Skyrush Review, Hersheypark Intamin Hyper Coaster | Most Intense Coaster in the World?

Skyrush is one of the craziest roller coasters in the world. Built by Intamin in 2012, Skyrush is an ejector airtime machine. But do the restraints ruin the ride? For some, it can.
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Skyrush POV (Hersheypark)- • Skyrush POV at HERSHEY...
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Tobu - Candyland (NCS: Music Without Limitations)- • Video

[@anonymousresident4349]

This ride separates the men from the boys

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's intense, that's for sure!

[@cancelled148]

Ew I hate those terms

[@YuhErox]

@@cancelled148 bro, I can’t tell if your serious, cuz of your name 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Kittyhat]

nah man OG Wildcat was the true pleb filter

[@eaglefan240]

Couldn't agree with you more. If you can ride Skyrush when it's hauling you can do any coaster in the world. I love it!

[@CoasterDash]

i’ve been on all the coasters you mentioned at the beginning of the video and even i can easily deem skyrush the most extreme coaster in the world. it’s my #3 overall coaster. also, i agree that the restraints aren’t nearly as bad as people say. i think they’re find. incredible ride!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I definitely can see why people would find the restraints painful, but they don't ruin the ride for me. I love how intense it is.

[@HiCaballo]

Same. X2 used to be my favorite until Skyrush bumped it. They’re all in my top 5 cause I love intense wild rides.

[@triple7marc]

How is Skyrush more extreme than the Multidimension coasters?

[@SkyrushFanboy]

Skyrush is a perfect coaster. It's everything i want in a coaster. No flaws to be found

[@CanobieCoaster]

It has flaws, but I don't mind them.

[@layzabullit]

name checks out lmao

[@andyroman8223]

After the second airtime hill, Skyrush just kinda meanders around, and the Stengel dives don't do anything for me. Also, there are only 3 good airtime hills on the ride, and Twisted Colossus does literally everything skyrush does but better.

[@jacobmcgwire2704]

If you don't feel like you're dying on Skyrush, you're doing it wrong.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Lol true!

[@matthewkamieneski4136]

i didnt feel like i was dying and i rode in the very back on the wing seats almost all my rides

[@SlimFury]

This was the coaster that brought me into the coaster enthusiast world. I remember finding out about Skyrush while not doing my work in study hall. I rode it and it blew me away with its violent airtime and powerful laterals. I have more than 500 laps on this beast, and it never gets old.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree it never gets old.

[@Aerolandaircraft]

This is my number one bucket list coaster. The sustained ejector looks otherworldly. Combined with an intense ride, I can't wait to ride!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@johnfoltz8183]

The best feeling is the first drop on Skyrush

[@MillenniumForceMan]

I’m craving this coaster so much, it’s been 2 years since I experienced the airplane crash and got my legs amputated, I’m rly trying to get to Hersheypark again this year cuz Candymonium opened, but the main reason is just to lap skyrush

[@CanobieCoaster]

If you love Ejector airtime, you'll definitely be lapping Skyrush (and maybe that Reese's Tower).

[@MillenniumForceMan]

Canobie Coaster i just need that intamin ejector this year cuz my home park isn’t open

[@djsugarc1075]

im waiting till next year cuz i cant look at storm runner if its not open

[@MillenniumForceMan]

@@djsugarc1075 i thought the same but then i ended up driving past hersheypark anyway

[@CoasterCheetah]

Skyrush is by far the most intense coaster I’ve ridden and is also my 3rd favorite coaster. It’s a masterpiece. It feels like your body will rip in half on every airtime hill and snap.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane.

[@mr.rollercoasters]

This is the best review ever. I agree with 99% of what you said

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@EliteCoasters]

Wow! Great Review! I have been seriously underrating this coaster due to watching too much Airtime Thrills lol. I don't mind bad restraints that much, and I love a mix of all forces, negative, positive, and lateral on a ride, so this looks like something that i would absolutely love.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Skyrush is an absolute tour of forces!

[@timh998]

This was an awesome review, and definitely agree with all that you said! I live 2 hours from Hershey and I rode it in 2012 when the lift hill wasn’t slowed down at the top. Oh my god, if you didn’t think it could be any more intense... it was. But no matter what it’s still the most intense coaster I have ever been on tied with I305. I love it. I’m glad the restraints don’t bother me but I can completely understand how they do for some people, some of my friends hate this ride. Looking forward to going back to Hershey, and hopefully Storm Runner will be running next year!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I rode Skyrush in 2012 as well and I personally haven't noticed a difference in the ride quality with the slowed lift.

