Top 25 Roller Coaster Launches in the World
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- Many roller coasters use a lift hill to build up potential energy. Others use an exciting launch. And you have various different methods- electromagnetic, hydraulic, pneumatic, etc. I have ridden 114 different launched coasters across the globe, so in this video, I will rank the top 25 launches I have personally experienced.
Video Credits
Desert Race Off-Ride (Soltau Cruiser)- • Desert Race Offride at...
Do-dodonpa Off-Ride (ElToroRyan)- • Do-Dodonpa Sights and ...
Do-dodonpa POV (Fuji-Q Highland)- • 【おうちで富士急】ド・ドドンパ
Fluch von Novgorod Off-Ride (Ride Entertainment)- • Roller Coasters- Hansa...
Fluch von Novgorod POV (Hansa-Park)- • Onride-Impressionen "F...
Formula Rossa (Intamin)- • Intamin Hydraulic Laun...
Formula Rossa Off-Ride (Soltau Cruiser)- • Formula Rossa (World's...
Furius Baco (psyclonesteve)- • Furius Baco, Port Aven...
Hyperspace Mountain Off-Ride (Disneyland Paris)- • Embarquez dans Star Wa...
Hyperspace Mountain POV (Big Space)- • A MELHOR MONTANHA RUSS...
Incredible Hulk Coaster POV (CoasterLover2001)- • Royalty Free POV Of In...
Madagascar (Motiongate Dubai)- • Video
Maverick POV (Cedar Point)- • Maverick POV
Maxx Force POV (Six Flags Great America)- • Maxx Force - Six Flags...
Red Force Off-Ride (EftelNick)- • Red Force Offride - @F...
Red Force POV (PortAventura)- • Red Force | POV | Ferr...
Revenge of the Mummy POV (Theme Park Worldwide)- • Revenge Of The Mummy T...
Rita Off-Ride (Alton Towers)- • The Big Six Challenge ...
Rita POV (Alton Towers)- • Rita
Sandy's Blasting Bronco POV (New Jersey Coasters)- • Sandy's Blasting Bronc...
Wicked Off-Ride (Airtime Thrills)- • Wicked at Lagoon Off-R...
Wicked POV (Coaster Thrills)- • Wicked On-Ride POV Lagoon
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Aggressive Racing [Sports Music] by MOKKA / Selectra
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Powder Keg has always been my favorite launch. I don't get why so many people look past it. That ride is so underrated in my opinion.
I think it's overshadowed by the park.
Dude same, like ive done dragster and all that but the powder keg launch is literally amazing
That first airtime hill is insane
I love that launch. The launch into the airtime hill and then dropping off the mountain, is my favorite start to a coaster, though I am going to hit a few more this year.
Ikr, most people don't even know the park exists but its so good
Strange you didn’t include Taron’s second launch, which after riding over 100 times still keeps me thrilled and excited in that narrow tunnel, the insane roar and sound effects, shooting you up that waterfall/basalt wall
That one just missed. I tend to prefer non-rolling launches.
My favourite has to be Velocicoaster’s second launch. You go into the tunnel and the car slows down for some miliseconds, giving the false illusion of a brake run before absolutely body slamming you into your seat with the insane speed it catches in such little time and to then go up the top hat makes it incredible
That one just missed the list.
Montezooma's Revenge at Knotts has always been one of my all time favorite rides, even though it is almost as old as I am.. It's just a fun ride all around and still can hold up over 40 years later.
It's a classic.
I just rode that for the very first time today it was my first loop and it was amazing I love that ride
@@qwertyuiopwegames470 Congrats! Lots more to look forward to from here on out! 👍
Montezooma's Revenge is my wife's first looping coaster, and is now our seven year old son's first looper. Cool, huh??! So happy that Knott's is keeping this classic king alive for many more years to come.
You included all my favorites except for my number one favorite, which I love not for its power but for its fun factor: the second launch on Taron.
That one just barely missed the list.
