JFrombaugh Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 It seems like every park and their dog has a 95 or 97 degree drop coaster these days, and I am somewhat ashamed to admit that I have yet to experience one. But in a couple of weeks on my CP/KI trip I'll be riding Maverick. I suspect I'll really like it, but that 95 degree drop...I kind of like to know what I am getting into. So do any of you have any info on what Maverick (or Fahrenheit or any Eurofighter for that matter) feels like on the drop? Is it just a quick burst of stomach feelings, like on Ghostrider or Boardwalk Bullet?
XII Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 The 95 degree drop on Maverick is great. It gives you the stomach feeling you get on Ghostrider. You should like Mavericks first drop along with the rest of Maverick.
Holtskee Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Mystery Mine feels like its going to eject you out of the car...your shoulders hit the OTSR's. Its very cool.
JimmyBo Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Beyond vertical drops feel beyond vertical...it's that simple!
gk Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Maverick's first drop was less intense than I expected it to be. It was an interesting sensation, but personally I'll take MF and TTD's drops over it.
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Maverick's was fun, but nothing overly amazing, in my opinion. I was a little underwhelmed by it.
CoasterEricHP Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 I really couldn't tell a huge difference between Fahrenheit and a vertical coaster like Storm Runner... except that the airtime is amazzzzing! I'm sure Maverick is just as great.
DBru Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Airtime on beyond-vertical drops is just amazing. I'd assume Ghostrider and BB's drop are MUCH less intense in comparison. For instance, no matter where you sit on Maverick or Fahrenheit, you will experience ejector air on the first drop! On those other coasters, you may get a quick burst of air only by sitting in the back car. Have fun!
thecoasterkid Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Funny how everyone RAVES about the airtime on vertical drops, yet I found more airtime on the first drop of Millenium Force, and even Behemoth, then either Top Thrill Dragster or Maverick. In fact, I'd say they have different sensations. On a normal drop you get that regular airtime feeling where you're tossed up out of your seat and hanging on for dear life. In a vertical drop (or beyond vertical) it seems more like a drop tower, except facing the ground. Feels like the world is getting dropped out from under you and you feel more weightless than anything else.
ebl Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Does anyone know how the S&S Screamin' Squirrel ride is? It has to feel pretty strange riding upside down in a straight line. Eric
nagro5 Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Be ready for some crazy ejector air on Maverick! The only way that I can describe it is like your thrown out of your seat but yanked right back down again. Have fun!
zburns999 Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 I wouldn't describe the sensation created by Maverick's first drop "air time." You basically fall out of your seat and get swooped up by the train as it pulls out of the drop. An awesome feeling, but I wouldn't call it air-time--at least in the traditional sense.
pacoasterrider Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 beyond vertical = ejector airtime. I agree^ ejector airtime and traditional airtime are two totally different rides. Which you get plenty of both on Fahrenheit. Haven't rode Maverick yet, but from what I've heard it has much of the same
lil jimmy norton Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Funny how everyone RAVES about the airtime on vertical drops, yet I found more airtime on the first drop of Millenium Force, and even Behemoth, then either Top Thrill Dragster or Maverick. In fact, I'd say they have different sensations. On a normal drop you get that regular airtime feeling where you're tossed up out of your seat and hanging on for dear life. In a vertical drop (or beyond vertical) it seems more like a drop tower, except facing the ground. Feels like the world is getting dropped out from under you and you feel more weightless than anything else. Both Kingda Ka and TTD offer little airtime. But I don't think they are considered beyond vertical, since they are 90 degrees, unless I am mistaken. Beyond vertical is extremely fun, but sucks when it is the only good part of the ride...Farhenheit.....
Jcoaster Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 I found good airtime on Kingda Ka in the very back. Fahrenheit's first drop is just a sick feeling. It's a Holy Sh** moment. At least for me.
coasterdude5 Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 It's not a huge difference, but on Mystery Mine it did feel like it was "pushing" you "out" once you curved back down. It was a cool sensation.
lame coaster dude Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 they give a good amount of airtime and feel like a vertical drop...yep
kraken613 Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 Yeah the drops on Euro-Fighters are so tight that you do get the crazy ejector. Not so much on the big drop on Mystery Mine that is more like a drop tower type or air but the air on the little vertical drop off the trestle is AMAZING! Talk about ejector in that back row!
yankees15 Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 You can definitely tell they are beyond vertical. They offer a sick moment of ejector airtime. It's an awesome feeling and everyone should experience it. On a drop like Kingda Ka there is not much airtime on the drop unless your in the back. In the last row I got ejector air all the way down! Also, I really didn't notice a HUGE difference in airtime on Storm Runner and Fahrenheit in the last row. Fahrenheit was just a little bit more intense, but not by much.
coolhandluke Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 The first time I rode Maverick I definitely got the "HOLY SH**" ejector air, mostly because I had no idea what to expect. Since then, it's still been a great drop, but just not as surprising (of course, what is just as surprising on rerides?). Back row is much more intense, though front row is fun for watching the track literally disappear for a second.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted August 2, 2008 Posted August 2, 2008 First drop is kick butt, the sharp right turn after that is not so kind to the jaw, but overall awesome ride.
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