[@technicolortabby4239]

I think you perfectly explained why I love it so much: it acts like it's trying to kill you! LOL, I absolutely love the feeling of flying out of my seat; it's a death-defying experience that I can't get enough of. I am SO LUCKY to have Skyrush in my home park! It's my favorite coaster in the park. The best seat is in the back on a wing, but the front is pretty cool to experience the drop from.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I can't deny myself the back on this ride.

[@40GamesAG]

The one and only time I rode this ride, I actually remember being relieved that the lap bars were so tight because I was terrified of the drop and I knew there was no way I was about to fly out lol

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's fair.

[@HiCaballo]

I love the ejector and laterals especially in the winged seats. For me this stands out due to the drop. It’s my favorite traditional drop.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Me too!

[@alantrotter2077]

Great Review! SkyRush is in my Top 5 US bucket list coasters. Can't wait to see how this compares in terms of intensity with X2 which is at my home park. I'm hoping that 2021 is the year I get to Hershey.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Hope you can make it there!

[@mr.rollercoasters]

I uploaded a video about Skyrush, Coaster Watch did, and now you did! This is the day of Skyrush 😂

[@CanobieCoaster]

Pure coincidence!

[@mr.rollercoasters]

Reported

[@h-towncoasters9163]

Can’t wait to go to Hersheypark for the first time and ride Skyrush next year. Skyrush has been on my bucket list for so long!

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's as good as it's reputation suggests!

[@FanThemePark]

Got three rides in on this (all in a back row wing seat) when I visited for my first ever visit in 2019. Definitely a fantastic coaster and is currently in my top 5 of coasters I have ridden!

[@CanobieCoaster]

The ride is wild.

[@ChocoTaco1111]

Great review. SkyRush is incredible and my favorite steel coaster. Best airtime of any coaster.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The airtime is arguably the strongest of any coaster!

[@CivilianSatellite]

I have used some of the exact same descriptive terms you used when talking about this coaster. Skyrush really feels like it's trying to kill you, and I can't get enough of it!

[@CanobieCoaster]

There really isn't another coaster quite like it!

[@OklahomaCoasterFan]

My thoughts exactly! This was a top 3 bucket list US coaster, along with Phantom & Voyage, before last week. It certainly delivered! Unfortunately, I did feel pain from the restraints, especially on my left leg, which must sit slightly higher than my right, so it took all the force. It did hurt, and it left a bruise, but it was all worth it for that kind of insanity. The rattle did bother me, which I have never said about any other Intamin. Even back row on Kingda Ka was no problem for me. But this rattle would give me a brief headache on some rides. So I'm a bit torn on whether to put this in my top 10 or perhaps even out of my top 25. Still, that rain ride I got on Skyrush is one of the best single rides I've had on any coaster: no rattle, and the airtime felt like perfection. This is one of the few coasters that I keep my arms down on, because it's just that crazy.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It took me a while to keep my hands up on Skyrush. Those Stengel dives always terrify me.

[@parecshooting4140]

My favorite ride ever, it absolutely throws you around with its insane jumps from very small negative g’s and large positive g’s. It really does feel like it’s trying to kill you, especially between the first drop and second hill. I love it

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's intense.

[@gregorymoore2877]

Nice review. I haven't been to Herseypark since Lightning Racer was brand new. Nearly everything you said about Sky Rush could apply to Wonder Woman Golden Lasso for me. I do wish they didn't have to build Sky Rush right over the top of the Comet. Seems like it would make the Comet feel less like a trip back in time. Candymonium looks fun.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wonder Woman's restraints are different in that it's most uncomfortable on my shoulders and not my thigh.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

That first stangle dive how ever you pronounce the first word is so fun

[@CanobieCoaster]

Werner Stengel was a great designer!

[@coasterlamby3206]

8:44 yep. Every time rode it I was able to get a little bit of room which made the first drop one of the best airtime moments I've ever experienced, but the rest of the ride was brought down by the stapling from the first turn

[@CanobieCoaster]

Even if you're stapled leaving the station, the airtime on that drop is so strong you feel it anyway.

