Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread

[NozzyHoly crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

Is Skyrush rough? I've been hearing that it's a rough ride. If so, where on the ride is it rough?

Skyrush isn't really rough (as in bumpy) as much as it is the most insane ride you've ever been on in terms of directional changes and out of control feeling. The curvy section, like the stengel dive and "twisty" crossover in particular were very intense.

Man, if only they had gotten through the technical difficulties I could of tried the new train yesterday! Oh well still was a great ride, next year!

[ansleyCan I park my donkey here?]

Skyrush is not rough at all! On the contrary, the ride is very smooth. The only problem, for some, is the extreme airtime that presses you against the lap bar over every hill.

[FeelTheFORCEWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

Is Skyrush rough? I've been hearing that it's a rough ride. If so, where on the ride is it rough?

The outer seats offer a unique experience in that they are "bouncy," and you can feel the chassis/frame flexing, but it is nowhere near "rough."

[grimbyI Love Donkeys!]

I agree it is very rough. Especially in the summer time

[TmcdllrWhy do I still have a donkey title???]

I agree it is very rough. Especially in the summer time

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[grimbyI Love Donkeys!]

So far this summer i felt the two times i went on it it was rough. Now, the reason why i say "in summer time" was because i was talking to a few coaster fanatics while in line and they gave a little info. A rides roughness can be effected by the season! Amazing as it seems one of those guys broke it down for me in pure physics. So can't wait for it to cool down a bit and hence get a bit silkier on the rush to the sky!

[Ed FarmerThe only thing better than a naked woman is a naked donkey!]

So with only one train with the new noodles it's just luck whether you get them or not? If the GP gets word of this I could see people waiting it out for the better train.

I'm having a hard time imagining anyone other than coaster people doing that.

[appelI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

I rode Skyrush over 15 times in 5 days. I find it really a bit rough or bumpty, especially on the outer seats. It happens after the secound airtime hill when your head gets bumpted against the headrest, its kind of shaky.

[Manic MonteThe only thing better than a naked woman is a naked donkey!]

It's not rough enough to even really mention, and doesn't distract from it's awesomeness at all. It's a top 10 steel coaster easily, and it seems kinda silly to keep nitpicking it to death.

[appelI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Its just my opinion. Surely its a Top 10 Coaster, but many people I rode with complained about roughness and headache.