Is anybody afraid!!!!!

I too am very nervous about this ride, and it appears I am not alone. For myself, I am either going to have to ride Hypersonic or Xcelerator before I ride #16. My experience on launch coasters is limited, since I am not a huge fan of loops. I found RnR very intense, and I can only image what this new breed of coasters is like.

I also saw it in October. The pictures do not do the structure justice. It is HUGE.

As I recall, when Moonsault Scramble opened, it was reported the GP was too afraid to ride it.

I am positive after riding #16 you wont get me off. But it will take a little coxing for sure to get me on my first time.

Given some coaster enthusiasts are nervous, anyone want to take a stab at what the GP will think.

Tom

That depends, will it sway like Wicked Twister? I can't tell you how many times I've heard people freak out about the swaying. Several times I've seen people leave the line because of it.

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- John
You should play guitar!
The world's only known amateur Wicked Twister POV -Shot by me, edited by KicksTheSky

Afraid? I say Nay-Nay. Just bring it on.

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Somebody shut me up so I can live out loud.-Toby Mac

Michael Darling said:
That depends, will it sway like Wicked Twister? I can't tell you how many times I've heard people freak out about the swaying. Several times I've seen people leave the line because of it.

I would have to say that there will probably be a certain amount of "give" to the structure itself. I'm no engineer or physics major (even though I work in an engineering school!), but I would think that with the sheer height of this thing and the climactic conditions (i.e. strong gusty winds off the lake), a certain amount of sway would actually make the ride more structurally sound. If it's too rigid, it could snap. Skyscrapers and tall bridges are designed this way.

Sitting at home, right now, no, I'm not afraid. At all. I was able to say the same thing about Millie, though, right up to when I was going up the lift for the first time. Then, my heart started POUNDING.

I got over it ;)

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--Greg
My Home
MF count: 54

I'm scared, but I'm just like that! After 5 seconds it'll go away ;)
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Life is a rollercoaster... ride it.
~*kP

Not nervous - excited like a 6-year-old kid with a pile of presents under the Christmas tree. I can't wait...I've been round this track maybe 100 times or more on my no-limits model of it, and the sensation of going over the top-hat just gets better and better...this is going to be a blast!

My guess is that the back seat will undoubtedly be the best ride - max airtime on the top-hat, and a sensation that you're actually going to be thrown out the car before you hit the twists on the way down. Probably the closest to BASE jumping you'll get without actually doing it.

Bring it ON!!!!

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Steve

"Will all those who expressed disappointment at the new ride please leave the park now"