map2 Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 Many people on the forum say that X is a rough ride, but has it always been as rough as it is now? If not, when did it start getting rough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgx Posted May 20, 2007 Share Posted May 20, 2007 From what I've heard, it's always been rough... But it may have been smoother in the first year or two of operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 X has always been rough. However, when it first opened, the roughness was drastically different compared to now. Now, in some seats, you can get smashed to pieces. Or you can punch yourself in the face. ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollerdude Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 I'm sure it has always been rough, but from what I remember, there were certain parts that were rougher than others. The half half and the last raven turn were really painful to me, but the rest was just like a regular arrow ride. I still enjoyed it though. Too bad there aren't more around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 X hasn't always been rough. Whenever I first rode it during season pass previews in December of 2001, it was smooth. It just got gradually worse and worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TatsuTerror Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 It's pretty rough. Courtesy of yours truly, the disgusting path of X's wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted May 21, 2007 Share Posted May 21, 2007 ^ LOL! That picture is awesome! I honestly don't really mind X. Its pretty much a hit or miss with me. The only reason why I don't really ride it too much is because its off far away in its own section of the park. So unless I'm at the park with non TPRers and they insist on riding it, then I usually don't hit it. A good tip is to have the restraints just right, too much is painful, but too loose is even worse. _six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 I didn't find it particularly rough back in early March. I had an inside seat in the second row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMC Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I rode it in 2002 (after waiting for numerous breakdowns and the "addition of a second train to minimize the waiting time" approx 2.5 hours on a hundred degree day) and thought it was fun. I rode it twice on Tatsu Media Day last year, and while my first ride was okay- but bouncy, the second ride boxed my ears and head pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 In my opinion it was pretty damn smooth when it first opened. I don't think it got like brutally rough until right before the accident on it (I believe that was May of 2002). So basically it was good for like 5 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 I rode X back in May 2005. The best part of X: The first drop where you go down head first The worst part: Everything else! X was mighty rough. I heard the outside is a lot worse. Good thing I rode on the inside. Some kid next to me in line asked if he could ride on the outside. I guess he was a glutton for punishment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaptorBoyASU Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 It was good when it opened. Then got so rough I swore it off, until TPR dragged me on in summer 2005 (someone hadn't been on it yet, it might have been Guy). I had a great ride on it that day, even Robb was amazed by the smoothness, outside seat and all. Unfortunately, that was the last good ride I've had on it. I don't like whiplash personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dleo Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Just got back from SFMM, visited last week. Didn't find X too rough that it was unbearable... rode it two times. Once on the outside and then once on the inside. But I did however find that it seemed a tad bit more turbulent when riding on the outside seat. My friend agreed as we switched places each ride. I much preferred Tatsu... X had a bit too much not knowing which way is up and "what the hey direction am I headed now?!?" Though I definitely wouldn't swear off riding it again. Each ride has it's own merits and experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shock_bus Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I want to know about Xs restraints. r they comfortable?? there isn't anything across yr lap right? and that long centre piece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgx Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 ^They're pretty comfortable... They adjust to your shoulder height and body width (front-to-back), so there's really no way to be poorly strapped in unless you purposely do it wrong. There's padding on them, but not very much soft stuff... After 4 rides in a row at West Coast Bash, my shoulders were a bit sore. Overall, the seats are very comfortable and are probably my favorite seats/restraints on any coaster. X is definitely rough, but not unbearable. Viper is much more rough the majority of the time, and if you can handle most Arrow coasters you should have no problem with X. For the smoothest ride, ride in one of the first few rows on an inside seat... The outside seats are drastically more rough. Personally, I've also had better experiences with the left side of the train (the side that boards on the side facing the outside of the park). The right side doesn't vibrate quite as much, but it has more sudden jerks that can really hurt than the left side does on average. Still, X is my #1 coaster and aside from its roughness is just incredible to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterJunkie94 Posted July 1, 2007 Share Posted July 1, 2007 Meh ... like every else said its a hit or miss i liked the one in japan more but i would do it once then see how i liked it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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