I actually disagree when it comes to the speed on this ride. I think it’s very deliberately not supposed to be lightning quick and ON THIS OCCASION all the better for it. I absolutely loved the hangtime sensation through the one/two inversions and the slower moments for me actually gave me time to appreciate the changes in pace through certain dips and turns, whereas if it was going quicker I think those would have been more muted and uneventful. Like the sudden changes in pace were really noticeable, even when you were only going down a little 10ft dip. It’s like a thrilling family coaster and it’s really cleverly designed.
i got the most airtime i’ve ever gotten on a coaster tbh, especially when it’s warmed up it’s crazy on the back row and it’s what i imagine rmcs to be like
I don't understand why people are disappointed by the launches… Why do people expect them to accelerate quickly? Mack Rides launches are family-friendly (for example my parents could not enjoy Novgorod, the launch was too intense for them, but they loved Icon so much. So Icon is not only just OK, it's awesome for those who do not look for outstanding thrills. By the way, I really loved your footage of Icon in your cinematic video, especially in combination with the cool soundtrack. I can watch it again and again :D ;) Awesome!
Nathaniel Johnson "we live in a society" it's not that deep, when you go on a *thrill* coaster you expect to get thrilled, intensity is obviously intense and thrilling. Plus you're ignoring the point where he concludes that it's fun and enjoyable.
I mean, when Icon is hyped up as one of the best coasters in the UK, obviously a lot of American enthusiasts will be disappointed. Lots of Americans are used to rides by intamin, such as Maverick and Storm Runner, which have very sudden launches, breakneck pacing, and whippy transitions. The UK doesn't have any crazy intamin rides, so Icon really stands out in that environment.
Fidel Camuze Yes. But with regard to pure quality, Icon would also stand out compared to many typical Cedar Fair or Six Flags coasters - but of course not as a thrill cooaster, but as a soft, smooth and fun family coaster
Well people who hear about this ride from overseas don't expect a high rated coaster to feel like a family coaster. If it feels like a family coaster to someone who prefers more intense rides then why should they rate it high? It just doesn't feel like a valid defense. There's a reason Cheetah Hunt, usually considered a moderate family coaster like Icon, isn't typically highly rated in Florida. It just isn't an extreme coaster. That's why American enthusiasts don't feel the same way about Icon as UK enthusiasts. We just have more intense coasters and a bigger selection.
Nice to see a review of an european coaster!! I personally love Icon for it's variation of Elements! And it is just pure fun! I have it as my number 7 i have ridden, out of 144 credits! Great review!
I have to say, Mack multi-launches are probably the most universally palatable modern launched coaster design. I think they have found a perfect balance between forces and intensity to make a ride that literally appeals to everyone without being a watered down family coaster.
When I think "family coaster" I literally think mine ride, so this is certainly a welcome "family" ride upgrade! Wickerman too is called a family ride but frankly I don't see it as anything less than a full fat thrill ride
Honestly I cannot wait to make it to Liseberg and ride Helix. I know for a fact that ride will win my heart, it looks like the PERFECT roller coaster to me.
Just back in Australia from a UK holiday. Went to Pleasure Beach and loved eveything there. Rode ICON twice and seriously loved everything about it. I particularly liked when waiting in queue to ride (for the very first time) we watched trains getting launched and then disappearing over the first hill into the great unknown of the park. You then don't see the train back again until it hits its second launch. That whole "where did it go, what's over the hill" mystery built the anticipation and nerves beautifully. FYI: They have now modified the rear two seats on their ICON trains to free-spinning seats and have called them ENSŌ. I didn't experience this (as I can't handle spinning) but the verdict was very good from those who rode this way. It puts a whole new spin (pardon the pun) on the ride experience. After Pleasure Beach we went to Alton Towers - what a let down (and an expensive experience). Pleasure Beach has much better coasters (I love the old, original wooden, bumpy coasters). Rita (at Alton Towers) has a great first launch (it really forces you back in your seat), but after that, that's about it - just a speed coaster really. ICON is definitely the best coaster we rode in the UK.
I really liked the launch, I think the gradual nature of it suits the ride better as it compliments the smoothness throughout. I find the pacing to be just right too as you get some nice hang time on the inversions. The banking is epic as well!
