The Legacy of Leap The Dips - The World's Oldest Roller Coaster

[@apollofell3925]

19:03 "If you weren't already aware, a block zone is a.." No one can ever make me more aware of what a block zone is. I am a block zone.

[@Splater765]

It had block sections, was not disappointed

[@harolddevine7380]

"block sections"

[@mikunakano2929]

Based pfp

[@nonna_sof5889]

Leap the Dips: "I do 15mph." El Toro: "Oh, that's cute." Leap the Dips: "Without any restraints." El Toro: *Shock and horror.*

[@micahrowen408]

I dont mean to be offtopic but does any of you know a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I was dumb forgot my login password. I would love any assistance you can offer me

[@yosefbrecken4531]

@Micah Rowen instablaster ;)

[@dnr-vs1lk]

Bot

[@kirgan1000]

Rutschebanen at Tivoli Gardens (in Denmark from 1914) I make 50km/h (30mph) without any restraints, and need a brakeman onbord to keep the train on the track.

[@thevinman26ify]

Legit, Leap the Dips made me laugh like a big kid. Great living history, rode it this year on a trip to Knoebels. Such a great experience, like riding on a big couch with an attitude.

[@steveo7771286]

“Being a 118 year old roller coaster, Leap the Dips has certainly had its ups and downs...” Coaster puns are the best. 😂

[@shawnpitman876]

Just as a note since you missed it in the video, this rollercoaster is actually going through its SECOND major pandemic. We must not forget the spanish flu of 1918.

[@fredflintlocks9445]

Covid is a sneeze in comparison to Spanish flu, estimates range up to 5% of all humans alive during the 1918 pandemic died of flu.

[@gametime2473]

Yeah, that was worse than COVID was. Near 50 million

[@LordMangudai]

Everything about this is so cool and heartwarming somehow. A roller coaster that most people could outrun, has been around for over a century and yet still manages to thrill and surprise its riders. Must be a cool one to operate as well, not a lot of roller coasters let you literally push the cars along the track. And the amount of care that has gone into keeping it running more or less exactly as it did in 1902 is just wonderful. Don't know if the fates will ever take me to Altoona, PA but I'd love to ride this one day. It's literally history.

[@dansledepot107]

Hello all. I was one of the 2020 operators of LTD and featured in this video.. As of 2020, red car #6 is the better ride. A bit faster and tracks very straight. Blue #8 had an issue with binding up on left turns so it would lose considerable speed. Those are the only two operational cars as of now. Plans moving forward are to bring the remaining 5 restored cars back to usable condition one per year over the next several years. Car #1 is in the glass case in the station, and will never be used again. To clarify, PA state regulations prevent us from operating more than 1 car on the track due to the primitive controls.

[@ElToroRyan]

Thanks for the info! Glad to hear the park plans to bring all cars back to an operational state

[@Uncle_Nate]

Thanks for letting me get the footage I needed that day!

[@Alex__Blocker]

“It’s not about the size it’s how you use it” -El Toro

[@shane9245]

one inch wonders rise up

[@thecoasterscorpion]

(Me a girl) yup! Noted!

[@Coolsomeone234]

That's what she said

[@rmc_fan]

You mean ElToroRyan. Roller coasters can’t talk unfortunately

[@William-Morey-Baker]

@@reignnicholas7832 sorry to hear you're having relationship problems... Too bad you can't trust your partner... Also sorry your girlfriend has to put up with being spied on...

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I never expected the oldest coaster in the world to be part of an analysis video~ I agree, roller coasters are a classic that is definitely timeless, especially those that are of the age of Leap the Dips, and even the classic coasters after it, especially until the 1990s. Parks who are able to keep close to 100 year old wood coasters, like Leap the Dips and the Coney Island Cyclone, running are true legends. I can't imagine the around the clock maintenance that has to be done to these old classics to keep them operating and safe to match with the current standards of organizations, such as IAAPA and NAARSO. It's all about dedication of the park's maintenance team, and I think this video shows just how important maintenance is for both old and modern coasters in terms of technology and strutural strength. Kudos to Lakemont Park for proactively maintaining the ride, and their dedication to ensuring that the ride is still safe today~

[@megelizabeth9492]

Or Kennywood in Pittsburgh, with it’s three (well 2 and a half, since one was expanded in the late 60s) John Miller designed historic woodies, including the first to feature upstop wheels, with Jack-Rabbit.