I agree... hard to argue with Do-Dodompa and Formula Rossa topping the list but Taron's second launch would definitely make my top 10 somewhere... it must be up there for fastest speeds going into a rolling launch and it still gives a real kick into overdrive! :)
Especially if you're not expecting it... apparently some people don't watch onrides of every ride in a park before visiting (don't get it...), my friend was really surprised by the second launch and loved it.
Mine too all time fave
The Sekond lauch of Taron especially should be in the top 10 because of the night setting, when you rush through this narrow, foggy red hell shooting up the steep rocks and the waterfall at the end of the launch without even seeing it comming
I knew what your # 1 would be. I've got to get on that! My favorite launch is Kingda Ka's. I can feel the power of Maxx Force, but there's just something about 128 mph and seeing that gigantic structure I'm about to climb. I also love that screeching sound of the LIM launches.
Most launches sound cool. The air launches are my favorite for sound.
With the way you described the launch on Anubis really makes my anticipate is more.
It's very strong.
Stealth and Furios Baco are my absolutely favourite. Have not experienced most of the list, but have to say that Stealth is truly special because of the punch you get in your stomach. When you are at the top you don’t even care about the drop because your mind goes numb and Furios Baco was such a surprise to me. Did not expect the feeling it gives you. It just wowed me and luckily I was able to ride it 3 times and the park was not packed. Great video!!!
Stealth is incredible.
So glad to see Storm Runner on here!
It's fantastic.
Awesome list! I absolutely love the placement of Maxx Force and Hulk
Thanks!
My favorite launch is Top Thrill Dragster’s. I love the initial punch it gives you and it feels so intense especially near the back of the train. The front row gives amazing views too! It’s my number 1 coaster as of now
That launch is especially great up front.
Tarons launches are cool 💪🏻
They're pretty good and I love the second's placement.
Great video - Desert Race launchs indeed really snappy, Taron's second launch has the best roar and Anubis really caught me off guard.
Another great launch is Karacho at Tripsdrill - I think it's on a similar level with Anubis :)
Taron just missed the list. I rode Karacho within days of Junker and Anubis, but it didn't seem to have the same kick. It was very good though and just missed the list.
Awesome video man, smashed that sub! I was pleasantly surprised you were one of the rare few like myself that prefer Ka's launch over Dragster 👍
I prefer Dragster as a ride, but Ka has the better launch.
Perfect list. Well done.
Thanks!
Love your reviews they are always very nice and also love it that you mention the metric system, this is very handy for us Europeans 😀!
You're welcome!
Great video! My favourite launch is the one on Stealth at Thorpe Park
That one is great.
Same. Keep in mind I have only ridden 4 coasters with launches. Stealth, Rita, Th13teen and Pegase Express
Love to see the love for maxx
It's amazing.
Superman Escape is my favourite launch (I've not ridden any on this list). The hydraulic launch is great, but the theming is incredible. The preshow, Superman's monologue, and the headchopper at the end are amazing! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Where would it place on this list?
Somewhere in the teens.
Perfect choices here
Thanks!
Awesome video!
Thanks!
Fantastic list. My favorite launch is tied between Kingda Ka and Top Thrill Dragster.
Both are exceptional.
@@CanobieCoaster Absolutely. I will say that I really want to try Do-Dodonpa at some point as well. 112 mph in less than 2 seconds seems so insane!!
My top 3 favorites off the top of my head are:
3. Volcano the blast coaster
2. Storm runner
1. Dragster
Volcano just missed the list.
I love the second launch on velocicoaster before cresting that tophat.
But kingda ka gets me everytime.
Velocicoaster's second launch just missed the list.
Great video
Thanks!
Even tho i’ve ridden some great launches, like Dragster, Xcelerator and such, but my favorite has gotta be Mr Freeze, that backwards launch will never be beat imo
I prefer the spike launch on Mr. Freeze.
That's high up my list. That powerful backwards LIM launch is so special.
That thumbnail is the best 😆👍
Thanks!
Ive ridden a fair few of these rides including Furius Baco, Stealth, Rita, Hyperspace Mountain, Red Force and I have to say that you've got it spot on! Hopefully get to travel to the US at some point to ride some of the other launched coasters on this list!
Hopefully you can!
