The Best & Worst B&M Loopers in America

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  • @reg1m0nz83
    @reg1m0nz83 3 роки тому +74

    if tatsu was just a lift hill and its pretzel loop id still get back in line to reride it

  • @thequackenscoasterchannel2927
    @thequackenscoasterchannel2927 3 роки тому +357

    Next up: Chris ranks all the Batman clones

  • @mdf3530
    @mdf3530 3 роки тому +108

    Hulk be like "is Hulk joke to you, puny human?" 😂

    • @supremefan
      @supremefan 3 роки тому +7

      I love Hulk for the soundtrack alone... I admit when the ride malfunctions and has no sound it isn't near as enjoyable.

    • @cratcliff8820
      @cratcliff8820 3 роки тому +1

      I was thinking the same thing. Where does it fall!? No way it’s at the very bottom

    • @AirtimeThrills
      @AirtimeThrills  3 роки тому +12

      @@cratcliff8820 hulk was in that 16-20 group i sped thru

    • @tismejaytee
      @tismejaytee 3 роки тому +2

      @@AirtimeThrills If you rode it last February I think it would have shot up a lot in your rankings because it was hauling then

    • @zyuukii
      @zyuukii 3 роки тому +3

      @@tismejaytee I’ve ridden hulk about 12 times after the first Cobra roll I just want the get off, the ride gets forceless.

  • @AirtimeProductions
    @AirtimeProductions 3 роки тому +141

    B&M is the most consistent manufacturer in my opinion

    • @loganr7108
      @loganr7108 3 роки тому +2

      totally agree

    • @varunnair4705
      @varunnair4705 3 роки тому +5

      other than maybe rmc

    • @AMCustomCoasters
      @AMCustomCoasters 2 роки тому +2

      @juiceboxer100 Toyotas are cheap cars lol what r u talking about

    • @logo115
      @logo115 2 роки тому +1

      @@AMCustomCoasters Depends what your getting.

    • @AMCustomCoasters
      @AMCustomCoasters 2 роки тому +4

      The only non cheap Toyota is the Land Cruiser. The rest are under $50K lmao

  • @ThemeParkAvenue
    @ThemeParkAvenue 3 роки тому +69

    I'm happy to see Dominator on here. I think it's a great underrated floorless coaster with perfect smoothness, layout, and intensity with some really solid pacing.

  • @technoandrew
    @technoandrew 3 роки тому +44

    Whenever you get to ride Nemesis, if I were you I wouldn’t hype it up too much. It’s a short ride, so the chances of it topping something like Montu are slim. Definitely try it in the front row first to see the terrain and near misses. Then try the back for the forces.

  • @clarksoderberg6445
    @clarksoderberg6445 3 роки тому +71

    when he includes dragon challenge
    *everyone liked that*

    • @johnfoltz8183
      @johnfoltz8183 3 роки тому

      *Dragon Challenge has left the forum*

  • @ryan2205
    @ryan2205 3 роки тому +64

    "Sheikra doesn't have much to it"
    Wait until he finds out about Oblivion at alton towers 😂😂

    • @AirtimeThrills
      @AirtimeThrills  3 роки тому +20

      Oh yeah those OG dives are brutally basic

    • @AC98000
      @AC98000 3 роки тому +1

      @Zacheroni sounds like mean streak

    • @mountainbiking_moray5754
      @mountainbiking_moray5754 3 роки тому +1

      @Zacheroni Towwrs could of so much more with oblivion

    • @snipezz__7066
      @snipezz__7066 3 роки тому

      @@mountainbiking_moray5754 I mean, sort of. Imagine how much tunnelling would be required to fit one of the massive dive coaster inversions, but something more would’ve been nice, I agree.

    • @AdrenalineLegends
      @AdrenalineLegends 5 місяців тому

      @@AirtimeThrills yeah the pull up to 5g (diving machine g5) oblivion has 4.5

  • @evandabest7834
    @evandabest7834 3 роки тому +51

    I really hope you can get a re ride on Georgia scorcher because it’s honestly just as good as riddlers revenge

    • @Swiftfv1
      @Swiftfv1 3 роки тому

      No it is better

    • @Mrbombs102
      @Mrbombs102 3 роки тому +2

      I went to Over Georgia a few years back, after every other Standing Coaster I've been on has left me in pain for the rest of the day I skipped it. Now suddenly I keep seeing people saying it's actually good, guess I need to go back and ride it.

    • @evandabest7834
      @evandabest7834 3 роки тому +1

      @@Mrbombs102 yes trust me it’s nothing like green lantern

    • @Mrbombs102
      @Mrbombs102 3 роки тому +1

      @@evandabest7834 Green Lantern and Mantis are the two B&M stand ups I've been on. Both hurt in different ways. Maybe I just don't know how to ride them.

    • @evandabest7834
      @evandabest7834 3 роки тому

      @@Mrbombs102 i didn’t get to go on mantis before they changed it

  • @dylanm8204
    @dylanm8204 3 роки тому +8

    It makes me really happy to see Montu so high up there! It is such a smooth ride and the the speed it has through the tunnel into the Immelmann is unlike anything else I've experienced. Plus it's just gorgeous to look at.

