everytime I go the park has been packed.

  • @rcky6506
    @rcky65065 жыл бұрын

    Lighting rod looks amazing! Great Review!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. It really is an amazing coaster.

  • @TheCoasterDude
    @TheCoasterDude5 жыл бұрын

    A fantastic ride one of my top favorites

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree. Amazing coaster!

  • @danielkegley690
    @danielkegley6905 жыл бұрын

    I live about 2 hrs from Dollywood and it never fails. Every time I go and I have made quite a few trips. Lighting Rod is down all day. Aggravating to say the least. Maybe it will run more consistent this year.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. I hope you can finally ride it in 2019. It'a amazing.

  • @danielkegley690

    @danielkegley690

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics Let's hope 2019 is the season.. From what I hear Dollywood has been working on it during the off season.

  • @ianchaille997
    @ianchaille9975 жыл бұрын

    I agree this is a world-class coaster and I enjoyed it during my visit to Dollywood. My only complaint is the same complaint I have with other RMCs post-Iron Rattler and that's the trains. The restraints kill my thighs after riding it about 3-4 times, which limits my ability to marathon the ride. To me, I will always love the old Gerstlauer trains they use on the Texas RMC hybrids and I could just ride those all day long. Still an awesome coaster and in my Top 10.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I know people have comfort issues on these coasters. The restraints personally don't bother me. I can see why it's an issue for some people though. But yeah I love these rmc coasters. They are the real deal.

  • @CoasterCupcake

    @CoasterCupcake

    5 жыл бұрын

    What are you talking about I rode this 24 times straight 🤣

  • @ianchaille997

    @ianchaille997

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterCupcake I'm talking about "my" experience. I still think it's a great ride but it could benefit from better restraint padding or go back to the old Gerstlauer trains used on the Texas hybrids. I could ride those or any B&M hyper 24+ times straight because of that (Mako is my most marathoned ride at 25x in a row).

  • @ianchaille997

    @ianchaille997

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics I am most excited for Twisted Gwazi (or whatever they call it) since I live in Jacksonville, about 3 hours from Tampa. It will be great to have an RMC close to home as you do with Goliath.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree. that coaster will be very special if they do it right. I can't wait to see what they do with it!

  • @dboyq329
    @dboyq3295 жыл бұрын

    Man, just to hear your voice....made my day to hear/see you're back! Great intro and history lesson! Extremely well done!!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. It's good to be back.

  • @AngeloGiles
    @AngeloGiles5 жыл бұрын

    Haven't seen a video from you in a minute man lol, good to see you back.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol, thank you. Good to be back. Just been very busy.

  • @AngeloGiles

    @AngeloGiles

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics Bro same here! I've only been doing one video a week and still have over like 20 videos to make haha.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@AngeloGiles yeah it's the holidays plus I'm going to be moving soon. Just a lot going on, lol

  • @addisonsmith8305
    @addisonsmith83055 жыл бұрын

    Hey Patrick keep up the good work and I can't wait to see your new content!!!!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, it's coming soon. hopefully this weekend.

  • @tinac.9189
    @tinac.91895 жыл бұрын

    The air time on this looks crazy good!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    It really is. On that quad down. Some of the best moments on any coaster.

  • @firestarsfan

    @firestarsfan

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics I agree, but that second wave turn where it hooks right then slings you back to the left over that hill is possible the most insane moment on any coaster I've been on. First time I rode it, I seriously thought I was about to get tossed out of the seat, it was that violent an airtime moment.

  • @fishingharry5285
    @fishingharry52855 жыл бұрын

    Best coaster in the world. Steel Vengeance is great but this is heavenly. Just proves that wooden coasters are here to stay forever.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I personally like steel vengeance a little better but I love them both. These coasters are works of art. Love what RMC has done for the amusement park industry

  • @CoasterCupcake

    @CoasterCupcake

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yes agreed!