Brilliant review. Great to hear another take on this coaster, especially not counting the Immelmann as an inversion, probably more of a junior Immelmann like on black mamba - I have thought this for a very long time so it’s great to get some clarity on it :)
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I went to the U.K and Sweden right before you guys did and before it opened so I didn't get to ride but took construction photos. I really like the Big One , yes it's layout makes completely no sense at all but I liked the overall speed and the wind getting thrown in my face on that plus the ending of the big one was interesting. Just looking at Icon it does look a bit slow but fun so I will take your guys word for it saying it is the best in the park. But definitely not the best in the U.K. That belongs to Nemesis or Smiler, technically Cu Cullain isn't the UK not getting into geography now. But awesome stuff Taylor as always. I just want to thank you because you made me love rollercoasters now more than I ever did and it woulde awesome to meet you one day
I dont think smiler is that good personally, I like it I just dont think its great, I find it uncomfortable around 60 70 percent of the time and all the inversions in such a quick time just kinda make me feel like I am randomly being thrown about
I personally really enjoy this ride, but I definitely agree that the launches aren't great, and it could be more intense. I've never really noticed the lapbars tighten, and I always make sure I'm not stapled so I get plenty of airtime on that top hat (my personal favourite element of the ride).
@@visionist7push your body upwards a bit with your back on the seat, they’ll try to staple you but they always need quick dispatches so they’ll just move on i rode it 8 times yesterday though and each time if i avoided getting stapled it came down right after the first launch so i just wouldn’t bother
10 more rides on this thing last week, easily one of my favourite coasters in the UK. I agree the first launch is not very forceful, however backseat I felt was somewhat forceful. Some moments in the second half are actually sort of forceful, the turn around before the turn over the entrance had some positive g forces and the ejector hill in the second half gives some great airtime. I enjoyed the Front however the back is a lot more forceful compared to the front.
I have ridden it 7 times. In the back, you feel the launch a bit more, especially the 2nd. In front you hang a bit more in the giant air time hill and immelman.
It's all about the back. Even from the first to the second row it's more forceful, let alone the last row. Awesome fun in the last row. I got 9 rides in, front, back, day, night
Really good review as always! Makes you wonder about the 2nd launch, is that part of the reason Copperhead Strike's 2nd launch is going to be on a bunny hill to make that part of the ride more thrilling compared to Icon's 2nd launch. Either way its definitely a coaster credit I wanna get whenever I go to Europe someday.
I get to ride Icon all the time since I go to Pleasure Beach often, and I have to say, when you don't get stapled, you get some really nice air on that ejector hill. Personally my Number 1 UK coaster.
Top hat gives crazy airtime, front is sharp ejector, back is sustained floater, combined with the super free seats you do feel like you're gonna fly out and hit big one haha. Then that sharp dip under the bridge before the second launch is sharp ejector in the back
For The UK people this is an American rating our rides even though they are used to bigger faster and more forceful so I think Icon is outstanding for UK people that haven’t really been to theme parks in other countries
The launches seem to get faster as the day goes on. In terms of launches, Icon really still gives me that breathtaking effect on both launches, it feels as quick as Rita at Alton Towers. If you want a really forceful launch, hydraulic launch coasters are the best.
"Not really an airtime focussed coaster" I just rode this 3 times, front, middle, and back, and massively disagree, there's crazy ejector on the first top hat, and smaller pops of ejector a good 5 or 6 times later on. Combined with the leg damgly space and lap bars my boyfriend described it all as 'very airy' on the brake run, he isn't actually into airtime so didn't care for it but it that and whippy transitions is definitley the focus of Icon. We had a night ride too and that made allnthe small dips and whips feel much more forceful as you can't predict them and the layout is too complex to memorise. Imo the first launch is very punchy and if it was any harder the top hat would tear your head off, but the second launch could do with more speed as the immelman is forceless. The slow pace in the back section does give good hangtime though. I have this joint best in the UK with smiler, but they are veryyyyy different rides
Enthusiasts are loud individuals about "lack of force" but its the huge number of "normal" park-visitors, who bring in more money and who might not want a ride to scare them, or hurt after a few rerides.