[@SunshineStateCoasters]

This has now become my most anticipated bucket list coaster in the world! Idc about all the other elite coasters all across the world now! I NEED TO RIDE LEAP THE DIPS ASAP!! Just to say I have been on a legitimate piece of history! Thanks Ryan for making this! I hope it gets millions of views! Leap the Dips is something every coaster enthusiast needs to experience before they die!

[@mtfan]

It's genuinely a ton of fun. I'm lucky enough to have it only about an hour and a half from me and I happened to go to the park the day that ACE was having an event and an auction of historic memorabilia pertaining to the coaster, including some of the technical drawings for the ride and some scale models of the cars. It was sometime in the 2002-2004 time frame.

[@Donde_Lieta]

I don’t consider myself an enthusiast. I just love coasters and history, at one point I lived not too far from this park, and I had no idea that this existed until now. I knew there was a little park out there. But I didn’t know that it was the home to this coaster. I can’t wait to make a day trip to visit this park now. Lol.

[@sportsygirl8]

I have been on it many times, it's a great piece of history to ride and definitely a must ride for enthusiasts!

[@DavesAdventures]

Sunshine state coasters i absolutely agree with you, when i was doing research on informative videos on theme and amusement parks in north america, when i checked rcdb and leap the dips opening 1902 i was like no way its over 118 years old i thought yes this must be the oldest wooden roller-coaster in the world, everyone i here in the community sometimes goes on about loving RMC but for me no way, i added leap the dips as a bucket list coaster that i really would love to experience before it is too late

[@sportsygirl8]

@@DavesAdventures It is well worth being on the bucket list coaster, I've been on it a lot over the years since Lakemont is only an hour away. It may not look like a real thrill, but it actually is.

[@mattmoorman9595]

This ride actually has insane airtime lol. I love it.

[@mtfan]

And it’s real airtime - the car just comes off the track.

[@caelidhg6261]

It loos like fun. That is why I always enjoyed the RACER at KI's

[@LegendaryCollektor]

To those who have not ridden this; 1. No lapbar, no seat belt. You best hold on. 2. Those teeny tiny dips? HOLY CRAP ITS LUDICRAS!!! 3. Its worth it.

[@rapperslashactor]

Can confirm. I was 11 when it reopened. Rode dozens of times. Those dips are serious. Legit more "thrilling" than any modern coaster. They used to charge per ride - not included with park pass - when it first reopened. It's ludicrous.

[@JENNerationX]

Definitely will make an effort to visit. I LOVE ❤️ rollercoasters 🎢

[@JKArcade]

I'm travelling this summer and this is 100% for sure on my places to stop.

[@timsteinkamp2245]

Now it is historic I guess they can't put padding on the seats. Just a leather coverred board. The girl didn't seem to like it.

[@dwaboutitlilbro]

No lap bar or seatbelt sounds T E R R I F Y I N G

[@icopaseticMHF]

I remember the first time I went to Lakeomont Park in the late 80's and Leap The Dips was fenced off, it meant nothing to me. Then as a 16 year old I drove a bunch of friends there and no kidding - ride all day cost $2. It's not an impressive park but they had several flat rides and another coaster called the Skyliner which is not bad at all. Then in the early 2000's my future wife and I had become enthusiasts and riding the oldest operating coaster in the world was very exciting .. we ended up stuck on the lift hill which only made it that much more special. I never knew until this video that there were days where you could have air time, my ride was slow and dull. As soon as covid is passed I'm going back... great video - thank you

[@chdreturns]

The flat rides are sadly gone.

[@gddatfatrat2390]

“Drop The Dips” sounds like something you would say when you want someone to let go of your condiment collection

[@mtfan]

That's a special challenge where you ride Leap the Dips with a half can of Skoal in your mouth. No spitting from dispatch to unload.

