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I've ridden 35 roller coasters in my life. Here's how I rate them.

I first got on a roller coaster on May 10, 2007, Greezed Lightnin' at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom. Of the 35 roller coasters I've ridden: 

27 still operate in their original locations. 
One has been re-located and re-named.
One has been converted from stand-up to floorless, with the same track.
5 are completely gone. 

Here's my ratings:
90-100 - A - A must-ride.
80-89 - B - Worth your time, a good roller coaster.
70-79 - C - An okay roller coaster. 
60-69 - D - Not very good.
0-59 - F - Don't ride this one.

A bit of advice:
If you're scared of roller coasters that go upside down (like I was in 2007), don't be. Inversions are fun as heck.

Thunder Run - Kentucky Kingdom - 85 / B
Short, but quite fun. Ridden 2007 and July 18 and 19, 2018.

Twisted Twins - KY Kingdom - 90 / A 
This was an excellent, peppy wooden coaster. Though its replacement is even better. Ridden 2007.
CLOSED 2007, DEMOLISHED

Road Runner Express - KY Kingdom - 75 / C
I'm not a big fan of Wild Mouse roller coasters, they're quite rough. Ridden 2007.
RELOCATED TO SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND 2011

Greezed Lightnin' - KY Kingdom - 56% / F.
It's a full loop, but only had a lap bar which did not inspire confidence. Ridden 2007.
CLOSED 2009, DEMOLISHED

Tennessee Tornado - Dollywood - 88% / B+
A good steel coaster that does a few loops. Nothing groundbreaking, but fun. Ridden 2008 and 2012.

Blazing Fury - Dollywood - 75% / C
Don't remember too much about this one. Alright. Ridden 2008.

Mystery Mine - Dollywood - 82% / B-
It's a little slow for my taste, but still worth a ride. Has some unique features. Ridden 2008 and 2012.

Thunderhead - Dollywood - 91% / A-
This woodie is a lot of fun, very peppy! It's quite jerky, but if you like wooden coasters, a must-ride. Ridden 2008 and 2012.

Loch Ness Monster - Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 85% / B
The definition of a "good" roller coaster. Ridden 2008.

Apollo's Chariot - Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 93% / A
A must-ride hypercoaster. The sense of speed is great on this one. Ridden 2008.

Big Bad Wolf - Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 81% / B-
Decent roller coaster, swinging a nice novelty. Ridden 2008.
CLOSED 2009, DEMOLISHED

Blue Streak - Cedar Point - 78% / C+
Average wooden roller coaster worth a ride for its retro appeal. Ridden 2010.

Cedar Creek Mine Ride - Cedar Point - 65% / D
True coaster fans will want something more. Uncomfortable restraints. Ridden 2010.

Corkscrew - Cedar Point - 83% / B
A decent roller coaster, worth a ride. Ridden 2010.

Gemini - Cedar Point - 90% / A-
The shining star of wooden CP roller coasters. Ridden 2010.

Magnum XL-200 - Cedar Point - 92% / A-
This is a fast and thrilling hypercoaster. Ridden 2010.

Maverick - Cedar Point - 94% / A
Lots of variety and smooth. A must-ride. Ridden 2010.

Millennium Force - Cedar Point - 97% / A+
Roller coasters don't get any better than this. Ridden 2010.

Raptor - Cedar Point - 91% / A-
This suspended roller coaster offers lots of inversions and thrills. Ridden 2010.

Mantis - Cedar Point - 63% / D-
Uncomfortable restraints that left my legs bent in an awkward position severely detract from an otherwise fine track layout. Converted to Rougarou, a floorless design, in 2014 and is likely significantly better today, probably a B+ or A-. Ridden 2010.

Top Thrill Dragster - Cedar Point - 93% / A
The biggest rush you will ever get on a roller coaster, but very short. A must-ride. Ridden 2010.

Wicked Twister - Cedar Point - 86% / B
Pretty fun, but not among the best. Worth your time if the line isn't too long. Ridden 2010.

Mean Streak - Cedar Point - 45% / F
I get back pain just thinking about this one! VERY rough ride. Ridden 2010.
CLOSED 2016, DEMOLISHED

WildCat - Cedar Point - 77% / C+
Standard Wild Mouse coaster, nothing special. Ridden 2010.
CLOSED 2011, DEMOLISHED

Wild Eagle - Dollywood - 94% / A
If you ride only one ride at Dollywood, ride this one. Highly recommended, even more fun at night. Ridden 2012. 

Kentucky Rumbler - Beech Bend - 87% / B+
A surprisingly good wooden roller coaster. Ridden 2013.

Wild Mouse - Beech Bend - 73% / C
An average Wild Mouse coaster. Ridden 2013.

The Raven - Holiday World - 87% / B+
Surprisingly good for its size. Ridden 2010 and 2015, 2016, 2017.

The Legend - Holiday World - 85% / B
Not as good as its little brother, but still worth a ride. Ridden 2010 and 2015, 2016, 2017.

The Voyage - Holiday World - 91% / A-
Huge and excellent wooden roller coaster. If you like woodies, a must-ride. Ridden 2010 and 2015, 2016, 2017.

Thunderbird - Holiday World - 96% / A
This is a must-ride. Ridden 2015, 2016, 2017.

T3 - Kentucky Kingdom - 90% / A-
This one could use a bit more speed, but an excellent ride. Ridden July 18 and 19, 2018. 

Lightning Run - Kentucky Kingdom - 84% / B
Pretty decent coaster. Ridden July 18, 2018.

Storm Chaser - Kentucky Kingdom - 92% / A-
Kentucky Kingdom's best ride, the air time on this one is amazing! Ridden July 18 and 19, 2018.

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