United States-Coney Island-Cyclone (and Back-Fire) |
(last ridden - 2010)
I still find my way to New York every few years just for a go, forget the Empire State Building or 5th Avenue. The Cyclone embodies the spirit of New York; historical, spirited, strong and unpredictable. Until just recently it featured one of the steepest first drops on a wooden coaster in existence. Unlike some parks who build a thriller and alter it to make it less thrilling... The Cyclone remains as it did since it's inception in the 1920's. Like an old car, she has good days and better days. If running rough its a test of strength and endurance. If running smooth a whole different test of bravery is needed, it's variable speeds reveal surprising lateral and negative G's If you're a real trooper ride the backseat ALONE, this is a recommendation and a warning. I had the opportunity to ride "Backfire" (Cyclone Backwards celebrating it's 50th anniversary) once and only once. Still today, no seat dividers, no mid-course breaks and no headrests. The Cyclone is indeed a classic thriller and not for everyone and getting to know all of it's nuances is half the fun.
Built in 1927, 85 foot 1st drop at 58.6 degree's, 2,640 feet long