The 15 Best Coaster Layouts in America
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- These are the best coaster layouts in America!
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Imagine if one day, a new rollercoaster manufacturer comes along and they RMC the RMCs
Bruh
What if they undo the Rmc
Just turn the wood supports to full steel
Go from steel rails to maglev. Lower resistance means more speed maintained, and even crazier layouts than what is physically possible today.
But then it wouldnt be called RMCing something because RMC didnt do it
Chris: Best coaster layouts
RMC: Oh yea bois
...though: note that of the two elite SFNE coasters, most enthusiasts would rate Wicked Cyclone above Superman overall just for sheer RMC insanity, but here Superman gets credited with the superior *layout*, and I think that is probably right.
Storm Chaser's layout blows my mind especially given it's height constraint.
Agreed! Between quality of the elements themselves along with the variety, I think it's the best layout of any RMC.
Storm Chaser is incredible.
Storm Chaser was my second RMC not counting the middle row cold morning Trim ride on SV. I also went on Goliath at SFGA and Storm Chaser is definitely superior.
love all the layouts that thread their own loop. especially Time Traveler and Copperhead.
While i still agree, i found time traveler to be a little short.
Loch Ness Monster is king of all
@@luigiu2174 honestly I’m surprised TMNT made the list over Time Traveler
And revolution ✋😪
Kumba, man! One of B&Ms earliest and finest.
My absolute favorite is the Voyage. Besides the mid-course, there’s not one dull moment over the entire ride.
I love the beasts layout. The staight sections don't bother me. So much speed, a great terrain layout, a huge drop, and a great finale make this one of my favorite coasters.
I agree. I feel the extreme roughness only adds to the ride and the turns give insane lateral Gs. The straight sections also feel super fast.
Yesss and that slowing increasing banking off the second lift into the double helix is killer!! It seems so extra but I love it, even if it is quite trimmed, it still hauls
I feel the uncomplicated layout adds to the ride since it’s all about speed and the terrain
The beast final turn after second.hill especially at night is unreal
Expedition Geforce has the greatest Layout for any coasters I rode:
-Insane drop with ejector airtime and laterals
-Awesome sustained ejector hill
-Forceful overbanked turn
-Another great ejector hill
[ride dies for a bit]
-awesome pull up into straight section
-twisted ejector hill with great whip
-Mental 4 bunny hop ejector hill combo finale
It's that good OMG
If it were in America, I'm sure Chris would have ridden it and it would be on the list ..but it's not, so he didn't, so it's not.
@Ken Norcott Yep, and it's on the list! If Expedition GeForce were in America it may even be number one...but it's not, so it's not!
It gets a little repetitive tho
Not really a good layout imo. Just repeating the same stuff over and over
Karnan is also great
I agree on number one! Superman's layout really is perfection and it was running faster last year than it has since the mid-2000s thanks to the new wheels.
I love Superman El Último Escape's layout at Six Flags Mexico. It doesn't give you a break, you're ejecting out of your seat even before the lift hill, which makes the way up much more intimidating.
I know you haven’t ridden steel curtain, but it’s layout is incredible and i have no idea how S&S creased such an amazing coaster in its tiny plot of land.
A few wild cards:
The Legend. The layout is super unconventional and it's really a thrilling experience. The laterals can't be beat and I love how it randomly takes you into the water park.
X2: it's hard to say what actually counts as the "layout" here because of the flipping but that's the point. The track layout is really cool on its own but you throw in the flipping and it's unreal. Besides, you have to factor in the flipping because the coaster isn't meant to be ridden without it so essentially it counts as being part of the layout.
Storm Chaser: this layout looks weak but somehow creates pure awesomeness. That alone is worth a mention.
Shockwave (SFOT): Like Storm Chaser, the layout doesn't look particularly impressive. But somehow it's an unbelievable coaster. I still can't figure out how the coaster is able to use such a small lift hill, a boring setting and a layout that looks so mediocre and blow your mind with extreme positive and negative G forces.
