My dad was telling me how he marathoned this back in 1982 when he went to Knotts Berry Farm, guess he has a credit I'll never get! Still cool to see this classic, the first modern coaster with an inversion, still running great.
My dad did the same exact thing with a group of his friends during a grad event at Busch Gardens Tampa in the late 70s or early 80s. Busch Gardens Tampa used to have a coaster exactly like this one called Python, and he told me that since there was nobody in the park, the ride ops let them keep going around again and again without getting off.
Having gone to Silverwood nearly a dozen times over the years, this is my favorite coaster there. Its got a perfect balance between Fear Factor, Adrenaline, Speed, G Force, and Length without overdoing any of them (COUGH COUGH AFTERSHOCK COUGH COUGH) I LOVE IT!!
rode the hell outa that thing at knotts the year it opened. the whole roaring 20s area was nice. this and the loop trainer had me bouncing backing forth
I love this ride so much! If your scared of Rollercoasters i definitely recommend this ride. Just be aware that your head jostls, so keep your neck supported
Hello Old Friend. I did get to ride this before it was relocated many eons ago. Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Wow! And now the Vekoma "Boomerang" that replaced "Corkscrew" has also been relocated and is still in operation. I miss these coasters but it's a small park and we don't have room to keep them all.
I remember seeing this coaster at Knott’s when I was little. Unfortunately I was too young to ride it then, but I got my chance when I went to Silverwood in 2012.
That's a remarkable still! This coaster would have been my first time upside down on a coaster, but Knott's Bear-y Tales caught fire and killed the power as I was about to board. I've since ridden it in both parks.
Out of all of Arrow’s roller coasters, this one has to be the most innovative. It’s kinda crazy that several coasters likely wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for this ride, and many of our memories riding roller coasters may not have happened if it wasn’t for Corkscrew.
I wish i was alive back when this thing first opened at knotts to see peoples reaction to this ride. I see some every once and a while on youtube and its hard to not get a bit touched seeing those people experience something that was revolutionary and unheard of at the time
So nice to see it again. I still miss not having it at Knott’s. I liked Knott’s red white and blue color scheme better though. Interesting that they added those little automatic safety gates. Knott’s never had anything like that!
Knott's Berry Farm was the first location this particular corkscrew recided. Alot of identical corkscrews were built as well including at Geauga Lake Park and was later moved to MGM Dizzie World
I was going to guess Geauga Lake (six flags ohio)...but I'll rcdb that. These rides are becoming a relic of history quickly. One of the great features of the arrow corkscrew is the fixed spiral. You get this painful jolt as you take that left turn against the bank, then the train freezes in place as you watch the world spiral around you. My uncle wanted to see a triple or quadruple corkscrew like that. I think it would be cool...you could also do some weird forced perspective by adding decorations to the focal point of the curve...okay, I'm rambling.
Yeah, you're talking about Sea Viper, don't you? It was built by the same manufacturer (Arrow Development) and the layound indeed almost was the same. The only difference is that the lift hill is 6 meters taller to complete the vertical loop. Really a shame that it's gone, since it was really a classic ride that doesn't get built anymore. They could have at least relocated it :(
This was actually my first "upside down" coaster as I was too scared to do a full loop and my brother managed to drag me onto this ride. I rode it several times throughout the trip
There were certainly many Arrow Dynamics corkscrew coasters throughout the 1970s and 80s, with many still in operation. What sets this one apart is that it was the first. Do you know where it stood for nearly 15 years before moving to Silverwood? You can also watch the off-ride video we posted to see more of what this classic coaster looks like: th-cam.com/video/xVHA-d2zqwM/w-d-xo.html Silverwood Theme Park is located east of Spokane, Washington in Athol, Idaho. This is us: www.coasterforce.com Read CF tweets: twitter.com/coasterforce Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/coasterforce Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/coasterforce Get your CoasterForce swag: teespring.com/stores/coasterf...
This coaster was relocated from Knott's Berry Farm. I've ridden this coaster and it is awesome!! The supports on this used to be yellow, and the track is still black I see.
I haven't been on this one. Cedar Point had one of these, but I believe they closed that one. Six Flags in Gurnee, IL still has theirs. I know these old corkscrews seem relatively tame but I still like 'em.
More like Cedar Point has the look-a-like. The Corkscrew at Silverwood is the original prototype modern inverting coaster. It was the first coaster to go upside down when it originally opened at Knott's Berry Farm in 1975.
@@MrPrivateStock The closest thing I've rode is Demon @ Great America. No American Scream Machine but I came away with a headache. Also, the quote is heard in the video and kind of goes to their MO.
This opened in 1975, and it's still running so smoothly.
It roughs your head a bit at the turn after the drop but ya it's really good
It shut down ages ago
@@simbody6992 No it didn't. It opened at Knott's Berry Farm in 1975 and got moved to Silverwood in 1989 where it still operates today
So smoothly…. Yep…. Definitely smooth…
@@sotguy3584 yep, soooo smoothhhhhh..
