Skyrush Review Hersheypark Intamin Hyper Coaster

[@blizzmuzic]

Skyrush, you either get an insane ride that seems legendary, or a thigh crushing machine.

[@coastaku1954]

Even when I got a non-thigh crush run, I still hated it, I couldn't keep myself up on the first turn, it's a ride that's too intense

[@jg-7780]

Why not both? I still love it even when my legs do hurt I still love the ride

[@coastaku1954]

@@jg-7780 I don't like rides that hurt me, especially new steel coasters, older woodies get a pass when it's just enough roughness

[@blizzmuzic]

JG-77 yeah same

[@supersejkaj3093]

@@coastaku1954 Nothing is too intense

[@danielspadaro5918]

The reason that the seats were roped off was due to a back order on parts from Europe. Obviously the seats occasionally have problems but when it stacks up and they aren't able to fix it it really starts to look bad. Source: I work at Dutch Wonderland and some of the maintenance guys there are friends with the guys up at Hershey.

[@worldrallyblu]

Ahh Dutch wonderland :)

[@stendijk8949]

Toverland?

[@Welfather]

no, there is legit a park called "Dutch Wonderland" in the usa

[@pyro9429]

@@Welfather Its in pennsylvania, 47 miles away from Hershey park

[@icidagod937]

I loved Sky Rush's restraints! I felt so free the whole ride.

[@Anonymous_Identity246]

I know sarcasm when I see it And I see it

[@vegrl]

Some people don’t mind the restraints, it depends on the persons body type

[@QuiteLiterallyTom]

I'm a heavy man and I found skyrush's lap bars to be some of the most comfortable ride restraints ever. I do not fit on farenhiet or storm runner, but I easily fit on skyrush. Must be my build cause it's super comfy. I do not experience the lap bar coming down like everyone says, I'm able to have it start with room and keep that room throughout the ride without much hastle. Just rode it for the first time today, got two back left rides in, and it was the most pleasant surprise of the trip. Rides an easy 10

[@NerfGuyz]

My legs turned blue.

[@user-ed8xz8tp9q]

Nerf Guyz haha thats funny 😁

[@keturah7749]

😂😂

[@peterg644]

Blended in with the trains, didn't it?

[@athing8846]

Tbh

[@Rogly989]

If you ever do a parody of skyrush, you should call it thigh crush

[@CoasterCrab]

.......

[@neilrogers533]

LOL 😂😂😂

[@Ronaldolover-k8s]

Did he make one?

[@tylerlandusky3833]

Yes he should

[@triplexity.]

That’s what I’m saying

[@TheBlues1010]

Not saying it's a bad with but why is 90% of Hershey parks coasters made from intamin

[@CoasterStudios]

I don't know, but I really like it! I'm a huge fan of Hersheypark's line up- their top 3 is amazing and their top 5 is even better!

[@pokeking4137]

They have great bear that's a b&m

[@Howlingburd19]

Patrick Stewart here in Florida, there's only one Intamin coaster, and like 8 B&M's! So to me, the more Intamin's the better xD

[@user-yt5rr6js9q]

90%? as in 3 of 14?

[@charleyhibschweiler4555]

Topix Lol... No

[@crystalglen6341]

my home park! i find that “throwing myself” into the turns makes it feel smoother and fun, like flying

[@rossh688]

My absolute favorite coaster out of over 100 that I've ridden. It's like Millennium Force and Maverick had a very evil but fun child. While the restraints do get exceptionally tight, I am glad that they do release, automatically, about an inch while you wait on the brakes outside of the station. Can't wait to ride this monster in June

[@RobsRides]

This is just a really nice looking ride. It's great to see a hyper not just stuck going along side a parking lot or straight through the woods but not even that close to the trees around them

[@lubtearts8985]

I worked at Hershey the season that they had the seat issue. It got fixed within a few weeks so you just got unlucky with the timing. Let me tell you seating people was a mission when you worked midline. We were literally given a clipboard with seats on both of the trains that were out of order so queuing people was annoying to say the least. And you're right about the restraints, almost everyone said that the restrains were awful.

