jray21 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I totally agree with Robb. The inside for me is always better. I've never had nearly as good of a ride on the outside as I've had in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Listen to Robb. Front Row, inside seat on X2 is a pretty awesome. You go any further back than row 3 and it sucks. Â I'll need to try Mr. Alvey's suggestion. I don't even ride X2 anymore. I'm a lightweight and always end up on the outside in the middle or towards the back. I've not been near the front and on the inside. My experience on X2 hasn't been pleasant. It's one of 2 rides at the mountain that I don't do. The other one is the "Grunt Lantern." Too painful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Wow thanks guys, advice definitely welcomed. Especially since I most likely would've tried to take an outside row. Psyched to finally see CA and SFMM! Now just 7 months of saving $$ Â Â Yeah, Green Lantern looks fun but also like it may be torture...and I have to ride Viper...so I may just bring some advil with me in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Never been to Magic Mountain, but why is being light-weight make X2 less enjoyable? Does it contribute to vibrations/roughness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Thankfully I'm no lightweight, both in my ability to handle G's/roughness as well as my increasing belly size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrad Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Never been to Magic Mountain, but why is being light-weight make X2 less enjoyable? Does it contribute to vibrations/roughness? Â The back rows tend to 'beat you up' - your legs will flail in the air. Â It's fun regardless, but definitely more enjoyable toward the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleRiderCam Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Luckily on one day, I rode X2 3 times. 1st time was in the back row outside seat and had fast spinning. 2nd time was in the 3rd row inside seat which was enjoyable. My 3rd ride was the most enjoyable and that was 1st row inside seat. Note: Both sides of the train are equally enjoyable (I don't really care about the inside or outside seat...just my opinion) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrad Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Luckily on one day, I rode X2 3 times. 1st time was in the back row outside seat and had fast spinning. Â Â The spinning is the same in all seats - it's 'controlled'. There is an extra part of the track that controls when the seats spin. Â Unless you're talking about Green Lantern - that is 'free' spinning. But they seem to try to balance every train to limit this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleRiderCam Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Luckily on one day, I rode X2 3 times. 1st time was in the back row outside seat and had fast spinning. Â Â The spinning is the same in all seats - it's 'controlled'. There is an extra part of the track that controls when the seats spin. Â Unless you're talking about Green Lantern - that is 'free' spinning. But they seem to try to balance every train to limit this. Well I just felt faster spinning at the bottom of the drop because there is a spinning control at that certain part of the track. That's what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Another X2 tip, make sure the restrains are secure tightly on your chest and shoulders! Also the earlier you ride X2 the smoother it will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleRiderCam Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 2. You mean to tell me the only ride with a single-rider option is Viper? Â Umm... No, I don't. Riddler's Revenge and Green Lantern also have a single-rider option, and I also believe Revolution has a single-rider line. There aren't that many rides with them (unless I'm missing any), but at least it isn't like at some parks, including other SF parks, where you have to go through the normal line to get to the single rider line. This must be my lucky time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Another X2 tip, make sure the restrains are secure tightly on your chest and shoulders! Also the earlier you ride X2 the smoother it will be. Â I figured it'd be best to do this anyway, supposedly lines are quite outrageous. Unless we'll get ERT for it??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 On X2 if you don't keep your head against the head rest it will beat the crap out of you! I also agree first row inside is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megalyte Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ^^ I rode my first time in the back row, outside seat and loved it still! It was a little rough but nothing un-bearable! Right. You got lucky. Don't listen to this advice! I've done the outside back row and literally had the crap beaten out of me. Like I said before, take your first ride in the front row, inside seat. Don't listen to anyone try to tell you differently!!!  --Robb "Seriously, TRUST ME on this!" Alvey  Listen to the man, I've rode it once, Robb's rode it probably 100+ times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Â The back rows tend to 'beat you up' - your legs will flail in the air. Â It's fun regardless, but definitely more enjoyable toward the front. Â Â That's what she said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I still think X2 would be greatly benefited by leg restraints similar to the B&M flyers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lk2500 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 On X2 if you don't keep your head against the head rest it will beat the crap out of you! I also agree first row inside is nice. Â Haha, exactly. Especially when you switch from going upside down and backward to front facing and upright - get your head back against the headrest before it accelerates. I learned this the hard way the first time I rode it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 After the day we did X2 43 times (not kidding, June weekdays are perfect) I would highly suggest taking your first ride front row,inside seat, preferably ramp side. If you can give it a 2 nd ride or feel more daring, do the stair side inside seat last row (my personal fav spot) Just became the mutual agreement of preferred sides and seats that day on top of many other rides over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomman295 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Why does Scream look so... Â Fuzzy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Why does Scream look so... Fuzzy?  LOL, its just tad out of focus in the pic, cause the reason for the pic is the track far in the background. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I still think X2 would be greatly benefited by leg restraints similar to the B&M flyers. This would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angle O. Descent Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Anybody know what's happening with X2? I read it hasn't been running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ^So it's running like normal? Haven't heard, but I agree with the leg restraints! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Sounds like this is one of the rare, but not unheard-of, cases where enthusiasts actually desire more restraints on a coaster. I never thought about it before, but I agree. Somehow, I totally forgot about all the leg banging on X2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Sounds like this is one of the rare, but not unheard-of, cases where enthusiasts actually desire more restraints on a coaster. Â Pretty funny point! What's kinda disturbing is this rides spins you around...while navigating its own track with twists and flips, and they didn't think to put something in place to keep your legs contained??? Oi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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