I wouldn't count Copperhead Strike as it's not yet built & opened yet. Also Rcdb says that Nemesis at Alton Towers is 104ft in drop height which is obviously bull, so I'm going to say that ICON features 2 inversions & say that the Immelmann is. But I would say that ICON is an epic ride, I agree that it could be faster but it isn't a Hydrualic Launched Coaster with a catch car mechanism so you wouldn't feel the sudden launch, but the launch on ICON is smoother which I think is pretty good. I would also say the ride is partially themed in a way but not themed like THE SWARM at Thorpe Park. Overall I wouldn't say ICON is the best ride in the UK as there's others that I like, but it sure is a great addition to both BPB & the UK as a whole.
It's not meant to be fast or have a forceful launch, it's the feeling of being thrown around now and then and going under and around other rides and is classed as a family ride so it's perfectly understandable and I don't get why your complaining about it
I'm quite new to coasters and this is my first ride with an inversion and I have to say I loved it although I haven't been on infusion, revolution, avalanche, big one or Nickelodeon streak so I can't say it's the best at the park although the best I've been on.
I just rode icon and it was so good, the launches were better than I thought it would be it pinned me to my seat quite forcefully the airtime was fl-jector(I like it better than ejector) and so much airtime and so comfortable so fun😆 Also I don’t get why people complain about stapling it got pushed down quite forcefully but it was still comfy and I still got airtime you don’t need to levitate to count it as airtime because you will feel like you’re getting ejected anyway the restraint doesn’t matter
So what is your favourite UK roller coaster. I guess yours is the smiler isn't it coaster studios? Mine has a massive amount of connections but I have no idea which one to go for so I chose the swarm which you gave it an 8 which I agree.
Thing is with Icon is that I think it's marketed as an extreme thrill coaster where I think it's more of a family thrill coaster. If Cheetah Hunt is classed as a family thrill coaster then this definitely is. I think it's the perfect ride for Blackpool and it's what it needed. I would of preferred an intamin blitz coaster personally which foccussed around speed but beggers can't be choosers.
I think it is the best roller coaster ride there it is so fast and you get a lot of airtime at the back and at the front you can see where you go and that is good as you are up a bit longer I was on it for 2 hours Strait on the icon I think the first drop could of been a lot higher but that just me tho it is not a long one I think about 1 minute 20 seconds but the is still fast for that if you have any thing to add you can thanks
Even though I love Icon over other rides that enthusiasts drool over, I think this is a very fair review. I think we can all agree it was a brilliant investment from the Pleasure Beach! Although I would disagree that the ride is forceless, I think you get some good force on those final turns, but we all have are hot takes.
one thing I don't get on most coasters why is the hight taller the the drop for example 88 feet but an 82 foot drop is it from the start of the drop untill it starts to level out
my opinion on icon describe in one word: awesome ride positives: airtime smooth awesome interactions great area and styling negatives: can be a bit sluggish on really windy days the exit steps could look a bit better smoothness: really smooth however can tend to rumble around the steeplechase area can be rattly on the back however it is more of a vibration than a rattle if i could change anything on it: make the exit stairs look a bit more stylised make the wind a little bit of a consideration (make the launches faster on windy days) my rank of it: 9 out of 10
are you gonna review multiple rides at each european park or just one for each? bcs i would love to see a revised version of Alton Towers vs Thorpe Park now that you have been, and i also want to see both Nemesis and The Smiler reviews since they are the two "best" in Alton Towers, i also wanna hear what you think of The Swarm and Thorpe in general🤗
NotANoob I will review all the major coasters in Europe. As for Alton Towers vs Thorpe Park, we don't need a video to decide which is better. It's Alton Towers, easily
Coaster Studios hahaah please tell that to the british GP!! i hope you do Smiler and Nemesis though because i am desperate to know your opinions hahah!!
Awesome review! This was actually my most anticipated Europe review because I wanted to hear what a very experienced enthusiast had to say about the ride. Thanks for the great content!
I personally disagree with the launch. I think its perfect, not too forceful but not too slow. I went on this yesterday for the first time and went on it 2 more times afterwards. It took away my fear of the twirls and even the half upsidedown parts. Which made me go onto InFusion afterwards 3 times in 10 minutes and 1 more time at the end. I know you've been on many coasters but the casual rider and first timers, this ride is probably one of the best.
So what IS your favourite ride in the uk?? Also I rode this a couple days ago and got the back row 4 times and really enjoyed it but agree about the speed.
