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Post November 1st, 2017, 7:19 am
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We probably all remember the Mitch Hawker Coaster polls right? Well, looks like someone took over the task:
http://www.ellocoaster.com/wood-coaster-poll/

Finally a poll again with ranked-pairs algorithm vote tallying and fair results. :)
Too bad the "Ridden this year"-section has been taken out, though. Perhaps something they might implement in future years?
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- Wood: 142
- Steel: 1268

Post November 1st, 2017, 8:17 am
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Hmm I might submit a ballot later. Hopefully they do a steel one later too.
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Post November 1st, 2017, 10:06 am
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Post November 1st, 2017, 1:38 pm

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It doesn't have Lakemont Park

Edit: I guess that's because it's SBNO. Didn't realize that. lol
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Post November 1st, 2017, 2:15 pm
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devilsrule911 wrote:
It doesn't have Lakemont Park

Edit: I guess that's because it's SBNO. Didn't realize that. lol

I had the same with Hullamvasut in Hungary. But apparently the coaster is SBNO for 2 years now. :lol:
Coastercount: 1410 (I've seen the world and it's horrid contraptions... @.@)
- Wood: 142
- Steel: 1268

Post November 2nd, 2017, 12:23 am

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Sent mine in. Hopefully it gets enough ballots to produce viable rankings.

Post January 6th, 2018, 4:21 pm

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Results are in. He received 115 ballots making for a worthwhile and well-traveled sample size, though I can't help but think we might see some shifting with a higher turnout when the 2018 poll comes around. Top 25 posted below, full PDF of all 171 eligible coasters, plus details at the link:
http://www.ellocoaster.com/2017-results



Top 25:
1, Wildfire-Kolm??rden-SWDEN
2, Lightning Rod-Dollywood-USATN
3, T Express-Everland-SKREA
4, Outlaw Run-Silver Dollar City-USAMO
5, Voyage-Holiday World-USAIN
6, Phoenix-Knoebels-USAPA
7, Cu Chulainn-Tayto Park-IRLND
8, Ravine Flyer II-Waldameer-USAPA
9, El Toro-SF Great Adventure-USANJ
10, Gold Striker-Californias Great America-USACA
11, Mystic Timbers-Kings Island-USAOH
12, Goliath-SF Great America-USAIL
13, Balder-Liseberg-SWDEN
14, Coaster-PNE Playland-CANDA
15, Troy-Toverland-NTHRL
16, Boulder Dash-Lake Compounce-USACT
17, Wodan Timburcoaster-EuropaPark-GMANY
18, Wooden Coaster Fireball-Happy Valley Dongli-CHINA
19, Shivering Timbers-Michigans Adventure-USAMI
20, Rampage-Alabama Splash Adventure-USAAL
21, Prowler-Worlds of Fun-USAMO
22, Thunderhead-Dollywood-USATN
23, Renegade-Valleyfair-USAMN
24, Boardwalk Bullet-Kemah Boardwalk-USATX
25, Raven-Holiday World-USAIN

What surprises me most is that El Toro didn't even crack the top 5. I also didn't expect Cu Chulainn to finish so high. Or Mystic Timbers. The Chinese GG/MVR woodies had insufficient ridership to qualify aside from Fireball, and I think we could see a lot of those in the top 25 if they get more riders next year. Cu Chulainn looks good, but I think Dauling Dragon, Time Travel, Fjord Flying Dragon, and the Jungle Trailblazers look better.