[@r.alexandercorbitt1554]

@@mtfan What in the Emperor's name is Skoal?

[@mtfan]

@@r.alexandercorbitt1554 it’s a brand of chewing tobacco/snuff. A “dip” is a wad of snuff that a tobacco user would put between their lip and gums.

[@r.alexandercorbitt1554]

@@mtfan I sea

[@gammothguy297]

That’s the best comment joke I’ve seen in a looooooong time.

[@Tahngarthor]

One of the coolest history lessons I've seen in a while.

[@ryangrant4776]

So glad that you've managed to keep up with content even during this pandemic. Always love to see that notification pop up.

[@nixon2tube]

I was not too lame to appreciate the best Leap the Dips video I've seen. Thanks for the research and care that went into highlighting the worlds oldest coaster Ryan!

[@screaminserpent2170]

I live in Altoona myself, and I can't tell you how much it means that my favorite coaster youtuber made a video about a roller coaster so close to me. Keep it up!

[@crystalstevens4638]

Hey me too! I think we locals take this little gem for granted

[@ashleyflick3632]

Loved this park. It's been forever

[@rougeneon1997]

Im in Toona as well. Grew up in Duncansville. Isnt it sad what "Lakemont Park" has become? Yes Ive never really gave this old girl much of a thought. I HAVE ridden it though and I was pleasantly surprised.

[@tcrpgfan]

I'm betting you made a pun. It's close lose to you, but it's also probably close to you, if that makes sense.

[@devonalomar9012]

You took my Skyliner lol

[@ahirunakamura9592]

1:03 I thought no rollercoaster could scare me... "Rollercoaster 1 looks too intense for me!" vibes

[@dindog22]

I guess this coaster literally slaps. on the lift hill. sorry, couldn't help myself.

[@ДаниилФирсов-о6н]

The king has returned for his crown 👑👑👑

[@jackschissler255]

Ryan always seems to amaze me. This coaster does not have block brakes but Ryan still mentioned it. 😂. He is the KING of block brakes.

[@Cadonious]

New eltororyan video? Everyone liked that

[@jetsons101]

I love the Cyclone, it really throws you left and right "FUN." Steel coasters and fun and fast but nothing beats the thrill of a bumpy jerkey ride of a wooden roller coaster. I wish I had a dollar for every time I have ridden Ghostrider at Knott's Berry Farm.... Leap The Dips may not be fast but is ride back into history. I head that the Matterhorn at Disneyland was the first steel tube track coaster built. Hmmmm It's not about size but how you use it" or "it has had it's ups and downs" GREAT VIDEO, thanks......

[@sloviscelery2135]

This coaster looks so much fun, it's really high on my bucket list aswell, got a vibe to it that no newer coaster can compare!

[@MichaelZickefoose]

👀

[@benjaminmelikant3460]

Can confirm, this is a great coaster

[@tufab3494]

@@benjaminmelikant3460 you are a brave one my man... I saw that track bending and got goosebumps all the way here over the continent, in Brazil. I'd never make a trip to ride this coaster even considering its age lol. I would freak out in all the beetween-supports sections 🤣🤣

[@benjaminmelikant3460]

@@tufab3494 I rode it when I was much younger and weighed significantly less lol. Not sure I'd do it now.

[@ccllvn]

@@tufab3494 14:07 that thing bends amd flexes like mad I'd be so scared on that coaster it looks like it'll fall apart any second and its so old too omg

[@ToastGhost]

Not just a classic, Leap The Dips is THE classic coaster. may it out live us all.

[@AmaterianAngel]

This was a heart warming video. What a lovely history. Wish I could visit and ride Leap The Dips.

[@maxhagenauer24]

I love these videos do much, I keep forgetting just how much research you put into these. I can only imagine the time it takes to put these together, great job and keep up the work. I want more of these videos!

[@BoyRoy18]

Leap The Dips is a awesome example why I LOVE old rides. Old Gold, for pure fun and no worry's.

