We promise there are coasters built by other people on the list, but at this point, it should be pretty obvious that Anton Schwarzkopf was one of the greatest roller coaster designers of all time. I’m always thankful that Knotts keeps this historic gem running great, and can’t wait to get back on it.Ĩ.
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Plus the giant vertical loop is still maybe the most intense traditional loop I’ve ever been on. It accelerates to 55mph in 4.5 seconds, basically the same as much more modern launches like the Incredicoaster at Disney California Adventure or Flight of Fear at Kings Island. The forwards and backward shuttle coaster still packs a punch even 42 years later.
Montezooma’s Revenge at Knott’s Berry Farm (1978)Īnother Schwarzkopf masterpiece, Montezooma’s Revenge is the oldest operating launch coaster in North America, and the only one still in its original location. This is the first of many coasters on our list designed by arguably the greatest coaster designer of all time, Anton Schwarzkopf.ĩ. On top of that, the new trains with lap bars instead of over-the-shoulder restraints that were added in 2016 when the ride was refreshed have made it downright comfortable. The terrain and woods surrounding it add a great vibe to the coaster that almost overshadows the loop. We couldn’t leave the first modern looping coaster off the list, could we? Of course, along with the historical significance, it’s also a great ride. Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain (1976) With that said, here are our top-10 coasters from the 1970s: 10. We also took into account rides with major historical significance. Now, we’re moving forward to look at the best US coasters from the 1970s that you can still ride! We took input from the Coaster101 team across the country to ensure we had some geographic variety, and we also tried to make sure there was some variety of models on the list. Last year we brought you our list of our favorite coasters over 50 years old that are still going strong today.
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