Viper (SFMM): its the pinnacle of everything that Arrow ever did (at least that still feels like an Arrow. X2 is their best work but it's not a typical Arrow in any way.) It's got the best of your classic Arrow elements on a much bigger and better scale. And the elements just keep coming.
Honestly, Mine Blower and maybe Boardwalk Bullet are good wild cards. I've only been on Mine Blower, but that ride was intense with an inversion and a lot of ejector airtime on twisting hills and with sharp turns. Boardwalk Bullet does a lot while being absurdly compact, and should also be a consideration in a similar vein to Mine Blower.
Also, Lightning Rod is overrated. It's an airtime focused layout which now seems stuck on only delivering floater until you're most of the way through the quad-down.
The view of the water from the top of the first hill on Superman is incredible, too!
Moving from Ohio to CT with my wife I thought I was leaving all the great coasters behind, and while my home state is still the coaster mecca in my eyes- I'm excited to get to experience some of what New England has to offer. Went to Compounce last year and got on Boulder Dash (which was awesome but needs a good retracking), however I am JACKED to go to SFNE this year! Hope to see all you coaster fools there!!
I think Untamed has the best Layout of any coaster I rode. There are 5 inversions and 14 airtimemoments at only 3500 ft of track. The layout is very agressive and exept for the final bunnyhops it is not repetitive at all
Pretzel loops on B&M flyers are underated I got on Manta thinking that it would be just as graceful as Mako... I thought wrong
Dang I gotta get to Six Flags New England ASAP. Great Adventure is closer to me, but two New England coasters making this list and one of them is #1 is a sign 😂
(Unfortunately, Zamperla-land Coney Island is my home park. At least I can brag about the Cyclone and the Wonder Wheel 🤷🏻♂️)
As much as I love New England, I think he rates it a bit too highly. I don’t think Wicked Cyclone is better than Lightning Rod, and after the top 2, there really isn’t a whole lot. Still a great park though
@@TheCycloneHunter SFNE's Batman (not a clone) is a pretty good B&M floorless, though it's small for a B&M floorless and wouldn't make the park worthy of a pilgrimage on its own. Still, well worth riding.
@@MattMcIrvin yeah, New England is my home park. I’ve rode all of their coasters countless times
Very happy to see Superman the ride on this list! I got to ride it in the early 2000s before they changed the lap bar and it was so great. Miss the good old time.
Maverick is the only ride on this list that I have ever been on. I loved that first drop and these fast-paces stengel dives.
Otherwise, I really like the layout of some german coasters.
1. Expedition GeForce. Propably the craziest first drop I have ever experienced followed by ejector hills and turns through the woods and over a lake.
2. Der Schwur des Kärnan. Drop is Similar to GeForce, but 20m higher and completely in the dark. Then there is that crazy element after the first drop, followed by some nice turns, two ejector bunny hops and of course the two surprises (I don't wanna spoil you if you plan to ride this one day).
Greetings from Germany^^
I mean the best layout is obviously Lil Phantom with its great, oval layout, you can’t go wrong with the airtime hills on that thing!
For real tho
Well duh
Ah, a fellow lil phanboy
very true. That turnaround is so innovative and honestly has way more airtime that I ever could have expected.
@Zacheroni yeah it’s super strong it doesn’t even have a name
I LOVE the layout of Iron Rattler at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. The way the incorporated the quarry wall into the ride is beautiful.
Ladies and gentlemen, get ready! Once Chris gets to Europe, there is going to be about 20 videos about the trip, alright? No matter what I’ll be here for it!
I’ll definitely enjoy that video series a lot!
He will change his channel name to Shambhala Thrills
90% of enthusiasts:
“Wicked Cyclone is tOo lOnG, iT lOsEs aLl oF iTs SpEEd.”
And then they say
“Twisted cyclone is tOo shOrt, sHouLdvE hAd a 3rD lAp!”
Maybe Steel Curtain could've been on this list!
