I've ridden GK twice today, twice at the beginning of June, and once on opening day (May 11.) Opening day I thought GK was one of the smoothest and most comfortable ride in the park...or any (major) coaster I've ever been on.
**Opening day: it was smooth and the restraint was comfortable
**Today: it was rougher than Mean Streak and the restraints smothered me so I felt every single little bump (which were actually not so "little.") I got a massive headache both times today.
Don't get me wrong, it is still one of my favorites at the park...I'm just saying that I truly think something was "done" to the restraints to make them more intrusive--or maybe the trains, themselves.
I rode it yesterday and got one of the modified restraints Screamscape rumored about, it was an amazing experience. The belt never tightened, it stayed loose the entire time and gave me much more freedom to move round in my seat during the ride. While going upside down, I actually was able to move forward in my seat a little. I really hope Cedar Point modifies all the restraints because I went back for a second ride and it was terrible. My collar bones hurt so bad afterwards.
Some seats bounce, others don't. I got to ride in a seat with a non-tightening vest the other day, and it was absolutely terrifying, in a good way.
Mid-ride, I said to my buddy (who didn't have the same fortune) "I'm so floppy!" - the slow roll over the entrance coming back felt very unnerving. I liked it.
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