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Originally Posted by FireFly
I'm a bigger fan of old wooden roller coasters. Seriously, you know you're not gonna fall out of that one, they have you strapped in tighter than a 15 year old virgin. But an old wooden roller coaster not only creaks and clacks, you're held in by one metal bar and your own strength. And let me tell you, when you're the one holding yourself in for dear life, the ride is a hell of a lot more scary. Everyone should ride the one at the PNE in Vancouver.
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I used to ride that rollercoaster at Playland/PNE every summer. Unfortunately, it was a let down every year as I would somehow have memories of it being more exciting than it actually was. It felt too controlled for my tastes as you could feel the brakes being applied (you could feel the clunk of the brake mechanism being engaged) and the less than smooth ride killed whatever speed factor that was to be enjoyed.