[@mr.rollercoasters]

The airtime on this ride is incredible. Honestly, I'd visit again. And Skyliner is awesome too

[@pypeapple]

It’s strange how the wheels come off the track lol

[@mr.rollercoasters]

I know lol

[@DavesAdventures]

@@mr.rollercoasters im quite jealous, i really would love to experience leap the dips even just once but living in England could be a major problem as i really don't have the money even to experience theme and amusement parks in America

[@johnchambers8528]

Thanks for the video giving the history and restoration of operation of this historic coaster. I have had the opportunity to visit this park twice and loved riding it. Growing up I attended Willow Grove Park and this coaster reminded me of their scenic coaster that I believe also was a side friction coaster. The lift hill had that same wooden roll Back system and was one of the first coasters that I liked to ride. Today I have ridden many wooden coasters around the country but did enjoy the unrestrained ride on the dips.

[@triplej755]

I rode Leap the Dips today! It was really fun!

[@wildeprince737]

It is so crazy to think how many of these were in existence at one point in time, and now there is only one. I am all for innovation, but I also believe in preserving history in such a way that is more than just reading about it and seeing pictures. You can actually ride this one! Definitely on my list To Ride! Great job on putting this video together, I really enjoyed it!

[@chrisbruchak4519]

I just wanna say, even though your page isnt at that 250k-500k sub mark where people for some reason start accept that this person is making some pretty good content, what you do for the coaster community is awesome. Ive learned so much about something I thought I already knew a LOT about and I cant thank you enough for the content you provide. Keep it up Ry guy 💪

[@davidinvenio3094]

You have more historical videos & pictures, more historical facts - just a better overall documentary video than anything I've ever seen on KZbin. And you always show the credits to the original sources - very honorable - and so SO rare on KZbin. So YOU SIR, get much respect from me (such as that's worth) - and my THANKS - you have great videos and I will share with the very few friends I have.

[@Bogarttherideop]

Lakemont Park used to be my home park before I moved to California. I am so glad that I got to ride Leap The Dips before I moved. I also should say that it is actually really fun because it has no restraints and you fly out of the seat. When I was younger my mom was instructed to help the operator with the brakes as they were short-staffed that day and the ride was running a little too fast.

[@EddVCR]

This ride seems like just pure great fun! This coaster is definitely on my bucket list. I’m so glad that people protected this unique and charming roller coaster.

[@BoyProdigyX]

The couple riding this coaster @ 14:30 made me laugh. They look like they're having a blast, even today!

[@JimmytLeafy]

I was about to ask if you'd consider doing an analysis of an old-school coaster! Loving this

[@philrabe910]

Great show! I was going to comment on something else then the last lines hit me- This coaster made it through great wars and global depressions and TWO GLOBE PARALIZING PANDEMICS!!! How amazing!! It's nice to look back at our roots to really appreciate a gigacoaster.

[@urbex_coasters]

Was at Lakemont this summer. I absolutely love Leap the Dips, Skyliner (which is a Pheonix story that doesn't get talked about enough, ie a relocated buzbar woodie. And Skyliner has at least 3 moments on par with Jack Rabbit's doubble dip), and the paddle boats included on the wristband. I also love the community park that happens to have rides feel to it. Hope to see more like it in the future (looking at Williams Grove as a candidate to operate with a similar model).

[@devonalomar9012]

Dang I miss Roseland

[@urbex_coasters]

@@devonalomar9012 Roseland was not too far from me. Less than 3 hours, Lakemont is like 5 and a half. I love Lakemont, way too young to have seen Roseland.

[@thecoasterscorpion]

You have no idea how you made my day there Ryan! 😄

[@apinakapina]

So nice to see a shoutout to Vuoristorata (literally, "roller coaster") in Linnanmäki. It's my "home park". Vuoristorata is a relative youngster compared to Leap The Dips, and I believe it was very old tech when it was build in early 1950s as a "temporary structure". Which makes sense because it's a copy of the Danish coaster mentioned. Still, there's just something magical about that kind of roller coaster.

[@brianmacdonald7297]

What a great video! I'm impressed by the amount of historical research you did, and the old video that you sourced. I don't expect to hear about Willow Grove Park in most of the coaster videos I watch these days. I grew up just a few miles from there, and I'm told my parents took me there when I was a toddler, but I can't remember it when it was open.

