MrSum1_55 Posted August 10, 2012 Posted August 10, 2012 When I am injured in any way because the airtime is too strong, then that is too much airtime. Other than that, those words have no existance in my world.
australianalex Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 Is there such thing as sustained ejector airtime? I'm more a fan of extremely strong, but sustained, airtime than sudden bursts. For example, the airtime on the camelback of Speed No Limits is some of the best I've experienced, but I'm not sure what that falls under - floater or ejector. In reply to the original topic, the only coaster I've been on where I felt like there may have been too much airtime was Grand National at Pleasure Beach. By the end of the ride the bursts of ejector airtime seemed back to back and I was being beaten to a pulp. However this is also the reason I loved the ride so much lol
cfc Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 I think one ride that really pushes the envelope for ejector air is New Texas Giant. It really is insane--in the good way.
theonetheonlyJT Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 ^ Yes, just watching the theme park review video, Robb is almost thrown out of his seat on two of the hills.
bottom_feeder_13 Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 It's not too much airtime until your eyes start bleeding.
Lone Wanderer Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 ^ Yes, just watching the theme park review video, Robb is almost thrown out of his seat on two of the hills. I don't know if that would be considered "good"...
Fahrenheit1221 Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 Magnum XL 200 is pretty intense, it's definitely on the fringe.
Arrow Dynamics fan Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 How Much Is Too Much Airtime Does not compute!
simaticable Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 According to SFMM, any airtime is too much airtime.
154bmag Posted August 11, 2012 Posted August 11, 2012 I would say...when I die. I can't imagine some coaster geek leaving a ride saying "That ride had way too much airtime" A GP would say probably say that, but then again, with the GP any airtime at all means the ride is too dangerous.
Lone Wanderer Posted August 11, 2012 Author Posted August 11, 2012 I'm questioning if some people just read the title and not my question...
Big-M Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 ^Do you realize how safe the amusement industry is as a whole? I wrote a research paper on it last year. According to the IAAPA, the chances of being killed on a ride are 1 in 750 million. The industry is safe. None of these rides need new restraints. Oh, and one more thing. Go ride Phoenix and then tell me what the air on Blue Streak feels like. Standing up? Nah... Magnum XL 200 is pretty intense, it's definitely on the fringe. No.
bottom_feeder_13 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 ^ Phoenix has seat belts ride Coaste (Playland PNE) which has no seatbelts and tell me you were standing up on Blue Streak.
Big-M Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 ^ Phoenix has seat belts ride Coaster (Playland PNE) which has no seatbelts and tell me you were standing up on Blue Streak. Actually Phoenix doesn't. Coaster at PNE has been on my must ride list for awhile though.
DOCTOR DOOM!!! Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 When the upstop wheels (or pads) fail and the train comes flying off the track!
Intimidator305 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I've never ever thought a ride had too much airtime, but I'm one of the few who don't enjoy Magnum XL-200. I just don't get what the hype about that ride is for...
11slataus Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 Coaster at PNE has been on my must ride list for awhile though. It's airtime heaven. Old-style trains, no seatbelts = standing up on every hill. A few of the hills really slam you down though if you are not holding on.
alpengeist04 Posted August 12, 2012 Posted August 12, 2012 I've never ever thought a ride had too much airtime, but I'm one of the few who don't enjoy Magnum XL-200. I just don't get what the hype about that ride is for... I don't get it either.
Lone Wanderer Posted August 13, 2012 Author Posted August 13, 2012 ^Do you realize how safe the amusement industry is as a whole? I wrote a research paper on it last year. According to the IAAPA, the chances of being killed on a ride are 1 in 750 million. The industry is safe. None of these rides need new restraints. Oh, and one more thing. Go ride Phoenix and then tell me what the air on Blue Streak feels like. Standing up? Nah... Magnum XL 200 is pretty intense, it's definitely on the fringe. No. A research paper at 15? Also I never said anything about being killed, I only pointed out it felt too rough or uneasy for comfort.
ajfelice Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 There will never be too much airtime as long as I'm never ejected.
GayCoasterGuy Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 Airtime is one thing (never enough), but "uplift forces" is something different. The newer Intamin rides are big on uplift forces, but I don't get much real air time on them. It's not airtime when you are stapled to the seat. Of course, opinions differ. Many coaster fans are just fine feeling that "uplift force" with a very tight restraint. I don't care for it... I'll stick with Phoenix, Cyclops, etc... heck, even the old Anton rides (ironically, with old Intamin trains) do just fine giving you real airtime. Shockwave and Mind Bender; not to mention those non-stick seats with no seat dividers so you also get lateral time.
Jew Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 You can never have enough floater airtime, which is why I enjoy the Intamin pre-fab woodies and megalites so much. They have just the right amount of airtime (in between floater and ejector). However, too much airtime is painful. Dodonpa bruised my thigh it was so intense over the tophat.
TPDave Posted October 19, 2012 Posted October 19, 2012 ^Oh god! That thing was brutal. I remember i305 being an awesome ride, but after marathoning it for ERT it got a bit painful towards the end. I wouldn't change the ride though as the normal experience is insanely good, it's just if you repeat ride for a long time it can build up. If you get an hour of ERT on that thing though, there is no complaining, I'd kill to have it in the UK!!
golfburner1 Posted October 20, 2012 Posted October 20, 2012 There is no limit of airtime. There is never enough airtime on a roller coaster.
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