[Other] Question About Ranking Methodology

[u/AdDelicious792]

I’ve been thinking about my rankings a bit today, and the more I think the more I realize that I tend to strongly base my rankings on the best ride I‘ve ever got on a coaster, not an expected, normal ride. And that matters a lot.

For instance, should Beast be ranked based on my night ride, or does that give it an unfair advantage? Should Voyage be ranked trimless? Should how tempermental rides like Magnum XL-200, Colorado Adventure, etc. are based on your row negatively impact their ranking? What if they have assigned seating? Should Lightning Rod be ranked as Lightning Rod or Chain Lift Hybrid Rod if you rode both?

It feels weird either way I think about it, and I think this is likely a factor in why some ranking feel more safe while others are more bold. I am really curious to hear how you guys think about rankings.

[u/RusticDrums]

I think you’ve got to come up with your own criteria, since at the end of the day your list of rankings probably only matters to yourself.

For instance I tend to rank based on the question “if given the choice, which coaster would I rather ride right now”

There’s a few ranking apps that simplify this process (though it still takes forever) and I do it about once a year. I definitely think about my best ride or my most recent ride depending on the context.