  • @ThemeParkAvenue
    @ThemeParkAvenue 3 роки тому +16

    Busch Gardens Tampa is my home park and Kumba rocks. It is super intense and awesome. Another great video!

    • @Bbabybear02
      @Bbabybear02 3 роки тому +1

      I always wanted to know if B&M could remake Kumba as a floorless coaster for BGW. It could be Drachen Fire Reborn.

    • @number1598
      @number1598 3 роки тому +2

      My home park is bush gardens Tampa and I hateeee it rattles way to much

    • @ThemeParkAvenue
      @ThemeParkAvenue 3 роки тому +6

      @@number1598 I have gotten bad rides too, but the best rides I get on it almost match Montu's quality.

    • @number1598
      @number1598 3 роки тому

      @@ThemeParkAvenue ya

    • @number1598
      @number1598 3 роки тому

      @Zacheroni LOL I’m so jealous of sea world Orlando I’ve never been there

  • @kingmike2976
    @kingmike2976 3 роки тому +16

    Baron 1898 gets really good reviews and many people say it’s their favorite dive coaster

    • @marcussheen
      @marcussheen 3 роки тому

      Wow really? I really like it, but only because of the theming etc, I didn't think the coaster itself was a particular stand out.

  • @rene7975
    @rene7975 3 роки тому +5

    I had missed the Hulk mention too but for now this is my favorite. Great location, amazing layout and awesome pacing.
    In Europe it is a tie for me between Nemesis in Alton Towers and AIR in the same park. I love the floating experience in AIR, a real flying feeling, and Nemesis is just Nemesis, epic scenery, great layout and pretty forceful. Love it!

  • @rmc_fan
    @rmc_fan 3 роки тому +15

    I feel like Bizarro at SFGA is underrated. It has a decent layout with head choppers and feet choppers, doesn’t have a rattle that I could notice, and it’s surprisingly smooth for its age. Not to mention, it pulls great positive forces.

    • @dylanradtke
      @dylanradtke 3 роки тому +1

      Same exact layout as Scream which he shit all over in this vid. Although i don't agree with this guys list, he clearly would hate it though if he hates scream.

    • @Zuuker23
      @Zuuker23 3 роки тому

      People hate only because it replaced Ride of Steel

    • @rmc_fan
      @rmc_fan 3 роки тому +4

      @@Zuuker23 Wrong Bizarro 😂

    • @scrxtchyt
      @scrxtchyt 3 роки тому +1

      @@dylanradtke he only hates scream because:
      1. The absolute parking lot theme
      2. The GIGANTIC rattle it has.

  • @joshgraves789
    @joshgraves789 3 роки тому +23

    I love b and m. I want to be an engineer for them eventually, and build one for my home park, which uses them a lot, Kings Island.

    • @nick5422
      @nick5422 3 роки тому +5

      Chase that dream friend👍🏽

    • @joshgraves789
      @joshgraves789 3 роки тому +1

      @@nick5422 Thanks!!!

    • @bandmfanboy
      @bandmfanboy 3 роки тому +2

      I also love B&M but I don't really like engineering, so my hope is to be a ride op for a B&M. What a difference right?

    • @joshgraves789
      @joshgraves789 3 роки тому

      Yours is a bit less dangerous

    • @troll9682
      @troll9682 3 роки тому +1

      As someone who lives 2 hours away, just north of Indianapolis, I support you!

  • @mdf3530
    @mdf3530 3 роки тому +17

    Chris, you're not missing anything about Firebird. If you ever do ride it, I'd be willing to bet that the ghost of Iron Wolf will make your twins vibrate.

    • @ActionNerdGo
      @ActionNerdGo 3 роки тому +1

      Having rode Iron Wolf several times there is a reasonable chance of it breaking the bottom 5.

  • @anthonystevens2738
    @anthonystevens2738 3 роки тому +13

    Great Bear is my favorite B&M looper. Its super whippy and sounds so badass

    • @SupermarketSweep777
      @SupermarketSweep777 3 роки тому +4

      And yet it's smooth as silk for a roller coaster.

    • @johnfoltz8183
      @johnfoltz8183 3 роки тому +3

      Pre-drop helix, loud roar, and built over existing rides.

    • @bandmfanboy
      @bandmfanboy 3 роки тому +1

      @@johnfoltz8183 Don't forget "interesting" supports over the creek.

    • @AdrenalineLegends
      @AdrenalineLegends 5 місяців тому

      ...

  • @messinwithzacksquatch
    @messinwithzacksquatch 3 роки тому +10

    Georgia Scorcher is such an incredible ride, imo. I'd place it above 1/2 of the hypers, even. I sincerely hope SFoG never converts it!

  • @stevenakins9388
    @stevenakins9388 3 роки тому +4

    Yukon Striker is not only my favorite B&M looper, but it’s my favorite coaster period. Ever since I was a kid I found dive coasters fascinating and I don’t understand why so many enthusiasts like to hate on them.

