Customer Reviews

Roller Coasters in the Raw: Volume 1

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I am so impressed with these DVDs. I've always enjoyed watching footage of coasters (next best thing to riding them), but most coaster videos are really disappointing-- the view goes from "about to go down the big hill" to shots of the screaming riders. I don't want to watch the riders, I want to watch the RIDE! I love how when Mr. Alvey starts the POV (point of view) shots, he doesn't cut away until the ride is done. He does show footage of the ride in motion (under the parking lot, under the parking lot...) and the riders, but doesn't cut away from the POV once it starts.

This is a well-made program; you can almost feel the airtime as you fly over the hills. I got goosebumps a few times! I hope that there are many, many sequels to this DVD to come. I'd particularly like to see some of the coasters at Kennywood featured. Overall, I'm very impressed and happy with this DVD. One minor word of warning-- if you don't want your kids to hear a few swear words, you might want to turn the sound off during Eejanaika (I think that's the one). I definitely can't blame the riders, though-- I'm sure I'd say a few choice words myself on that coaster, if I could even talk coherently!

I can't wait to let my mom watch these-- this is the only way she enjoys coasters, especially now that she's getting a lot of orthopedic problems.

I used this DVD to create a simulated roller coaster ride for kids at our Vacation Bible School. Because of the wonderful shots showing exclusively from the riders Point of View, it was perfect. The kids loved it! If you kept your eyes on the track, it really felt like you were on a roller coaster. (I actually had to look away a couple of times, because of motio sickness!) FYI, be careful if kids are going to watch...there are a few "bad" words on some of the rides. BTW, I was very happy with the shipping...the DVD arrived very quickly.

I was looking for something that would be a bit different than the usual DVD movie.. something the kids would be interested in that had no plot, and could run in the background... What I got, however was one heck of a DVD, packed with some of the best roller coaster rides in the world... No kidding!...The entire family paused as I previewed it (turning my preview into a full fledged screening), and grabbed seats to watch...This DVD was a great buy, and I highly recommend it to anyone interested in virtual rides, and roller coasters.

Easily the best coaster footage DVD out there. Unlike some DVDs that claim to have true coaster footage, this one really does. It is the closest POV I have seen besides actually riding it. It will make you feel as if you are there with a mounted camera used (very steady) and the coaster noises. No music is in the background, no commentary, and the POV is straight footage. It is not interrupted by offride shots or reverse POVs like some other DVDs out there. Also, there is more than just the Coaster POV. Each segment presents facts about the coaster and plenty of offride footage. It is a great DVD for coaster footage and if you are a true coaster enthusiast, you should buy it. I know I am looking forward to Volume 2!

Bought this for my son for Christmas. He loves the footage of the roller coasters, however, there is some mildly bad language, because they show real people riding the coasters and yelling obscenities along the way...something to aware of if you're buying for kids.

I have always said there should be a DVD where you feel like you are on a ride. You get the
feeling of being on a rollar coaster without actually being able to plummet to your death. My boys and I love this one and the 3rd.(we don't have the 2nd one yet)
Thanks for making them!

Theme Park Review's "Roller Coasters In The Raw" series are essential for any roller coaster fan. They include extensive video footage without any distracting music or annoying hosts that other roller coaster DVDs have. There is coverage of more European coasters than ever before. The footage is shot exeptionally well. If you are an enthusiast or just someone who enjoys roller coasters, these DVDs surpass expectation and will bring you loads of entertainment.

OMG!!!Loved this DVD set.I actually received it for my birthday, so it was a great gift. I just ordered vol. 2 today( 5/31/09)! I have to say that between the two types, woodies are my absolute favorite. I loved Hades and the Voyage the most. As for the steelies, The Maverick and Hollywood Dream were my favorites on this volume. Can't wait for the next volumes!!!If you love coaster footage, you cannot go wrong with these DVDs. I will always choose Theme Park Review products over other footage. Get this DVD: you will love it. Just make sure that you cover the ears of your kiddies, for there are swear words in some of the coverage.

Thank you Theme Park Review for putting out this quality video! "No silly music, no annoying commentaries, JUST ROLLERCOASTER FOOTAGE!" There was no false advertising on the cover box. My favorites would have to be the footage of El Toro and The Voyage from the Woodies (Those rides look incredible). From the Steelies, Maverick (Only because its my favorite rollercoaster) and Tatsu (This ride is just cool to watch in general).

"Coasters In The Raw!" Vol. 1 & 2 are a highly recommended set of DVD-Rs from ThemeParkReview.com. If you are going to buy them, do so from their website for $10 a piece. They also have a fantastic 12 volume "Coaster Expedition" series showcasing all of the parks around the world that the C.E. groups have visited over the years. Concerning the "Raw" series, which now has a 3rd set available covering "roller coasters that have been closed, demolished or re-located". As with the first two sets, the third is also separated into "woodies" and "steelies", with 25 POVs for the first and 31 for steelies. This is way more than on the initials sets of the series, which only have 15 rides per type on disc, plus a bonus. In each series, a ride starts with data about it, then multiple views of the coaster in action from around or above it. Then you ride it from beginning to end seated in the front car. After that, you are treated to more multiple angles of the ride in action, sometimes from the rear car looking backwards or up the side. Rob Alvey and his crew always do a spectacular job on their footage, so you will not be disappointed. No other series of DVDs covers them as perfectly as "Coasters In The Raw!", as well as the "Coaster Expedition" series. But, as mentioned, get them from ThemParkReview.com. The purchase goes toward more C.E. trips and future DVDs, especially more "Raw!" discs.