LuminousAphid Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Since it's the off season for much of the country, I figured I would help people get their fix and talk about where you can find some airtime or <1G forces in everyday life. I suppose other common ride forces like laterals are worth sharing too! Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for any stupid ideas you get from this thread, and anything you decide to go ahead and do (such as the classic car-over-hump airtime) is at your own risk. Since I have been getting into coasters and rides I have noticed there are quite a few instances in everyday life where I can find a little pop of airtime. The main method is one most people are probably familiar with; find a nice round hump in the road, drive fast enough to get a slight bit of air as the car's suspension rebounds, and drive away safely (this last part is important). I will reiterate that this may not be safe or legal, and could result in consequences: I rear-ended an old lady near my house when I was 16 by trying to do this in the rain. I have also been doing more hard turns in my old Thunderbird (especially on freeway off ramps since there is a safe runout/wall) to get that feeling of strong laterals on an underbanked turn- this is also very dangerous and you should not do it! The other thing that comes to mind is a recurring dream I have involving a high rise building and an "express" elevator. I don't work in a high rise, or use the elevator regularly so it's a weird dream, but I definitely remember being goaded by dream co-workers to take the express elevator down from the boss' office at the top. The elevator was normal inside, except that when it started down it turned into a freefall and I remember actually feeling that weightless sensation which often startles you awake. Except I usually don't wake up when I have had this dream. I don't remember myself or the people with me in the elevator bouncing around all over like we would if this actually happened, and all was fine when we got out at the bottom! I guess that's why I don't wake up, since I know it turns out ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinning man Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Here is a thread which I started sometime ago which talks about negative gs in different places, so if you want to you can continue posting on the linked thread. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=62644 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Physical Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 I'm a pizza delivery guy on the off season, so I know all the good spots on the local roads for both airtime, and good positives. Nothing quite like popping up over a hill then hitting the pullout and getting some good positive forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Here is a thread which I started sometime ago which talks about negative gs in different places, so if you want to you can continue posting on the linked thread. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=62644 Yes, please use the existing thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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