  • @coasterchum8289
    @coasterchum82895 жыл бұрын

    Wow looks like someone took his review game to the next level...kind of like a coasterbot video except by a human....good job Patrick best review yet.

  • @adrenalinerush5862

    @adrenalinerush5862

    5 жыл бұрын

    kat luver Coaster BOT is a human, unless you’re joking.

  • @adrenalinerush5862

    @adrenalinerush5862

    5 жыл бұрын

    His name is Harry.

  • @coasterchum8289

    @coasterchum8289

    5 жыл бұрын

    Harry is an android...lol...he needs to be on the next reincarnation of Star Trek.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@coasterchum8289 lol, I'll take that as a complement. Thank you very much. Coaster Bot puts out some great reviews.

  • @yeemcgee8149

    @yeemcgee8149

    5 жыл бұрын

    Coaster bot is a cyborg.

  • @andybridge9318
    @andybridge93185 жыл бұрын

    I love it ty dolly

  • @TheSuicune7
    @TheSuicune75 жыл бұрын

    I finally rode this baby not one month ago! It landed easily into my #2 slot.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome, glad to hear it!

  • @nathanielthomas2502
    @nathanielthomas25025 жыл бұрын

    Never rode it but I always been fascinated by this coaster..love terrain coasters...yes it is short but packs a wallop...just as beautiful as Millennium Force in design I share your opinion...even though I'm a CP fanboy I still say that this is RMC best creation to date...

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah it's such a good ride. I couldn't recommend it more. Not too far from Cedar point. I'm in Chicago and dollywood is totally worth the drive for me.

  • @BackSeatJunkie
    @BackSeatJunkie5 жыл бұрын

    New coasters don't have "air time" anymore, they have "ejector nut buster time", sadly.

  • @OklahomaCoasterFan

    @OklahomaCoasterFan

    5 жыл бұрын

    Although I also enjoy ejector airtime, I do get what you're saying. This last weekend, I got several rides in on Titan at SFOT, and it's one big airtime hill made me remember how amazing that type of airtime is. I could have sworn that I was floating between the seat & lap bar for 5 seconds, with no part of my body touching any part of the train or restraint. That truly is an awesome sensation!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love it but I get your point. It's still good to know that you can get the classic airtime on other coasters though. B&M hypers in particular have great floater airtime in general.

  • @yeemcgee8149

    @yeemcgee8149

    5 жыл бұрын

    Apollo’s chariot at Busch gardens is great for air time

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree!

  • @pdk25

    @pdk25

    5 жыл бұрын

    @ BackSeatJunkie - I agree with you 100%. What people call "ejector air time" is pretty much just shooting you out of your seat and yanking you back into your seat. Not much air time to it. I prefer floater air time where I'm out of my seat for periods of time without being jerked back in to the seat.

  • @Themeparknerd1993
    @Themeparknerd19935 жыл бұрын

    I ride this at least once a month!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lucky!

  • @adrenalinerush5862
    @adrenalinerush58625 жыл бұрын

    Yay you’re finally back!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep, good to be back!

  • @shaunnamyers-hinton4818
    @shaunnamyers-hinton48185 жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to ride this one. It will be my second RMC (new to coasters in my old age 😂). Great video! I love learning about the stats as much as I love riding. I’m sad my dad isn’t here for this one. He loved classic cars/hot rods and Dolly!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. I hope you get to ride it. It's an awesome coaster. Sorry about your dad. I'm sure he's watching and He'll be with you when you get to ride.

  • @shaunnamyers-hinton4818

    @shaunnamyers-hinton4818

    5 жыл бұрын

    CoasterFanatics thank you! I hate I missed my time with him when he was here (his fave was Tennessee tornado) but now everytime I seek a thrill - it’s in his memory!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@shaunnamyers-hinton4818 awesome! Good to hear. Keep it up.