[@danthecoasterman22]

I just rode for the first time this week. I absolutely love this coaster. Like you said, it throws you like a rag doll. This is one of the only coasters I can think of where I thought about holding on. Unfortunately, the restraints got to me. My thighs never recovered. My first ride was my best, but then it left my thighs slightly sore. Each ride added more pain. After 4 rides and going to bed, I still woke up with discomfort. I could only manage 2 more rides the next day before I could not take it any more. I also agree the restraints add to the openness, especially the laterals. I’m willing to accept this is one of the best coasters in the world, it is just not rerideable to me. But that’s okay, because my 6 rides, especially my first 3, I will remember forever.

[@CanobieCoaster]

This is a hard ride to marathon with the restraints and intensity.

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

I love this coaster I thoroughly enjoy the ride experience of sky rush. It’s the most intense ride in the park I’d say and I have been one of the few bigger guys that isn’t pained by the restraints. Excellent review i found myself laughing at your choices of descriptions because I wholeheartedly agree with you on how violent and intense this ride is, but I absolutely love it. It and storm runner are my para favorites at Hersheypark.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Intensity is its strength.

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

That sunset video clip is so good

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks! The only reason I got that shot was because Hershey closed before sunset and I had to kill time while my Primanti's sandwich was being prepared.

[@michellegade9021]

Excellent review. Ride takes my breath away.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks! Me too!

[@johnpolese6575]

Just rode this for the first time today. I've ridden almost 150 coasters and I don't think I have ever experienced any coaster like Skyrush. You really do feel like you are going to be ripped in half at some points, but I loved it. I didn't expect to love this coaster as much as I did.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's incredible.

[@nb4241]

Glad to report, back pathway is back open!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Awesome!

[@clusterfofdoom1108]

Great review!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@RandallFPS]

I rushed there in October 2020 when the park opened on a Saturday and got the front row because everyone had filled into the regular queue. Need to ride it in the back row but I was with my mother who was concerned for her neck, she surprisingly loved the front.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I do the same if I ever see the front row empty, but I do prefer the back.

[@user-qi6xk8vd7d]

I’ve never been on skyrush. I’m so excited because I think I’m making a big roller coaster trip next year. Kings island, SFGADV, Hersheypark, and holiday world. I’ll see if this actually happens but I’m so excited to visit this park! It’s flooded with intamins

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@nolweezdubs1300]

This ride is just insane from start to finish. Rode this a few weeks ago for the first time in a few years and it hauls lol. Love it but hate the restraints

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane!

[@jtwoolley]

one of airtime thrills favorite roller coasters

[@CanobieCoaster]

I know he hates the restraints.

[@seansanders294]

8:00 that’s exactly how full throttles drop is. In the back row at least. You get 2 insane pops of ejector then get shoved forward. Imo the strongest airtime itp.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I understand how Full Throttle gives the second pop with the brakes engaging. I'm confused how Skyrush does it.

[@ralphjinks9651]

This ride scares me in the best way.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Agreed!

[@michaeltoobased]

I could say the same about El Toro.

[@QuiteLiterallyTom]

The second jolt of ejector you feel down the first drop caught me off guard even on the second ride when I knew it was coming

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's nuts.

[@mhtube01]

Skyrush was the first coaster that genuinely scared me. That second Stengel dive is what really scared me the first time I rode it since I had my hands up and I was thrown to the side so violently, I thought I was going to fly out of the train. It was insane. That was back in 2014 and since then, I've ridden this thing a number of times. I do have a love, hate relationship with it. I totally agree it's a back row coaster and the drop is unbelievable. I also agree it's an incredible ride and I've gained more respect for it over the years. However, I do hate the restraints on it. I wonder how it would run with Intamin's traditional hyper/giga coaster trains like Millennium Force has. I could see it being better yet not as good in different ways. I've had rides that are glass smooth and not bad with the restraints since I've learned how to ride it, but I've also had rides with a very strong rattle that's given me a bad headache after just one ride and has effectively ruined my day at the park. The wing seats in particular seem to have a worse rattle. People complain about Wildcat's roughness, but I've honestly had much rougher rides on Skyrush than I have Wildcat. B&M's trains are so much more comfortable and I really do think the ride could be about as good with restraints more similar to them. But anyway, this coaster does seem to have it's good and not so good days.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree B&M has better trains, but I love this ride's power.