Same with phantom’s revenge
@@CoasterGuy2323 that finale tho, so good
The only coasters I’ve ridden on your list are Banshee, Steel Vengeance, Maverick, Lightning Rod and The Voyage.
I agree with all of your commentary. The Voyage is my all time favorite rollercoaster because of the layout. I have to give an honorable mention to Time Traveler and Storm Chaser. Both layouts are great to me.
I know they’re clones and don’t belong on any ‘best’ list... but I love the layout of vekoma SLCs
The layout looks pretty good, but the trackwork is subpar, and people hate the restraints
SLCs do have good layouts. But the trains traverse then in such a clunky way that not only is it an uncomfortable experience but the momentum is ruined as it goes through them. I think of SLCs as a pinball going through a narrow passageway but hitting the wall the entire way through instead of smoothly moving through it. It ruins the effect of the elements. Plus, the restraints really magnify that clunkiness and direct it into your head.
If Vekoma could fix the clunkiness and replace the restraints with the Riddler Revenge restraints then SLCs would be really cool. I don't think they'd be as good as the Batman clones but they'd be cool.
SLCs are so uncomfortable for me with the head banging
@@zacg_ SLC's are going to get new trains all over the world ;-) Starting with the SLC prototype at Walibi Holland! Untamed, also at Walibi Holland has got a cool layout as well!! GCI coasters (in general) are also very good in their layouts...
Phantoms revenge. The second drop being the biggest and then the airtime.
Christmas coaster must be here! Chris-MAS
I just have to say the fact that the fact my home park Six Flags New England managed to get 2 places on this list excites me to go there this coming weekend that much more, it'll be my first time on those coasters in a year and a half and boy am I looking forward to it
Top Gun/Fight Deck at CGA always impressed me with its short course and what it does, like the corkscrew that drops you over the lake, hitting its top speed before heading back into the station. I’ve been on a fair amount of new stuff and I’d say that still holds its own.
My list would probably go something like this:
10) Nemesis Inferno
9) Rock n Roller Coaster
8) Odyssey
7) Icon
6) Olympia Looping
5) Swarm
4) Smiler
3) Saw the Ride
2) Wicker Man
1) Nemesis
Now, I read the title and thought, "If he doesn't put hades on here and give it recognition, I might lose a bit of respect" but MAN HE GOT IT ON POINT. HADES 360 FOR PRESIDENT 2020
Thunderbolt at Kennywood is pretty good in terms of classic woodies with a dive out of the station, turn around then drops and up into the lift then 2 hardly banked helixes with some great laterals before diving back into the ravine, turning around with a 90 foot final drop.
Ravine Flyer II is also nice with using the terrain to it's advantage and flying over the road with some nice ejector air time. Many say that the latter half isn't that great. But it really weaves through itself and in the backrow you get whipped right through that 90 degree banked turn
And I think Raging Bull has a really unique twister layout for a B&M Hyper Coaster.
Apollos chariot is a brilliant layout and STILL my favorite hyper overall.
DC Rivals Hypercoaster, and Superman Escape would for sure be on the list if you make it to Australia in the future :).
So over here in Europe there are three layouts that I consider flawless, even tho they are not all from the most powerful rides.
Troy: airtime, laterals and a well paced compact layout. It’s a blast form start to finish and has so many different elements
Lech Coaster: the possibly second to most intense coaster in Europe. Packed with great airtime and whippy inversions as well as some crazy powerful turns. It packs so much into its ride time.
Helix: while not being that extreme, you get everything. Airtime, hangtime, whip, duration, intensity.
I was hoping to see Steel Curtain on the list, it’s one of the most unique layouts and structures I’ve ever seen.
I've gotta add X-Flight Chicago.
The head-choppers are really cool
WAIT YOUR THE DUDE THAT ALSO COMMENTS ON ALL THE WEEZER VIDEOS YOUR EVERYWHERE
@@blizzmuzic finally a Weezer fan!
Even though SFGAM is my home park, i do NOT think it has that great of a layout. but that's just my opinion.