[@crooked-halo]

I got to ride it in 1982 on my first coast to coast coaster trip. Two things struck me then. 1.) The bottom track was entirely wood, no steel running rails. At 3:00 in this great video, you can see that there were no steel rails when that picture was taken. 2.) It was/is a surprising amount of fun. Leap The Dips shocked me because it was/is so enjoyable! I'm highly impressed with the dedication of the maintenance crew. I'll be there this year! Thanks for a wonderful video of this magnificent coaster!

[@lukefarley9221]

You don’t know how much you just made my day!

[@freelytaylor7025]

Done the oldest continuously operating coaster (scenic railway Luna Park Melbourne) and looking forward to doing this one when international travel is allowed again. Great video as always Ryan

[@kainpwnsu]

My family (should) be in the state for summer vacation, next year. I'm proposing a day trip to the park. Thanks for you very detailed and timely post!

[@goldenjordan6195]

I actually have this credit as well as their defunct toboggan

[@LegendaryCollektor]

Same. Oww on the Toboggan

[@joeott8798]

I remember that too. Did you ride the sky rider? I know it isn't a coaster but damn was it unsafe lol

[@Murph1331]

Me too so glad to have that credit

[@Bogarttherideop]

When I used to live in PA I got every credit at Lakemont park as it was my home park.

[@goldenjordan6195]

@@joeott8798 I don't know if I rode that. Last time I was there was 2013 and I was 5 years old.

[@Missglam67]

Thank you for posting! I love wooden coasters and I am thrilled when someone posts some history and gives them the respect they deserve. They are the pioneers to the thrill coasters of today

[@Mr.Plant1994]

I remember side friction roller coasters being the cheap coaster from RCT that was hard to get a good excitement rating .

[@elitesniper923]

And they could fly off the track!

[@Kittyhat]

6:35 is one of the most gorgeous old school coaster photos I've ever seen, would love to try an out and back side friction like this. True gravity railway right there

[@hokyman]

Another one now added to my bucket list. :) I love historic rides!

[@randalheller7460]

I get sugar maple in my pants when Ryan describes block zones

[@TransTaey]

dude you have to stop carrying pancake syrup bottles in your pocket, I'm tired of having to do your laundry all the time

[@tufab3494]

@@TransTaey anytime soon it'll be cough syrup bottles...

[@TransTaey]

@@tufab3494 *lmfao*

[@theharvardyard2356]

What fun! I love when history like this is preserved. Great video.

[@billkeithchannel]

Well that was unexpected enjoyment. Holy crap I just realized that was a half hour mini-documentary. Great job!

[@jillianmyerly4517]

Yes! So excited to see a channel cover this coaster! I got to ride it, and it's actually pretty fun, all things considered.

[@tcrpgfan]

My guess it was pretty fun because it was a no frills, no 'upgrades (By that I mean they didn't sand down the things that make the ride fun in the name of modernization.' kind of experience since it was mostly kept to its early 20th century design.

[@L1011Fanboy]

SO THAT IS WHAT THOSE WOODEN PLANKS ARE FOR ON THE LIFT

[@pypeapple]

yep, the most terrifying anti-rollback you'll ever see

[@JKArcade]

@@pypeapple You know they're probably pretty reliable.

[@MadameSomnambule]

This is the second theme park thing I’ve had on my bucket list for years, go to Luna Park in Brooklyn. Seeing the oldest rollercoaster standing never fails to make me smile. The Thinderbolt is one of my fave woodies alongside the Racer, and the Thunderbolt’s been around since the 1920s! 😊

[@coasterjaz89]

Aww I miss Leap the Dips. I haven’t ridden it since 2012. I need to get myself out there and ride it again soon! Thank you for the highly informative and well put together video. I enjoyed watching.

[@bitteroldhousecat9304]

With all your technical content, I'm surprised you didn't cover more info on the most technical part of the ride... the engine for the lift hill. The combustion engine, electric motor, and steam engine all existed in some for at this time, but I have no idea which one would have been the most practical at this ride's creation. Maybe a horse on a hamster wheel? Surely the ride operators couldn't have somehow powered people up that first hill. Anyway, great content as always.

