Talk:List of roller coaster rankings

New World Record for Wooden Coaster

Just found this article and thought someone with better skill than me could update the rankings. http://online.thatsmags.com/post/record-breaking-wooden-roller-coaster-opens-in-eastern-china Springfinger (talk)

Unsourced rankings

The article has four lists that aren't backed by a reliable source:

• Steepest steel roller coasters
• Steepest wooden roller coasters
• Tallest roller coaster inversions
• Tallest vertical loops

I propose we remove these lists, since the rankings haven't been confirmed. Thoughts? --GoneIn60 (talk) 17:41, 25 June 2014 (UTC)

Update

Apparently this was never addressed. If there isn't a response in the near future, I plan to remove these rankings from the list. Thank you. --GoneIn60 (talk) 16:32, 12 May 2015 (UTC)

Recent Edit

I just made an edit to multiple parts of the page for the announcement of Fury 325 and more, but there wasn't enough space for me to explain everything, which I feel is necessary. The edits are (for the most part) listed in order by scrolling down the page:

• F325 was given a rank on the "tallest steel" and "longest stelel" lists, which it should not have since it's still under construction. I did fix the table, but did not put #10 back on either for the following reasons:
  • I couldn't find the #10 for tallest, even in the edit history.
  • There is a tie for #9 on longest.
• The ride's speed, while approximate, has dropped to tie it with Steel Dragon 2000. I have altered the list to put SD2000 in front (since it's actually open), and added the "under construction" background, which was not present.
• The table end tag for Fastest steel coaster was not added, causing it to appear under the fastest wood heading. This was fixed, along with removing unnecessary characters, and adding some spacing.

Bigpboy (talk) 17:08, 22 August 2014 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 8 September 2014

On the section of steepest wooden roller coasters, it would be more accurate to add in Texas Giant as number 3 for having a 79° drop. 71.165.151.51 (talk) 01:05, 8 September 2014 (UTC)

 Not done Texas Giant has a 53° drop, Texas Giant RCDP. You were think of New Texas Giant which is a steel roller coast with a 79° drop New Texas Giant RCDP.

Incorrect sourcing on list of steepest wooden roller coasters

An editor pointed out that the New Texas Giant was not listed on the list of steepest wooden coasters, at an angle of 79 degrees. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.165.151.51 (talk) 01:08, 8 September 2014 (UTC)

That is correct. The New Texas Giant is no longer considered a wooden roller coaster, due to the track changes that were made to it several years ago. --GoneIn60 (talk) 16:11, 8 September 2014 (UTC)

Rjhallactor (talk) 21:55, 10 September 2014 (UTC)== Wooden Coaster Inversion Changes and More Requests ==

On the most inversions for wooden coasters list, it has two Steel Hybrid coasters in the list. I request these two coasters (Wicked Cyclone and Twisted Colossus) to be removed from the list. Also, a new coaster at the Lagoon Amusement Park has been announced to open in 2015 called Cannibal. This coaster was announced by Lagoon to have a 116 degree drop, so I also request Cannibal to be added to the steepest steel coaster drops. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rjhallactor (talk • contribs) 21:53, 10 September 2014 (UTC)

Problem with Colossos

Went over to RCDB and they're not even listing Colossos on their tallest list anymore. Duane gives his reasoning saying that the ride's height, when combined with its top speed, isn't adding up. With a lack of reliable sourcing for its height and a recognized reliable source having doubts, should this even be here anymore? --McDoobAU93 19:37, 22 September 2014 (UTC)

@McDoobAU93: Just noticed this. Yeah, it can be an issue when RCDB questions the validity of something. However, I've never liked the "I have this hunch" approach, even if the math doesn't add up. We really need verification that the claim is untrue, since many reliable sources have reiterated the 60 m height claim as fact (LA Times, Coaster Wars, etc.). I tried my best to locate the controversy of the claim on the internet, but wasn't able to find anything that lists it as controversial with the exception of RCDB. In fact, Guinness World Records published this in 2014, which seems to verify the claim. You would think they would have vetted the claim thoroughly. Does anyone have a recent copy of their records publishing? If it's listed in there, I would say keep for now until more information surfaces. --GoneIn60 (talk) 23:44, 13 July 2015 (UTC)

Can someone verify Tallest Steel Coasters?

I noticed that someone added "Hornets Nest" at the tallest, however I can't find any sources on this. Six Flags has never mentioned any such Roller coaster for their New England Park. The Company who produces the coaster redirects to a list. Valid information?

10/18/2014 - Verification needed. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 73.182.238.64 (talk) 18:37, 18 October 2014 (UTC)

Layout issue on Wooden roller coasters Most inversions ranking

Hi,

There is something wrong with the table layout of the most inversions - wooden roller coaster ranking. Is there someone with knowledge of these coasters to adapt the table?

If not I can try doing some research to restore it myself.

Thanks Dietermans (talk) 19:15, 7 June 2015 (UTC)

What is wrong with the table layout? Conifer (talk) 21:52, 7 June 2015 (UTC)

An IP inserted incorrect information into the article, which also ruined some of the formatting. It should be fixed now, thanks. --GoneIn60 (talk) 23:21, 8 June 2015 (UTC)

Timeline

Why not do a timeline of tallest roller-coasters? Editor49 (talk) 14:41, 30 June 2015 (UTC)