@@matthewsouthwell9653 haha yeah
I feel like Wicked Cyclone gets a bit repetitive, especially towards the end. I feel the same with Lightning rod as well, especially since it has no inversions
you comment on every vid I see
@@nathandroppedoff yes
I love Magic Mountain. There are so many good coasters, some overlooked coasters that are underrated due to Tatsu, Twisted, and X2. I wish I could travel to all these places!
I'd add Thunderbolt and Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood to this list, the way they interact with each other and use the terrain is awesome! Phantom's Revenge with the very unique second hill being the biggest, while diving under Thunderbolt, and Thunderbolt dropping into a good bit of the ride before it even has a lift hill!
I was absolutely astonished when Superman the Ride from my home park made the number 1. I absolutely love that coaster and its layout. Glad to know there are others out there that adore it!! Plus I just rode Superman Ride of Steel at SFAm for the first time a couple weeks ago, mediocre during the day (love the speed) but an elite and underrated night ride!!!
I was terrified of Tatsu at first, but now I wish I had a chance to ride it again. That first hill is insane, and the pretzel loop is a really unique experience with a ton of G's.
And I thought I would never come in contact with a ROBLOX player again… this is deja vu
pretty much me except fury 325 instead of tatsu
I have a soft spot for dark coasters. They always seem so much better when you can't see. I would love to see a video on the best dark ride roller coasters!
Flight of Fear at Kings Island is must ride
I think that maverick has the best layout of all time. Launches, airtime, great drop, and insane elements.
The only bad part of watching an Airtime Thrills video: Knowing it'll be too long a wait before I can ever ride any of these fantastic coasters 😭
I love this list since it also highlights some coaster that are not often mentioned. Great job!
My home park is Kings Island so I am obsessed with the Beast and Mystic Timbers. I was also blown away by Kentucky Flier.
I was surprised to find GhostRider on here and so high up as well. I must say that the chaotic second half is one of my favorite parts of any roller coaster I've been on.
I'm not a coaster fan but Banshee's loop and barrel roll beside the station got me on the ride.
I Totally agree with this list. I've been on 5 of these and they are easily in my top 10! Solid list!!!
IMO one of your best video's. Because of the solid list and the explanations, and all the different elements and what you enjoyed about them. GREAT VIDEO.
I do have a video Suggestion, it might be dumb but i love Pre Lift sections and you should totally rank them!
Yes!
I don’t think there’s much to rank other than the rolls and Hades. imo RMC prelifts don’t have air
Thunderation would be #1
Best lift for me is Euro Mir. 😁
Was kind of disappointed Outlaw Run didn't quite make it, but all of these are worthy of being on here
I love the choppers, the wave turns and the heartline on Outlaw Run all through the woods and no idea which way your heading! I feel the same about IRat at SFFT and the quarry wall!
OR would have been 16
Interesting video! Some of these really made me think, but your justifications totally made sense.
X² has one of my favorite layouts. The first drop, followed by a Raven Turn, followed by an airtime hill while spinning 360 backwards, followed by a sweet weightless roll, then the INSANE second Raven Turn, followed by a last pop of an inversion.
That ride is a BEAST!
Another top-notch video by Airtime Thrills. You always do your videos on the coolest topics!
I LOVE this!, It looks like a fantastic Coaster layout count down, with only Diamondback missing. Thanks for posting!
Diamondback definitely is better than most b&m hyper layouts
@@AirtimeThrills Even without having ridden any B&M hyper that looks obvious to me. Two untrimmed hills with dips after the 1st drop on a coaster with a 1st drop of 215' and 80 MPH is unheard of anywhere else. I wish there was a giga version of it with a drop 0f 331' and a length like Steel Dragon 2000. (You can always fantasize and look at "Terrawolf" the NL2 version of Diamondback with twice the drop. ;)
I love your vids man. This is so cool!
Superman at NE is excellent. It really does never let up and keeps it fresh the whole way through.
As soon as I saw the title I knew what would be number one, and I suspect that wanting to recognize Superman’s layout was the first thought that got you considering a video on this topic.