[@user-ed8xz8tp9q]

I went on an extremely empty day earlier this year (Yes, I have a season pass) and I could’ve just walked right on to the ride but instead I decided to wait behind two people to ride front row. It was an amazing experience and TOTALLY worth it.

[@Cwebb3PO]

No other coaster serves airtime the way Skyrush does. The restraints, I believe, are the best possible option and I love the overall train design. Tight on the thighs? Sure. But at least they hit you in an appropriate place, and remain snug, without repeatedly banging your femur into a stationary bar. Of a similar design, the Impluse lapbars feel like they're trying to cut you in half at the pelvic bone. Skyrush restraints were born from necessity, and the freedom the seating provides is unparalleled.

[@jessesuny7043]

I’m a very short and skinny person, and I sat on the right outside wing on skyrush and I knew what people said about the restraints, in the beginning of the day I got on it and I thought it wasn’t that bad but it did still hurt, I sat in the right outside wing again later that night for a last ride, and I thought ok this hurts a lot more, but when we were going down the first hill it clicked like three more times and I was literally screaming in pain t hurt so much, it’s been three days and my thighs are still in pain, my other family members said that it didn’t hurt them but I think it’s the outside wing seats, it hurt so bad I’m not exaggerating i couldn’t enjoy the ride and I had tears coming out

[@matthewhenigan8317]

Skyrush is easily in my top 5 favorite coasters ever (100+). No doubt the best at Hershey park, although stormrunner should not be slept on. Skyrush in the back row (especially the left wing seat) is WILD!!! I thought Intimidator 305 at KD was as good as it gets, and while it is faster and taller, I swear the ejector air time you get on the back of skyrush is 2nd to none! First drop is crazy, especially from back seats (you literally feel like you're going to fly out) it's so scary but so awesome at the same time. In terms of restraints, I actually love the restraints. Not too tight at all, and leave you plenty of room for the ejector air. I personally hate over the shoulder restraints (like the great bear) that restrict your chest from fully breathing. Skyrush is a true 10/10.

[@NotesFromTheOwlBox]

My feelings exactly!

[@One-pz3zk]

Matthew Henigan Fahrenheit is better

[@bradyzollars8212]

Kinda like a new B&M invert, great rides until your on the break run.

[@johnnyboy8603]

I don’t even call it Skyrush I fall it Thighcrush

[@xxthexcaliburxx]

Got a front row ride on it this weekend. Waited for a good 45 minutes. Got off and decided that back row was the way to go. Got 5 consecutive rides in the backrow absolutely amazing experience

[@mattcorradino2325]

Inside seat: FUN Wing seat: OOF

[@erzech_]

jimmy Corradino Amen

[@Mexeck88Gaming]

3:12 it is the fastest lift hill you've ever seen... cause it is the fastest. 17m/h

[@loganarnoldkicks4321]

I completely agree!! My friend rode SkyRush way before me and didn't like it because his thighs got crushed, but when we rode it together a few years after, we got a really amazing standing-ejector filled ride. I was terrified that I was gonna fly out of the train, that's how good the airtime was 😂😂 I don't remember having my thighs crushed too badly, but I agree that it would be a nearly perfect ride with better restraints.

[@NotesFromTheOwlBox]

I love the restraints! Honestly. I know I'm in the super minority, but if you are tall and skinny like me, these are a welcome relief from the usual spine-crush you get on any other ride. Seriously. Every other ride at Hershey Park has a warning at the beginning of the line for tall riders. I didn't notice this until after the first ride of the day on Fahrenheit totally wrenched my back. The feeling of freedom and openness also is unmatched by the lap restraint. Long live Skyrush. Best ride ever. And my home park is Magic Mountain, which I adore.

