RNRC Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I'm taking a friend of mine to Thorpe Park who has never ridden a thrill ride but he wants to give them a go. I'm not sure what kind of ride I should start him off on. I thought it might be too much to start him off with a looping rollercoaster. What kind of ride would you guys recomend to give someone a thrilling experience without scaring them to death? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Start with a mild flat ride to get them used to forces, or a smallish coaster. Then gradually move up to the bigger rides. That seems to work best, in my opinion. Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRC Posted October 25, 2006 Author Share Posted October 25, 2006 Thanks. There's a magic carpet ride at TP which is pretty small compared to others yet it does pull 3g positive and it has strong airtime too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 If you decide to do the coasters at Thorpe this would be the order:  - X - Colossus - Nemesis - Stealth  Of course, if he's more scared of going upside down than anything else it would be:  - X - Stealth - Nemesis - Colossus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 get him on  Depth Charge X No Way Out Zodiac Rush Nemesis Inferno Slammer Detonator Vortex Stealth Colossus Samurai   it depends on what he wants to do though. dont force him, just say he's going to regret it later.  actually, try and get all the scary rides done first so he/she has less time to think about not doing them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRC Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks guys. He's very keen to experience all kinds of G-forces so I'll take your advice on your suggestions. Thanks again. I'll let you know how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 also, if you get the chance, go to Chessington when its raining (yes, when it's raining) and get on Ramesis Revenge, on the last flip, it doesnt make it over and swings backward, changing all the G's on your body within a second. it then nearly makes it over backwards, but swings forward, again changing all the G's on your body. so totally awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 ^ Why do you need to go in the rain? Â You just descrived the experience I've had on nearly all top spins. Well minus the crappy one's like at Dorney that don't even flip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 ^ Why do you need to go in the rain? You just descrived the experience I've had on nearly all top spins. Well minus the crappy one's like at Dorney that don't even flip.   RR rarely does that. it used to be really scary, but since the park has decided to target families with young kids, they tamed it down big time. i was very nearly sick on it before the tame-down, but now its actually just a fun ride to do in the rain.  i think TP should get one and make it really intense Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRC Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Well, TP are getting two round rides next year so maybe they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 Well, TP are getting two round rides next year so maybe they will. Â yeah, ones like The Claw from RCT3 and the other may be The Gyrator from RCT3. Â i would love to see a well-themed top spin (isnt it?) in the line-up too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 If I may say... I think you SHOULD start him off with something extreme. If you start him off with something tame he'll always be scared to do anything scarier. if you start him off with something like nemesis or colossus then he'll get to experience stuff he'll know that he can handle next time, but are still enjoyable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRC Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vekoma Fan Boy Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 If I may say... I think you SHOULD start him off with something extreme. If you start him off with something tame he'll always be scared to do anything scarier. if you start him off with something like nemesis or colossus then he'll get to experience stuff he'll know that he can handle next time, but are still enjoyable   As much sense as it doesn't make at first that makes PERFECT SENSE.  No flame ment.  At first it seems like not a good idea but after you think about it it seems perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRC Posted November 7, 2006 Author Share Posted November 7, 2006 Agreed. That way he won't spend the whole day nervous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRC Posted November 12, 2006 Author Share Posted November 12, 2006 Hi everyone. He went to Thorpe Park the other day.  He ended up going on:  Nemesis Inferno X:/No Way Out Ribena Rumba Rapids Tidal Wave Loggers Leap Quantum Colossus   Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo210 Posted November 12, 2006 Share Posted November 12, 2006 ^ No Stealth. You should have tooken him on that first so he wouldn't be scared for life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRC Posted November 13, 2006 Author Share Posted November 13, 2006 I didn't go with him in the end. I was at college, so I just recommended some of the best rides. He said Stealth was way too high for him. I only got the courage to go on Stealth recently so I'll imagine he kind of panicked when he saw it. Hopefully, one day I'll get him on the biggies. But I was quite surprised that he managed to go on Colossus without ever gonig on a rollercoaster before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzy-enn Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Heya people! I Just wanted to ask??????