[@23rdFoot]

There *were* computers in 1902, they were people who made computations, just as typewriters were people who typed. It is only later that the terms are applied to machines rather than people.

[@coffee0093]

Just got back into playing Roller Coaster Tycoon (thanks to Marcel Vos), and this is the perfect video to learn more about this historic coaster type!

[@gametime2473]

When this reopens I'm going to ride this before its gone. This needs to be preserved. It's one of a kind literally.

[@f1-mag]

3:44 this is ride actually have upstop wheels they are mounted out side of the wheel and can spin separately from the main wheel and runs under the on a separate inverted rail if you look closely you can see it you will maybe think it’s a bolt holding the axel together but that is a up stop wheelalso when you try it the double downs it give some very aggressive ejector air time It’s only on this scenic because it’s 20 newer then the other ones. ruchebanen at bakken (witch have modifyed trains and a automatic breaking system) and it’s clone at linämarki (original trains and break man)

[@laserrlife]

The king has returned for his crown 👑👑👑

[@officialpennsyjoe]

Indeed, Lead the Dips has returned for the crown.

[@whoahanant]

It's super interesting that so many rollercoasters, both old and modern, have been given up on fixing, probably for monetary reasons, but this one stood the test of time and they gave it another shot. Not only that but gave it minimal upgrades and rather keep it as original as possible.

[@s.l.okookie8082]

I’m 40 mins from Altoona and rode leap the dips when I was around 10 years old and I was way too small to be riding it and my mom had to hold me in the seat because I could slip out…. Ngl I was terrified because the one hill I shot up really high almost out of the seat lol I miss when it was an actual amusement park while more rides

[@EmMiERoSe]

Great job on the video... I had been to Lakemont quite a few times in my childhood but i don't think the coaster was ever running when i was. I'm glad it's still running strong

[@DieselDucy]

I have to ride this sometime! It looks amazing. I am going to camden park next year to ride the big dipper.

[@Manic_Drone_Idiom]

I love that you opened with the Comet from long gone Crystal Beach Park. It was the first large coaster I cut my teeth on in at age 10, and will always have a special place in my heart. Thank you 😌

[@jonathansima7591]

I visited Lakemont for the first time since 2016 this past July (the weekend that Leap the Dips reopened to the public), and I must say it was running better than I had remembered it. The park as a whole looks much nicer than it did back in 2016, and although I lament the removal of the SkyDiver, I look forward to the continued improvements in the coming years. Great video, by the by. At the onset of the pandemic, while the parks were closed and the 2020 season faced an uncertain turn, I was furloughed and had fallen into a deep depression. Your videos helped me through the worst of it, offering much-needed respite from an otherwise harsh reality. To you and your fellow Coaster Idiots, thank you for all that you’ve done and continue to do. Here’s to a brighter 2021 all around. P.S. - continued viewing of the Coaster Idiot videos has forever ingrained the Six Flags theme song into my subconscious, for which I fear there is no cure. Side-effects include randomly shouting “Six Flags!” at the occasional passer-by and wishing the checkout ladies a “Six Flags day” at the local grocer (even though I’ve yet to visit a Six Flags park). #TheMoreYouKnow

[@AJ-ui2sd]

The return of the king

[@tonydugal5275]

Rode this old coaster with my son (a dedicated coaster enthusiast) this summer. The 119 year-old beast nearly cracked a vertebrae of this obese senior citizen-but my 32-year-old son loved it. Beware of the harsh ride, especially the dips, from the back seat.

[@midliferising]

Well done!! Excellent and informative vlog. I just missed riding this beauty when I was in college in Frostburg about 2 hours to the south. I hope to get back there and ride this beauty some day soon.

[@-K_J-]

Thank you for this. It feels weirdly hard to find good amusement park history and facts this in depth sometimes and I definitely might check out the citations in the links provided. Also a bunch of sticks for anti rollback is amazing 11/10

[@plighting_engineerd]

15:16 Honestly, that's a pretty neat anti rollback system. Edit: also, I love that you somehow managed to shove in a lesson on block zones despite this roller coaster not having block zones

[@thequackenscoasterchannel2927]

The time you put into each of these videos in insane, but it pays off and the results are incredible. I might go check this out next year, it's definitely on my bucket list. Great video Ryan, I definitely have learned a ton!