[@karlmanning2603]

I experienced my first trip to HP a few weeks ago and rode this 4 times. I never got crushed by the restraints, but then again, I have a pretty small body frame. 😅

[@lancelottalink8556]

I just went on sky rush for the first time today and oh boy was this ride awesome. Once you drop you immediately get airtime and you get airtime on several other parts of the ride. It was also extremely intense. However, it wasn’t uncomfortably so. Overall, I loved this ride and I think you should check it out

[@chefryan9649]

Should get millennium force restra

[@RanBelGaming27]

in my personal top 10! the ejector airtime is insane on this ride

[@skyrushingpromotions]

Here's a tip for anyone struggling with the so called "thigh crush". Scoot forward so that you're in the most comfortable position possible, lift your legs just a little bit so that you can get leg room once you pull it down. Keep that position until the ride op is done checking your restraint. It will make more sense when you actually do it. I've marathoned Skyrush 41 times in one day and never bothered me once with that technique!

[@pacoasters3651]

Untill at least next year, I stand by this as my #1 overall. Its a great coaster to marathon (especailly with early entry), perhaps the best ejector airtime in the world, and the thigh problems has been getting better every year.

[@chrisbrunelle1284]

when I ride any coaster, I use one hand to hold the lapbar up so those positive G experiences don't push the bar down. I wonder if that would work on Skyrush? I try to do this with B&M wing coasters as well but no matter what I do those are crushing me by the brake run

[@bedholm6131]

Best steel coaster to marathon. Ridden it 160 times only been to park 4 times but the ride never gets boring.

[@coastaku1954]

I could barely survive 3 times. Lightning Racer is the best coaster to marathon (around 7 times one day and 7 the next) at the park and El Toro is the coaster to marthon period (24 times in one day)

[@parkerwood2395]

Could you make a "Top 20 roller coasters that I have ridden" video soon? It should be more than top 15 because you've ridden way more coasters

[@zackmcdonald6648]

thigh crush! have to put socks in my pockets to prevent the pain 😂

[@CoasterStudios]

not a bad tactic! Haven't heard that one before!

[@LucasBradley]

I just push out my stomach when they push down the restraint. Not only no Thighcrush, but even more insane airtime.

[@alexnoble2002]

zack mcdonald I plan on doing that when I go in the fall

[@ciearakimberly523]

ooo Hershey Park life hacks. I do what Lucas does for most roller coasters because they'll push the restraints into my thighs and they go numb by the end of the ride

[@bigbman1471]

If you don’t think about it then it is not that bad and does not ruin anything. Honestly I think people are being big babies about the thigh crush.

[@sStyleMo]

Ngl this ride has given me the most mixed expectations ever. Either people love the hell out of it, or think it's an extremely painful, unenjoyable experience. There's nobody in between.

[@agentM1991]

Thank you Taylor for reviewing my favorite rollercoaster at my home park. Skyrush is the craziest coaster I've ever ridden. It is more intense than my number one favorite coaster; Millennium Force. I was never a fan of the restraints either. The rows was roped off because at the time of your footage, Hershey was waiting on parts from Intamin so they could fix them. Looking forward to the next review.

[@karlanderson7436]

So I finally got to Hershey to ride this for the first time yesterday and today, and I loved it! My second favorite ride at the park, and the new restraints are awesome! You need to to an updated review with the new restraints.

[@CoasterWatch]

This is my number 2 bucket list steel coaster in the US

[@cryptical5018]

I had a ride where the lap bar didn’t come down on the drop and it was so much better I was able to enjoy the ride so much more

[@Mascot_Mike01]

Great Coaster!! It was so smooth. I actually didn’t feel any thigh crushing. My fave at Hershey. If I was any of you choose a middle seat not a wing seat.

[@RanBelGaming27]

I rode skyrush last year front and back row both middle and wing and wing in my opinion is a little bit better than the middle seat.

[@bigfootNPC]

Rode this again this summer and the restraints were WAY better! I don’t know if they fixed them or changed them but I was not bothered by them at all and I was one of the people complaining about them the first time

[@DevilYTube]

only reason I like skyrush's restraint is because it's so open, i flew around and i felt it wasn't enough to hold me in! I had some minor crushing but the restraint made you feel so open

[@Sabir_DelNorte]

See and this is what I felt also. Before riding skyrush i thought el toro had insane ejector airtime. Which it still does BUT having rode skyrush 4 times over two days, I have to say I find skyrush to be the more intense with the ejector airtime! I feel each time I rode skyrush I was literally going to be thrown off the train. I found the restraints to be super tight but when I started feeling the ejector airtime I said I’m glad these restraints are so tight lol!

