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	Kentucky Rumbler Wooden Coaster - Beech Bend Park \| Ride Review
		With the popularity of hybrid wooden coasters, those constructed with a steel structure instead of wood or the newest variation built with a pre-fabricated wood track, many roller coaster fans have been wondering if those constructed entirely of wood are going to be a thing of the past.
		Kentucky Rumbler's very twisted wooden track spans over half a mile, features more than 30 crossovers (anywhere the track crosses over or under another track) and it is the first roller coaster in the world to feature three station fly-bys.
		Great Coasters International's twisted wooden coasters are known in part for their ability to disorient even veteran riders and Kentucky Rumbler is no exception.
	www.ultimaterollercoaster.com /coasters/reviews/kentuckyrumbler (1405 words)

	Kennywood - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Kennywood is an amusement park near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the borough of West Mifflin, and is regarded by roller coaster connoisseurs as one of the finest in the world.
		The Thunderbolt and the Jack Rabbit, both wooden coasters, place the lift chain in the middle of the ride, not at the beginning.
		After the 2000 season, the coaster was heavily modified by Chance Morgan Rides, including the removal of all of the inversions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kennywood (1356 words)

	KOMO : Faint Of Heart Need Not Apply
		TimberHawk is the first wooden coaster built in Washington in 68 years, and most of the others are history.
		Currently, the wooden 69-foot Giant Coaster with a 52-foot drop operates for the public at the Western Washington fairgrounds in Puyallup only during the fair's 17-day run in September and the four-day spring fair in April.
		The new coaster is made of treated Southern pine and will be able to withstand winter rains, he said, while the trains are removed and rebuilt.
	www.komotv.com /news/printstory.asp?id=25251 (737 words)

	On the Wide Side - November 1999 Civil Engineering Magazine Feature Story (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Whether a coaster is one hundred feet or three hundred feet high, the forces on the structures have not changed because the human body is still the design limit.
		Whereas early wooden coasters were often assembled in place, steel coasters come in 20 to 30 ft (6 to 9 m) prefabricated sections that are bolted together on-site.
		Wooden coasters, with the wide load spread provided by scaffolding, often require more than 2,000 precast concrete footings, usually 2 ft (0.6 m) in diameter and 5 ft (1.5 m) deep, to carry loads up to 5 tons (4.5 Mg).
	www.pubs.asce.org /ceonline/1199feat.html (3128 words)

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		Strong opinions exist as to ride smoothness, "thrill quotient", coaster purism, etc., etc. The one comment that can be said in favor of virtually every quality wooden coaster that has ever been built is that the addition of the coaster in an existing park increased park attendance.
		In the case of rides at Fiesta Texas, the wooden coaster compared favorably to its cousin the steel looping coaster.
		When comparing the coaster to other park hard rides on the same basis there is no question that the roller coaster, whether made of wood or steel, is the premier ride.
	www.rideaccidents.com /rattler1.txt (972 words)

	Coastereese Dictionary (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Coaster enthusiasts use this term to describe, non-enthusiasts, people who tend to like their coasters milder than the enthusiasts does.
		Old wooden coasters are generally painted white (other colors do exist, however), while steel coasters come in every color possible and use a resin coasting.
		Lately to save on the expense of painting wooden coasters, they are built of pressure treated lumber, with long life preservatives, resulting in a brown or green look.
	www.cinternet.net /~bowersda/glossary.htm (6223 words)

	Son of Beast - Statistics
		Situated at Paramount's Kings Island, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A. is Son of Beast, a world record breaking roller coaster that elevates the classic wooden roller coaster experience to a new level and introduces a revolutionary concept, a 103ft.
		Son of Beast is the tallest, fastest, wooden roller coaster in the world with the tallest and 2nd tallest drop of any wooden roller coaster in the world..
		It is also the third longest wooden roller coaster in the world after The Ultimate at Lightwater Valley, Ripon, Yorkshire, England and The Beast also at Kings Island.
	www.geocities.com /turnonsuk/sonrev.htm (434 words)