The original that started it all, first built in Knotts Berry Farm, moved to Silverwood, and it still holds up!
I went on this with my friend and screamed, "FOR CAMILOOOOOO!" on the way down. Man, it must be great to be my friend! 😊
My dad was telling me how he marathoned this back in 1982 when he went to Knotts Berry Farm, guess he has a credit I'll never get! Still cool to see this classic, the first modern coaster with an inversion, still running great.
Same my dad doesn't remember riding this but remembers he was at knotts in 89
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My dad did the same exact thing with a group of his friends during a grad event at Busch Gardens Tampa in the late 70s or early 80s. Busch Gardens Tampa used to have a coaster exactly like this one called Python, and he told me that since there was nobody in the park, the ride ops let them keep going around again and again without getting off.
You really should go to silverwood its surprisingly good for a local theme park
Having gone to Silverwood nearly a dozen times over the years, this is my favorite coaster there. Its got a perfect balance between Fear Factor, Adrenaline, Speed, G Force, and Length without overdoing any of them (COUGH COUGH AFTERSHOCK COUGH COUGH)
I LOVE IT!!
What do you think of Stunt Pilot?
A true classic I’d definitely like to do someday!
You should it’s really cool
rode the hell outa that thing at knotts the year it opened. the whole roaring 20s area was nice. this and the loop trainer had me bouncing backing forth
This was my first ever big roller coaster. I recently learned the history behind it and I think it’s really cool that a park like Silverwood got it.
I love this ride so much! If your scared of Rollercoasters i definitely recommend this ride. Just be aware that your head jostls, so keep your neck supported
A coaster that makes you chuckle and smile instead of scream. How fun!
Perfect beginner coaster for all ages and one of my favorites at this park.
Nice to see my dear friend from Knott's. The Corkscrew is living history. 😊
We have one at Calaway Park in Springbank that opened in 1982. 41 years, and still running strong in mint condition. Just repainted.
This is actually my childhood theme park, I honestly did not know that this particular coaster was from Knotts until some time later.
Hello Old Friend. I did get to ride this before it was relocated many eons ago. Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Wow! And now the Vekoma "Boomerang" that replaced "Corkscrew" has also been relocated and is still in operation. I miss these coasters but it's a small park and we don't have room to keep them all.
I remember seeing this coaster at Knott’s when I was little. Unfortunately I was too young to ride it then, but I got my chance when I went to Silverwood in 2012.
That's a remarkable still! This coaster would have been my first time upside down on a coaster, but Knott's Bear-y Tales caught fire and killed the power as I was about to board. I've since ridden it in both parks.
Out of all of Arrow’s roller coasters, this one has to be the most innovative. It’s kinda crazy that several coasters likely wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for this ride, and many of our memories riding roller coasters may not have happened if it wasn’t for Corkscrew.
That beautiful lift hill sounds
I went on this roller coaster today… What can I say? IT WAS AWESOME!!!
I wish i was alive back when this thing first opened at knotts to see peoples reaction to this ride. I see some every once and a while on youtube and its hard to not get a bit touched seeing those people experience something that was revolutionary and unheard of at the time
I love riding roller coasters
So nice to see it again. I still miss not having it at Knott’s. I liked Knott’s red white and blue color scheme better though. Interesting that they added those little automatic safety gates. Knott’s never had anything like that!
My Favorite Silverwood Ride.
Knott's Berry Farm was the first location this particular corkscrew recided. Alot of identical corkscrews were built as well including at Geauga Lake Park and was later moved to MGM Dizzie World
I was going to guess Geauga Lake (six flags ohio)...but I'll rcdb that. These rides are becoming a relic of history quickly. One of the great features of the arrow corkscrew is the fixed spiral. You get this painful jolt as you take that left turn against the bank, then the train freezes in place as you watch the world spiral around you. My uncle wanted to see a triple or quadruple corkscrew like that. I think it would be cool...you could also do some weird forced perspective by adding decorations to the focal point of the curve...okay, I'm rambling.
Yeah Geauga Lake had their copy built in 1978. Their corkscrew is at MGM Dizzie World
Looks so smooth!
all this is missing is the double loop and counterclockwise cork and its pretty much Dragon Fyre @ Canada's Wonderland
This is the roller coaster that started it all it was I think the first steel and looping coaster made back the
This was the prototype inverting rollercoaster so it's logic that it isn't that large
Thought the layout looked familiar - Seaworld Australia also had this coaster, although with what seemed like a slightly taller lift hill.
The Sea World Australia version was about ~20ft taller and had a loop!
Yeah, you're talking about Sea Viper, don't you? It was built by the same manufacturer (Arrow Development) and the layound indeed almost was the same. The only difference is that the lift hill is 6 meters taller to complete the vertical loop. Really a shame that it's gone, since it was really a classic ride that doesn't get built anymore. They could have at least relocated it :(
Used to be one exactly like this in Myrtle Beach S.C. Rode it with with my Dad.
after watching this video it reminded me about how much fun it is when i rode it!