[@christopherconseille1921]

@@Sabir_DelNorte omg if you thought this about El Toro which probably is one of THE coasters with craziest ejector airtime I CANNOT WAIT to do Skyrush tomorrow!

[@TB_2006]

@@christopherconseille1921 I've only been to HP, CP, KD, and BG Williamsburg, but skyrush definitely has the strongest airtime I've experienced. Also, the restraints only bothered me on one out of 8 or 9 rides, and the laterals are just as crazy as the airtime. Hope you enjoyed it.

[@brycefourn2001]

Great review! Skyrush looks like an intense coaster! But I can see why the people are not fans of the restraints.

[@lewisfinkiv3744]

I am a coaster enthusiast who long heard of the thigh pain caused by the restraints, so when I ride Skyrush I stuff a beanie hat into each of my pockets and position them between my thighs and the lap bar, no pain just awesome skyrush amazingness

[@skylerpowers8871]

I wouldn't worry about trying to get on the front row on this anyway. The farther back you are, the better.

[@bedholm6131]

its a joke up front

[@Howlingburd19]

Skyler Is Stuck On A Lift Hill for me, I like front because it feels the fastest and you can see everything! However, the back is soooooo intense! I slightly prefer front (I'm weird lol), but that's just me :)

[@JeremieKowalik]

Agree! The back is where it's at!

[@jg-7780]

If you want a front row ride, try riding in the last hour or two before park close, that's when the line is shortest, and on multiple occasions the front row is a reasonable wait at this time.

[@haydencarey9049]

Watched ur kennywood videos today in school. Ur my teachers favorite

[@OfficialJosephology]

This was my first hyper coaster (my home park is Six Flags America, so you’d probably think S:ROS was my first hyper but I haven’t even ridden that yet lol). I rode this back in September and it was amazing

[@shannonriley2408]

Road this about a month before this video was published. I give it a 6 or 7. I hated the restraints so much. I felt like it was pretty rough too. I'm a fairly tiny person too, and most of the time my back was pinned to only half of my seat, so I had part of the seat pushing straight into my back. Along with all the whiplash I received. Woke up the next day with neck pains. I was seated in the very back so it could've contributed to the roughness. I haven't rode it in the front yet. Looking forward to visiting this park (my home park) again 2017 and riding this in the front!

[@hkaragozmd]

I think this rollercoaster has the best restraints in the world.

[@Shallow_Shades]

Taylor. RECOMMENDED IDEA: Just when the restraint are going to the get close in push the restraints foward.

[@Aatrains512]

I was in line for it when you uploaded this XD

[@mattmacmillan8711]

Same

[@avastankiewicz3113]

I just rode sky rush, and it is AMAZING!!!

[@robbym3542]

I honestly didn’t have a problem with the restraints when I went yesterday. 5 years ago I remember how painful it was but I didn’t have any issues this time. They were tight but not crushing

[@corvaxL]

Been a while since I've been there, but I've never seen seats roped off. Also should note that after opening year, they changed the end brakes so when the train stops to wait for the station to empty out, the restraints are slightly released so they don't keep crushing your thighs.

[@ExtraT3rr3strial154]

Just went to Hershypark and my thighs were indeed crushed and it hurt but it is my favorite coaster I've ridden, yes I will go through the pain for this ride the ride is fantastic. Taylor you should really try to make a parody of this and name it thigh crush!😂😂 anyway great video keep up the good work

[@JulianDale94]

The other day, I acted super carefree with my arms up in the back side. Terrible idea...I felt sore for hours. Then I gave the front seat a try, and Skyrush TOTALLY REDEEMED ITSELF. The speed made my eyes tear up and the airtime was still nuts. If you know how to ride this, the experience will be unforgettable

[@dealwiththeseal9166]

Amazing review! Skyrush looks like an awesome and intense coaster! I have never ridden it yet (cause I am from The Netherlands) but I would love it to ride this Intamin beauty!