    • @iceblade019
      @iceblade019 3 роки тому +2

      Having Yukon as a favorite is kinda rare especially since Leviathan and Behemoth are in the same park

    • @iceblade019
      @iceblade019 3 роки тому +1

      @@tewsgcdcfgechk908 newer dives have much more complete layouts tho

  • @airtimemyke8164
    @airtimemyke8164 3 роки тому +29

    Firebird is the smoothest B&M in Maryland

    • @kananjarrus7016
      @kananjarrus7016 3 роки тому +3

      Ikr!?! Its crazy that it's the best in the WHOLE STATE

    • @nokrepkie
      @nokrepkie 3 роки тому +4

      “It’s super smooth” *bashes head into otsr*

    • @bandmfanboy
      @bandmfanboy 3 роки тому +5

      Not to mention the only B&M in Maryland, but that's more coasters than like 5 states have total!

    • @lukez6203
      @lukez6203 3 роки тому +2

      I’ve marathoned 7 times, idk what I was thinking

    • @airtimemyke8164
      @airtimemyke8164 3 роки тому +3

      @@lukez6203 sat on it 46 time during media shoot

  • @AdventuresWithParker
    @AdventuresWithParker 3 роки тому +4

    My favourite so far would have to be Yukon Striker! Considering your love for Valravn, I would say that it's right up your alley. Montu would be my second choice though, so it makes perfect sense why you'd put it at no. 1.

  • @Wesley-76
    @Wesley-76 3 роки тому +2

    Only rode a few B&M's so far, but they've all been great. Favorite looper is Manta, it's just so much fun to fly with the setting, speed, inversions and crazy pretzel loop! Hulk, Montu, and Kraken are all really good rides too. You said you needed a few rides to fully appreciate Montu. I only got 1, so when I go back for Iron Gwazi (and SheiKra, that was closed) I'll certainly ride it again! Kumba is my least favorite B&M so far, but it's still a good ride. My only problem with it is it has an awful rattle that gave me a headache for a few days... Maybe it's better in a different seat/train though. I look forward to riding more B&M loopers in the future, like Afterburn, SheiKra, Wild Eagle, Superman, Batman, Scorcher, and Vortex (wait, not that one)

  • @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037
    @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037 3 роки тому +3

    I’m hyped up, later this week I’m getting rides on montu, kumba, kraken, shiekra, manta, and mako. Florida really is a state full of B&Ms.

    • @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037
      @wickedsickfunkyfreshroller2037 3 роки тому +1

      @Zacheroni Bro I waited 2 hours to ride Shiekra just to get assigned to the back row. Life is hard

    • @andrewqi6695
      @andrewqi6695 4 місяці тому

      And pipeline and penguin trek and hulks and phoenix rising like wtf

  • @lukez6203
    @lukez6203 3 роки тому +10

    “Enthusiasts love an old school b&m”
    Firebird and vortex: ........

    • @zacharyyamashita8554
      @zacharyyamashita8554 3 роки тому

      And Patriot :D

    • @calebkent5858
      @calebkent5858 3 роки тому

      Vortex should have just been rebuilt from ground up woth a complete new structure to make it smooth again

    • @AC98000
      @AC98000 3 роки тому

      @@calebkent5858 I just rode it yesterday and it wasn’t bad

    • @SentinelHirsc
      @SentinelHirsc 9 місяців тому

      Firebird sucked when it was new as iron wolf

  • @oofintic5734
    @oofintic5734 3 роки тому +8

    Best coaster from every model Vekoma or Intamin has made, an interesting idea....

  • @trentspara1826
    @trentspara1826 3 роки тому +2

    Mountu is so snappy! I’m happy to see that it’s your number 1 b&m looper and your number 31 ride!

  • @OklahomaCoasterFan
    @OklahomaCoasterFan 3 роки тому +1

    I loved seeing Valravn at # 2. That was a nice surprise. I may not have it as high as you, but I respect you for not caving to enthusiast peer pressure and putting it at # 2. I still think it's a great ride, and it's still my mom's 2nd favorite at Cedar Point. You will love Yukon Striker. It might top Montu for you. My favorite B&M looper is Thunderbird. Least favorite: no contest, it's the crime against humanity known as Firebird, my least favorite coaster of all time.

  • @andrewstrycker9374
    @andrewstrycker9374 2 роки тому

    When you got to the end right before you announced your number one I was freaking out about you not mentioning Montu. So glad to see you gave it the love it deserves. I remember marathoning it the one time I visited and the line for it was short in the morning.

  • @rcengineer
    @rcengineer 2 роки тому +1

    my top two probably have to be Nemesis and Black Mamba, both are VERY intense, with the addition of being mostly in trenches and underground (especially Black Mamba, Phantasialand does NOT skimp on theming) so it genuinely feels like there's a risk of having your legs chopped off.
    A sleeper pick of mine would be Flight Deck at CGA, which unfortunately got that new paint job that isn't quite as intimidating as the all-black color scheme it used to have. It's very short, yes, with only 3 inversions, but it does NOT slow down during the entire layout, and that last helix over the water feels like it's going to rip your legs off.