Put Knotte Berry Farm on your list. Try Xcellerator’s amazing launch. While you’re at Knotts, try wooden Ghostrider backseat for amazing positives. You can thank me later.
@@NeonTrapperKeeper Ghost rider is so AWESOME!
Great video. Don't know if you've ever been to Bobbejaanland, but Fury has a very interesting launch. 3 Launches on the same pad and you have the ability to choose which way the car is facing, really intense ride too, btw!
I have ridden Fury. That multi-pass launch didn't have the same kick as most other Gerstlauers but it was still fun.
@@CanobieCoaster Nice to know. I'm back in the coasterworld since 2 years. I'm now either planning an american tour or an european tour, depending on how Covid goes. But this list give some good insights.
This was AWESOME! Thank you for the great list; What about Velocycoaster? I wish I could travel the world riding all of these! ☹️
Velocicoaster's second launch just missed the list.
Glad to see Anubis on here! It has the strongest launch I have experienced
It's very intense.
@@CanobieCoaster I love it :D
Wait until you do fluch von novgorod :p
Great video! Maybe it’s nostalgia, or not getting enough rides in, but I always thought Batman and Robin the Chiller was the best launch. The stats don’t make it seem like much, but I recall it being very smooth and intense. Guessing it’s similar to the Mr. Freezes. Volcano’s second launch was also awesome. I’ve only ridden Kingda Ka once but didn’t care much for its launch, didn’t like the gearing or the massive amount of wind, I thought my contacts were going to slip off my eyeballs hah.
I wish I could have ridden that one.
@@CanobieCoaster it was a good ride, but at least at the time I preferred going on Medusa/Bizarro, Nitro, and Batman the Ride more.
@@donkeyentertain I also remember Chiller made a loud almost popping noise during the launch that added to that initial punch at the beginning. Especially when the ride ops could mess with you on your launch haha.
Revenge of the Mummy is a underrated launch that people almost never talk about, I’ve a lot of launch coasters but despite Mummy’s top speed that acceleration was POWERFUL. Obviously it’s not as intense as something like Xcelerator but it still has a gut punch to it. It’s definitely in my top launches as well.
And the theming around the launch only accentuates it.
I love the launch on Hulk, mostly because I had no idea it was there. I’m chilling as we are being pulled up the hill via chain and then woosh.
That's great you got a surprise.
I liked lightning rod's uphill launch when I rode it this past summer but I wish I could have ridden it when it first opened. Maybe they'll increase the power again next season with the steel retrack
I can dream.
Yes that's such a fun launch!
Do-dodonpa's launch sound like one hell of an experience. That acceleration is faster than any Formula1 car...omg
It was insane.
@@CanobieCoaster i can imagine...
You made me wanna visit Japan xD
My favorite launch is Kingda Ka. That one is just nuts. Xcelerator at Knotts is another good one. It is so sudden and even better if you are not paying attention.
Both are amazing. Love hydraulic launches.
My favorite launches are the launches from Desert race, Anubis the ride and Flucht von Novgorod.
All are very good.
Xcelerators launch is soo good, and IMO its an elite coaster with how fun it is.
I love that launch too.
Taron's 2nd launch tears your head off. Yay Rita gets some love.
Taron just missed.
As cool as it would be to have some theming or effects on Maxx forces launch, I don't mind them not being there because then I have absolutely no clue when we're going go launch. The anticipation is insane
That's fair.
RIP to Dododonpa, it was my dream roller coaster as my favorite elements on roller coasters are the launches. And that's the biggest pain us as enthusiasts have to deal with, closed rides, especially permanently.
It's unfortunate that it closed.
@@CanobieCoaster I know, I would have sacrificed a lot to experience such a world-renowned coaster.
now I think stormrunner has the best launch that I have done, Possessed at dorney parks launch surprised me, I was expecting a slow first launch and it caught me off guard
Storm Runner has a wonderful launch.
@@CanobieCoaster it really does, and if everything goes right im going to do kingda ka for the first time this year so im excited for that
Good list
I’d put rock n roller coaster #1 and add volcano in there
Also like thunderbirds launch
Volcano had a very good launch too. It just missed the list.