I like icon... I thought it was incredible... but I just got back from Germany and riding taron for the first time... and my god... it makes Icon look like a kids pinfari
It is absolutely perfect. Some would say over engineered. The speed is deliberate, any faster and Icon could be dangerous, for several reasons... not to mention that it would have far less of that amazing hangtime that makes it, well... Iconic.
its slow which i dont like but so is gate keeper but i ended up liking it so i dont get too neg on slower rides if its done right and considering this crazy ass layout it should be fun. Launch coasters do nothing for me and they end up having down time often but hopefully they are getting designed better now
GermanCoaster Fan you ever heard of Helix, DC Rivals, or Flash?? Overall they’re much more intense than people say, which I can attest to from experience
I actually disagree when it comes to the speed on this ride. I think it’s very deliberately not supposed to be lightning quick and ON THIS OCCASION all the better for it. I absolutely loved the hangtime sensation through the one/two inversions and the slower moments for me actually gave me time to appreciate the changes in pace through certain dips and turns, whereas if it was going quicker I think those would have been more muted and uneventful. Like the sudden changes in pace were really noticeable, even when you were only going down a little 10ft dip. It’s like a thrilling family coaster and it’s really cleverly designed.
is it just me that seriously likes the way the track looks on icon?
Nope
I got a stroke while trying to read that correctly
no idk why but the track looks very big and cool and a nice colour that doesnt blind people
5:05 it’s either called the deformed Immelmann or the Mole Snake Loop
JPhoenix_ 10 yes lmao
Mole snake loop obviosly
Only 90s Kids Will Remember This
Its a junior immelmann
😂😂😂
I didn't find Icon forceless whatsoever, a nice mix of positives and negatives
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i got the most airtime i’ve ever gotten on a coaster tbh, especially when it’s warmed up it’s crazy on the back row and it’s what i imagine rmcs to be like
It rearranged the contents of my stomach
Same
I don't understand why people are disappointed by the launches… Why do people expect them to accelerate quickly? Mack Rides launches are family-friendly (for example my parents could not enjoy Novgorod, the launch was too intense for them, but they loved Icon so much. So Icon is not only just OK, it's awesome for those who do not look for outstanding thrills.
By the way, I really loved your footage of Icon in your cinematic video, especially in combination with the cool soundtrack. I can watch it again and again :D ;) Awesome!
GD Kulgan because we live in a society where 9/10 enthusiasts only look for intensity and ejector airtime on coasters
Nathaniel Johnson "we live in a society" it's not that deep, when you go on a *thrill* coaster you expect to get thrilled, intensity is obviously intense and thrilling. Plus you're ignoring the point where he concludes that it's fun and enjoyable.
I mean, when Icon is hyped up as one of the best coasters in the UK, obviously a lot of American enthusiasts will be disappointed. Lots of Americans are used to rides by intamin, such as Maverick and Storm Runner, which have very sudden launches, breakneck pacing, and whippy transitions. The UK doesn't have any crazy intamin rides, so Icon really stands out in that environment.
Fidel Camuze Yes. But with regard to pure quality, Icon would also stand out compared to many typical Cedar Fair or Six Flags coasters - but of course not as a thrill cooaster, but as a soft, smooth and fun family coaster
Well people who hear about this ride from overseas don't expect a high rated coaster to feel like a family coaster. If it feels like a family coaster to someone who prefers more intense rides then why should they rate it high? It just doesn't feel like a valid defense. There's a reason Cheetah Hunt, usually considered a moderate family coaster like Icon, isn't typically highly rated in Florida. It just isn't an extreme coaster. That's why American enthusiasts don't feel the same way about Icon as UK enthusiasts. We just have more intense coasters and a bigger selection.
Nice to see a review of an european coaster!! I personally love Icon for it's variation of Elements! And it is just pure fun! I have it as my number 7 i have ridden, out of 144 credits!
Great review!
I have to say, Mack multi-launches are probably the most universally palatable modern launched coaster design. I think they have found a perfect balance between forces and intensity to make a ride that literally appeals to everyone without being a watered down family coaster.
When I think "family coaster" I literally think mine ride, so this is certainly a welcome "family" ride upgrade! Wickerman too is called a family ride but frankly I don't see it as anything less than a full fat thrill ride
Agreed completely. That’s why Helix is my number one. It’s forceful enough to very thrilling, but not so much so to sacrifice rerideability
Honestly I cannot wait to make it to Liseberg and ride Helix. I know for a fact that ride will win my heart, it looks like the PERFECT roller coaster to me.