  • @recorderboi2232
    @recorderboi22325 жыл бұрын

    I seriously didn’t know how special this ride was. I honestly had no idea that this coaster was on people’s bucket list and stuffWe went on it because we were bored and the wait was only about 10 minutes. I seriously am lucky for getting to ride this coaster and hopefully I can ride it in the front because I hated how rough it was

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    You're actually the first I've heard to say it's rough. That's very interesting.

  • @Coasterlocity

    @Coasterlocity

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics there was a bad section of track near the bottom of the drop I believe that was repaired during the closure known as "the pothole" apparently.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I heard the same thing. This POV was taken like a week before it closed. I didn't notice anything at the bottom of the drop when I rode it. If anything I got more roughness at the bottom of the Outlaw Run drop. Go figure, lol.

  • @recorderboi2232

    @recorderboi2232

    5 жыл бұрын

    CoasterFanatics it might have been since I was sitting in the back row but most of it felt shaky and it gave me the worst headache on the way back home which was a 9 hour w

  • @BlaqMambaX
    @BlaqMambaX5 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking forward to adding this credit in 2019.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice, Good luck!

  • @coastercrowd6154
    @coastercrowd61545 жыл бұрын

    You should do a video ranking every rmc you have ridden

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    That video will be coming out next year. I want to make sure I ride twisted colossus and joker in California before I make that one.

  • @coastercrowd6154

    @coastercrowd6154

    5 жыл бұрын

    CoasterFanatics you should get on railblazer when you go to Cali

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    You bet. I'm looking forward to it.

  • @ryryhc
    @ryryhc5 жыл бұрын

    This ride is literally one of my most wanting to ride, rides, that's y it's my profile pic

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice, I like that!

  • @kevinthompson6986
    @kevinthompson69865 жыл бұрын

    Yeah this ranks up there with Millennium force,I-305,it might be a lil short ride but it’s a very intense one best launch coaster ever

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree!

  • @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan
    @TonyKimtheamusementparkfan5 жыл бұрын

    What did you think of the fact that they kinda slowed down the launch to make it more operational?

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    To be honest I don't really notice it much. I know they made it shorter so you do feel the train start to slow down at the top but the launch itself felt the same to me. Of course there was a two year gap between my rides so it is a little hard to tell.

  • @Jason_Maier
    @Jason_Maier5 жыл бұрын

    I want to see more launched woodies!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    So do I but I don't see it happening for a while. Parks are turned off by the idea because of the issues lightning rod has had.

  • @Jason_Maier

    @Jason_Maier

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics yeah, I've joked on Theme Park Review with the immortal question: Lightning Rod vs Kingda Ka; which has more downtime!

  • @firestarsfan

    @firestarsfan

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Jason_Maier I'd say since they allowed RMC to come in and properly work on it, Lightning Rod wins that battle right now.

  • @firestarsfan

    @firestarsfan

    5 жыл бұрын

    or uhm. loses it???

  • @zkhec1941
    @zkhec19415 жыл бұрын

    The scariest part if that damn chainlift.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol yeah it's a big one.

  • @ryanfrieman733
    @ryanfrieman7335 жыл бұрын

    Love the history in the beginning! Ride looks great but too short.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. It's something new I will be doing for all coaster reviews now.

  • @zacharystewart5344
    @zacharystewart53445 жыл бұрын

    It's not my favorite RMC but it's pretty freaking amazing!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree. It's top 3 for me.

  • @coastercrowd6154

    @coastercrowd6154

    5 жыл бұрын

    Coaster Fanatics Where does Twisted timbers rank for RMC's for you?

  • @zacharystewart5344

    @zacharystewart5344

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@coastercrowd6154 it ranks in the middle .... Right now my list for RMC's that I have been on is 4)Lightning Rod 3)Storm Chaser 2)Twisted Timbers 1)Wicked Cyclone I haven't been on sv yet but hopefully next year that will change

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I separate the hybrids from the topper track coasters in my rankings. Steel vengeance is my #1 hybrid with twisted timbers in 2nd. Outlaw run would be my #1 topper track with Lighting Rod in 2nd and Goliath in 3rd.