Rocking roller coaster is great. I went on it when my nephew was like 8. You Don't see the takeoff until you are about to get on the ride. When he saw the takeoff he was really worried so I told him not to worry nobody has died on this ride recently, which I thought was pretty funny by itself. However, the next car rolls up empty so I tell him except for those people that must have fallen off.
CANOBIE!! My man. Maverick changed the coaster world forever, my brother. God Bless the good folks at Intamin Amusement Rides. Excellerator my numero uno
That ride did have a major impact.
Love the thumbnail
Thanks!
I’ve ridden dragster and I’ve ridden Lightning Rod but the second launch on Maverick is insane. To be fair I haven’t ridden many coasters but that launch is in my top 3. It almost puts the ride above Steel Vengeance for me
That launch is great with the setting and turn.
I also remember Mr. Freeze being really intense because the inverted top hat was crazy and the overbanked turn just after that was super intense as well. I remember being just yanked so hard and I think it’s very possible that may have been very powerful ejector airtime.
That top hat is crazy.
@@CanobieCoaster Yes the top hat was very crazy but what about that overbanked curve after the top hat?
Xcelerator’s gotta be my favorite launch I’ve ever experienced.
It's incredible.
Glad to see Powder Keg get some love.
It's underrated.
The chiller 😎 favorite ride ever
I wish I could have ridden that one.
I didn’t notice that Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast had a launch on the vertical segment but that moment of weightlessness was scary and very thrilling and intense. I remember feeling a free fall sensation when it went back down the vertical spike.
Yeah there is a launch on the spike.
I loved it because I felt some strong weightlessness and a free fall sensation
VelociCoaster deserved to be in the Top 25 but it's not known if that is one of the 114 launches ridden.
Also, Storm Runner in Hershey Park doesn't reach the top speed at the launch of 0-72mph, its top speed of 75mph is reached on the first drop due to the higher drop vs overall height due to the terrain inside the park.
Whoops, thank you. I'll get that fixed.
Launches are actually what scares me the most. I definitely find the adrenaline waiting on a launch track a lot scarier than say hanging at the top of a drop tower, which is crazy cause those can be terrifying. I will one day fully get used to launches and not get scared of the weird feeling of intense forwards acceleration. But there are so many crazy launches, from the most intense being Do Dodonpa with an acceleration about equivalent to fighter jets launching off air craft carriers to fast launches like Formula Rossa with speeds about 3/4 of a Nascar Car, they are definitely a fantastic experience, ones you get used to them.
The best ones can always take your breath away no matter how many times you ride them.
Maxx Force is at my home park, SFGAm.
I'm so lucky. That launch is nutty.
Sure is.
So glad to see MaxX Force so high on your list. Yeah it’s a one trick pony, but it’s one of the beat tricks out there and it’s an absolute treat.
I like the inversions too.
@@CanobieCoaster Me too! I just thought the popular sentiment was the launch was the only good part. The role is one of my all-time favorites, and the dog’s tongue is super unique!
I love wicked's launch. vertical.
Me too.
I think the Gerstlauer launches are so strong because the trains are not as heavy as like the Intemin trains
It's possible.
Snoopys racing railway @CanadasWonderland is a good introduction to launched coasters for kids. I absolutely love Cheetah Hunt @BuschGardensTampa is probably my favourite ride with its multiple launches. Ice Breaker @SeaworldOrlando with its swing launch is great.
I agree Snoopy would be a good introductory launch coaster. I rode a clone of that ride in Austria. Cheetah Hunt and Ice Breaker are fun rides, although I prefer a lot of elements on those rides beyond the launch.
Great list ! I personally have furious baco as my favourite launch over red force and stealth:) shame the rest of the coaster is pants
I wish you could guarantee a ride up front on Furius Baco. It's rough elsewhere.
I love stealth’s launch and I am waiting for waiting favourite drops
I hope to make that one soon.
Hypersonic XLC is my favorite launch I've ever experienced. Probably the closest I'll get to experiencing Do-Do-Donpa for a very long time.
That one looked awesome.
