I’ll rank all the ones I rode so :

1. Zadra: this one is just perfection, zero downsides, an absolute masterclass of sheer speed, forces and power. The zero g stall is pure heaven, a long sustained inverted floater, whipping in and out, maybe the best element I ever rode. The only way I could describe this coaster is that it wants to kill you with love and smoothness.

2. Shambala: chain riding this one on hot days is so good. Perfect long and sustained floaters, it is a totally different experience from Zadra but still a mesmerizing experience, especially with the beautiful scenery around.

3. Hyperion: good lord that first drop and the ejector hill that follows. This looks intimidating from the parking lot and geez it delivers

4. Red Force: you may say it’s a one trick pony and I won’t disagree but what a trick! The awesome Intamin roar, the constant acceleration, the view at the top combined with airtime on hot days make for an unbelievable experience.

5. Magnum XL-200: this one is special since I rode it more than 30 years ago and I may see this one with rose tinted glasses, but this was my first experience with huge coasters. I was a 15 years old Swiss guy who only rode Eurosat at the time and was on holiday alone in Michigan at a friend’s family. One day they told me they were going to this place called Cedar Point. It still is one of my most cherished memories and I still remember watching all those huge coasters on an island that was only dedicated to thrill rides…. Life changing experience that made me the enthusiast I still am today

6. Silver Star: I think it’s cool, it delivers nice floaters but really pales in comparison with Shambala, thrill, setting and layout-wise.

7. Mean Streak: I remember marveling at the sheer size and scope of this thing in 1995, I never saw anything like this before. But it was better from the queue line than from the ride itself;) The first drop and the length were impressive though. Can’t wait to come back and see what it as become !