Team Thriller Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hey everyone. I've read and watched lots of videos about Acrophobia at SFOG, and they all say how scary it is and such. But what they don't say is really why. What do you feel on it? Why is it so scary? Thanks, --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 If you ask me, its just personal preference and well, Acrophobia is just an intimidating ride in general. Acrophobia is the only Intamin drop tower with seats that tilt forward at the top of the tower. If you've been on an Intamin drop tower, the height and anticipation is scary enough, but the extra tilt surprises a lot of riders. That is why a number of riders think Acrophobia is scary. That and the ride ops there are usually jokers with the drop countdown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 ^Like he said, the seats tilt forward about, what, 45 degrees? Plus, you are "standing up", so if you look down, there is nothing but air (usually you are sitting and your knees are in the way). Oh, and the ride ops distract you with their jokes/lines (through a loud speaker) once at the top, so you don't expect the drop! SOOO terrifying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Yeah it really is a hard one to explain why it's so scary but it is!!! It's one of the few rides that still 'scares' me each time it starts up! (And I've been on it probably close to a hundred times!) For me, it's not really the tilting (as that doesn't work half the time anyway!) just the position you're in and falling...wow, it's incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhandluke Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I've wondered how comfortable the seats are on Acro. Stand-up(ish) on a drop ride would mean decent forced in between the legs, I would think... I saw an old TR from Robb and Elissa's visit there a while ago and they had a close up of the seats. I noticed they do have a small butt platform, but is it enough to keep most of the forces from stopping off your...you know... I guess so, as I have yet to find people complaining about its comfy-ness. Just wondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 "the ride ops there are usually jokers with the drop countdown." (Homer) If I worked there I could have some fun with that...counting down in Roman numerals, Japanese, etc.---the same way I do when I'm taking pictures: "On the count of three...I...II...III..." Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagro5 Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I think it's more scary for guys than girls because they have the "Is my crotch going to hurt after this" feeling. The ride is really confortable throughout though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 The newer seats (some have been replaced...) are more giving for the crotch region, because there is more butt room. The first time I rode it, I remember being terrified that my... private area... would be crushed when we hit the brakes, but everything ended up fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamalfreeman Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I'm a ride op at SFOG and I love doing Acrophobia. We're supposed to play mind games with the riders and I get em every time. I love that job!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 The newer seats (some have been replaces...) are more giving for the crotch region, because there is more butt room. The first time I rode it, I remember being terrified that my... private area... would be crushed when we hit the breaks, but everything ended up fine. Very good news! I'm going in early June and this is about the only thing I was scared about for this ride. I really can't wait to go! I've braved the tallest they can give me, now I'm going to try the tilted stand up! -JZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmrules! Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Is it the tallest drop ride? & taller than Drop Zone at CGA? & does it spin droping? I'm not scared to go on this. I've been on Drop Zone many times & Big Shot on top of the Stratosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 ^Nowhere close. I believe it's only around 200ft tall, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 ^^ spin while dropping? That sounds fun, but no it doesn't. All it does is slowly rotate on the way up, when it gets to the top the seats tilt forward giving you an amazing view of the ground and after a brief hold it drops you. Sending you falling straight down, but not while spinning! Acrophobia is no where near being the tallest drop ride in the world, but it is very scary!! ~Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 I heard that Superman: Tower of Power at Six Flags Over Texas is claimed to be the tallest. Or the park says it is at least. I don't know if I believe it though. Doesn't look that large compared to the Intamins drop towers. In my knowlage, I think the tallest is a drop tower in Japan. The name forgets me, but I believe it had the word "Blue" in it. --James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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