	Roller Coasters
		There is definitely a lot more noise on a wooden roller coaster, when compared to a steel roller coaster.
		This beastly wooden coaster's double figure-eight configuration was modeled after Coney Island's Wildcat.
		Riders crest the coaster's tower an exhilarating 458 feet from the ground, then plunge vertically into a 270-degree (three-quarter) spiral.
	www.1clickhotels.com /roller_coasters.htm (865 words)

	Custom Wooden Coasters, Beer Coasters, Beermats and Drink Coasters
		Coasters are also called beer coasters, custom coasters, drink coasters, restaurant coasters, table coasters, bar mats, bar coasters, and beer mats.
		Unlike their paper counterparts, wood coasters are usually kept by those who receive them, delivering your message immediately and for some time to come.
		Coasters are available in units of 50, with a minimum run of 50.
	www.wooden-boxes.com /coasters.lasso?session=433.12748859&shop=&PRG=&CT=396&menu=&look=&refto= (559 words)

	CEC: Canadian Roller Coaster Record Holders
		Contenders are the Shiff "Kiddie Coaster" at Atlantic Playland in Nova Scotia, the Spillman coaster at Chippewa Park in Ontario, the Spillman "Flyer" at Lake Ontario Park in Ontario, and The "Li'l Dipper" at Tinkertown in Manitoba.
		Be aware that figures for defunct roller coasters in Canada are sketchy and may not be accurate.
		Regardless, all the park's exisitng coasters, how ever many there were, were lost in the devastating 1909 fire in August of that season.
	cec.chebucto.org /Rec-Hold.html (742 words)

	ACEonline :: American Coaster Enthusiasts :: ACE News Newsletter
		The longest, tallest and fastest wooden coaster in the upper Midwest joins the three smaller woodies at Mt. Olympus, and all were up to thrilling ACEers attending Coaster Con XXVIII in June.
		The Voyage will be the third-longest wooden coaster in the world (at 6,442 feet, or 1.2 miles), the fourth tallest woodie (163 foot lift) and will have the fourth tallest drop on a wood coaster (154 feet).
		A reference to the new coaster utilizing a "new type of triple-axle", as it was translated, has sent speculation running rampant as to the type of coaster this could be.
	www.aceonline.org /ACENewsNOW (2834 words)

	Man rides wooden coaster 5,000 times - Boston.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		A roller coaster fanatic reached a milestone Friday at a local amusement park after many twists, turns and screams.
		Park officials said Reynolds, who goes by the nickname "Coaster Tony," rode the coaster on the first day it opened in 2000.
		In his lifetime, he estimates that he's taken 20,000 coaster rides at parks across the U.S. and Canada.
	www.boston.com /news/local/connecticut/articles/2005/08/06/man_rides_wooden_coaster_5000_times (239 words)

	Coaster fans ready for 'Son of Beast' (Site not responding. Last check: )
		That's what roller coaster enthusiasts across the Midwest were saying Tuesday after officials at Paramount's Kings Island unveiled plans to build “Son of Beast,” the world's tallest, fastest and only looping wooden roller coaster.
		The ride is the 13th roller coaster at Paramount's Kings Island, tying the Mason park with Cedar Point in Sandusky.
		The coaster is the next generation in the park's family of coasters.
	www.enquirer.com /editions/1999/05/12/loc_coaster_fans_ready.html (489 words)

	Giant roller coaster goes up at amusement park (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Construction of the coaster began shortly after the first of the year on the east side of the existing park.
		Many coaster enthusiasts make a point of traveling the country to ride on every wooden coaster, said Tim O'Brien, a senior editor with Amusement Business magazine.
		For all the attention the new coaster is expected to draw, Freund acknowledges that the success of Wild Waves/Enchanted Village will still depend on something beyond the park's control.
	seattlepi.nwsource.com /business/109966_coaster25.shtml (674 words)