  • @Oddmare
    @Oddmare 3 роки тому +1

    Ok I laughed at whoever lost there hat on griffon at around the 5:40 mark

  • @IRDeady
    @IRDeady 2 роки тому

    Props for showing raptor some love! That was the coaster that really did me in when I was a kid. I was hooked after raptor.

  • @GenX6887
    @GenX6887 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you for ranking 3 Ohio coasters at the top of your list! All 3 are awesome! I didn't like Valravn at first cause it how it felt rough on my stomach. But when I rode it a 2nd time (and after riding other coasters throughout the day), it didn't feel so intense, and it ended up winning me over!

  • @CoasterHipster
    @CoasterHipster 3 роки тому +1

    Fascinating list. I appreciate your personal takes, which you argued fair.
    I'd be curious to see a new B&M looper. As you said, their engineering has evolved a fair bit.

  • @bigchungus4331
    @bigchungus4331 3 роки тому +2

    Montu is amazing and I loved it. Nemesis will always beat everything though. There’s just something about it, I don’t know what. Maybe it’s low to the ground layout, or how it picks up speed? It just rips you around and by the time you’re coming into the brake run you’re so disoriented. I love it.

  • @FallingBeej
    @FallingBeej 3 роки тому +3

    5:43 R.I.P. phone

  • @christarsitano3245
    @christarsitano3245 3 роки тому +4

    Georgia Scorcher is so good!!! Green Lantern is just long enough to kill your legs while Georgia Scorcher doesn’t. And, GS has great airtime

  • @AlMiner
    @AlMiner 3 роки тому +2

    Gatekeeper at Cedar Point is one of the most underrated coasters on the planet. And yes, Valravn is dope!

  • @brianrosenquist7879
    @brianrosenquist7879 3 роки тому +2

    In high school, we used to ride the Iron Wolf and do the "Iron Wolf Iron Man Challenge." You had to try to ride the entire thing without putting your feet down. The winner was proclaimed to have balls of Iron. Needless to say, you're not missing much if that's your only missing B&M looper credit in America, since the only reason we'd ride it was to torture ourselves, even when it was relatively new...

    • @AirtimeThrills
      @AirtimeThrills  3 роки тому +1

      Just more proof that high school kids are........awesome

    • @ActionNerdGo
      @ActionNerdGo 3 роки тому

      You were the dudes that my friends made fun of for being dumb, lol.

    • @brianrosenquist7879
      @brianrosenquist7879 3 роки тому +1

      @@AirtimeThrills it's the reason they had to convert all those stand ups to floorless... we can't really stand up 20 years later...

  • @LeoElso
    @LeoElso 3 роки тому +1

    I think you'd LOVE Katun at Mirabilandia, italy- huge invert with big swooping inversions and a very high, straight drop. Super intense and still runs like a charm

  • @CutToATree
    @CutToATree 3 роки тому +12

    Batman: The Dark Knight at SFNE is so average that it will never be mentioned in a list video. just so painfully average.

    • @supremefan
      @supremefan 3 роки тому +1

      Mouse coasters in the dark should be outlawed., they hurt.

    • @CutToATree
      @CutToATree 3 роки тому +1

      @@supremefan Batman The Dark Knight at SFNE is a B&M Floorless. Thank you for proving how forgettable it is and thinking I meant the indoor mice at other parks.

    • @supremefan
      @supremefan 3 роки тому

      @@CutToATree Didn't notice SFNE, just assumed SFGA.. sadly haven't been to SFNE yet. I'd rather have an average floorless then our crap Dark Night mouse.

    • @CutToATree
      @CutToATree 3 роки тому

      @@supremefan but you have a good Floorless, and our wild Mouse was relocated from Kentucky Kingdom and given the worst name of any six flags coaster.

  • @fo-ef8qo
    @fo-ef8qo 3 роки тому +3

    Montu doesn't just do a batwing into a trench, it does a batwing into a *themed* trench

  • @Mattia_Genuardi
    @Mattia_Genuardi 3 роки тому +3

    As a coaster enthusiast who has never been outside italian parks, I only have 3 B&M coasters in my credit list, and those being Raptor and Oblivion at Gardaland and Katun at Mirabilandia. Of course, Katun tops them all. That's all I can say about B&M for now, sadly : (

  • @hookster999
    @hookster999 3 роки тому

    I really enjoy your videos ATT!! I must say that I find your Coaster Palate to be quite unique compared to other popular UA-cam Coaster Channels and I really appreciate your uniqueness!!

  • @mitchellries256
    @mitchellries256 3 роки тому +3

    When it comes to steel roller coasters, B&M is my favorite manufacturer. They have so many different models, they're built to last and they're almost ways incredibly smooth. Even their worst roller coasters aren't that rough very much.