Yeah. It's kind of like the B&M Hyper / Giga.
Fury 325 is probably the world's best rollercoaster in that regard, but Helix is also great.
Just back in Australia from a UK holiday.
Went to Pleasure Beach and loved eveything there.
Rode ICON twice and seriously loved everything about it.
I particularly liked when waiting in queue to ride (for the very first time) we watched trains getting launched and then disappearing over the first hill into the great unknown of the park.
You then don't see the train back again until it hits its second launch.
That whole "where did it go, what's over the hill" mystery built the anticipation and nerves beautifully.
FYI: They have now modified the rear two seats on their ICON trains to free-spinning seats and have called them ENSŌ.
I didn't experience this (as I can't handle spinning) but the verdict was very good from those who rode this way.
It puts a whole new spin (pardon the pun) on the ride experience.
After Pleasure Beach we went to Alton Towers - what a let down (and an expensive experience).
Pleasure Beach has much better coasters (I love the old, original wooden, bumpy coasters).
Rita (at Alton Towers) has a great first launch (it really forces you back in your seat), but after that, that's about it - just a speed coaster really.
ICON is definitely the best coaster we rode in the UK.
Ah yes, Icon is *stylised*. Also who's that hot guy @2:05
Ikr, Your dad's a right good looking guy.
gay
I dont know 🤔. An uggly guy, never seen him. Looks as ugly as me.
You need to lift
sytlised
I really liked the launch, I think the gradual nature of it suits the ride better as it compliments the smoothness throughout. I find the pacing to be just right too as you get some nice hang time on the inversions. The banking is epic as well!
I cant wait for The Smiler review.
XeoTV ikr every time he uploads im like oo is it the smiler review and it never is☹️
Smiler's best element is the second airtime hill
@@visionist7 Can't disagree with that.
Xeo he's done it
Brilliant review. Great to hear another take on this coaster, especially not counting the Immelmann as an inversion, probably more of a junior Immelmann like on black mamba - I have thought this for a very long time so it’s great to get some clarity on it :)
yes! can't wait for more europe reviews!
WICKER MAN Coaster Parody with Shawn Sanbrooke
Bert2theJack that would be awesome
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Umm first launch coaster at Blackpool was revolution
"Launched"
More of a mechanical push if you ask me
I honestly think the launch on Revolution is more powerful than Icon.
@@marcussheen Bruh
@@fabio.scw4 its true
I went to the U.K and Sweden right before you guys did and before it opened so I didn't get to ride but took construction photos. I really like the Big One , yes it's layout makes completely no sense at all but I liked the overall speed and the wind getting thrown in my face on that plus the ending of the big one was interesting.
Just looking at Icon it does look a bit slow but fun so I will take your guys word for it saying it is the best in the park. But definitely not the best in the U.K. That belongs to Nemesis or Smiler, technically Cu Cullain isn't the UK not getting into geography now.
But awesome stuff Taylor as always. I just want to thank you because you made me love rollercoasters now more than I ever did and it woulde awesome to meet you one day
I dont think smiler is that good personally, I like it I just dont think its great, I find it uncomfortable around 60 70 percent of the time and all the inversions in such a quick time just kinda make me feel like I am randomly being thrown about
I personally really enjoy this ride, but I definitely agree that the launches aren't great, and it could be more intense. I've never really noticed the lapbars tighten, and I always make sure I'm not stapled so I get plenty of airtime on that top hat (my personal favourite element of the ride).
How do you avoid getting stapled? They stapled me practically every time
@@visionist7push your body upwards a bit with your back on the seat, they’ll try to staple you but they always need quick dispatches so they’ll just move on
i rode it 8 times yesterday though and each time if i avoided getting stapled it came down right after the first launch so i just wouldn’t bother
10 more rides on this thing last week, easily one of my favourite coasters in the UK. I agree the first launch is not very forceful, however backseat I felt was somewhat forceful. Some moments in the second half are actually sort of forceful, the turn around before the turn over the entrance had some positive g forces and the ejector hill in the second half gives some great airtime.
I enjoyed the Front however the back is a lot more forceful compared to the front.
I wanted to see european coasters reviews for so long and finally they are here. I'm so hyped for the next ones
I have ridden it 7 times. In the back, you feel the launch a bit more, especially the 2nd. In front you hang a bit more in the giant air time hill and immelman.