	Wooden Coasters, Wooden Chair Coaster, Wooden Handicrafts, Antique Wooden Handicrafts, Wooden Handicrafts Online
		This miniature wooden coaster chair is bound to give your dining table or your showcase a face-lift.
		Six beautifully decorated wooden coasters rocks on this chair.
		These coasters can be used to place glasses or cups, keeping your tables stain-free.
	www.craftsinindia.com /products/hand_carved_wooden_coasters.html (81 words)

	The Son of Beast and The Vortex
		This new ride (opened April of 2000) is a world-record breaking roller coaster that elevates the classic wood coaster experience to a new level.
		The "Son of Beast" is not only the tallest, and the fastest wooden roller coaster in the world, it is also the ONLY looping wooden coaster on earth.
		The Vortex was the first 6 inversion steel coaster in the world and is still one of my all time favorites.
	www.zuko.com /Cool_Rides/Extreme_Coasters_4.htm (595 words)

	Great Coasters International, Inc.
		Their attention to detail makes the addition of a GCII wooden coaster a solid investment.
		Though wildly popular with guests of all ages, the GCII coaster is also built with the operator in mind.
		Our experience with over 50 coasters worldwide has also brought park owners to us for maintenance and repair work on older, classic coasters and newer coasters which have manufacturers unwilling to stand behind their work.
	www.greatcoasters.com (316 words)

	Coney Island - Roller Coasters (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This gravity coaster was the first to tie the track end together and return passengers to their starting point without them needing to disembark while the car was placed on the return track.
		Hinckle's coaster was a great advance in roller coaster design since it was the first to have a hoist to pull cars to top of a precipitous hill.
		It was a small coaster with an elliptical track layout, and inside, on the seaward end, was a smaller oval that was probably used for loading and unloading.
	naid.sppsr.ucla.edu /coneyisland/articles/coasterlist.htm (4664 words)

	Great Adventure Source Forums -> Possible Intamin Wooden Coaster For '06 Confirmed
		The coaster is being built by Ingenieur-Holzbau Cordes, a European company that has already built two wooden coasters, Colossos (Photo)at Heide-Park Soltau in Germany and Balder (Photo) at Liseberg in Sweden.
		A wooden coaster is not comparable to a flyer or a floorless.
		With a park that has 11 steel, a second wooden coaster is unique to GA. A wooden out-and-back or a cyclone, a double figure 8 or a twister, a terrain or a racer is comparable to a specific genre of steel.
	www.gadv.com /forums/index.php?s=08ad5131de35b51272ee8d820e82e404&act=ST&f=13&t=5528 (778 words)

	Custom personalized coasters with your photo or logo - no minimum coaster order
		Coasters are a great way to display your favorite memories, photos, or company logo.
		Choose from several coaster styles, all with sharp image reproduction and lasting value.
		Similar coasters, such as with a text change only, can be grouped for the pricing breaks.
	www.designsondemand.com /products/coasters.htm (315 words)

	Theme Parks Online
		After taking six laps around the nearly 3,000 feet of wooden track, with contest winners from television, radio and park pass holders, Colby managed to stumble away intact and flashing a large smile.
		Then off in the background was the tremendous sight of a gigantic wooden coaster creating a new shape to the theme park’s horizon.
		The object of Colby’s mission was to “survive” one of Georgia’s fastest moving wooden coasters, with its deep plunges, sharp turns and exhilarating hills.
	www.themeparksonline.org /tponews.asp?ID=209 (462 words)

	Wooden Coaster Club
		Each club has a specific purpose, paraphrased as "safely enjoying the thrill of roller coasters!" There are so many reasons why one should consider becoming part of ACE and/or a coaster club in your area which will enhance your appreciation and riding thrills.
		Although modern coasters are more costly, bigger, and better in many way, the wooden coaster remains in our hearts and minds as a measure for judging the differences and judging our own preferences as the best.
		Wooden coasters became the springboard for the steel coasters which continue to test the limits of height, angles, speed and G's.
	woodencoasterclub.tripod.com (267 words)