[@m_ianO]

It would be great to see the year it opened. along with the stats.

[@DevinSeeleyDevilO]

hey i think that what you said helped because the restraints come up when your on the brake run

[@kentuckywildcatfan7868]

I rode it back in July and I thought it was amazing. It s insane

[@VinceTheMovieMan]

Sick coaster. Rode it last summer. Was awesome

[@scottc4199]

Can't wait for Goldstriker Review

[@XscreamThrills]

loved the review, great insight!

[@nickwolfgangrocks6006]

This is my 3rd fav coaster out of all of the ones I've been on. My count is 163

[@BlimpKingMax]

They should really get the new Intamin lapbars on this, as they are used on Taron. They wouldn't even need to modify the restraint mechanism itself, but only switch out the part that attaches to your lap with a more ergonomic one.

[@bigthrillsmike3950]

If it weren't for the restraints this would be my favorite coaster I've ever been on

[@zionnorman7920]

Skyrush is one of my favorite roller coasters

[@cycloid2326]

I was going to go to Hershey Park in May. So much for that...

[@thecoasterpro1747]

I've been to HersheyPark since 2012, and I never saw the seats roped off.

[@lukejames9658]

I like the restraints as twizzler I was last year

[@Karasaph]

I made a rollercoaster tour through the east coast, and this coaster was definitly the most intense one. Even more intense than Maverick, Furry 325 or Intimidator 305. And that was also because of the restraints. I said that the wingseats are pure terror and with my big thighs I was always afraid to be pulled out of the coaster. I could never ride it with arms up, it was that hard. No problem on any other rollercoasters but this one. So yes, but definitly one of the best, a little bit too intense for me. But still so good, I just wanted to experience it again and again. EDIT: I also rode Lightning Rod, which is just as intense as this one. Skyrush is smoother and more fun though.

[@baseballguy0125]

Skyrush = Intamin Storm Runner = Intamin Fahrenheit = Intamin Lightning Racer = GCI Great Bear = B&M Wildcat = GCI Sooperdooperlooper = Schwartzkopf Comet = PTC. Intamin and GCI are the loved children.

[@hunter_hult]

That lap bar crushed a ventricle in my right testicle and I had to have it surgically removed... but the coaster itself was pretty cool! 4 out of 5 stars

[@bigbman1471]

I rode this ride 5 times and 3 times in a row with my friend and we never complained about the thigh crush. Sure we noticed it but it is not that bad and people are being big babies about it.

[@charleyhibschweiler4555]

Skyrush's Lift is actually faster than Maverick's. Skyrush's lift hill is 17mph and Maverick's is 15mph (22fps)

[@davidsmallwood2753]

Taylor, really like your reviews. Isn't Skyrush a blitz coaster like Maverick at CP. By the way, you mentioned the name of another coaster (actually several comparing the speed of the lift hill) but in this review I'm talking about the word you used "Wicked" which is at Lagoon in Utah.

[@davidlund1131]

I am glad that this coaster is an Intamin because this is an awesome roller coaster although the restaints suck and that is fine because Strom Runner is just as bad the have over the shoulder you have to be thankful that Skyrush as a Lap Bar.

[@andrewwarthen5209]

Wasn't bad for me the first couple times but the thigh pain gets worse the more you ride it. I think the biggest problem is that the bottom of the restraint is flat while on a coaster like lightning racer, the lapbars are arched at the bottom.

[@JessieGossett]

So I was on this ride in August of 2016 for the first time. I'm warning you that if you wanna get used to the ride, if it's your first time riding it, do not sit in the front seat. Try sitting in row 2 and so on. Front seats are for those who have been on this ride plenty of times and won't be as close to pissing themselves as first time riders. Lol. Just a little food for thought if you've never been on the ride before.

[@foxcoaster3047]

I heard that if you sit in the front of the seat, you don't get crushed.

