Though they aren’t butter smooth, I’m always shocked at how smooth most of the older Arrows from the late 60s/ all of the 70s are. Ones that come to mind (that I’ve ridden) are River King Mine Train, Corkscrew at Cedar Point, and Corkscrew at MiA (the same model as the one in the video). I always thought they were super smooth for Arrow, and they show me that Arrow did care about comfort, and tried their best using what little technology they had. The problem is that they designed their trains around average sized adults, so if you are taller or shorter than average, then you’re gonna have an awkward, and sometimes even painful experience. Their techniques didn’t really work as their coasters got larger though, and by the early 90s it seemed like they sorta stopped caring about comfort. Even on their smaller coasters from the time (before Alan Schilke of course). As much as I adore Adventure Express (it’s my favorite Mine Train) I can see how someone would be put off by it’s jerkyness. It’s far more aggressive than something like River King, or even CCMR.
@@CanobieCoaster They're weren't no where nearly as many if you look at historical photos. They must have been added when the Coaster was delivered to Silverwood.
Admittedly, I'm more interested in this ride for the historical value. Similar to how I felt after my rides on Leap the Dips--appreciate the history, don't know if I ever really want to ride it again. And one underrated aspect as to this ride's significance is that Hot Wheels makes Loopster cars modeled after these Arrow trains. I currently have an 8 car train, myself.
I rode the Corkscrew at Sea World Australia in the mid 80s. Im not sure if it was an Arrow but it certainly looked the same as the ones in this video. It had the single loop first then lead into the double corkscrew. I remember it was a big deal back then and I enjoyed it more than Dreamworlds double loop coaster, even though it was considerably shorter. Thanks for the memories CC!!
This is one of the few active Arrows in the country that I have not ridden. I need this, one side of Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Canyon Blaster. My rides on Michigan's Adventure's Corkscrew have been pretty good. Quite smooth, but I gotta watch out for a jerky transition or two. Back row gave great airtime. Not much to the ride, but not bad either. I've ridden it at least once each day I've gone.
First time I went upside down on a coaster, it was on this coaster at Knott's in the late '80s. Great memories. Good review!
Thanks!
this is such a nice review!
Thanks!
beautiful review
Thank you!
Though they aren’t butter smooth, I’m always shocked at how smooth most of the older Arrows from the late 60s/ all of the 70s are. Ones that come to mind (that I’ve ridden) are River King Mine Train, Corkscrew at Cedar Point, and Corkscrew at MiA (the same model as the one in the video). I always thought they were super smooth for Arrow, and they show me that Arrow did care about comfort, and tried their best using what little technology they had. The problem is that they designed their trains around average sized adults, so if you are taller or shorter than average, then you’re gonna have an awkward, and sometimes even painful experience.
Their techniques didn’t really work as their coasters got larger though, and by the early 90s it seemed like they sorta stopped caring about comfort. Even on their smaller coasters from the time (before Alan Schilke of course). As much as I adore Adventure Express (it’s my favorite Mine Train) I can see how someone would be put off by it’s jerkyness. It’s far more aggressive than something like River King, or even CCMR.
I appreciate what they contributed to the industry. They were trailblazers.
Rode this Corkscrew model Many Times when it was at Knott's Berry Farm. Man, Did they add so many more Track Tie Gages.
They may have at some point.
@@CanobieCoaster They're weren't no where nearly as many if you look at historical photos. They must have been added when the Coaster was delivered to Silverwood.
Admittedly, I'm more interested in this ride for the historical value. Similar to how I felt after my rides on Leap the Dips--appreciate the history, don't know if I ever really want to ride it again.
And one underrated aspect as to this ride's significance is that Hot Wheels makes Loopster cars modeled after these Arrow trains. I currently have an 8 car train, myself.
I find Leap the Dips a far superior ride experience. I really like that ride.
I rode the Corkscrew at Sea World Australia in the mid 80s. Im not sure if it was an Arrow but it certainly looked the same as the ones in this video. It had the single loop first then lead into the double corkscrew. I remember it was a big deal back then and I enjoyed it more than Dreamworlds double loop coaster, even though it was considerably shorter. Thanks for the memories CC!!
Yes that was an Arrow model.
That was Sea Viper. Sadly that ride retired in 2014.
It got KumbaK trains later in its life and it kind of ruined the ride after that…
Corkscrew is like the grandfather of inverting coasters.
Yes it is.
This and Montezooma were the two big rides at Knotts. This one hurt, and Montezooma was great fun.
I prefer Montezooma as well.
Speaking of Monte, that’s coming back in 2025!
This is one of the few active Arrows in the country that I have not ridden. I need this, one side of Matterhorn Bobsleds, and Canyon Blaster. My rides on Michigan's Adventure's Corkscrew have been pretty good. Quite smooth, but I gotta watch out for a jerky transition or two. Back row gave great airtime. Not much to the ride, but not bad either. I've ridden it at least once each day I've gone.
Which Canyon Blaster?
@@CanobieCoaster in Las Vegas. I've got Great Escapes.
Is the basketball court next to the ride for employees, or can guests go in there as well?
It’s a carnival game. Open to the public, but has a cost.
It's a midway game.
Arrow is cool
Yes they were.
This was my first looping roller coaster
Nice!
I would ride this. It's an old Arrow. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
It's a classic.
Good review but I don't think you can entirely ignore the historical value when rating this ride. To me, that's part of the experience.
My rating was for the onride experience, but I do appreciate the ride's historic value.
Mmm doesn't look too bad I think school would give me a worse headache than this
Ouch!
The way you say “room” sounds New England.
That's where I'm from, so it makes sense.
3:20 A rollercoaster cheaper than most houses today. :D (if the claculator i used, worked correctly, it would be ~600-700k in todays money)
Inflation is crazy.
Revolution's loop is circular, but it isn't round round.
Yes, not perfectly circular.
yes,
Yes it a classic.
I rode this last year and it’s probably the worst coaster I’ve ever been on, gotta ride for the historic credit of course, but never again.
I agree the history is its biggest selling point.
See that Arrow loopscrew, Steamin' Demon at Great Escape. But how would you compare that to this to ride again?
And what would you rate that?
Something low.
I was also asking you between this and Steamin' Demon at Great Escape to ride again. What do you think between the two?
I'd prefer to ride this.
Why would you prefer to ride this? I also include Steamin' Demon at Great Escape.
It's not as rough as Steamin' Demon.