Viper

I went on this ride over the summer and normally I enjoy this ride but as I was about to get aboard. One of the guys that was on the previous ride threw up all over his seat and management didn’t know what to do in this situation. Even though there were 2 different roller coaster trains we couldn’t use the other. So after 45 minutes management finally cleaned up the vomit and spent 15 minutes air drying the rollercoaster going through the entire ride with no people for 3 cycles. What a waste of my patience, by that time nobody was in line

The highly underrated Viper still packs plenty of venom in its bite.
It’s a strange phenomenon – the longer in the day this wood coaster operates, the faster it runs. In the morning it’s tame, and by nightfall it’s arguably one of the best rides in the park. Don’t believe me? Hop in the back row after dusk and then tell me that it was anything less than exhilarating.
As other Unilocalers have mentioned, Viper is a re-​envisioning of the original Coney Island Cyclone (it’s a cy-‘clone’!) with the notable addition of a mid-​course double down that yields some terrific airtime. Like most other wooden coasters, it’s a rough-​and-​tumble ride experience that’ll shake loose any fillings you might have, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. Wait times are much more reasonable and are usually in the 20 – 40 minute range. The queue snakes through (hah!) a wooden area, so watch for mosquitoes at night.

100^th Review!
I don’t mind if I ride this wooden roller coaster. In my opinion, it feels average, and there’s not really a big surprise during the ride. This is true except for the airtime.
One reason why this roller coaster isn’t good is because it’s really rough. This includes the first drop. It’s bumpy as well. Viper is a clone of one of the most famous roller coasters of all time. It’s the Cyclone! Well, Viper isn’t like the Cyclone of course. The lines can be up to about an hour sometimes.
All in all, rough coaster, but great airtime! I’ll still be on this coaster, but not as much as I usually do.

This is the second-​best wood coaster here at the park with the addition of the new coaster Goliath. It always runs well and incredibly smooth. I love the quick drops and the airtime hills.

This Roller coaster had few drops and turns that made me chuckle and scream a little bit.

BITTEN BACKWARDS
This classic Woden roller coaster is a mirror image of the Cyclone Roller Coaster in Coney Island. I also believe this coaster is really under rated. The Viper reaches speeds of up to 50 mph and yeah it is has a little rattle and shake but its wood not steel. The tallest height is 100 feet with an 80 foot drop. This is isn’t too bad when comparing the Viper to its tall neighbor the Raging Bull.
The Viper first opened on April 29, 1995. I can hardly believe that this ride has been open for 18 years. It is located in the Southwest Territory of Six Flags Great America. The entrance is located directly next to the main entrance of the Hurricane Harbor water park.
In 2013, riders were able to enjoy the Viper backwards. This brought new life to the coaster and longer lines. I will say that I was able to enjoy going the wrong way several times. I rode in the back row ever time and all I saw was train track, as I flew backwards. There were also a bunch of times where you grabbed great pockets of air, especially the last two drops. It was so much fun to be going backwards and to feel like you were flying off the track. Several of my fellow riders expressed that riding backwards made the Viper more enjoyable. I will admit that it was exciting but I need my old Viper back because the little one likes going forward. Luckily September 2, 2013 was the last day. I also found it interesting that 2013 was the first year 3 coasters went backwards at Six Flags: Batman, Viper & American Eagle. I guess riding in reverse was in this year.
This coaster is an expected thrill. There are around 7 – 8 drops. I only know this because my little one was working on math and I used the ride as homework. Hey coasters can also be a learning experience too. The speed is a little unexpected for a wooden roller coaster but it truly adds to the fun. Each drop is more exciting then the next one.
Speaking of wood… the train cars that operate on Viper can also operate on American Eagle. So I’ve got an idea for 2014… riders can ride Viper trains on American Eagle tracks and American Eagle Trains on Vipers tracks. I call this cross coaster marketing. Is there a suggestion box anywhere? If this happens we know the marketing staff at Six Flags reads Unilocal.
If you haven’t ridden the Viper it’s time to give it a try. Don’t be afraid became it doesn’t go upside down. It is just a classic wooden coaster with some speed and a few drops. It will be bring a smile to your face and take you to a time when this is all roller coasters did before the addition of loops, negative inversions, corkscrews & tracks overhead. So get in line and ride a piece of coaster history. I promise you will be happy you did.