  • @monsterhuntingunslingers33
    @monsterhuntingunslingers335 жыл бұрын

    Hey Patrick! I love the content, its great! You and CoasterStudios are neck and neck as best coaster channel on KZread! Although I can't help but asking, where have you been with the vids in the past month? Just curious lol 😂

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much. I'm just been very busy. Making a lot of positive changes with life and will be back with KZread soon. Stay tuned!

  • @monsterhuntingunslingers33

    @monsterhuntingunslingers33

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics thanks for responding! I understand and I am glad to hear you've been making positive changes to your life! Keep up the good work, ride on!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @BHV0810
    @BHV08105 жыл бұрын

    I NEED TO RIDE IT

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's so good!

  • @horseshoe_nc
    @horseshoe_nc5 жыл бұрын

    I haven't been to Dollywood, yet. Hopefully I will get there in a year or two. Glad to hear LR seems to be running pretty well. I know it has has some issues. Those issues may have been reduced if they could have gotten Mack to work with them on the launch. It seem Mack has some decent experience with launch coasters. I'm really looking forward to Copperhead Strike. Carowinds is my home park.

  • @Reaperguy67

    @Reaperguy67

    5 жыл бұрын

    its awesome by the way. great theming and coasters. ride wild eagle when you come. its a fun coaster

  • @horseshoe_nc

    @horseshoe_nc

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@Reaperguy67, looking forward to all the coasters at Dollywood. I heard Tennessee Tornado is one of the smoothest Arrow coasters made. Wild Eagle would be my first wing coaster.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@horseshoe_nc Yeah copperhead strike does look amazing. Dollywood is totally worth it. You are in a great area with dollywood, carowinds, sfog, and all the Florida parks bitter very far away from each other. Great spot!

  • @horseshoe_nc

    @horseshoe_nc

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics, I'm only about a 45 minute drive from Carowinds. Hopefully, I can start to visit other parks in the next year or two.

  • @pdk25

    @pdk25

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics I consider myself very lucky because of my location too. One hour south and I'm at SFOG. Three hours north-east and I'm at Carowinds. Three hours north and I'm at Dollywood. Dollywood is only about 150 miles from me but I have to drive through the Smoky Mtns. which slows down the trip time. I get a season pass for one of these parks each year. It's nice to have a variety to choose from.

  • @melpetriches3272
    @melpetriches32725 жыл бұрын

    I would love to go on this coaster

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing!

  • @Budkkjr
    @Budkkjr5 жыл бұрын

    Great vid and history lesson my friend! Was at dollywood today and it was raining so the park was basically empty! We walked right on! It had been a while since I rode it since it always seemed to be down so I was super excited! Forgot how much air time we got! We rode it twice....it was so dang cold haha! Have you been back lately to check out the construction on the expansion? They have the track up for the dragonfly!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Nice, thanks for sharing. No I haven't been back to see it. I will most definitely be back once it's all complete.

  • @CoasterCupcake
    @CoasterCupcake5 жыл бұрын

    Wow can't wait for another month for another video.. Jk, glad you're back with my favorite coaster. Though I haven't ridden with this new stuff, by the looks she's probably smoother. We'll see in 2019 for me. yes I still think this is better than steel vengeance pls dont get mad

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, yeah it's good to be back. Everyone has an opinion. I personally like outlaw run and Steel vengeance just a little more than lightning rod.

  • @coasterconscious478

    @coasterconscious478

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's what makes coaster riding so fun is everybody has different favorites and makes you ride the others in a different way.

  • @coasterconscious478

    @coasterconscious478

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics like now I want to ride Outlaw Run and compare it to Lightning Rod. Fun stuff.

