Maverick

About Maverick

This 4,400-foot-long Intamin coaster has a LSM "lift" hill and a LSM launch in a tunnel underneath the station. The first hill is 105 feet tall and drops at a 95 degree angle. The coaster includes several airtime hills and 2 inversions; Maverick originally was supposed to have 3 inversions, but the heartline roll was taken out (It put lots of stress on the trains) leaving Maverick with 2 inversions. -- Last edited by Steve Pint

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Readers' Opinions

I really enjoyed riding Maverick for the first time ever. That could be why we went back and rode it a 2nd time. My only 2 complaints are the bugs you pick up on the way and the shoulder harnesses. The shoulder harnesses hurt my neck when we made those quick inversions and twists. - Adam Clinard

Maverick is one of my top coasters in the park, second only to Magnum. While Maverick may look tame to some, due to its small size, the ride is anything but. This coaster packs some nice speed and surprising elements into a tiny package. Take a ride in the very last seat if you really want to get whipped around. Also, I'd recommend holding on during this ride. My first few rides with my arms in the air left me with bruises for the next few days. - Erin B

Lots of air time no matter where you sit. the corners in the first half are sort of rough, I suggest pushing against the lap bar. The last camel hill gets me every time. - Alex Gamso

Although the lift hill, the first drop and the launch are amazing, the coaster lacks the excitement and adrenaline-pumping moments like Top Thrill Dragster and Millennium Force. There are only 2 airtime moments and all of them are quite short. Moreover, the ride is painful in the night since you can't see anything clearly thus the sharp turns will hurt you if you aren't ready for the moments. Yes, it's fun, it's good, but not an A-list coaster. - Adriel Tjokrosaputro

Have to say this is the best coaster i have ever been on. Smooth, fast, and crazy unexpected twists and turns. Could ride it again and again with out getting tired of it - Jen T

It would have been a really fun ride if it hadn't gotten stuck for 30 mins while I was on it. It was a huge waste of our early hour that day. I would still recommend it in hopes it wouldn't get stuck again on anyone else. Thrill factor for me: 4 out of 5 - Carrie Wehlage

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