    • @gibiati8295
      @gibiati8295 2 роки тому

      lol half of B&Ms have a horrible rattle

    • @lansulin
      @lansulin 2 роки тому

      @@gibiati8295 rattle doesn't mean rough

  • @matthintz9468
    @matthintz9468 3 роки тому +1

    I'm glad to see Raptor made a great showing on your list. I remember when it first opened, the lines stretched for over four hours. Over twenty years later, Raptor still rules the skies!
    I found it funny that the only thing good you could say about Rugaroux/Mantis was its color scheme. I hated Mantis as a stand-up coaster, and love the floorless configuration. However, I still prefer the name and color scheme of Mantis over Rugaroux.

    • @troll9682
      @troll9682 3 роки тому

      I actually liked Mantis as a stand-up coaster

  • @yab0i_christian956
    @yab0i_christian956 3 роки тому +3

    Just as a heads up for whenever you get to ride Firebird, RIDE IN THE VERY LAST ROW! Its the only somewhat smooth ride. And keep your head forward of course. But nice video.

    • @lukez6203
      @lukez6203 3 роки тому

      Yeah the layout is kinda dumb though

    • @yab0i_christian956
      @yab0i_christian956 3 роки тому

      @@lukez6203 I mean it is B&M’s first ever coaster after all 🤷🏽‍♂️. they have done a lot better since then

  • @alantrotter2077
    @alantrotter2077 3 роки тому +1

    Great idea for a video! I have been 33 of them.
    My current top 10: 1. Tatsu 2. Thunderbird 3. Afterburn 4. GateKeeper 5. Raptor 6. Flight Deck 7. Banshee 8/9 Dragon Challenge 10. Superman Krypton
    My bottom 5: 1.- Vortex 2. Iron Wolf 3. Patriot 4. Georgia Scorcher 5. Riddler's Revenge (Scream was next) Big gap between my #4 and #5. I agree Vortex is the worst by a wide margin.
    Top 5 bucket list (US Only): 1. Montu 2. Alpengeist 3. Manta 4, Great Bear 5. Kumba .
    Side note: Valravn is 26th overall out of the 33. I like the last inversion, but the vest restraints kills the drop for me.

  • @jamesfreeman8652
    @jamesfreeman8652 3 роки тому +3

    Tatsu is my #1 and my puny count includes Raptor and Griffon. To me it's a flying coaster like Superman at GAdv or Air at Alton Towers the same way Millennium Force resembles the Coney Island Cyclone.

  • @jakesteel8082
    @jakesteel8082 3 роки тому +1

    Carowinds is my home park and I know I’m in a super minority here, but Vortex is actually a pretty fun ride. There is definitely an art to the standup restraints, but if you know how to wear them there is a lot of enjoyment to be had. It’s a really unique experience to ride front row while standing up, and honestly I’ve been on B&M’s with much worse rattles. There’s rarely ever a line and I find myself riding it when I’m switching between Fury and Intimidator almost every opportunity I get. It’s certainly not a masterpiece, but I would miss it if they took it out.

  • @ThemeParkAvenue
    @ThemeParkAvenue 3 роки тому +41

    I should warn you that you are in an upcoming YTP releasing on April Fool's Day. Beware.

  • @razor.2.rosary
    @razor.2.rosary 3 роки тому +3

    Great Bear looks weird and nothing special on the surface, but imo those inversions are forceful (holy crap that zero g), that opening helix is surprisingly forceful, and who can get over that roar?
    a work of art from B&M, especially considering their restrictions (unable to build supports in the creek).

  • @goofygorf1520
    @goofygorf1520 3 роки тому

    Hello, it is I, the alpengeist fanboy! My favorite B&M looper right now is actually kumba, followed by the incredible hulk, and the trio of inverts I've ridden. The inverts are alpengeist (obviously), montu, and great bear. I've ridden others, but these rides are in my top 10 out of about 53 credits

  • @oregoncoasterenthusiast8564
    @oregoncoasterenthusiast8564 3 роки тому +1

    Great video to watch after just getting back from a trip to Florida where I rode several awesome B&Ms. I think every B&M in Florida is really good and I thought SheiKra was butter smooth. Strangely, the only 2 that I thought had small rattles were Hulk and Manta but again, every single B&M in the state is fantastic. Obviously the best being the non looper Mako.

  • @troll9682
    @troll9682 3 роки тому

    I love Valravn! I finally got to ride it in the fall of 2021. First ride we were in the back, immediately got back on and rode in the front. I love it!

  • @TP_Recommendations
    @TP_Recommendations 3 роки тому

    Montu is sooooo good!! I need to get back on it!! It’s been since 2014...
    Valravn #2, interesting...
    I enjoy this coaster and is my favorite Dive...
    Next time you’re at Carowinds, I will show you the Vortex magic seat, and trust me, you’ll love it! 😂

  • @joshjordan117
    @joshjordan117 3 роки тому +1

    Montu and Afterburn do compete for the most force at times, but Montu's extra length and extra trenches do give it the edge.
    Kumba's got a good rattle to it now, so I can see why you ranked it lower. The Hulk may have gotten redone, but it still has some of that ole' headbang.
    RIP Dueling Dragons

  • @codenameu.arctos3747
    @codenameu.arctos3747 3 роки тому +1

    Medusa is far and away the best coaster at Discovery Kingdom. The smoothness with all the loops is just amazing... especially in the front row where the feeling of flight is strongest.