  • @matthewclark4510

    @matthewclark4510

    5 жыл бұрын

    Cupcake Coaster 🙅🏽‍♂️

  • @jarretstroud1842
    @jarretstroud18425 жыл бұрын

    Did they slow down the launch?

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    very slightly, It's also not as long. They removed some of the launch fins towards the top from what I hear.

  • @zach_light7816
    @zach_light78165 жыл бұрын

    Ya my type of ride by rmc I’m a car truck train diesel lover and this is my ride also top thrill dragster xcelerator and twisted/ mystic timbers

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I love all those car themed coasters. Copperhead strike has a cool looking train as well.

  • @timk987
    @timk9875 жыл бұрын

    AGV! Showing you're inner motor-head. As for LR, I'm a little salty at Dollywood in general since I went last August and it was obviously closed as well as Mystery Mine. In fact, At one point for the better part of an hour all but Tennessee Tornado and Thunderhead were closed! Outside the craftsman village area bringing back fond memories of Cedar Points Frontier trail from the 70's and early 80's I found the whole park to be a letdown. Loved Thunderhead and unfortunately for me I have to say it's the best wood coaster in the park!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    So sorry to hear that. It just might have been an unlucky day for you. This is truly a top 5 park for me. This and silver dollar city are right up my alley.

  • @timk987

    @timk987

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics It's not all bad, I hope to go back next summer on my way to or from SFOG. I bought a SF gold pass instead of the CP platinum this year. hoping to get to check out Maxx Force. BTW any construction updates coming or developments on the drone thing? Or is that a Patrick to CoasterFanatics Christmas present?

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I actually haven't been keeping up with it if I'm going to be honest. Last I heard only some footers have been poured. Typically Great America doesn't start building up a coaster until almost the end of winter but we will see what happens.

  • @austinsmithy67897
    @austinsmithy678975 жыл бұрын

    Man when I rode that I thought I was gonna die

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol, That's the whole point!

  • @Smoke4long
    @Smoke4long5 жыл бұрын

    i rode it it was good

  • @agentM1991
    @agentM19915 жыл бұрын

    Hello Patrick, is Steel Vengeance still better. Never rode this ride as. It was only a 9 hour drive from where I live in Orlando, Florida. I hoping to make it out there real soon.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi there, yeah steel vengeance is better mostly because it's longer. Yeah dollywood is totally worth it. It's about a 10 hour drive for me from Chicago.

  • @CoasterCupcake

    @CoasterCupcake

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lightning Rod has always been better.

  • @Paolo8772
    @Paolo87725 жыл бұрын

    It was the fastest wooden coaster when it opened but the launch has been cut short, so I'd be willing to bet that the top speed after the 1st season maxes at under 70mph. I'd bet even higher stakes that it is no longer faster than El Toro RMC Goliath.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    You could be right, regardless it still has more momentum at the drop than the others because of the launch. I believe it's still over 70 but I could be wrong.

  • @sharkmanxbro7082
    @sharkmanxbro70825 жыл бұрын

    Mean while here I am up here in Wisconsin freezing my balls off in the December rain looking at videos on Great America pretty much crying...

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol you can still go to holiday in the park. I believe raging bull, batman, v2, superman, and x-flight, have all been running. Depends on the weather of course.

  • @sharkmanxbro7082

    @sharkmanxbro7082

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yep, just when I watched this I still had to wait a week until I could go. It's long lol.

  • @jjperceval
    @jjperceval5 жыл бұрын

    you wouldnt happen to also run a hotwheels channel too would you?

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    No I don't, but I do have a collection of them, lol.