Great vid, and I’m glad Fury got such high recognition.
Superman and Fury were always the 2 gold standards for me
Airtime Thrills 👍
I wish hagrids could make this list. The launches, drop track, spike, And the backwards launch. It’s a complete package
It always amazes me that you give my home park SFNE coasters so much love! I guess we’re pretty lucky to have two great rides. I’m hoping that SFNE opens next year. Now if they could just rid of at least one the two boomerangs!!
Was not expecting #1, but I’m super happy about it, being from southern NH
I was expecting phantoms revenge would be on here, and maybe even steel curtain but those are more unique rather than good so I guess I understand. Also they are kinda short so that takes away
Phantom blows Fury away in layout..... I'm not saying better ride..... But layout. I think he has to stroke cedar fair nuts a certain amount of times or they won't send him his annual pass and 10% off Merch card
@@quintocreations5091 lmfao
I love the videos you make like these! PLEASE do a video ranking Terrain Coasters and/or Inversions, or ranking the most unique coasters.
I´m totally with you with SROS/NE! It´s the perfect coaster! The only thing that would make it even more perfect would be the inclusion of that amazing twisted ejector flip that was first used on Expedition Ge Force. If only they would have included it in the second part of the ride, e.g. the transition that leads into the tunnel. Since EGF was built one year later, maybe they hadn´t come up with that element yet.
Other things that make SROS superior than EGF: It´s much longer, taller in every aspect (the hills on EGF are actually small, since the ride is built over other rides, so they never go to ground level), it has a tunnel and these awesome long trains.
An honorary mention to your list: Revolution at Magic Mountain! It´s a fantastic terrain coaster! Being the first modern looping coaster it would have been enough to just have this one loop, but the ride does so much more.
Hot take: lower to the ground inversions might be faster and therefore more intense, but I actually really enjoy inversions that are high up and slow. When I'm upside down, I just get some giddy euphoria from the ground being SO far away. Maybe it's the fear factor? But to me, that's why I adore TMNT Shellraiser. It's just a perfect layout for my tastes.
Such a great list 👍
Time Traveler... unique and never a dull moment!
Totally agree with str as number one. Good list
I love your channel. As a coaster enthusiast I see how you know a lot o good content about coasters. Keep posting. A big hug from Brazil (the worst country in the world for roller coasters) owwww a good new video for you.
Yesss love your videz!!!
Great video!
Although inside, Flight of Fear at Kings Island sould be on the list. Shot out of the tunnel into a loop and track everywhere
Thank you! I totally agree Superman is number 1 here at least for what I have been on. SFNE was my HP growing up and it's the most complete coaster I have ever been on. I also agree that the dive into the final tunnel is the defining part of the ride. I would have put Kumba at two. It's layout has been copied numerous times....... b/c its that good!
Hulk has an underrated layout. It's the first ever B&M launch coaster with a unique tire system and 7 inversions.
I think you need to come to Universal soon and experience Velocicoaster. In my opinion it is a fantastic layout.
Yea I agree. I was at Six Flags New England today and I got to ride the wicked cyclone in the back and in the front and I still say Superman is the best rollercoaster I’ve ridden because of the layout and those drops. It’s a perfect ride.. scary brake run though
Ehhhh so close to 50k. Can’t wait brother. You deserve it
Wasn’t expecting to see Kings Island on the list, but happy Banshee got there!
Really good list. I would include Lightning run, it has a very good layout that packs in 11 airtime moments but they are almost all different, the first drop to the outer bank turns to the bunny hills, it packs in a little of every airtime and it does not lose speed. It is fast paced throughout the entire layout. Also I would probably include Boulder dash because just how the layout interacts so well with the terrain and it packs in lateral turns and good airtime moments. Also thanks for including Banshee, it really does have a fantastic, long, and forcefull layout for a B&M Invert. The inversions may not be as wippy but it is just different. The reason the best positive Gs are on the bottom of the pretzel knot is because that is where the ride reaches the max speed, not at the bottom of the drop.