/ Is a Zamperla Power Surge good???? I Have never been on one but I really want to, can any of you guys help me out? get a video of a onride footage of Power Surge and tell me if its good, not sore, sore, and all the things that you need to know about a ride that you are going to ride! Thanks!!!!!!!!! Jazzy-Enn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNRC Posted November 26, 2006 Author Share Posted November 26, 2006 Heya people! I Just wanted to ask??????/ Is a Zamperla Power Surge good???? I Have never been on one but I really want to, can any of you guys help me out? get a video of a onride footage of Power Surge and tell me if its good, not sore, sore, and all the things that you need to know about a ride that you are going to ride! Thanks!!!!!!!!! Jazzy-Enn  Hi there. I'm afraid I'm not sure what a power surge is but I'm sure somebody else will know. Robb or Elissa will probably know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumboshrmp Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Heya people! I Just wanted to ask??????/ Is a Zamperla Power Surge good???? I Have never been on one but I really want to, can any of you guys help me out? get a video of a onride footage of Power Surge and tell me if its good, not sore, sore, and all the things that you need to know about a ride that you are going to ride! Thanks!!!!!!!!! Jazzy-Enn  I just rode it for the first time last friday. I took pictures of it and reviewed it inside my Broward County Fair Photo Trip Report. Yes, it is a really good ride, but it IS scary. When I say scary, I don't mean thrilling, I mean scary. The ride twists you and flips you around and you feel like you are going to get thrown out onto the pavement. You are completely safe, and it's fun, but on my first ride I was starting to get a little freaked out and I was ready for it to be over. Most of the fear comes from the apparent danger. I havent felt like this on many rides.  Try it though. It's pretty neat. I found an onride video on youtube also.   Oh, and to share some personal experience with first time thrill rides... I was always a HUGE chicken. I would ride anything. I always loved coasters and flat rides but I would never ride them. On April 2, 2005, I rode Rock 'n' Roller Coaster for the first time. My first inversion on any ride. All of the sudden I wasn't afraid to try anything. I still get nervous before some rides for the first time, but I never chicken out anymore. But I'm glad I do still anticipate nervously. It makes the ride all the more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzy-enn Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Heya people! I Just wanted to ask??????/ Is a Zamperla Power Surge good???? I Have never been on one but I really want to, can any of you guys help me out? get a video of a onride footage of Power Surge and tell me if its good, not sore, sore, and all the things that you need to know about a ride that you are going to ride! Thanks!!!!!!!!! Jazzy-Enn  I just rode it for the first time last friday. I took pictures of it and reviewed it inside my Broward County Fair Photo Trip Report. Yes, it is a really good ride, but it IS scary. When I say scary, I don't mean thrilling, I mean scary. The ride twists you and flips you around and you feel like you are going to get thrown out onto the pavement. You are completely safe, and it's fun, but on my first ride I was starting to get a little freaked out and I was ready for it to be over. Most of the fear comes from the apparent danger. I havent felt like this on many rides.  Try it though. It's pretty neat. I found an onride video on youtube also.   Oh, and to share some personal experience with first time thrill rides... I was always a HUGE chicken. I would ride anything. I always loved coasters and flat rides but I would never ride them. On April 2, 2005, I rode Rock 'n' Roller Coaster for the first time. My first inversion on any ride. All of the udden I wasn't afraid to try anything. I still get nervous before some rides for the first time, but I never chicken out anymore. But I'm glad I do still anticipate nervously. It makes the ride all the more fun.   Heyam, thanks for replaying! by the way i am pretty scared of rides that look brilliant too!!! 1st time it will be scary 2nd time ???? DUnno! thanks for the onride video anyway!!!! ill try it in Edinburgh Hogmany Fair!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo210 Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 ^Get prepared for a whipping from the mods for many spelling errors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Hey jazzy-enn! First of all, I want to welcome you to the forums! Before you post anymore though, I would recommend reading the forum rules at http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21962 . You can also introduce yourself at http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=177&start=760 . Great to see you here! Â Back on topic, I'm in the process of getting a person on roller coasters (California Screamin) which he refuses to. He's been on ToT and I keep telling him it is way scarier than CA Screamin. Yet he refuses to believe me and everytime he says he'll go on it, he ends up chickening out saying he's "not in the mood" or "doesn't feel well". Help? ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apollo210 Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 ^ Say "if you don't get on the coaster, I'll beat you up!" That always works . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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