Kingda Ka Vs Top Thrill Dragster

[AV Matt]

Without a doubt, Dragster is better.

I have only ridden it about 5 times and only ever ridden Ka twice, but I can honestly say that the only part of Ka I enjoyed was the surprise boost of airtime at the end on my first ride in 2006. I don't remember feeling it when I finally rode it again last year. On the other hand, I've greatly enjoyed everything about Dragster except some problems with seat belts being too short for me to get buckled.

And speaking of that, I have to acknowledge that Ka's restraints are super easy for me to lock, but the stupid OTSR ruins the freedom of movement and view, not too mention jabs me in the neck as the train shuffles during the entire ride. Dragster has none of that nonsense.

[nitrorox1414]

I have never been on ttd so kk it is for me.

[dkny6363]

TTD wins by DQ.

[nitrorox1414]

TTD wins by DQ.

Hahahaha

[dkny6363]

Anyone like storm runner with these 2 rides.

[rjholla2003]

Storm Runner > Kingda Ka.

[overlord]

Xcelerator > Kingda Ka

[Robert T Ackerman]

I would certainly pick Dragster over Ka anyday of the week. Ka is, quite honestly, my least favorite launched coaster (not just Intamin Hydro-Launches either) that I've been on. Sure it's intense, but the teeth rattling, the harnesses, the downtime, all add up to my least favorite launched coaster. Xcelerator on the other hand...

[dkny6363]

I think Storm runner is under rated. The launch is obviously no-where near the other 2. But it is still a powerfull one. After the launch its a really fun ride. It's also very unique.

[Fjask]

^ Storm Runners launch actually has almost the same amount of acceleration as Kingda Ka has.

[Dubya91]

^ I think its actually a touch more intense!

Storm Runner>TTD>KK

TTD wins this one for a few reasons, first of all, the view is amazing seeing MF right there BELOW YOU and then the lake, thats really cool.

-Next the harnesses, the lapbars are so much more comfortable and easier then KK's and also for freedom and no beat downs

-I like the system, i hate the switch station because I think it overcomplicates a simple system thats already complex enough

-TTD's launch is shorter but more intense, you dont get the pulsing that you do with KK because it has only a short space to reach X speed

-TTD's theme makes more sense for the ride it is, going extremely fast and racing go hand and hand, when i think of fast animals i dont think of a tiger so much

-KK has height and speed on TTD which is really awesome, I also find the colors easy on the eyes, now if they lit it up incredible at night like CP does, you can definitely argue for KK

[Steve]

Maybe we should bring back the spot light on the picnic table.

[dkny6363]

^ I think its actually a touch more intense!

Storm Runner>TTD>KK

TTD wins this one for a few reasons, first of all, the view is amazing seeing MF right there BELOW YOU and then the lake, thats really cool.

-Next the harnesses, the lapbars are so much more comfortable and easier then KK's and also for freedom and no beat downs

-I like the system, i hate the switch station because I think it overcomplicates a simple system thats already complex enough

-TTD's launch is shorter but more intense, you dont get the pulsing that you do with KK because it has only a short space to reach X speed

-TTD's theme makes more sense for the ride it is, going extremely fast and racing go hand and hand, when i think of fast animals i dont think of a tiger so much

-KK has height and speed on TTD which is really awesome, I also find the colors easy on the eyes, now if they lit it up incredible at night like CP does, you can definitely argue for KK

^well said

[Dubya91]

Maybe we should bring back the spot light on the picnic table.

Telling you dude, then you add some smoke and maybe even some strobe action