How not to be deathly afraid of TTD( revisited)

I am going crazy i am a hard core coaster enthusiast but, i cannot stop thinking about this ride,The more i go online and look at it the more intimidated i become. Please tell me how NOT to be deathly afraid of it. Anything will help.

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:Top Thrills: *2003*
"Yellow,Yellow,Yellow,Yellow,Yellow,Green" AHHH

Short story: The only way to conquer your fears is to face your fears.

Long story: The best route to take is to train for TTD. Ride some of the smaller rides. This should give you more courage to ride. Also, before hoping in line, ask guests coming off of the ride about their experience. When making the decision to jump in line, ask yourself, "Am I going to miss out on the best 20 seconds of my life or am I making the right move by staying away from it?" Get inspiration from those guests getting off of the ride, then jump in line. Your adrenaline will pump as you edge ever so closer to the loading dock. When you get on the ride, say to yourself, "No need to worry. Nothing bad will happen." When the coaster is in motion, it helps to scream and shout, as this tells your inner fears to go away. It works for me, so it should work for you. Ride TTD. You'll be glad you did.
*** This post was edited by V Dogg 5/28/2003 8:39:16 PM ***

i've got an idea...DON'T RIDE

me, i'm a coaster enthusiast...but this thing intimidates the FOOL outta me...there's a limit to insanity...besides i wanna live to be 44

call me a ttd weinie too...

kjd from texas

I MISS CEDAR POINT

If a snapping cable or falling tire doesn't do you in, the thin air at the top of the hill certainly will. Today is the 50th anniversary of the first successful climb of Mt. Everest to the peak. But before that there were many unsuccessful attempts that took the lives of dozens of climbers, many of which were asphyxiated during their ascent. TTD is the Everest of coasters. You should be scared.

-- Harley

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CP fan since 68.

I can't believe you guys on here telling him not to ride. Trust me, like V Dogg said, you don't want to miss out on the best 20 seconds of your life. Dragster is unlike anything I have ever rode before. Believe me though, if you can ride Millennium Force, you can ride this. And when you get off of it, you'll want to ride again. Trust Me.

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Honest truth told to me by marina gate readmissions host:

Host: Hand stamped, two cents.

Me: That's cool, I think I have two cents.

Host: I better not take it, by the time you leave here its all you'll have.

Well I wasn't afraid of it and got a little disapointed when it wasn't opened in the morning when they were filming.

My sister went with me and she wouldn't ride it the first day. She said she would ride it the next day. But after standing in line for an hour and half before they opened the line, she chickened out. My wife would never get on it. She is afraid of heights. She rode MF 3 years ago, but would not get on it this year.

I am ready to go back already and it has only been two weeks, but I won't be able to get back this year from North Carolina.
*** This post was edited by John Carle 5/28/2003 9:40:58 PM ***

J U S T D O I T!!!

Go get in line, relax...enjoy the que (taking baby steps and controlling the line is kinda fun) and don't worry about being nervous. Just do it!!! Trust me. I have High Blood Pressure, and I really wanted to ride this. I could have worried if I would have died on this ride, and a tiny part of me did...but for real...you have nothing to worry about. It's JUST a ride. I stayed calm in the station (after three TTD breakdowns for 3 1/2 hours - which should have only been one) and after you ride it, you will be able to say "I rode it!"

The best way to do it is to ride in front, arms up all the way! (after launch of course) Get over your fear, this coaster has only safety design in mind! You will be fine!!!

I know how roulette is feelin', I was terrified to ride this, for some reason this ride shock me to the core. I have been riding coasters for along time, And this is the first one in along time that actually made me think about bailing! But i didn't, i went on it, had the best time of my life. I couldn't stop smiling and laughing for about an hour afterwards. If you can wait in line and buckle up you can ride this ride, that is the hardest and scarriest part of the ride, the luanch is awesome and the hill is done and over with before you know it your in the brakes and wanting to go on again! you will be so happy you have ridden this ride! I got major air time on the tophat/all the way down till the brakes in the front seat, and i was stapled in there really well! your gonna love this ride! Thats my $0.02and a half.

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If beating old people is wrong, i don't want to be right! hehe

trips to CP:3 Dragster:1 MFer:4 Magnum: 8 doesn't get any better then a nice day in may!

Heres another way to not be so scared. As many people can attest here is the starting pattern for the train. you can watch from the line and verify its accuracy.

1. Move from station to launch
2. Sled Return / Engage (sometimes seeable, sometimes not. Definitely seeable if youre in the 2nd train)
3. Wheels disengage (not seeable)
4. Train rolls slowly backwards.
5. Brakes drop.
6. Count out a "Dragster 3, Dragster 2, Dragster 1".
7. Buh Bye!

I know studying the launch sequence killed my fear. Hopefully it works for you... seeing youll have plenty of time in line to watch.
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TTD Burnouts = 4

What are the lights moving for...
AHHHHHHHHHHHH!
I Feel The Need, The Need For Speed - Top Gun

How would you TTD vets rate the ride's outright fear factor next to MF? Is MF even in the same league?

Before riding i was scarred of it after i wouldn't think twice about riding. it is just plain fun. I think MFer is more scary then TTD, BUT!!!!!! TTD is more intimidating! Just sitting there waiting to launch looking at this thing that the ambassador bridge could fit thru is really terrifing, then the brake fins go down and VVVVVVVVVVVVVVMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!! your gone and having alot of fun!

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Ed Markey is my anti-drug.
Rollercoaster have proven to cause brain damage in stupid politicians.

trips to CP:3 Dragster:1 MFer:4 Magnum: 8 doesn't get any better then a nice day in may!

Wow, its amazing how much little posts like this can help, thank you soo much. Cant wait to ride!

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:Top Thrills: *2003*
"Yellow,Yellow,Yellow,Yellow,Yellow,Green" AHHH