[@noahberlin3953]

Skrush is one of the few elite coasters that I have ridden, but i agree with almost everything you said. I didnt get that second pop of extreme ejector on the first drop. I guess I only got 2 rides so I must’ve not noticed it. I do agree that it is a wild ride full of strong sustained ejector airtime and insane intensity. The low to the ground turns by the water also did freak me out. This is just a ton of fun. It ranks 3rd on my all time list.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Did you ride it in the very back? That's where the double pop is experienced.

[@noahberlin3953]

Canobie Coaster I did not, I rode once in row 2, once in row 6. Not the best spots. Looking to go back to hersheypark for candymonium and i will be sure to get re rides

[@CanobieCoaster]

@@noahberlin3953 Definitely ride Skyrush in the back row. That's where you experience the drop in full. Even if they're assigning rows, they will let you wait for the back if you request it.

[@dboyq329]

Perfect review yo!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@eaglefan240]

I rode it two days ago. Hadn't ridden it in years. An absolute adrenalin rush. I agree with you, it is brutal but in a good way. The airtime that it was giving was other worldly. You are on point Skyrush is legit trying to kill when it is running at the end of a hot day. I got on three straight times and was laughing my head off at the insane ejector air. It is an absolute masterpiece.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love the power.

[@Wynorrific]

Rode it myself for the first time in years too. Was the first actual coaster I have ridden in like 7 years. Sat on the left most seat and I saw stars at one point XD. Now that Wildcat's Revenge is out and I've ridden it, it's a toss-up for me if Skyrush or WR is my favorite coaster there

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

This reminds me so much of el toro: amazing ejector Airtime Bad restraints the middle sections of both being kinda underwhelming both are pretty rough and they also have some of the best names on any coaster (I just love the name skyrush and el Toro just sounds awesome)

[@CanobieCoaster]

I find the middle of this ride fine since the turns either have high Gs or crazy lats.

[@karlmanning2603]

I visited HP for the first time a few weeks ago and ride it 4 times. The back seat, far right side was fantastic!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I like back left best.

[@MrFooFoo14]

Just rode it yesterday. Having rode I305 as well, it feels almost like a mini version, with lap bars and more airtime hills. Yea... try to imagine I305 with lap bars. Found there was a consistent grey-out moment on it as well, though obviously not as strong as the grey-out turn on 305.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Both are insane.

[@lice6988]

This was the very first roller coaster I went on in my life and I loved it

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's an ambitious one to start with.

[@lice6988]

@@CanobieCoaster Yea well my friends kind of peer pressured me into going on it but now I love coasters so i’m happy I did it

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

The second time I rode it front row I came up so far off my seat on the first drop that it actually freaked me out and my eyes started tearing up I don’t know why and I’m happy you mentioned it because I thought I was the only one

[@CanobieCoaster]

That drop is terrifying!

[@triple7marc]

5:17 I believe this path is back open! When I visited Hersheypark in July we were able to walk right next to the lake and under Skyrush. But, I know nothing about Hersheypark so that may be a different pathway altogether 😅 we took it from Skyrush to Candymonium/Chocolate World and back.

[@CanobieCoaster]

They reopened in after 2020.

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

You, MRC, and Coasterwatch all released a skyrush video each at the EXACT same time

[@CanobieCoaster]

Pure coincidence!

[@coasterhockygamingboy9549]

I think NOT

[@Coasterjoe23]

Just rode this for the first time this week. Other than Phantoms revenge, I’d say it’s the best coaster in my great state of PA.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's an amazing ride.

[@coasterboss1654]

I’m working on my own review of this ride. And I’m stuck on my memory on what the forces were in the drop for the front row. I remember it being good floater airtime. Does that sound accurate?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I almost always ride in the back. It probably does.

[@leosamontesdad]

“This ride may be the king of laterals” *laughs in flying aces*

[@CanobieCoaster]

Flying Aces has wicked lats too.

[@JunFan777]

Intimidator 305 is the most intense coaster I’ve ever ridden. Haven’t made it on skyrush, but I will one day!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Both are crazy

[@urbex_coasters]

My theory behind the second pop of airtime: the cable moves you fast enough that the crest is like an airtime hill, as soon as the forces from that let up you experience another strong pop of airtime from the drop.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Possibly!

[@oldchannel5576]

How do you make the airtime not painful? Is there a special way to sit or hold the restraunts

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've heard some people say to sit all the way back, but I don't think there's a real trick with Skyrush.

[@johnfoltz8183]

This is my second favorite coaster with i305 is my number 1

[@CanobieCoaster]

Both are uber intense.

