By Classic woodies I’m talking about the likes of Grand National, Big Dipper etc. We\u2019ve not rode an old woodie where the theming has been something to scream about. Which in all honesty theming isn’t everything for wooden coasters. They may not be the smoothest of coasters there is out there but truthfully that\u2019s what gives them a personality. When we experience these coasters we always end up having a right laugh due to how roughed up we are. Maybe that makes us a bit odd? Of course depending on seat and row on the trains the rides can be unbearable.<\/p>\n During this season we never had the best rides on Big Dipper. There\u2019s only one classic which we weren\u2019t fond of which was Wild Mouse. Our favourite types of wooden coasters are duelling \/ racing. They provide a huge amount of fun. It’s often a laugh when up against the opposite train. Basically we love the raw beauty from a classic woodie considering some of their ages they don\u2019t all run that badly. The pure fun of riding something which you know isn\u2019t the smoothest of rides is fab but also knowing potentially your grandparents have rode it as well is quite wholesome really.<\/p>\n Modern Woodies;<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n We\u2019ve really only got one coaster to go by which is Wickerman. Anyone who follows our social media accounts will know we adore this coaster. The theming is immense. As for the layout it\u2019s truly something which blew us away. From off ride it doesn’t look all that special however it left us speechless after riding. We do prefer the older coaster trains though as the more modern one\u2019s aren\u2019t that great or forgiving for many body types. Wickerman demonstrates how times have moved with it’s banking, turns and theming as a whole. Realistically comparisons to older woodies are almost impossible given the modern tech and age differences. 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