Comments on: The Cyclone at Coney Island | Roller Coaster Reviews

By: Judy P in Pgh

Judy P in Pgh — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:49:27 +0000

How do they compare to Gwazi or Georgia Cyclone? They were the two roughest woodies I have ridden (out of 60). Mean Streak and Son of Beast are rough, but tolerable if you choose your seat wisely.

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 10:33:57 +0000

Wow. I’m surprised that you found it that rough. Although, I did admit that I was ‘too old’ to even attempt it in the back seat. I just new that I’d get beat up back there, but that’s nothing new for woodies. I’d say Cyclone @ SFNE and Wildcat @ Hersheypark (when I rode it) were both a good bit rougher. I’d be interested to hear what other woodies you’ve found nearly as rough as the Coney Island Cyclone.

By: airtime

airtime — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 20:34:08 +0000

Sorry to swear in church, but IMO this venerated ride is just far too rough to be enjoyable. Yes, it IS crazy out of control, but be ready to pay for a CAT scan afterward to make sure you haven’t suffered a subdural hematoma. If you are up for violence to your brain, go for it. (I have 72 woodies on my track record. This is one I will NEVER, EVER ride again. I simply have too much to live for.)

By: Tom

Tom — Sat, 08 May 2010 01:54:40 +0000

He means four benches per car.

By: Quil

Quil — Wed, 05 May 2010 11:01:37 +0000

most would probably do two though, if threes a sqeeze i don`t want to kno what four is… wait a sec., do you mean four benches per car or four people per bench?

By: Charles Nungester

Charles Nungester — Tue, 04 May 2010 18:18:07 +0000

Great accurate review. One slight correction is the trains are Four Benchers.

By: The Coaster Critic

The Coaster Critic — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 04:18:43 +0000

Thanks. Yeah, I just wasn’t in the brave mood. Sounds like it’s pretty extreme though.

By: TheDoD3

TheDoD3 — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 18:13:01 +0000

Nice review Joel, it sums up this ride very well. Good thinking not choosing the back seat as well; you sort of have to work up to that one on this coaster. Since the cars are so long, the back seat feels like riding a catapult that snaps foward on every drop!

By: QB3

QB3 — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:55:38 +0000

So you didn`t go to ride the comet..

By: Tom

Tom — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:03:16 +0000

Thanks for writing, I’ve been waiting for this for weeks.