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I don't know about you hard core riders put every time I get on WT or Raptor, when the G's get heavy it feels like my legs are about to rip off. Its ok but after rideing it more than I time your legs get weak and tired. Does any one else feel this way?

Not in the least...

Not really, but sometimes Raptor makes my feet a little sore. Just thought you might like to know.

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Only time I feel anything hurting is when the train enters the heliz at the end of the ride. Just feels like my feet are been sucked towards the ground. Other than that, nothing else really.

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Fro me Raptor feels more like my head is going to be ripped off.

Mantis is the only ride that kills my feet and legs. The final helix may pull on my feet a little on Raptor though. Never did this happen on Wicked Twister. I find the seats on this ride very comfortable. I think I may steal the test seat and put in my living room.

-Craig-
2008:Magnum XL-200 | Top Thrill Dragster
2007:Corkscrew | Magnum XL-200 | Maverick

I have no problem with Wicked Twister. And, really nothing with Raptor either. The only problem with Raptor (and it's just my problem) is I am always a little dizzy on the mid-course brake and trying to get my bearings (sp?) before I'm spun around a few more times.

If you fight the pull and your legs are out of shape, it's gonna hurt.

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Raptor makes my legs feel like jello for a little bit after i get off.

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My legs are fine, because like Jeff said, I'm in pretty good shape, ie. basketball, track, football. However, I do hit my head, sometimes, on the restraints when you come around the turn and slow down to come into the station. I don't know if I'm just a clutz or what, but...does anyone else hit their head.

-Eagle-

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I always hit my head. You just have to anticipate it... why the heck do I forget?

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I'm always too busy enjoying the ride. Then we get to the brake run and I quickly remember. I guess I just need to ride more!

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I hit my head on the final turn of Raptor a few times and I will never do it again. I always remember.

-Craig-
2008:Magnum XL-200 | Top Thrill Dragster
2007:Corkscrew | Magnum XL-200 | Maverick

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who hits their head. I'll have to remember to hold my head steady next time!

-Eagle-

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That last turn into the brake-run on Raptor is intense. I always end up banging my head on that last turn. I guess I will just have to brace myself from now on.:)

"Coasters are life"-Userx

I agree. The final helix on Raptor pulls some intense g- forces.

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Def. my all-time favorite helix. I love the pos. G's and the "tingling feet" sensation. I Agree with UserX that that is a pretty violent turn right before the final brake run, and I always have to brace myself for it. But some how I find it enjoyable that it has such a fierce ending to it, unlike Talon, Great Bear or BTR.

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Just relax. Go almost limp. It's much more enjoyable.

Mantis I definately understand hurting your legs, and Raptor hurts my head, especially on the way up the cobra roll and the wing-overs, but most of all the turn into the final break run, especially if your in the back half of the train. YIKES!

If you put your head out a little it doesn't hurt as much :) Try it, it helps although Mantis it still does it for some reason or another.

Like already said it's probably due to people fighting the g's with their muscles... maybe straining them a tad?

Raptor- I dont feel that bad, but the spiral just makes me feel wierd.

What I do on Head banging rides is push my head to one side of the support, that way, when a bump comes, there is no place to get bumped!

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