Kennywoods wonderful collection of roller coasters includes its classic Jazz-age woodies, Racer, Thunderbolt, and Jack Rabbit, the latter of which dates back to 1921. For its seventh thrill machine, however, the park will be going decidedly New Age. While Kennywood has yet to name the new coaster, which is set to debut in May 2010, [...]
#10. Superman – Ride of Steel
Park: Six Flags Darien Lake
Location: Corfu, New York
Designer: Intamin AG
Class: Steel; Mega
Year of 1st ride: 1999
Despite its relatively low height and short ride, it’s no wonder why Raven is a fan favorite. The coaster’s relentless speed and delirious airtime combine with tunnels and a race through dense woods to create a near-nirvana coaster experience.
Raven Up-Front Info
Type of coaster: Wood Out and Back Terrain Coaster
Thrill scale (0=Wimpy!, 10=Yikes!): 6.5
Height: 80 feet
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