[@joelklein8532]

Your videos are such high quality! Thank you @eltororyan

[@AngelofGrace96]

I was so excited you mentioned the scenic railway in Melbourne, I'm so proud to have been on such an old coaster!

[@MillenniumForceMan]

for whatever reason, there was sort of a "golden rule" back in the day that the ledgers all had to be 9ft apart, and they didnt have all of the technology and information to measure g forces and calculate what areas would have higher and lower stress, so that why there is all of that inconsistent track bouncing

[@mariekatherine5238]

But that’s what makes it fun!

[@paulellis8945]

The Spanish City. In a seaside town up the North of the UK. Anyway I remember being around. 6 or 7 and bagging a ride on the Leap the dip,s. It was taken down in the early 70s. For years I tried looking it up on utube, so to see this It's s joy. Thanks for the post!

[@brettbuman9045]

Love how thorough this video is! Thanks for keeping up your quality 👍👍

[@DanielBray]

Melbournes my town, and I’ve been on the Luna Park coaster on a school trip years ago. My friend challenged me to go on every ride in the park, finishing with the Scenic. Poor guy was sick after that one! Not much speed, but the car dances around in the corners and the whole track assembly shakes as you pull up from the dips.

[@bandoballerina]

I cannot properly express how much I loved this video, thank you 🙏❤️

[@skwindleeoo]

My first job was at Lakemont as a kid, I really appreciate that you reviewed this coaster! I love to watch your videos after riding new rollercoasters 😁 👍

[@NotTheBomb]

Not gonna lie, the lady during the description of the ride lay out and bumps. Had a beautiful chest, that is a lucky man. And it looks like they had a blast :)

[@dorianwelch8971]

I grew up in Altoona and every weekend we were at Lakemont Park to ride this coaster. One of the best memories as a child.

[@TheWolfXCIX]

Love these mini-docs!

[@philnoteware9416]

Another entertaining and informative video. Thanks!

[@tylerhoopes]

Haha I grew up in hollidaysburg pa. My grandparents and my mom grew up in lake mont. I can still hear the train whistle. Ryan - doubt you will see this but thank you for showing a positive light on this park, even with the hardships. Thank you sir.

[@killervirgo]

Great video. 👍🏿 (30:05) Though the cost was $15k to build the ride in 1902 , if you calculate for inflation, that cost would be roughly $275k in 1996.

[@joshuaedler7041]

As I am watching this video I am currently living about 15 minutes from this gem!

[@daisymae3717]

I road Leap the dips a few years ago, definitely not thrilling like a modern coaster but it's so fun. My husband and I giggled the whole time, and I'm so happy to have ridden something so historic.

[@CH67guy1]

Thanks for this great video. The best of its kind that I’ve ever seen. I appreciate your hard work!

[@davidsobilo9622]

Amazing eltororyan content. You and airtime thrills are the best entertainment out there!!!

[@mariekatherine5238]

I ❤️ The Cyclone! I want to try the Leap the Dips. I’m a fan of wooden coasters. I also like the old scenic railways and cog, narrow gauge railroads.

[@bisem433]

Thank you for doing the research to explain this coaster. I live in Pittsburgh and plan on going to Lakemont park this year to try it out!

[@mocaito]

5:06 IS THAT WHY WE CALL IT ACHTERBAHN IN GERMAN???? (translates to 8er-train) i never considered the “achter” would actually refer to an acht (8) its like the ray ban sunglasses thing (named that bc they ban rays) oh and i guess bahn can also be translated to lane or track so 8-track yea theres stuff happening in my brain now reconnecting things

[@Alylovescoasters]

Thank god he talked about the block zones

[@pypeapple]

One of the few new credits I got this year, immediately fell in love with the quirky and sketchy feeling. The wheels literally come off the track. Best coaster in the park