  • @JVR10893
    @JVR10893 3 роки тому +1

    Here's my ranking of the B&M loopers I've ridden.
    01: Afterburn at Carowinds
    02: Bizarro at Six Flags Great Adventure
    03: Talon at Dorney Park
    04: Gatekeeper at Cedar Point
    05: Batman: the Ride at Six Flags Great Adventure
    06: Hydra: the Revenge at Dorney Park
    07: Raptor at Cedar Point
    08: Green Lantern at Six Flags Great Adventure
    09: Great Bear at Hersheypark
    10: Vortex at Carowinds
    11: Superman: Ultimate Flight at Six Flags Great Adventure
    12: Mantis at Cedar Point
    As an addendum to this list, the only non-looping B&M's that I've ridden are Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure, which is my number one B&M and all time favorite roller coaster, and Intimidator at Carowinds, which a ride that I'm not too fond of especially compared to Nitro; it probably would sit between Green Lantern and Great Bear on this list. I need to get out to more amusement parks so I can experience some of the true elite B&M's since Nitro and Afterburn are the only two that ever get any praise on my list.

    • @JVR10893
      @JVR10893 3 роки тому

      @John Lorton I haven't been since 2010. The newest B&M on my list is Gatekeeper, which opened in 2013. My home park is Great Adventure (hence why all five of their B&M's are ranked even though I don't really like Green Lantern or Superman all that much). Obviously Dorney and Hershey are close enough that I've been to both of them multiple times, but I haven't been to a major amusement park since 2018 when I last visited Dorney and Great Adventure so I've been out of the loop for a while.

  • @RPKraul
    @RPKraul 3 роки тому +2

    The Mantis -> Rougarou conversion was definitely a downgrade.

  • @PancakeNation
    @PancakeNation 2 роки тому

    Finally some respect for Dragons Challenge. This was the coaster that I always rode on when I went to the park, I always go red side, just seemed more intense to me. Wish I could have ridden the ride with the dueling feature. I've heard great things about the dueling aspect

  • @EagleRyan14
    @EagleRyan14 3 роки тому

    Chris, where do you rank Wildfire? I remember you really liked the first drop at one point. Above Kumba, I presume?

  • @AC98000
    @AC98000 3 роки тому +5

    You know the deal thanks for the dinner reminder

    • @AirtimeThrills
      @AirtimeThrills  3 роки тому +5

      @Patrick Cadiz must be the new diet craze

    • @AC98000
      @AC98000 3 роки тому +1

      @Patrick Cadiz I’m very hungry

  • @joeyd.6172
    @joeyd.6172 3 роки тому +1

    Ugh finally! I love Valravn as well! I never understood why so many enthusiasts hated it.

    • @theheardtheorem
      @theheardtheorem 3 роки тому

      I think it comes down to people not liking vest restraints. I have a giant head! So, I clearly hate over-the-shoulder restraints and prefer vest restraints because I don’t feel concussed after the ride. A large head is a leading indicator of high intelligence! Thus, I also find ValRavn to be one of the best B&Ms 🤣

  • @Thebeauhford
    @Thebeauhford 3 роки тому +12

    Do a video where you find what coasters are needed at independent parks or Seaworld parks

    • @AirtimeThrills
      @AirtimeThrills  3 роки тому +12

      Both of those are coming in April

    • @AirtimeThrills
      @AirtimeThrills  3 роки тому +2

      @Zacheroni Right now I have them slated for Apr 8 and 22

  • @choopwav
    @choopwav 2 роки тому

    Starting with Montu as my first coaster really blew my comparison scale. It was weird never having a ride after my very first match that kind of intensity for quite a long time

  • @neo_thrillz1948
    @neo_thrillz1948 3 роки тому +1

    The hate for Vortex. Ouch lol that was my first coaster so it'll always be sentimental to me. As for my favorite B&M loopers. Great Bear is my favorite inverts and Bizzaro is my favorite floor less.

  • @ReddestPanda
    @ReddestPanda 3 роки тому

    I went to Busch Gardens again after a few years and I am convinced that there is no other ride in Florida better than Montu, its not the smoothest ride but that makes it so much better and it has that beautiful sound, I'd say it is a must ride

  • @badabing1536
    @badabing1536 Рік тому +1

    Montu was my first "adult" coaster, and permanently ruined my expectations of coasters. I have yet to find another ride in my 18 years of riding coasters that beats it.
    Also I might have the unofficial record for most rides on Montu in a single day. On a lazy summer day in 2007 I rode it 73 times in a row without getting off.

  • @rowan_8755
    @rowan_8755 Рік тому +1

    i’ve only ridden 4 but nemesis is brilliant

  • @alexoverton152
    @alexoverton152 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite B&M looper is definitely Tatsu if we're counting flying coasters, and I actually prefer it slightly over Fury as my favorite B&M just because of how incredible it feels flying over the mountain and diving into the bone crushing pretzel loop.
    Also, unpopular opinion: Rougarou is my favorite floorless. I haven't been on Kraken yet, though it looks like it could definitely top Rou. I definitely like Medusa too, but its honestly a bit too graceful for me to rank it higher than Rou.