[@teddym2808]

I am going back to quite a few of your older reviews, cause in 2023 when I rode many of these coasters for the first ever time, I am really enjoying comparing our opinions, from one true enthusiast to another. And yes, Skyrush was NUTS, and a BIG yes, boy oh boy did I get airtime on *this* Intamin hyper. You are so right about the first drop, it has 2 pops of ejector. I did as many rides as I could within 2 days whilst making sure I rode everything I haven't ridden before multiple times, although next time I am getting fast track express for Hershey. I avoided lightning racer as I've done it to death and superdooperlooper and only did one ride on Comet. Everything else was fair game, even did 2 on the boomerang. One great thing though was that Skyrush had less wait than the other coasters. And yes it wasn't that comfy, but honestly I found it tolerable even on my thick upper legs and tall frame, and as far as roughness, well that level of shuffle is not even something I talk about, it's totally fine. Now, no, I did not grey out. Mike, can you humour me and try keeping your mouth closed next time you ride this, just one time try it for the entire ride and see if it mitigates the grey outs? As said elsewhere, Titan and Goliath are the only rides that really cause me proper grey outs, but on Superman at home I was able to completely avoid the minor grey outs I initially had on my earlier rides, by closing my mouth. Someone explained the science behind it to me before, I have forgotten how it works, but it works. Just try it. I give Skyrush a 9.5/10 which is the highest I have rated any Intamin hyper with SFNE a 9. PS If you get enough room from ride op, try keep arms under restraints the whole way. You have to be willing not to hold on at any point for this to work, There's an angle and trick to it so you don't block your airtime with your arms/hands. Keep the restraints pushed up. If I ever meet you by fluke one day at Hershey or other rides that staple, I'll show you. In fact, I can probably take Skyrush to a 10/10, but my true 10's are for Iron Gwazi in the back seat and the like. However, Skyrush is close to perfection. It's weird for me that my 2 favourite Intamin non looping coasters in the world both have unique "one off" restraints I don't find comfortable, but there it is. Comfortable or not, they allow my body to get extreme airtime, which I rate as very important. BTW, I didn't have any issue with shin guards on WCR even at my height. They don't bother me at all. Hershey Park is my favourite overall amusement park in the United States and top 5 worldwide for me (amusement, not theme park). Such a wonderful place to visit again and again. I mean they even have a good invert for crying out loud. They have everything! Edit, what other park has a hydraulic lauynch Intamin, a multi looper intamin, a hyper Intamin, an invert B&M, hyper B&M, 2 respectable woodies, a classic Anton looper AND an RMC all in the one park? Such an amazing place. The experience for me was a 20/10, seriously.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I usually keep my mouth shut and drink water. Yet I can still greyout. I likely will have a re-review for this soon after trying the new restraints.

[@teddym2808]

@@CanobieCoaster oh they were the new ones? Interesting. When did they change them and in 2023 july, is that what I definitely would have had? maybe that's why they weren't so bad for me. I was kind of wondering why people would say they were the worst lap bars in the world. Not comfortable but really not that bad either. I had 14 skyrush rids in my 2 days there.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

What do you think about the restraints and the panini presses on Skyrush at Hersheypark, Coast Rider at Knott's Berry Farm, and Thunderbolt at Luna Park? Painful?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Skyrush and Thunderbolt are tight but I don't hate them. Coast Rider is painful.

[@davidpalomeque4689]

Is it completely dead when it meanders back to the station? Also, how abundant are the positive forces?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Everything after the last bunny hill is dull. The low turns have very strong Gs.

[@aboutashow]

I went on Skyrush the first day I ever rode a rollercoaster. It was my first time visiting HP outside of the water park and I planned to stay off the coasters because I was scared until I realized that's almost all there was Skyrush was one of the last ones I rode on and it was *amazing!* I think I rode it twice. Hope I get to ride it again someday

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@lewisfinkiv3744]

Would you say the restraints on superman at SFNE are worse or better than this?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I prefer the restraints on Superman. They're roomier and don't cause any discomfort for me.

[@westcoastcoasters4292]

That airtime

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's amazing!

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

What do you think about the restraints and the panini pressures on Skyrush at Hersheypark, Coast Rider at Knott's Berry Farm, and Thunderbolt at Luna Park?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Coast Rider's are the most uncomfortable with the shin guards. The ones on Skyrush and Thunderbolt are tight on your thighs, but I can cope with them.