It's all about the back. Even from the first to the second row it's more forceful, let alone the last row. Awesome fun in the last row. I got 9 rides in, front, back, day, night
As someone who has ridden this ride many times, honestly it's my favourite coaster I've ever ridden
Really good review as always! Makes you wonder about the 2nd launch, is that part of the reason Copperhead Strike's 2nd launch is going to be on a bunny hill to make that part of the ride more thrilling compared to Icon's 2nd launch. Either way its definitely a coaster credit I wanna get whenever I go to Europe someday.
A BPB ride op yesterday told me the ride sometimes rolls back on the half immelman, so a bunny hop would be better and enable parallel launches
Wasn't expecting this to be the first review! :D
XBCPGamer29 me neither. I was expecting taron or wildfire
I was expecting the Spain parks first, being as he went there first
R Jh for park reviews. But I expected taron or wildfire or karnan to be reviewed first
one of the best in the uk
1. The Smiler
2. The Swarm
3. Nemesis
4. Icon
5. Wickerman
Copperhead Strike is open. The inline twist on Icon reminds me of a JoJo Roll.
I get to ride Icon all the time since I go to Pleasure Beach often, and I have to say, when you don't get stapled, you get some really nice air on that ejector hill. Personally my Number 1 UK coaster.
Top hat gives crazy airtime, front is sharp ejector, back is sustained floater, combined with the super free seats you do feel like you're gonna fly out and hit big one haha. Then that sharp dip under the bridge before the second launch is sharp ejector in the back
S T Y L I Z E D
Icon is my favourite roller coaster that I have ridden but I have only been to the 4 merlin and Blackpool theme parks.
For The UK people this is an American rating our rides even though they are used to bigger faster and more forceful so I think Icon is outstanding for UK people that haven’t really been to theme parks in other countries
The launches seem to get faster as the day goes on. In terms of launches, Icon really still gives me that breathtaking effect on both launches, it feels as quick as Rita at Alton Towers. If you want a really forceful launch, hydraulic launch coasters are the best.
"Not really an airtime focussed coaster"
I just rode this 3 times, front, middle, and back, and massively disagree, there's crazy ejector on the first top hat, and smaller pops of ejector a good 5 or 6 times later on. Combined with the leg damgly space and lap bars my boyfriend described it all as 'very airy' on the brake run, he isn't actually into airtime so didn't care for it but it that and whippy transitions is definitley the focus of Icon. We had a night ride too and that made allnthe small dips and whips feel much more forceful as you can't predict them and the layout is too complex to memorise. Imo the first launch is very punchy and if it was any harder the top hat would tear your head off, but the second launch could do with more speed as the immelman is forceless. The slow pace in the back section does give good hangtime though. I have this joint best in the UK with smiler, but they are veryyyyy different rides
I think they launch at this speed to keep wear and tear lower
Enthusiasts are loud individuals about "lack of force" but its the huge number of "normal" park-visitors, who bring in more money and who might not want a ride to scare them, or hurt after a few rerides.
I wouldn't count Copperhead Strike as it's not yet built & opened yet. Also Rcdb says that Nemesis at Alton Towers is 104ft in drop height which is obviously bull, so I'm going to say that ICON features 2 inversions & say that the Immelmann is. But I would say that ICON is an epic ride, I agree that it could be faster but it isn't a Hydrualic Launched Coaster with a catch car mechanism so you wouldn't feel the sudden launch, but the launch on ICON is smoother which I think is pretty good. I would also say the ride is partially themed in a way but not themed like THE SWARM at Thorpe Park. Overall I wouldn't say ICON is the best ride in the UK as there's others that I like, but it sure is a great addition to both BPB & the UK as a whole.
It's not meant to be fast or have a forceful launch, it's the feeling of being thrown around now and then and going under and around other rides and is classed as a family ride so it's perfectly understandable and I don't get why your complaining about it
Icon's warming up and its gonna be running really good
I rode it 4 times last year & I loved it. It is firmly in my top ten.
I'm quite new to coasters and this is my first ride with an inversion and I have to say I loved it although I haven't been on infusion, revolution, avalanche, big one or Nickelodeon streak so I can't say it's the best at the park although the best I've been on.