  • @WapoStudios
    @WapoStudios 3 роки тому +5

    Georgia Scorcher is by far the best standup. I’d put it well above many on your best list. It has tons of airtime in the back and it’s super smooth.

    • @Southeastern_Thrills
      @Southeastern_Thrills 3 роки тому +1

      100% true

    • @bandmfanboy
      @bandmfanboy 3 роки тому +1

      Have you ridden other stand-up coasters? I think Riddler's Revenge @ SFMM is the best.

    • @WapoStudios
      @WapoStudios 3 роки тому +1

      @@bandmfanboy Yep, the only one I haven't been on is Vortex at Carowinds. Riddler is good, but Scorcher is more forceful and has some legitimately powerful airtime.

    • @bandmfanboy
      @bandmfanboy 3 роки тому +1

      @@WapoStudios Riddler has a nice roar that you can feel in your feet in the ride vehicle and it's pretty intense: I always gray out. There's this one moment on Riddler after the first corkscrew and turn in front of a facade that gives great floater-ish airtime. It's built like a speed hill on the newer hypers and gigas.

    • @mobetterent.gamerzunited2529
      @mobetterent.gamerzunited2529 3 роки тому +1

      Facts man

  • @drew_bruh
    @drew_bruh 3 роки тому

    When Chris has more Vekoma Credits than all your Credits :|
    Makes me so mad when you say Superman is a must ride because this last weekend I couldn’t ride it due to two hour lines and breaking down and I know I won’t be back for a while. Looked awesome, great video!

    • @AirtimeThrills
      @AirtimeThrills  3 роки тому

      That sucks, but at least something to look forward to next time

  • @CoasterRoaster
    @CoasterRoaster 3 роки тому +7

    I'm so sad to not here too much trashing of Firebird, as you havent ridden it 😥. There is absolutely nothing good about Firebird lol

    • @mikes6457
      @mikes6457 3 роки тому

      Headbashing all over the place so screw that ride.

    • @jrax1713
      @jrax1713 3 роки тому

      Minus the color scheme which is pretty great honestly

    • @jrax1713
      @jrax1713 3 роки тому

      @Zacheroni thanks I didn’t catch that was using the mic lol

    • @ActionNerdGo
      @ActionNerdGo 3 роки тому

      Ome positive is that your nuts aren't caught in Iron Wolf's fangs. People think Shockwave was a rite of passage at SFGAm, but Iron Wolf was way more painful at least for people with testicles.

    • @lukez6203
      @lukez6203 3 роки тому

      Only the corkscrew is bad honestly

  • @zacharystewart5344
    @zacharystewart5344 3 роки тому +1

    Pretty good list chris. Trust me you are missing NOTHING with firebird. Also Banshee used to be a top 15 coaster for me when I first rode it in 2014 but now I wouldn't even put it in my top 50. Unfortunately it wins first place for coaster I've fallen out of love with over the years. The thing's rattle has gotten rediculous since I first rode it amplified by those vests. No idea why that is since Alpi, Montu, Afterburn, and others have remained incredibly smooth over the years.

  • @jwrailve3615
    @jwrailve3615 3 роки тому

    Superman was my first inversion coaster, rode it front row after an entire childhood of fear of going upside down, I fell in love, and rode every ride at fiesta Texas and over Texas front row that week

  • @MrCubsfan3
    @MrCubsfan3 3 роки тому

    Chris, where does Batman in the back corner of SFNE rank? I love the paint scheme, but don't remember it standing out in any particular way

  • @forlone_li
    @forlone_li 2 роки тому

    B&M have made some great casters outside of America as well. In England, we have a VR tide (we'll not anymore but originally did. Kinda at the start it had no vr, then it was turned into having vr then most of the headsets were dozen which ended up with like 0 vr headsets.) We also swarm which is the second wing coaster to be built and the only one in the UK. I wish we had some good rides over here but we stick to the great themings.

  • @VincentLobster
    @VincentLobster 3 роки тому

    I wholly agree with you on Scream, I walk off of that with a headache every time and I've given up on it getting better. Twisted Colossus is *right there* anyways.
    Also, I definitely called Montu being your #1. I need to make a trip out to BGT someday for sure

  • @jacobsmith2193
    @jacobsmith2193 3 роки тому +1

    When you consider the massive price tags on Gatekeeper, Valravn, and Banshee, each one is quite unfortunate considering B&M already had the formula perfected with Montu over 20 years ago.

  • @Yellowshirtmann
    @Yellowshirtmann 3 роки тому +1

    Where does great white at San Antonio sea world rank for you? It was my childhood coaster in the early 00s.

  • @Red_Ryan_Red
    @Red_Ryan_Red 3 роки тому +2

    Wildfire at SDC never gets the love it deserves.