[@bukemdukem1870]

Just outta curiosity, how old are u because im 17 and u r around my height and weight. And another question, where does skyrush rank on ur overall ranking of ur coasters youve done

[@CanobieCoaster]

27. Skyrush is in my top 5.

[@cadencenova9936]

Are these restraints similar to velocicoaster? And what’s the similarity/difference?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's an overhead lap bar, but the Skyrush ones are far tighter and have a thinner point of contact (hence the possible pain).

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Canobie Coaster, do you like or do you love the intensity, the ejector airtime on the first drop, the laterals, and what do you think about the smoothness or the roughness of the intense ride?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love the airtime and intensity. It does shake a bit though.

[@rossh688]

I sat on this thing for 90 minutes during single train operation. I only missed one lap during that time because I had to pee. My lap hated me, but, later in the day, I sat on it for 5 more rides in a row. Love it. It just needs Velocicoaster restraints. With those restraints, it would bump Velocicoaster down to my #2 steel. You have probably seen that the pathway has been reopened.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I was excited the path reopened in 2021.

[@Anthonylollz]

Riding it tomorrow, not sure if it’s better with lap bars higher, or pressed against legs to yank me down

[@CanobieCoaster]

Have fun!

[@sendyboi7028]

The new restraints at night put this at my no. 1 past el toro and i305 and WCR. This could very well be the best coaster in the world, and the back left wing is the seat that tries to send you to heaven. The night rides I got single handedly shot it up 6 spots for number one

[@CanobieCoaster]

I heard it's more comfortable, but the laterals may have been lessened a bit.

[@mateoalvira7826]

And do you like rough and smooth feelings? Like both Prefer rough Prefer smooth

[@CanobieCoaster]

Prefer smooth

[@jtwoolley]

NICE!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@matthewkamieneski4136]

their achally is something in the profiling that gives you the second pop of airtime the drop has a little dip in it mid way down the drop

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've never been able to see that.

[@matthewkamieneski4136]

@@CanobieCoaster idk why but i can you can see it when the train gos down the drop kinda

[@Thelesbiansportcardripper13]

Great vid

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@Thelesbiansportcardripper13]

@@CanobieCoaster What did you use to edit because your editing is on point in this vid

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Do you know any coasters in Europe with tight restraints?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Several, Karnan for example.

[@chargedonpc9989]

How much more intense is the ride and airtime compared to Gale Force?

[@CanobieCoaster]

This ride has far stronger laterals and there is more ejector airtime. Both have similar positives.

[@masontheis4489]

I did not know what intense meant until I rode this. And it’s pure bliss.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's insane.

[@rollercoasterheaven2170]

This coasters first drop is so ridiculous ❤❤

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sure is.

[@coasterboss1654]

I would say I prefer skyrushs first drop for the gut punch more so than the airtime. You will feel that feeling in your stomach if you know what I mean. (Kinda like when your on an intamin accelerator)

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a unique drop.

[@chadok464]

So much Skyrush today!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I didn't realize everyone was posting videos of it today.

[@GCNMMA]

Rode this 9 times on Thursday. Such an insane ride

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@Not34Carloves]

This thing is literally an airtime machine, damn!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sure is.

[@Chris-by1su]

This was the first rollercoaster I went on in years. I was just thankful I didn’t have an end seat.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's one of the most intense.

[@mdonblacktoday]

RODE IT 3 TIMES, 2X IN FRONT, ONCE IN BACK. BACK HAS CRAZY AIR, BUT NOTICEABLE THIGH CRUSH DURING FINAL BRAKE RUN. FRONT HAD 0 THIGH CRUSHING, AND GOOD VISUALS.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The restraints come down for me in all rows

[@cancelled148]

The lift hill structure from the park road looks terrifyingly tall.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sure does!

[@frenchlick2051]

Any tips for the restraints?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've heard some people say to slide all the way back. Others say to slide forward. I don't think there's any universal secret. I think it's luck of the draw if the restraints bother you.

[@coolguy13333]

1:42 R.I.P SANDEL LOL

[@CanobieCoaster]

Secure your loose articles.

[@coolguy13333]

@@CanobieCoaster on Superman sfne a phone flew put and nearly hit me, people need to learn to stop being dumbasses sometimes

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Not everyone is fan of the intensity. Canobie Coaster, do you like, love, or not like the intensity unlike any other?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love this ride's intensity.