Reminds of the Corkscrew at Alton Towers
Bro, the layout looks nothing compared to Corkscrew at Alton Towers.
@@brogaming7393 for real
This was actually my first "upside down" coaster as I was too scared to do a full loop and my brother managed to drag me onto this ride. I rode it several times throughout the trip
Rode this at Opryland back in the 80s quite a few times... this would be a great back yard coaster.
if someone has a big backyard of course
Ah, ah, ah, ah! Everyone has bad memories of me! Remember that one time? Ooh, man, we couldn't stop screaming.
This was the first looping coaster I ever rode when it was at Knott's Berry Farm.
The first drop is no joke you literally go flying
The name fits the tame ride!
Lovely 🤙🏾
Yoooo that's weird, I was just there a couple days ago, then you post this
It was at Knott's Berry Farm before being moved to Silverwood for 1990.
There were certainly many Arrow Dynamics corkscrew coasters throughout the 1970s and 80s, with many still in operation. What sets this one apart is that it was the first. Do you know where it stood for nearly 15 years before moving to Silverwood?
You can also watch the off-ride video we posted to see more of what this classic coaster looks like: th-cam.com/video/xVHA-d2zqwM/w-d-xo.html
Silverwood Theme Park is located east of Spokane, Washington in Athol, Idaho.
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u copied the vid's description
Not the best ride at silver wood but definitely a must ride. It's great for people who are newer to roller coasters
This coaster was relocated from Knott's Berry Farm. I've ridden this coaster and it is awesome!! The supports on this used to be yellow, and the track is still black I see.
The supports are still yellow, they're just severely faded.
Reminds me of the Wabash Cannonball @ Opryland USA.
I love 2 second coasters
Why did I cry at this 😂
Yes please.
It's really fun
Is this similar to corkscrew that was at Alton towers
but shorter
plus it's a prototype
I can feel my head hit against the safety restraints on that loop. Ouch.
Good we're back to the static camera
I like when it goes upside down
Looks very much the same as one at Calaway Park near Calgary Alberta.
huge surprise that the others are rough
i go to this theme park every year and i went on this ride last year. it was scary asf. look i can’t do coasters ok?
Fun fact: the profile of the first drop and subsequent turnaround is identical to that of the Giant Dipper at Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Huh, what a strange ride to base it off of. Guess it was close to the Headquarters of arrow.
Ah yes the first coaster to go upside down. Such as classic
Looks fun but short
it's a prototype what do you expect
Jeez I thought someone commented before this came out
lmao. just went on this 13 times.
It’s a rough coaster and the head banging is bad. But still a fun coaster!
i heard that it runs smoothly
kudos to silverwood for maintaining it
@@boltgaming248 It’s much better than it was, but still a bit rough 😂
@@mr.hamster2337 ok
I haven't been on this one. Cedar Point had one of these, but I believe they closed that one. Six Flags in Gurnee, IL still has theirs. I know these old corkscrews seem relatively tame but I still like 'em.
Cedar point look a like........ Sandusky Ohio best park ever
More like Cedar Point has the look-a-like. The Corkscrew at Silverwood is the original prototype modern inverting coaster. It was the first coaster to go upside down when it originally opened at Knott's Berry Farm in 1975.
this came before that, actually
@@SmileBullet thanks for the info i really thought cedar point's came first🤔
Knott's Berry Farm baby
Man that’s a short ride 😬
It was the prototype inverting roller coaster, so it's logic that it's not a long ride because it was all about that corkscrews
It needs a new paint job
Like Blue track and white supports? Cause this coaster has Blue track and white supports while operated at Knott’s.
@@zacharylunsford2 I like its silverwood paint job better.
@@andrewc1199 why?
@@zacharylunsford2 Idk it just looks cooler
@@andrewc1199 It doesnt look as classic as the original blue and white colors
Knotts berry farm cornscrew....
Cornscrew?
@@tonedpeter the grammar is so bad fr
@@boltgaming248 How dare you reply to me after two years
@@tonedpeter sorry (not sorry)
@@boltgaming248 im going to drop a piece of a vekoma flying dutchmans track onto your house
Knotts Berry Farm
ok
Looks more like a kiddy coaster.
this is not a wacky worm
This rollercoaster kinda sucks IMO, it’s too short and rough, cool historically but the ride itself isn’t the best.
i heard is smooth
I hate this ride so much it hurts my head
i guess you're short
"My Head Hurts" - Arrow Dynamics
This is actually the smoothest Arrow coaster you’ll ever ride. It doesn’t bang you around anywhere close to their others
@@MrPrivateStock The closest thing I've rode is Demon @ Great America. No American Scream Machine but I came away with a headache. Also, the quote is heard in the video and kind of goes to their MO.
@@Galileo430 lean your head forwards on the corkscrews and it doesn't hurt a bit