1. Top Thrill Dragster 2. Maverick 3. Thunderbird 4. Flight Of Fear according to just ranking the coaster's launches. 1. Maverick 2. Thunderbird 3. Top Thrill Dragster 4. Flight Of Fear is my overall ranking of these coasters only.
Thunderbird is another one with a good launch.
@@CanobieCoaster Thunderbird was actually the first coaster I experienced with a launch. It was also my first wing coaster and currently my favorite wing coaster over GateKeeper.
Good list but Taron ist certainly missing.
My Favorite here in Europe is Red Force.
I personally would add on your list also Karacho, Speed Monster, Formule X and Lynet.
Taron's second launch and Velocicoaster's second launch were two that just missed. I love their placement and speed, but since you go into them with speed and its a rolling launch, it doesn't have the same anticipation and punch for me.
@@CanobieCoaster What really adds to Tarons second launch is the sound. It literally sounds like you're in a goddamn racecar😂
@@janpenner2002 laughs in formula Rossa
@@guitarboy1234 XD
2 of my favorite launches are TRON lightcycle/run and Cosmic Rewind
Cosmic Rewind's is cool.
And TRON’s is powerful
Honorable mentions for me would be Montezooma’s Revenge at Knotts Berry Farm, and Superman Escape from Krypton and Full Throttle, both at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Oh, and West Coast Racers also at Six Flags Magic Mountain because of its multi launch, and Flight of Fear at Kings Island, with the way you are launched into the spaghetti bowl in the dark. Xcelerator and Top Thrill Dragster are the most intense launches I’ve experienced to date.
I thought about putting Superman on the list because of how long the launch lasts, but it just didn't have the power of the ones I put on here.
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What do you think about Taron? I think this should be on this list. The second lauch is so good with the atmosphere. Great vid tho
It just missed. I prefer non-rolling launches.
The Ride to Happiness launch is indeed special with the spinning. I liked that one. Anubis the ride has a short launch but a very Strong one. I can continue to enjoy that. I love launching coasters so thank you for this video.
You're welcome!
I love how furius baco makes your legs wrap under the wing sits
The seats are cool.
Kingda Ka, Maxx Force, Lightning Rod, Superman Escape From Krypton, and Maverick are my top 5 launches!
Nice!
All the good picks, but I was surprised to not see Cheetah Hunt!
It's a great ride, but the launches are just decent.
@@CanobieCoaster 15 year old me from when it was first built would not hear out this slander
Surprised how you showed footage of Taron but didn't mention it. The first launch is alright, but the feeling and the sound the second one gives is amazing.
Taron just missed the list.
definitely not the most forceful (and not sure if you’ve been on it) but copperhead strike at carowinds. The second launch is happening in a double up so it’s kind of unique as well as being one of the few coasters with a stengel dive
The launch itself is weak, but the bunny hill is fun.
Happy to see xceleator on here
Yes
If you ever ride stealth again, ask the operators for a blind countdown and they will turn off the race lights and replace the countdown with a heartbeat sound. Then you launch unexpectedly without warning so in the front row it is wild 😛
That would be cool!
Superb 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thanks!
Hi Man, i'm from Catalonia and Port aventura is my home park! Only to tell you, there's no way Red force launch is better than furious!! That thing accelerates like a beast, it also has an airtime when the launch finishes, it's just awesome.
Furius Baco has a stronger initial kick, but I like the speed of Red Force more.
I agree with you on this one, these hydraulics are absolutely nuts!😍 This was my first hydraulic Launch and I absolutely felt like dying😂
Launches may be my favorite element on any coaster. They’re just so awesome. My favorite is mavericks second launch. Also, what do you mean at 5:52? I got confused while watching the video
B&M made the coaster, but they didn't do the launch themselves.
Oh. Intresting
Powder Keg at Silver Dollar City was in your video of most surprising roller coasters in the world
Yes it was.
Stealth's launch felt like the upper limit of what would be enjoyable for me. Is Do Dodonpa really fun? The way you described it didn't sound like it ("legitimately terrifies " and "hit by a truck")!
I love Do-dodonpa's power myself, but it's intense.