[@jrf2956]

I did Front row wing. AWSOME

[@ZoniesCoasters]

I loved thigh crush it was super fun but on the wing seat (which is were i sat) it's really crushing

[@cashmoneybag4]

Wow Pennsylvania is actually noticed for something.

[@luv3bud]

Sly Wolves Hahahah

[@buckzz___]

Sly Wolves It’s been noticed since Hershey Park was opened lmao. Which was 112 years.

[@infinitecoasters8769]

when will you release your top 10

[@CoasterStudios]

couple weeks.

[@themeparkguyproductions]

This ride’s restraints are kinda eh, but this ride is extremely intense and has some insane airtime, and that’s why I love Skyrush!

[@nickwolfgangrocks6006]

It would be better with B&M hyper coaster restraints

[@xRoyx34212]

True, Or something like blue fire/Helix

[@lilychancey4446]

Everything is better with B&M hyper restraints

[@madelinegarber7860]

I want to ride this so bad!!! I have a very mild fear of vertical drops but I’d stilll ride this. I was joking with my friends that we should go to Hershey this week since we did six flags on Friday and el torro’s airtime changed my life. I was like we can do the factory tour then I can go into the park, quickly ride sky rush and storm runner, and leave. Maybe this summer.

[@blakestoudt2131]

Yes! Finally!

[@themeparklunaticfringe2357]

Restraints are the only flaw but still one of the best hyper coasters I've been on.

[@RobsRides]

so the airtime is still nice with the thigh crushing lap bars?

[@CoasterCrab]

+Rob's Rides you don't really notice it until the ride ends

[@urbex_coasters]

How to avoid a "Thycrush"? Sit on the right of the two middle seats and try to pull up the grab bar the whole ride. It really works, trust me.

[@instantthrills6519]

All time favorite roller coaster!!

[@kw6stheater539]

They aren't. When I went to Hersheypark on June 27, no seats were roped off. And even funnier, I only waited 1-2 trains per ride on Skyrush and I got all 3 times (front, middle, back) on the right hand winged seat.

[@arc2683]

I don’t really have a problem with the restraints because my restraint goes all the way down and I still have space so the airtime is great

[@trackmaster152002]

You're pretty generous. It would be a great ride if it had decent retraints, but the thigh crushing really takes me out of it to the point that I can't enjoy it. 9/10 with great restraints, 3/10 in its current state.

[@ThemeParkCrazy]

I did some research and it turns out that the seats that were roped off were exclusives for Fast Track riders. Aka riders who get fast passes. It's a sloppy system and you should send a letter about it.

[@tad2666]

its was like that when i went sme of the seats were roped off

[@icoaster38]

I did flying aces at Ferrari world the 2nd one of these to be built and I think that intamin must have fixed the restraint issue is they don't hurt at all. Plus it's my no.1 coaster by a long way.

[@JuggsMX]

im 6 foot 5 inches and 270 pounds. im not fat, just tall. does anyone know if the ride is worth it with the restraints, or should i pass

[@CoasterCrab]

It's worth it! IMO in the top 10 coasters in the WORLD

[@JuggsMX]

sweet. im not too far from hershey park and have never been, so it up high on my to do list,

[@masonsichelstiel6658]

that kid has a Maryland basketball shirt on that's where I live!!!

[@jayson7136]

When I was there there were players from the Baltimore Ravens I think rookies from training camp idrk I don’t watch football, 1 of them couldn’t get the thigh crushers to lock cause he was so big. It was pretty funny

[@loganborger4930]

Three years ago I rode this coaster and it was amazing I loved the air time and it became my favorite roller coaster. I then went there a year ago and at the time I was an average size 13 year old and I got pinned and my legs were blue. It hurt so much I would take wildcat over that. I then went there not even a week ago, this time an average 14 year old and the same thing happened and I was just screaming in pain the entire time. So it went from my favorite coaster to one of my least favorite coasters.

[@idontknowwhatclanimin1873]

I’m a big guy and it honestly didn’t hurt it was my first and my last roller coaster, I will never go on a coaster again.