Rides that still genuinely scare you...
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Benenen
Hyper Poster
I was more scared the stranger sat opposite me was going to puke on this one. The lap bar didn't feel that secure either, you could feel your body moving round with each rotation though you could argue that's part of the fun. Definitely a one and done.
FistedColossus
Hyper Poster
My last ride on Valhalla the floor of the boat was 4-5 inches deep in water as they weren't vacuuming them. So I spent half the ride lifting my feet up.
All I can say is absolutely do not lift your feet up going down that second drop without holding on to something - there's a strong possibility you won't be returning to the station!
All I can say is absolutely do not lift your feet up going down that second drop without holding on to something - there's a strong possibility you won't be returning to the station!
jayjay
Giga Poster
That reminds me: Waterfall at Oakwood. You can't be embarrassed and inconvenienced riding a coaster. But Waterfall...
I'm not scared from any B&M dive.
For me they're fun.(cuz my home park has 63m dive coaster)
But I hate drop towers... feels different from coaster drops...
And I'm a bit scared of Intamin's cable lift
ON El Toro and T Express, it goes up so quickly that I can't prepare myself for the drops.
Only had 2 real scares this year: riding Intimidator 305 and Alpengeist at night. Both have massive lifts with large descents. Alpengeist at night was especially exhilarating and terrifying; a giant string of inversions and positive g-force that you swear will throw you right into the river. I was surprised, honestly, that Steel Vengeance is not more nerve racking - while it has a large lift, it doesn't feel as isolated as I originally hypothesized.
EpochEmu
Mega Poster
It is interesting.. I, too, used to be scared of drop towers.. only in the last year have I come to love them.
If I ever got to ride, say, Tower of Terror (https://rcdb.com/1481.htm), it might be a bit scary.. 6.3 gees?! And I suppose TTD/KK when I eventually ride, just because they’re so tall.
Oh, and, most State Fair rides scare me for a good reason.
If I ever got to ride, say, Tower of Terror (https://rcdb.com/1481.htm), it might be a bit scary.. 6.3 gees?! And I suppose TTD/KK when I eventually ride, just because they’re so tall.
Oh, and, most State Fair rides scare me for a good reason.
streetmagix
Mega Poster
Eclipse at Gronalund. I am 100% with heights but 400 feet in the air being suspended by a very thin looking chain with the sea breeze causing the chains to spin? Nope.
Nope.
Never again.
Nope.
Never again.
Liamy321
Roller Poster
I second this but I'll add Ikaros as well as it is pure terror climbing to the top and then being tilted forward - although I'm not always 100% with heights.
Snoo
The Legend
Not one from me, but having just listened to the latest Drunk Riders podcast, @Snoo might have a good response to this. Would be good to share on the forums too, bud.
Damn.. just put me on blast like that.
Well for those who haven't listened to the podcast.. the 300ft SkyCoaster at Fun Spot in Kissemmee made me damn near pee my pants. There is nothing like your head going over your feet while your looking straight down swinging by a cable.. lol
MestnyiGeroi
Giga Poster
I’ve listened to your podcast, Snoo, but I don’t think you use enough sexual expressions to describe coaster experiences. Have you considered incorporating this in some way?