@@CanobieCoaster I can imagine! Bit of a moot point for me as I'm about 6000 miles away from that park, but Eejanaika looks more to my taste.
do-dodonpas launch scared the hell out of my dad in 2018. he was not happy after that one. i told him it was only an 80 mph launch lol
Whoops.
I miss Tarons second launch which i would expect to be somewhere in the top 10. Great list though.
Taron's 2nd launch just missed this list.
Which launch would you say is more intense, Ka or Maxx Force? I’ve been on Maxx Force but never Ka, going in a couple weeks!
Maxx Force for the rapid acceleration.
You should have added The Manta from Sea World San Diego l, it had a cool first launch
The theatrics are nice on that one.
Storm Runner currently has my favorite launch
That's a great one!
It has by far the best and most unique layout of all of the intiman xcellerators too
Hi!
I usually do not comment videos, but after watching this video about Roller Coaster Launches, I just felt I had to. First, thanks for the effort that went into making this video. I enjoyed watching it a lot. The main reason I'm commenting now is that I feel you've missed out on two GREAT launching Coasters in Europe: Taron in Phantasialand and iSpeed in Mirabilandia. In my opinion ( I'm no expert, just a enthusiast) two of the most enjoyable Roller Coaster Launches in Europe. I was kinda expecting to see those in your list. No offence, just a question: is it because you're not a huge fan of the Intamin LSM-launches in general, these Coasters didn't make your top 25?
Anyway, keep up the good work! Greetings from Holland!
Taron and Velocicoaster's 2nd launches just barely missed the list. iSpeed wasn't a consideration. That launch was fine, but there are several I prefer. I love the rest of iSpeed's first half though.
I am a sucker for theming and near misses so i would put one of f.l.ys launches on there
the first one for that soundtrack and the visuals and the second one for the airtime over the top and the views
F.L.Y.'s launches are cool in that position, but I prefer these ones myself.
@@CanobieCoaster yeah the launches on your list have a lot more going from them, i think f.l.ys first launch is my favourite as i'm more of a theme park enthusiast than a coaster one so the overall experience leading up to that launch just gets to me
I'm really happy to see Madagascar Mad Pursuit on the list
It has a punchy launch.
@@CanobieCoaster Yup it does, It only goes 83km/h but it feels way faster. It is well-themed and has good airtime. Motiongate is opening their 6th and 7th coasters in 2 days, can't wait!!
I really like full throttles 3rd launch because you go through a tunnel making the sense of speed better while your forced into your seat but I’ve only been on the launch coasters at magic mountain and most of them are weak so I don’t know what a good launch is
Superman has my favorite launch in that park.
It’s not very forceful though but it’s acceleration is held up
velocicoaster for me is thebest!!
That launch just missed the list.
Never visited Cedar Point(I will one day), but I thought it is better than the Kingda Ka because of the lap bars instead of the over the shoulders
I prefer Dragster as a ride, but Ka has a slightly better launch.
My favourite launch has got to be Taiga's first launch! Even thought the second launch is more powerful, the first one is better.
Those launches are fun too.
itsnt do dodonpa a bone breaking ride i wanna give this guy so much credit rn
There are reports it injured people, but the conclusion hasn't been found yet. It may not have been the launch.
Curious where you’d rank Mummy in Orlando
It just missed. The theatrics are cool, but it doesn't quite have the same power as the other uphill launches.
Hypersonic XLC is my favorite launch
I saw that, but didn't get to ride it :(
Stealth or have you not been on that coaster yet cause I believe it has the second fast acceleration rate in the world and has nice pop of ejector air time on the the cress and leads into the drop and a call speed hill.
I have been on Stealth. It's in the top 10 for me.
I know it isn’t nearly as forceful as the ones on this list, but I think California Screamin’ (not Incredicoaster) deserved an honorable mention because of the music and the countdown. It adds so much anticipation, and I think it is a good beginner launch coaster
It does have a theatric launch
Between top thrill dragster and kingda ka, which launch do you like more, the launch you feel like a fluid launch motion, or the launch you feel segmented and yanks you a few times?
I like both a lot.
Do dodonpa is amazing
Sure is.
full throttle is my favorite launch at six flags magic mountain
That's a fun one.