  • @seanneal3747
    @seanneal37475 жыл бұрын

    Looks pretty neat but it does seem shorter than it should be. I rode steel vengeance at cedar point and I tell ya rmc hit it out of the park with that one. Steel vengeance has to be my favorite coaster. Not really has to be it is my favorite followed by millennium force. Cedar point was a new experience for me being from Pittsburgh my only real comparison was kennywood. Cedar point I love because they definitely focus more on coasters. I also loved the gate keeper. Although if your more nostalgic I'd say kennywood hss the upper hand on the wooden coasters. Like the thunderbolt with as soon as you leave the station a immediate drop and I believe a top speed of 60 something. I definitely need to experience some other parks with some crazy coasters. My first experience with a steel coaster was the steel phantom. Being a kid I definitely had to dig down deep to ride it. But I'd say the worst coaster experience I had was the rougaou at cedar point. The fact that my girlfriend looked at me afterwards and said "babe. Your ears are purple" and I was slightly confused from it definitely makes it the worst coaster I've ridden.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your stories. I'm surprised you found Rougarou so rough. Everybody is different though.

  • @visionist7

    @visionist7

    5 жыл бұрын

    Remember that coaster names don't have a "the" at the beginning ;-) Except The Smiler lol

  • @AyyImLapis

    @AyyImLapis

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sean Neal i’m from the same city and i agree. i’ve ridden steel vengeance and its top notch

  • @LizzardBeth96

    @LizzardBeth96

    5 жыл бұрын

    If you think rougarou was bad you should have ridden Mean Streak. That thing was painful!

  • @SasukeUchiha20023
    @SasukeUchiha200235 жыл бұрын

    that coster is fast

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lightning fast, lol.

  • @isaacnewport2374
    @isaacnewport23745 жыл бұрын

    Hi Patrick 👋 I was wondering if you could possibly do a Coaster fight between Steel Vengeance and Lightning Rod I searched many different sites and channels for someone to do one and no one has. I'd greatly appreciate it if you do one sometime.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I will keep it in mind. I have a list of battles to make. They take a while to make which is why I don't post them that often. But I will see what I can do.

  • @isaacnewport2374

    @isaacnewport2374

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics OK, Thank you!

  • @deanmiller6177

    @deanmiller6177

    5 жыл бұрын

    Steel Vengance is always up and running compared to junky Lightning Rod.ride Steel Vrngance..you wont regret it.

  • @rushiscool
    @rushiscool2 жыл бұрын

    I managed to get lucky 8n 2017 and got to ride it

  • @thequackenscoasterchannel2927
    @thequackenscoasterchannel29273 жыл бұрын

    May I use this for my RMC rankings video? I will give full credit in the description

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sure as long as you give credit yes.

  • @thequackenscoasterchannel2927

    @thequackenscoasterchannel2927

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics thank you!

  • @TS_Mind_Swept
    @TS_Mind_Swept5 жыл бұрын

    What about the back seat POV? Liked the intro tho

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I don't have a Backrow POV but I can get one next time for sure.

  • @TS_Mind_Swept

    @TS_Mind_Swept

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm surprised how few people do backseat POV’s when clearly that’s the seat of choice

  • @coastercrowd6154
    @coastercrowd61545 жыл бұрын

    Better than Outlaw Run?

  • @BackSeatJunkie

    @BackSeatJunkie

    5 жыл бұрын

    NO ! ! ! ! ! ! !

  • @coastercrowd6154

    @coastercrowd6154

    5 жыл бұрын

    Him not you, BTW no

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@coastercrowd6154 I actually do like outlaw run just a little bit better. Very close though.

  • @coastercrowd6154

    @coastercrowd6154

    5 жыл бұрын

    CoasterFanatics why? I am assuming SteVe is #1 RMC though

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Steel vengeance is my #1 hybrid. Outlaw Run Is my favorite wood topper track RMC. I kind of separate them and put them into different categories.

  • @zero-gcoasters287
    @zero-gcoasters2874 жыл бұрын

    Is it okay if I include the POV in one of my videos?

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes as long as you give credit. Thank you!

  • @zero-gcoasters287

    @zero-gcoasters287

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics Thanks! Ill be sure to give credit!

  • @owenbame1131
    @owenbame11315 жыл бұрын

    I wish i could of rode this when i went but it was closed for maintenance

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. It seems they got the bugs out of it finally.

