TheLuckyMole Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 What does it feel like to go on an upside down roller coasters? I've always have had a fear of them and in 2 weeks when I go to Magic Mountain, i'm being forced on either Batman or Scream. What one is the better one to go on first? Once I go on my first one, will that fear go away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 With elements like loops, you're actually pushed more into your seat than you usually are. You don't even realize that you're upside down, and it really doesn't feel like it at all. If you get the idea that you're gonna feel like you're about to fall out, inversions almost always feel like the exact opposite of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuckinNorCal Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Personally, It doesn't feel like anything special. You're mainly upside down for less than a second. Once your mind realizes your upside down, its over. You have NOTHING to be worried about. Just enjoy the ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipthehippo Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Strangely.....if you're that worried about loops, I'd maybe go on Revolution first. It's older, less "intimidating", and only has one loop. and yes, I'm sure everyone had that "what if" and "what does it feel like" before riding their first looping coaster. It's more a mind thing than anything else. Hope that helps.... Hippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dietcokevan Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Why not go on Revolution before Batman or Scream? But if you have to pick between Scream or Batman I would say Scream is probably better because Batman is WAY more intense, even though it has less inversions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 For me, Schwarzkopf's coasters are the only ones that give me that insane feeling. Any other inversions are still quite exciting and forceful, just not as fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Ah yes, the loop-de-loops! Yea, it's not all that bad. It's over in a second, as I told my brother when he did his first inverting coaster. Honestly, with me now, at the top of the loop (in the rear of a train) I get the butterfly feeling in the stomach and it remains as I come out of the loop. Strangely, I don't get the butterfly feeling going down drops anymore. If you're worried, try an inverting flat ride...wait, nevermind...this is SFMM. Just hit up Revolution that has a single loop so you can get the 'feel' of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Nothing much special to "feel" - if you wanna put in an extra kick look sideways out of the car while going through the loop. That way you see the earth revolving around you - like that signature shot from the 70s movie "Rollercoaster" that was filmed on Revolution. A completly other kind are Ranger or Inverter kind of rides - the rotation is slow enough so that you really "feel" the upside-down - plus most programs let you hang upside-down for a little time. Lucky for you they don't of this kind of ride at SFMM. Some Gerstelauer Eurofighter also do the final heartline-roll quite slow on purpose - but also not present at SFMM - or the dive-loop at Manhatten Express in Vegas lets you also hang in there for a split-second.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 First off, as the person whom he was asking the question to - I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GOING ON REVOLUTION FIRST!!! That is a horrible, horrible horrible, horrible, horrible idea! If you're trying to turn this person off from roller coasters forever, send them to ride Revolution first. But if you want to go on a nice, smooth, and fun ride for your first looping coaster, and you're going to Magic Mountain, I would recommend Batman or Scream. I would also recommend sitting in the front, so you can see where you are going and prepare for it. But really, there isn't anything to be nervous about on a looping coasters. You have to remember that roller coasters are built for "fun", and that's exactly what they are. DO NOT GO ON REVOLUTION FIRST!!! --Robb "I can't even believe that someone from TPR would suggest that..." Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLuckyMole Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 First off, as the person whom he was asking the question to - I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GOING ON REVOLUTION FIRST!!! That is a horrible, horrible horrible, horrible, horrible idea! If you're trying to turn this person off from roller coasters forever, send them to ride Revolution first. But if you want to go on a nice, smooth, and fun ride for your first looping coaster, and you're going to Magic Mountain, I would recommend Batman or Scream. I would also recommend sitting in the front, so you can see where you are going and prepare for it. But really, there isn't anything to be nervous about on a looping coasters. You have to remember that roller coasters are built for "fun", and that's exactly what they are. DO NOT GO ON REVOLUTION FIRST!!! --Robb "I can't even believe that someone from TPR would suggest that..." Alvey Why is that a bad idea? Thanks for all the replies, I do plan to try one, hopefully by the end of the day when I go I can work up the fear to ride X2. I'll post again reporting how I liked upside down coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 First off, as the person whom he was asking the question to - I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND GOING ON REVOLUTION FIRST!!! That is a horrible, horrible horrible, horrible, horrible idea! If you're trying to turn this person off from roller coasters forever, send them to ride Revolution first. But if you want to go on a nice, smooth, and fun ride for your first looping coaster, and you're going to Magic Mountain, I would recommend Batman or Scream. I would also recommend sitting in the front, so you can see where you are going and prepare for it. But really, there isn't anything to be nervous about on a looping coasters. You have to remember that roller coasters are built for "fun", and that's exactly what they are. DO NOT GO ON REVOLUTION FIRST!!! --Robb "I can't even believe that someone from TPR would suggest that..." Alvey Why is that a bad idea? Thanks for all the replies, I do plan to try one, hopefully by the end of the day when I go I can work up the fear to ride X2. I'll post again reporting how I liked upside down coasters. Revolution is a Schwarzkopf coaster. While Schwarzkopf coasters are amazing and really fun, they are extremely forceful. Like Robb, I would suggest that you ride a B&M Coaster force, B&M Coasters are built to be a lot smoother and while still exciting, not as "Intense" so to speak as a Schwarzkopf. This would be a much better way to introduce yourself into coasters. (Also Revolution doesn't have the lapbar system that most of the other Schwarzkopf coasters do....making it a bit rougher on the head.) Hope this helps! Hope you have an awesome time on the "Looping" (Not upside down) coasters! -Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Revolution in it's "glory days" with the lapbar-only setup was amazing and smooth to ride. Now, with the OTSR's, it bashes your face apart. So if you want that to be your first ever looping coaster experience...knock yourself out... literally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLuckyMole Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 Oh, okay, i'll pass on that one then. Is Scream and Batman smooth? After I go on either one of those, what are the other ones that are worth going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 ^ They are smooth. As far as looping coasters go, after those to, give Viper a try - ride in the front row of the last car. Best (and smoothest) seat on the train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfansince1999 Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Do not do Revolution first! (unless your looking for a concussion) If you want a nice, smooth ride, Batman or Scream are both fine choices. Going upside down dosen't have much to it. These things can happen: 1. Your hair goes up (if your hair is long) 2. There may be some g-forces to go along with it (mostly if its a loop) 3. It's just fun! I wish you good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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