It was Mack Rides themselves that designed it, the only things that were removed for this ride were the Tom Sawyer Bridge and the Go Karts
Will you make a top 25 for Europe and north america? Or just overall
This channel’s about to blow up with overseas enthusiasts with all of the Europe stuff coming up.
I hope so!
My aunt is from Blackpool. The last time I was there I was seven and I'm 41 so its changed ALOT since I was there I can see!
Very interested to hear what your number one in the UK is! It's Icon for me. Smiler and Nemesis joint 2nd
0:10 what about the Arrow shuttle coaster? Doesn't it count as a launch coaster?
I just rode icon and it was so good, the launches were better than I thought it would be it pinned me to my seat quite forcefully the airtime was fl-jector(I like it better than ejector) and so much airtime and so comfortable so fun😆
Also I don’t get why people complain about stapling it got pushed down quite forcefully but it was still comfy and I still got airtime you don’t need to levitate to count it as airtime because you will feel like you’re getting ejected anyway the restraint doesn’t matter
4:23 - dO nOt DaB oN rIdEs
Lol
So what is your favourite UK roller coaster. I guess yours is the smiler isn't it coaster studios? Mine has a massive amount of connections but I have no idea which one to go for so I chose the swarm which you gave it an 8 which I agree.
Smiler is my favorite ride in the UK, yes
Just an update, the description says one of 3 Mack launches in Europe, there is actually 4 (Icon, Helix, Blue Fire and Star Trek @ Movie Park Germany)
Thing is with Icon is that I think it's marketed as an extreme thrill coaster where I think it's more of a family thrill coaster. If Cheetah Hunt is classed as a family thrill coaster then this definitely is. I think it's the perfect ride for Blackpool and it's what it needed. I would of preferred an intamin blitz coaster personally which foccussed around speed but beggers can't be choosers.
I think it is the best roller coaster ride there it is so fast and you get a lot of airtime at the back and at the front you can see where you go and that is good as you are up a bit longer I was on it for 2 hours Strait on the icon I think the first drop could of been a lot higher but that just me tho it is not a long one I think about 1 minute 20 seconds but the is still fast for that if you have any thing to add you can thanks
Great review and it’s cool to see my favourite UK park on your channel 👍🏽
Even though I love Icon over other rides that enthusiasts drool over, I think this is a very fair review. I think we can all agree it was a brilliant investment from the Pleasure Beach!
Although I would disagree that the ride is forceless, I think you get some good force on those final turns, but we all have are hot takes.
I mean, folks say Wickerman lacks airtime, but I could barely keep my arms up as I felt I was being constantly thrown out of my seat *shrugs*
Rode Wickerman again and it feels mostly tame now LMAO
They didn't remove any attractions witch is amazing
Have you ridden The Ultimate at Lightwater Valley? Just curious.
no
Coaster Studios you should of went to lightwater valley for the ultimate alone
Hey! You said that icon is the only launch coaster at blackpool pleasure beach but the revolution is also a launch coaster.
one thing I don't get on most coasters why is the hight taller the the drop for example 88 feet but an 82 foot drop is it from the start of the drop untill it starts to level out
Do a nemesis and smile review please also some in walibi Holland and Thorpe park
Ive been waiting for these european coaster reviews
Yay, the reviews are coming back!
I enjoyed it..great ride for the uk..have to remember we dont have many to choose from..great review
Alton needs that cross valley coaster...
I thought Revolution was a launched roller coaster?
barely
Rcdb says that immelmanns that don’t quite hit the inversion are called Jr. immelmanns.
my opinion on icon
describe in one word: awesome ride
positives: airtime smooth awesome interactions great area and styling
negatives: can be a bit sluggish on really windy days the exit steps could look a bit better
smoothness: really smooth however can tend to rumble around the steeplechase area can be rattly on the back however it is more of a vibration than a rattle
if i could change anything on it: make the exit stairs look a bit more stylised make the wind a little bit of a consideration (make the launches faster on windy days)
my rank of it: 9 out of 10
are you gonna review multiple rides at each european park or just one for each? bcs i would love to see a revised version of Alton Towers vs Thorpe Park now that you have been, and i also want to see both Nemesis and The Smiler reviews since they are the two "best" in Alton Towers, i also wanna hear what you think of The Swarm and Thorpe in general🤗
NotANoob I will review all the major coasters in Europe. As for Alton Towers vs Thorpe Park, we don't need a video to decide which is better. It's Alton Towers, easily
Coaster Studios hahaah please tell that to the british GP!! i hope you do Smiler and Nemesis though because i am desperate to know your opinions hahah!!
