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Nice surprise! Pace Intensity Airtimes. This ride blew me away. When I put intensity for a pro I'm talking about the laterals. The laterals are some of the strongest I've felt and they are even strong in random sections like in between the 2 lifts. The only ride I've ridden that does laterals better is Legend and Twister isn't even that far off, there is just so many great moments of them.
The pacing on this ride is also very good especially in the 2nd half where it feels like its just gonna rip the track off it feels way too fast. The ride has a little airtime but really not much, the majority of woodies I've ridden have better airtime so I think that's an area of improvement.
Also I feel like the ride could be a little longer. Overall I was expecting this ride to be nothing special but it turned out to be an absolute powerhouse. Pace Fun Intensity Rattle Reliability. Great foil to Phoenix. Phoenix has incredible airtime, and this has great laterals and positives. Together they make an amazing one-two punch, like a wooden version of i and twimbers. Not quite as good of a ride as Phoenix, but worth at least a couple rerides. Great sense of speed as well.
It did break down on me while I was in line. Best moment is for sure the rose bowl helix. Intensity Layout Rattle. Twister is a great contrast to the legendary Phoenix, also at Knoebels.
The coaster picks up its pace just after lift hill number two — that first turn gives some surprisingly strong laterals, just before the train hits the first drop. The rest of the ride is a fast-paced victory lap through the structure, into the hillside using a tunnel, and completes one last turn before the brakes.
The only downside is that Twister is pretty rough, especially toward the back. Twisted was an awesome coaster. It felt like it just kept going. There were fantastic laterals and positives. The ride op gave me lots of room for air so every hill was crazy ejector.
Loved it. Intensity Layout. Not in the top ? That is absurd. Criminally underrated. Beats Phoenix for me. Love the intensity and the laterals. Some good drops and a few air pops. Amazing woodie. Very smooth. Got the shirt. HAD to get the shirt.
As far as woodies go, its only beaten by LRod and El Toro for me. Love this ride. Pace Fun Layout. First Drop Location Intensity. I rode this bad boy on its 18th birthday! It's the only wooden coaster I've ridden to focus solely on lateral and positive forces, and succeed. The laterals on the turn between the two lift hills are huge! The furst two drops are among my favorite wooden coaster drops ever, and the rise after the first drop gives huge airtime. The double rose bowl helix is the highlight; Enormous positive forces on a wooden coaster, with laterals between the two dives?
Yes please! The ride finishes with a tunnel and some airtime hills, and is just a blast to ride. Pace Intensity Layout. Pace Fun Intensity. Rate this coaster! You must be logged in to rate. Log in. Twister features. Status: Operating. Park: Knoebels. Country: United States.
Manufacturer: Built In-House. Type: Wooden. Train: Sit Down. Launch: Chain lift hill. Restraint: Lap bar. Opening date: Also in Knoebels 7. Black Diamond. The Knoebels Twister incorporates many of the original elements to try and retain as much of the original design. The most noticeable changes to the new layout are the addition of a split lift hill with one additional swoop curve and the relocation of the loading station to within the double helix.
Twister stands feet tall and features two major drops, the largest at feet. The ride begins with a climb up the unique split lift hill, which has been folded over and built on top of each other. Taller than its neighbor woodie the Phoenix, Twister peaks out above the treetops for a majestic view of the valley, mountains and Knoebels. At the top of each of the two lift hills the ride begins with a decent into one of John Allen's signature swoop curves, which Knoebels doubled up on for the split lift.
The second swoop curve accelerates the train enough to deliver some incredible airtime on the first drop. But don't rest now a quick turn on the west end will set the train up for one more sizeable drop with airtime, through the center of this twisted wooden structure. The negative G's on the Twister continue throughout the ride and notable surprise pop comes at the entrance into the double helix , which in back of the train will certainly have your rear in the clear.
If you're a fan of lateral forces then the Twister is going to be your best friend. The Twister reputation is for intense laterals that are not often found on today's toned down woodies.
The massive double helix , the centerpiece of the entire ride, will have you screaming for more and if that is not enough just wait until the final helix before the breaks under the west turn.
It's a lateral monster. One final element that must be mentioned is the underground tunnel. A good tunnel often creates a hand chopping effect with a tight entrance. The Twister takes this one step further by using speed and the smallest possible entrance to create a body chopping effect. Never mind your hands watch you head. So the fact remains that not everything in life lasts forever But thanks to the efforts of Knoebels the memory can continue to live on in a new form of a brand new world-class wooden coaster.
While Mister Twister is history, the Knoebels sibling is a worthy successor to keep the memory alive. A special thank you to Knoebels Amusement Resort and the Knoebels family for their efforts and hard work in recreating a unique version of this classic wooden coaster.
Photos by Eric Gieszl.
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