[@galaksen1699]

How do you think the ride is going to shake out with those new restraints? The park is claiming that the pain issue has been entirely addressed so I'll take their word on that, but I wonder if these new restraints will have the same kinda free feeling that the old restraints provided. I've never been on skyrush with the previous restraints but I've heard the new ones are similar to Pantheon's, which I remember feeling very free.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I think it will make the ride more comfortable, but it should still be extremely wild.

[@galaksen1699]

@@CanobieCoasterHere's hoping! I'm going on april 6th so we shall see

[@mateoalvira3514]

Canobie Coaster would say: This hyper coaster was intended to be the park's marquee attraction for years to come. While most roller coaster enthusiasts praised the ride's relentlessness from day one, many parkgoers found the coaster to be...

[@CanobieCoaster]

Too painful.

[@georgeoliver4704]

I've read a number of reviews of this coaster, and obviously not all roller coaster enthusiasts love such uncomfortable intensity or the coaster would be universally loved; it isn’t. I appreciate your recognition that it's a niche ride. I like your reviews and have commented on them before, but your commentary on this coaster makes your summary “a ride experience like no other” read like a wicked understatement. Here are some of your descriptions: “feels like it’s trying to kill you; does some violent things to your body; gray-out inducing turns and vicious laterals; treats your body like a rag doll; trying to rip your upper body from your legs; a glorious and enjoyable car accident; borderline violent ejector air time; swatted like a fly; viciously thrown; earned the name thigh crush.” In some circles, this enjoyment is called masochism. For me personally, the words “pain,” “violent,” and “roller coaster” should never be in the same phrase. You've given fair warning to me and others who think roller coastering should be thrilling yet fun: 'turn back all ye fun seekers who are watching this.' Thanks, but no thanks to Skyrush. I'll see you at Lightning Racer.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I competely understand why this ride isn't for everyone. The crazy intensity and restraints can be too much for many. For others, it gives an experience you can't and likely will never get elsewhere.

[@michaeltoobased]

Do you mind the thigh-crushing?

[@CanobieCoaster]

The restraints don't give me much trouble.

[@rollercoasterheaven2170]

I’ve had the restraints crush my thighs oww twice I could care less though this is so much fun

[@CanobieCoaster]

I like how free the restraints leave you.

[@letschat6]

Can you please redo this review? Skyrush's restraints were updated this year.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I may once I ride the updated Skyrush if my thoughts change dramatically.

[@illbyno1]

The best part of this ride is that the back 2 or 3 rows of wing seats are walkons. GP doesnt like the back rows.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yeah most people stay towards the front of the station.

[@GriddleMeThis]

Some people dont appreciate the fact that them restraints are part of the reason why skyrush feels like its trying to kill you and that feeling is exactly what makes us wanna ride to begin with

[@CanobieCoaster]

I could appreciate that airtime with pretty much any Intamin train, but the exposed feeling really makes the laterals crazy for me.

[@mattvx1896]

i love the restraints on skyrush it makes the ride feel scarier bc the restraints feel so open

[@GriddleMeThis]

@@mattvx1896 They never bothered me I love the freedom of movement they allow and can’t wait to ride it 100 more times this coming season

[@MattKamieneski-un4io]

I rode it yesterday and it well it was awesome I couldn’t ride it more then 4 rides in the back row because it gave me a headache, it seems to have gotten a little rougher

[@CanobieCoaster]

It does have a shake at points.

[@mrprobro522]

What are your thoughts about Skyrush having new restraints? Are you happy that Skyrush has new restraints or do you miss the old restraints. I’ve never ridden this coaster but I would probably be happy than Skyrush got new restraints because it’s makes the intensity more enjoyable. I probably would have not liked it that much with the old restraints because I’m pretty sure I would have found it painful and it probably wouldn’t be my type of ride with the old restraints. But I think with the new restraints I would love it because of its airtime and raw intensity. Overall do you think Skyrush will move up in your rankings because of the new restraints or do you think it’ll move down a few spots?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I never had a big issue with the old restraints. I probably will like the ride similarly.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Which restraints do you like more, the lap bar restraints that staples your thighs on Skyrush, or the Intamin's newer generation lap bar restraints?

[@CanobieCoaster]

The new ones.

[@ericwilson5203]

@2:04 you can see perhaps why the first drop is so crazy…. The profile of it is uneven. It’s not a single parabolic or ballistic curve

[@CanobieCoaster]

That would make sense.