Coaster Studios Yeah Towers is the beat and i only live 20 mins away haha i have been 8 times this year and im going again tomorrow🤗
the new ENSO seats make this ride so much better
Love this as my home park
It is a heartline roll not an inline twist
Yes. Now starts the Europe reviews
Cant wait to ride with the new spinning back car in 2022! Great review!
Wait isn’t revolution a launch coaster as well??
Ive riden this over 100 times and it still holds up at my number 8 uk coaster
Xavier it is not a complicated ride well i lived in blackpool and have rien big one 100 times icon 50 times live in Australila now
hey love your videos, cant wait to ride still in 2024 x
Awesome review! This was actually my most anticipated Europe review because I wanted to hear what a very experienced enthusiast had to say about the ride. Thanks for the great content!
I think you are spot on with your reviews, I totally agree with you on Icon although still a fun ride ❤
I personally disagree with the launch. I think its perfect, not too forceful but not too slow. I went on this yesterday for the first time and went on it 2 more times afterwards.
It took away my fear of the twirls and even the half upsidedown parts. Which made me go onto InFusion afterwards 3 times in 10 minutes and 1 more time at the end.
I know you've been on many coasters but the casual rider and first timers, this ride is probably one of the best.
Do Alton towers for a review or pick a ride from there as it’s my local park and it will be a great video👍🏻😀
Crazy Jaguar Gaming I expect him to do reveiws for nemesis the smiler and wickerman cause he said he loves all of them so yeah good news
I love those 3 rides unnamed gaming 2002 and thanks😀👍🏻
YESSS! EUROPE REVIEWS!!!
He did the Mack (The rides with a frame in it's track)He did the Mack (The restraints that go on your lap)
I've been waiting for this one!
So what IS your favourite ride in the uk?? Also I rode this a couple days ago and got the back row 4 times and really enjoyed it but agree about the speed.
I like icon... I thought it was incredible... but I just got back from Germany and riding taron for the first time... and my god... it makes Icon look like a kids pinfari
curious what is your fave UK coaster, not sure if u rode hyperia yet? nuff love x
We have ridden Hyperia, and have a full review of it up on this channel!
Do you know when your next top 25 coasters list will be
no
What happend to the Helix rewiev??
Icon isn't their first or their only launched coaster, Revolution was first.
What happened with the Kentucky Flyer video?
I removed it because it is no longer necessary! We won! The Kentucky State Fair Board caved, and Kentucky Flyer will open in 2019 as promised!
Guys, Revolution is awesome, and underrated, but it's not a launch coaster, it's a shuttle coaster.
It is absolutely perfect. Some would say over engineered. The speed is deliberate, any faster and Icon could be dangerous, for several reasons... not to mention that it would have far less of that amazing hangtime that makes it, well... Iconic.
What will be your next coaster review? I hope it is Taron, Expedition GeForce, Karnan, or Wildfire.
I see what your saying about the launches but I have to disagree with your opinion but its your opinion good review
What dose stapled mean never really bothered to look in to it
When the restraint squeezes you into the seat so there's no room for you to lift out on airtime hills
Do you plan on doing a steel curtain review when you ride it?
of course!
How good is the Pepsi coaster?
I didn't really like it. Pretty bland
There are 4 of these rides in Europe not 3. I think you missed Star Trek Enterprise off? Might be wrong 🤔
Jonathan Bailey star trek is a shuttle coaster
its slow which i dont like but so is gate keeper but i ended up liking it so i dont get too neg on slower rides if its done right and considering this crazy ass layout it should be fun. Launch coasters do nothing for me and they end up having down time often but hopefully they are getting designed better now
Mack Rides always builds family coasters.
GermanCoaster Fan you ever heard of Helix, DC Rivals, or Flash?? Overall they’re much more intense than people say, which I can attest to from experience
Only launch coater? What about revolution?
Jacvic that is a shuttule coaster
I agree that the launches on icon aren’t forceful, but I think it’s not suppose to be forceful, it’s more of a way of gaining energy
Love your videos
I agree man, this coaster would go from being great to excellent if it's launch was about 7 to 10 miles per hour faster.