	Lake Compounce - New England's Family Theme Park (Site not responding. Last check: )
		"There is something almost mystical about the allure of a great wooden coaster and we've been told by thousands of coaster enthusiasts from around the world that Boulder Dash is the best wooden coaster they've ever ridden," said Tom Wages, general manager of Lake Compounce.
		Boulder Dash, which opened in 2000, was built by Custom Coasters International and is the only coaster of its kind to be built into the side of a mountain.
		Boulder Dash was also voted number one wooden coaster by the National Amusement Park Historical Association in 2001 & 2004.
	www.lakecompounce.com /newsite/release2004_03.shtml (301 words)

	Ryan and Rachael: How We Spent Our Summer Vacation - Paramount's Kings Island Park
		It's the fastest (78mph), the tallest wooden coaster ever made (218 ft), and has the tallest drop (214 ft) of any wooden coaster in the world.
		At 1.3 miles in length, it's the second-longest wooden coaster in the world (at 7,400 feet, The Beast still holds that record).
		Rides with loops, such as all the steel coasters, tend to have a lot of that but you usually don't see it as much in wooden coasters.
	www.ellenjaye.com /00kidsvacation/kingsisland.html (1106 words)

	Coasters, Household, Shoppers Hang Out, Indian Gifts Portal
		Artistically hand carved in ‘Mango Wood’ this coaster set has a rare antique charm that would be a beautiful addition to your dining decor.
		This set of highly decorative coasters and one piece of paper weight are made to look new for a long time.
		A stylishly handcrafted oxidized white metal coasters teamed with a unique shaped holder decked with a lady welcoming in traditional Indian style.
	www.indiangiftsportal.com /india-shopping/shoppers-hang-out/household/coasters (178 words)

	The Beast Roller Coaster and The Big Shot
		Sought out and ridden by serious coaster addicts from all over the world, The Beast, at Paramount's King's Island, is the "Holy Grail" of wooden roller coasters.
		The Beast is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world's longest wooden roller coaster and was recently ranked in USA Today as the number 1 classic coaster of all time.
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	www.zuko.com /Cool_Rides/Extreme_Coasters_3.htm (698 words)

	coast071
		Chang is now the tallest and longest stand-up coaster, with a lift height 154 feet above ground level and length of 4,155 feet, respectively; and it has the tallest vertical loop of any coaster, 121.6 feet; the tallest dive loop, 103.8 feet; and largest number of inversions for a stand-up coaster, five.
		The Midwest is on the fast track of roller coaster activity, including the ''Golden Triangle'' of roller coasters - Paramount's Kings Island, Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio, and Kennywood, near Pittsburgh, Pa. - according to Paul Ruben, North American editor of Park World, an amusement industry publication.
		Stricker's Grove, Ross: Tornado, a wooden roller coaster, and Little Dipper, a junior wooden coaster, were both built ''in-house'' by owner Ralph Stricker.
	www.cincypost.com /living/1997/coast071897.html (1362 words)

	America Coasters Network - Dedicated to America's roller coasters and amusement parks!
		Hersheypark took a gamble when they contacted Great Coasters International to design and construct Wildcat, a wooden coaster designed to resemble the classic wooden twisters of the 1920's.
		At the time, Great Coasters International, headed by Mike Boodley and Clair Hain, was a “newbie” in the coaster designing business.
		Wildcat is tucked in the corner of Midway America, an area of Hersheypark filled with the sights and sounds of a classic 20's amusement park.
	americacoasters.com /RideReviews/wildcat.php (596 words)

	Thunderhead @ Dollywood - Theme Park Critic - Nation's Best Theme Parks and Rides
		But now that I've ridden it, Thunderhead has become my favorite wooden coasters and is a ride that everyone should have the chance to enjoy.
		This is by far one of the best wooden coasters I have been on.
		No coaster can be the best at everything but Thunderhead is my favorite night coaster and my favorite front row woodie.
	www.themeparkcritic.com /scripts/ViewRide.asp?RideID=1877 (1530 words)

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