And here's my ballot:
1, Voyage-Holiday World-USAIN
2, El Toro-SF Great Adventure-USANJ
3, Phoenix-Knoebels-USAPA
4, Boulder Dash-Lake Compounce-USACT
5, Outlaw Run-Silver Dollar City-USAMO
6, Ravine Flyer II-Waldameer-USAPA
7, Legend-Holiday World-USAIN
8, Timber Terror-Silverwood-USAID
9, Tremors-Silverwood-USAID
10, American Thunder-SF StLouis-USAMO
11, Joris en de Draak (water)-Efteling-NTHRL
11, Joris en de Draak (vuur)-Efteling-NTHRL
12, Thunderhead-Dollywood-USATN
13, Gold Striker-Californias Great America-USACA
14, Ghost Rider-Knott???s Berry Farm-USACA
15, Troy-Toverland-NTHRL
16, Wodan Timburcoaster-EuropaPark-GMANY
17, Raven-Holiday World-USAIN
18, Giant Dipper-Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk-USACA
19, Lightning Racer (Lightning)-HersheyPark-USAPA
19, Lightning Racer (Thunder)-HersheyPark-USAPA
20, Prowler-Worlds of Fun-USAMO
21, Twister-Knoebels-USAPA
22, Thunderbolt-Kennywood-USAPA
23, Beast-Kings Island-USAOH
24, White Lightning-Fun Spot America-USAFL
25, Kentucky Rumbler-Beech Bend-USAKY
26, Screamin Eagle-SF StLouis-USAMO
27, Great American Scream Machine-SF Over Georgia-USAGA
28, Montana Rusa (Left)-La Feria Chapultepec Magico-MEXCO
28, Montana Rusa (Right)-La Feria Chapultepec Magico-MEXCO
29, Comet-Great Escape-USANY
30, Racer (Red)-Kings Island-USAOH
30, Racer (Blue)-Kings Island-USAOH
31, Boss-SF StLouis-USAMO
32, Grizzly-Kings Dominion-USAVA
33, Switchback-ZDTs-USATX
34, Thunder Run-Kentucky Kingdom-USAKY
35, Racer (Left)-Kennywood-USAPA
35, Racer (Right)-Kennywood-USAPA
36, Rebel Yell (Red)-Kings Dominion-USAVA
36, Rebel Yell (Blue)-Kings Dominion-USAVA
37, Comet-HersheyPark-USAPA
38, Blue Streak-Cedar Point-USAOH
39, Thunderbolt-SF New England-USAMA
40, Georgia Cyclone-SF Over Georgia-USAGA
41, Giant Dipper-Belmont Park-USACA
42, Jack Rabbit-Kennywood-USAPA
43, Judge Roy Scream-SF Over Texas-USATX
44, Apocalypse-SF Magic Mountain-USACA
45, Wildcat-HersheyPark-USAPA
46, Timber Wolf-Worlds of Fun-USAMO
47, Mammut-Eriebnispark Tripsdrill-GMANY
48, Thunderhawk-Dorney-USAPA
49, Grizzly-Californias Great America-USACA
50, Bandit-MoviePark-GMANY
51, Comet-Waldameer-USAPA
52, Woodstock Express-Carowinds-USANC
52, Woodstock Express-Kings Dominion-USAVA
52, Woodstock Express-Kings Island-USAOH
53, Hurler-Carowinds-USANC

Post January 6th, 2018, 7:22 pm
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I bet there were more European ballots submitted and that's why some European woodens place so high.

Wildfire looks good and all, but Lightning Rod is definitely superior.
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Post January 6th, 2018, 7:51 pm

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If you click the link, it states that Europe+UK made up 38% of the ballots. This poll uses the same type of comparative algorithm as Hawker's did, so a greater quantity of ballots from one region won't necessarily prop up that region's coasters.

Post January 6th, 2018, 9:20 pm
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That's really interesting. Thanks for the clarification!
Coasterkidmwm wrote:
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Just don't employ stupid people and you're golden.

That's like finding a Waffle House with no white trash in it.

Post January 7th, 2018, 5:20 am
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I'm mostly curious where all the coasters would have ended up IF they had enough voters. It's mentioned that the 3 Chinese woodies would have ended in the top 25. But I'm just curious on the overall stats of all the unranked coasters.
Coastercount: 1410 (I've seen the world and it's horrid contraptions... @.@)
- Wood: 142
- Steel: 1268


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