  • @Coastoons
    @Coastoons 3 роки тому +1

    I dont get how Chris could hate rougarou and say green lantern is underrated in other videos when they have basically the same layout

  • @chrystianguerin6370
    @chrystianguerin6370 2 роки тому

    I understand it was the name of the ride upon closing, but for the people like me who grew up in central Florida (my late dad even worked at Universal for a few years), it will ALWAYS be Dueling Dragons, with the two sides as Fire and Ice. I got to ride it many times before they changed the name, long before little magic boi got the best dueling coaster ever built removed.

  • @Ralphinsc
    @Ralphinsc 3 роки тому

    Getting to add Montu, Kumba, and Kraken next week. Looking forward to it. I loved Afterburn, so the prospect of Montu being an even better and longer invert has me really stoked.

  • @charli.ward.
    @charli.ward. 3 роки тому +1

    Dominator is so underrated, it’s nice to see it on here

  • @627jace627
    @627jace627 3 роки тому +1

    My favorite B&M looper is.........Kumba! I always go back and forth between it and Montu but last November Kumba was running incredible.

  • @mikes6457
    @mikes6457 3 роки тому +1

    My rankings of my FAVORITES thru 156 credits:
    10. Superman ultimate flight six flags great adventure
    9. Batman clone SFoGA
    8. Great White - Sea World SA
    7. Gatekeeper - CP
    6. Manta -Sea World Orlando
    5. Superman Ultimate Flight SFoGA
    4. Raptor - CP
    3. Montu - Busch Gardens Tampa
    2. Kraken - Sea World Orlando
    1. Banshee - Kings Island
    I just love riding Banshee.

  • @CoasterCrafter662
    @CoasterCrafter662 3 роки тому

    What's better than Montu ? If you like strong and majestic layouts with world class inversions (Katun's cobra roll is pure ecstasy), substantial pacing, stunning theming and barely no brakes, well Katun is your pick here.
    And there's also OzIris. It's surely less intense, but much more subtle and balanced. There's a tiny airtime in a tunnel between the loop and the Imelmann which contrasts with the positive G's of those 2 inversions : it's absolutely lovely !

  • @tivvy3415
    @tivvy3415 2 роки тому

    Finally someone agrees with me about Kumba. It was intense but I got a rough ride on it even though I was in the front row.

  • @rush17489
    @rush17489 3 роки тому +1

    Wow I'm surprised by raptor... Whenever I ride it, it always raddles at the end of the ride on the final break and my head gets banged up!

  • @christybradley4049
    @christybradley4049 3 роки тому +1

    I knew Vortex was going to get the #1 worse!!! I agree completely! I'm really glad Afterburn ranked high though because I love that coaster!

  • @familyguyfreemoviedownload8314
    @familyguyfreemoviedownload8314 3 роки тому

    im happy to see medusa at sfdk getting love- that’s the coaster that essentially turned me into an enthusiast, so it means a lot to me

  • @vaughntoothman1992
    @vaughntoothman1992 3 роки тому

    My favorite B&M Looper is Banshee at KI cuz I've ridden it the most out of all of them that I have ridden. It is a really good ride and a front row ride is just crazy. Highly recommend for anyone going to Kings Island!

  • @Hangtime_Davi64
    @Hangtime_Davi64 Рік тому

    I have some friends that list Georgia Scorcher as their favorite ride in the park. I loved it when I was a kid just barely tall enough to ride it, but now I wish they would at least convert it into a floorless. Ideally, they would just build a new ride there. It could still be floorless, and they could add in one of those massive loops like Dominator and Superman Krypton, inch a little bit closer to Mind Bender, maybe cross the road like Goliath. I doubt that will happen soon, but man would it be nice to have a better ride there.

  • @Jeremy-jx4kq
    @Jeremy-jx4kq 3 роки тому

    How about Wildfire at SDC? You were very high on it before last year, did last year’s bad ride knock it completely out of contention? Making my first trip to SDC this year and have been eyeing Wildfire for 2 decades, so it’s sort of a second tier bucket list coaster.

  • @ThemeParkAvenue
    @ThemeParkAvenue 3 роки тому +3

    So, did you see the new YTP where you fail a Sporcle quiz, Chris?

  • @Gabes1321
    @Gabes1321 3 роки тому +1

    This was probably one of your most controversial videos! We r all waiting for u to rank the Batman clones

  • @jessicakleinberg7925
    @jessicakleinberg7925 3 роки тому

    Raptor is my all time favorite of the ones I have ridden ❤️ glad to see it at #4!

  • @jaybird455
    @jaybird455 3 роки тому

    Ouch! Kumba at #24. It was my first coaster ever, so I’m biased, but I always toss Kumba and Montu back and forth as my fav in the park.

  • @aapee565
    @aapee565 3 роки тому

    I've only been on 3 B&Ms, two of which are loopers, so I guess my #1 is Black Mamba. It made me think that I am probably not a huge fan of inverts, and that I would like a good hyper (aka not silver star) or floorless/sitdown more.
    Apparently, I made a mistake though, as Black Mamba only truly shines on the front row. I can believe that, as I didn't really see much from my seat during the ride as there was either the other seats or a wall surrounding me. The wait for a front row ride is long, so prepare to queue a lot if you ever get to Phantasialand and want the best ride possible.