I Think that Zadra Have one of the Greatest layouts out there. It keeps speed all the time , it cloud even have longer track I wish, because at the brake section , still have that speed. Anyway one of the best coasters in the world. For sure in the back row ❤️🔥. Great video Mr Thrills !
7:10 that kid in the red absolutely LAUNCHED OUT OF HIS SEAT lol looks so fun 😆
Nicely done. I think you hit it right. Tatsu is insane. The Gs on it.
Always great video's and also a big thx that you mention the lenght in meters, thats easier for us Europans 😀.
Nice vid 👌
I was SO surprised to see two coasters from my home park on here!
I love SFNE I went there recently and loved those 2 rides. Unless u are talking about SFMM XD
Its Amazing!
90% of enthusiasts:
“Wicked Cyclone is tOo lOnG, iT lOsEs aLl oF iTs SpEEd.”
And then they say
“Twisted cyclone is tOo shOrt, sHouLdvE hAd a 3rD lAp!”
Yeah that also pisses me off, when the other enthusiasts complain about what they wished for.
@@Sarcastrophe098 exactly 😂
The GPS like 👁👄👁
@@irhrjjrjrkekwoowoe lol
@John Lorton said a ton of enthusiasts. Most enthusiasts literary say
“If the 3rd lap was not there it would be better as it loses to much speed”
That’s an issue with length. So yes people do say that 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Tatsu was the first ride I thought of! Good call
Maverick should be number one. It has the full package layout: airtime, speed, laterals, positive g’s, negative g’s, inversions, launches, and some theming throughout the ride.
OTSR
@@Coolsomeone234 This video is about layouts not restraints
No height
Layouts are awesome, I think Superman at SFNE is gonna be here. Twister and out and back. Everything in one
Edit: hahahahah I was right
Good list. I would add 2 PA coasters. Steel Curtain provides excellent variety with 9 inversions, plenty of airtime, and a good mix of forces ranging from graceful to intense.
Also, Lightning Racer may not have the best forces, but it's layout and interactions with the other side is excellent. It combines parallel racing, head on dueling, and everything in between to perfection.
Forgive me for being old school, but I think Six Flags Magic Mountain's Revolution has one of the best layouts I know. It begins with a first drop buried in the trees. Then it is followed with two more progressively taller drops. Then a long drawn out hill which builds up anticipation into its signature first ever successful vertical loop. Then banks upward left, then right into its tunnel. The ride threads the vertical loop only to wring out the last element of a highly banked helix to end the ride. It may have the air time or the intensity as many of today's coasters, but look around at most coasters (looping) and compare layouts. And then think about how this was a first of its kind roller coaster. There's a reason why this coaster got me hooked on coasters in the first place.
By the way, this is a great and unique video! Thanks! Keep up the good work!
Forgot to proofread! I meant to say it may not have the air time or intensity...
You do love Six Flags NE but I can't complain as it's my home park. Love bringing GP on Superman, really throws them into the fire.
Twisted Timbers layout looks awesome
Taiga at linnanmäki will take my spot. Great layout and coaster. Untamed at Walibi Holland is also up there.
California Screamin' is by far one of the best layouts out there. OTSR's kill the ride but man is it amazing!
Twisted Timbers at Kings Dominion is easily the best layout I’ve personally experienced.
2:59 It looks like their heads are going to be cut off by the fan.
SAW THE RIDE
@@skstonesmith no... saw the ride 2.0
I think you hit a lot of my favorites:
Voyage, Steel Vengeance, Lightning Rod, Tatsu, Twisted Colossus, Cannibal, Fury 325, GhostRider, and Maverick.
Storm Chaser, Time Traveler, and and Outlaw Run are a few others I would put up there as well.
Your review of Ghostrider makes me think of another category for a video. Best "In the Structure" coasters. Roller coasters with great moments or prolonged sections of track that take place within the supports of the coaster. These sections make the ride seem so much faster and harder to see what's ahead. I can imagine most of the entries would be woodies, but I think it'd be a great list!