How does Kraken measure up?

[kimang]

Hi everyone:

As our first trip to US/IOA gets closer – my DH is becoming more and more reluctant to take on some of the roller coasters! I, on the other hand say “bring ‘em on’!

The good news is that he did ride Kraken last year at Seaworld – although he kept his eyes closed and every part of his body went into a pucker – he enjoyed it!

I am hoping to alleviate some of his fears. Can someone help out and compare the intensity of The Hulk and The Dueling Dragons with Kraken? Which ones are more intense?

Thanks very much.

Kim

 

[damo]

If he can do Kraken, he can do them all!!! Kraken is a great floorless B&M, nice and smooth. Dueling dragons and Hulk are also made by B&M although Dueling Dragons are inverted (the track is above you and your feet hang) and Hulk is a normal above track coaster with a launch. None are more intense than Kraken and he should be fine.

 

[SpideyHulk24]

Hulk and Dueling Dragons are more intense than Kraken, but he should be fine.

Have fun!

 

[rocketman23]

It is the same company that makes all of those coasters. Hulk has the same number of inversions and is probably a bit more intense due to the launch. If he enjoyed Kraken, DD and Hulk should be fine.

 

[Flyfly_Eclipse]

my mom hates rollercoasters, but would sometimes ride Dueling Dragons with me since I have no one to go them with me. She closes her eyes and can tolerate them. If she can tolerate DD well enough to go on it, your DH should be fine.

and Dueling Dragons is somewhat more intense than Hulk...because Dueling Dragons starts slow and speeds up...and the Hulk starts fast and slows down towards the end.

 

[gschmerl]

I LOVE Kraken! Anyone who can handle Kraken should be fine on Hulk and DD.

 

[noseybuddy]

I found Kraken to be a little smoother of a ride then the Hulk and Dueling Dragons. All three are great! All three rides are very much the same so he should be find.

 

[Absimilliard]

Ride those attractions toward the front. The back can get very shaky!

Dueling Dragons-Fire is the most intense coaster in Florida! Ride Ice or Hulk first. If they push your limits, dont really try Fire. (on a side note, many rollercoasters enthusiasts rates Fire as one of the greatest rollercoaster in the world!).

My opinion? Kraken is much better than Ice and Hulk. Fire is my favorite looping rollercoaster.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Kraken is too smooth, IMO. I like Hulk better.