  • @jpertle7629
    @jpertle76295 жыл бұрын

    Not a fan of the Quad-Down, it's too forceful and painful. I do really enjoy the wave turns, RMC is building great coasters.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    I love it, but it does get mixed reviews over comfort for sure.

  • @mykeykane5754
    @mykeykane57545 жыл бұрын

    i wanna meet you. I need a new warrior to ride with.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    You'll be able to meet me at some point. I always announce it on the channel before I visit a park.

  • @daleestep8699
    @daleestep86995 жыл бұрын

    rode it 14 times in one day since there was no line!

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    That's amazing. I'd love to go there on a day like that.

  • @daleestep8699

    @daleestep8699

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@CoasterFanatics We have season passes so we've done it more than once!

  • @rehanpoonawalla7406
    @rehanpoonawalla74065 жыл бұрын

    The angle of the main drop is 73° and its top speed it 73 Miles per hour, Coincidence?

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    actually probably not. These coasters have some crazy engineering. they exactly what numbers it will take to get the train from A to B.

  • @Loakin
    @Loakin5 жыл бұрын

    Roses are red, Violets are blue. I came here for 4:33, and you did too.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol this made me laugh!

  • @ajtritto3989
    @ajtritto39895 жыл бұрын

    Every time I try to ride this it's closed

  • @rileyjones2167

    @rileyjones2167

    5 жыл бұрын

    Helpmecomeupwithagoodusername maybe 2019 will be a a good year for it🤞🏻

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seems like they finally got all the bugs out of it.

  • @garrettrader6879
    @garrettrader68795 жыл бұрын

    2016 for 7 days

  • @mikestein1024
    @mikestein10245 жыл бұрын

    What about son of beast at 75 mph

  • @adrenalinerush5862

    @adrenalinerush5862

    5 жыл бұрын

    Mike Stein Defunct coasters don’t count.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    exactly.

  • @samsmith8600
    @samsmith86005 жыл бұрын

    Even once the year 2020 comes it’s still going to be very popular

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    For sure!

  • @nincompoopp3544
    @nincompoopp35445 жыл бұрын

    Why is always broken down?

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Seems like they have it fixed now. There were issues with the launch and the fact that the train was too heavy.

  • @jeffbrunecz2151
    @jeffbrunecz21515 жыл бұрын

    PLEASE learn how to manipulate the audio when recording live on a coaster. the sound/noise kills the video.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    you'd hear the exact same wind if you were actually riding it and you're the only one that has mentioned it.

  • @BradWoodburn
    @BradWoodburn5 жыл бұрын

    Skip to 4:29 to start the POV to avoid the bullshit chit chat.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    lol, typical snowflake!

  • @deanmiller6177
    @deanmiller61775 жыл бұрын

    Everytime i go there its always down.its a piece of junk and cant stay running properly.

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Sorry to hear that. I hope you have better luck next time.

  • @1AceMoneyMaker
    @1AceMoneyMaker5 жыл бұрын

    They didn’t change the trains front to “save weight” they were going to change the front of the trains anyway

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Either way it still looks like crap, lol.

  • @wannekapeak1375
    @wannekapeak13755 жыл бұрын

    I've noticed this guy does not go to Disney. Probably one of those idiots that acts like Disney isn't amazing since it isn't full of coasters. I think it more has to do with Disney being more out of his league in terms of being for only the upper crust. He has to go to freaking Dollywood and Six Flags Georgia....

  • @CoasterFanatics

    @CoasterFanatics

    5 жыл бұрын

    Hi There. That's simply not true. I've been to Disney many times in my life. I just haven't been there since I started this channel in 2016. You see, My family and I have been talking about going back for a while now. Hopefully we can make it back over there this summer. I would have went this year for my Florida trip But it's very expensive and Disney is just no fun going by yourself. It is truly a family destination. That being said I am really looking forward to the new Tron coaster coming in a couple years.

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