Golfie Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I couldn't wait to head over to Busch Gardens for the day - especially to see SHEIKRA! OMG Anyways, I rode my first upside-down roller coaster! (please don't laugh) Python - Extremely rough and it gave me a headache from smacking my head into the restraint. My advice is - don't wait in line for Python unless the wait is under 15 minutes. Besides, it's only about a 30 second ride. You go down, up, through 2 corkscrews, around, and you're done. Some great air time in the first drop, though. So then we headed over to Sheikra and I was like "OMG B&M Vertical DROP COASTER" I waited in line but chickened out - 200 ft. straight is a bit more intimidating in real life than in pictures. So, while waiting for my sister and dad to get off, we sat and laughed at all the people getting soaked in the splash section of the ride. BTW - they changed the little tubes on the back of the trains to these weird box-shaped things. The water splash is more like a hurricane now. We were watching scorpion go, but after hearing the constant "BAM! BAM! BAM!" of the trains going through the whole track, we decided to avoid riding. Once that was over, it was time for GWAZI. I'd never been on a GCA woodie before - and boy am I glad I went on this one. While riding, it looks like the track ahead of you will be VERY painful, but it's actually planned out so the ride is exciting and gets you all confused. You get a headache each time you ride it from the severe bumpiness, but it's well worth it. I even rode it 5 times in a row. We also went to Montu, which was great - the first loop was awesome and the underground parts were pretty cool. It was a bit amusing while waiting in line since the train got stuck for about 10 mins. on the lift hill. Cheetah Chase was a pretty fun coaster. I thought it would stink because of how rough "Ragin Cajun" is at Six Flags Great America, but it was a great and smooth ride - don't miss it if you go! There wasn't enough time to get to Kumba but I hope to come back next time we take a trip to florida. Busch gardens was great - if you go, make sure to stand at the bottom of the first hill of SheiKra and watch a few trains speed past you. It feels like an earthquake - see you next with: SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA, CEDAR POINT (maybe), and PARAMOUNT'S KING'S ISLAND (maybe) Golfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Ummm.. why are there 3 threads that say the exact same thing? i'm glad you had fun though. Next time, get on Sheikra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Hey dude, overcome your fears! Ride a good roller coaster! If you're going to those parks this year, you need to toughen up or you won't go on anything. Anyways, great TR, hope to see more! ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfie Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 Thanks, guys. I plan to tackle all of 'em at SFGA this summer (or hopefully spring) I heard that American Eagle and Iron Wolf got a new coat of paint! lol Anyways, thanks for your support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 ^ Does this count Kingda Ka?! Anyways, glad to hear that your going to conquer your fears, you can do it! I know you can! ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrakenKing Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Lol, he's talking about Six Flags Great America, not Adventure... no KingdaKa for him Though, Raging Bull is there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfie Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 Yeah - I'm extremely excited about Raging Bull (since it got #9 on steel coasters golden ticket 2005) I'd never want to ride Kingda Ka or Top Thrill Dragster - those are just way too extreme. Plus I don't think my stomach would take the drop from over 400 ft. Golfie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshinmac Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Um headaches aren't something that should happen commonly from riding coasters... Either you aren't supporting your head properly or you might not be drinking enough. Make sure you drink plenty of water at any park especially when it is warm. Just remember that when you start to feel thirsty you are already getting dehydrated. If a park doesn't have many water fountains just ask at almost any food or drink booth and they will give you a cup. I can tell you that getting a bit to dehydrated can result in some seriously bad times at parks. Oh and be very careful with soda on a hot day because it will flush more water out of your system than it will replace because of the caffeine. I know getting a lecture is lame and all but almost no one should get headaches just from riding coasters. Glad you had fun but enjoy your day carefully. You don't want to be dragged off to the first aid tent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastakid Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Yeah - I'm extremely excited about Raging Bull (since it got #9 on steel coasters golden ticket 2005) I'd never want to ride Kingda Ka or Top Thrill Dragster - those are just way too extreme. Plus I don't think my stomach would take the drop from over 400 ft. Golfie Just wanna say......On Kingda Ka and TTD, it isn't the drop at all that is intense.....I can't even remember the drop. Well anyways, you dont get any feeling in your stomach on those drops, just a great view...& oh yeah!, the launch is the only intense part! LOL..here I go again..I went on Kingda Ka 5 times and im only 12...and once in the front! & it was amazing...lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 You should have rode Kumba, Scorpion, and SheiKra, a trip to BGT isn't complete without one ride on those things. We were watching scorpion go, but after hearing the constant "BAM! BAM! BAM!" of the trains going through the whole track, we decided to avoid riding. Scorpion has had a perfect safety record and its typical for a coaster of its type to do that. You missed out on a good and awesome coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfie Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 You should have rode Kumba, Scorpion, and SheiKra, a trip to BGT isn't complete without one ride on those things. We were watching scorpion go, but after hearing the constant "BAM! BAM! BAM!" of the trains going through the whole track, we decided to avoid riding. Scorpion has had a perfect safety record and its typical for a coaster of its type to do that. You missed out on a good and awesome coaster. I wasn't concerned about the safety - it just sounded painful. Um headaches aren't something that should happen commonly from riding coasters... Either you aren't supporting your head properly or you might not be drinking enough. Make sure you drink plenty of water at any park especially when it is warm. Just remember that when you start to feel thirsty you are already getting dehydrated. If a park doesn't have many water fountains just ask at almost any food or drink booth and they will give you a cup. I can tell you that getting a bit to dehydrated can result in some seriously bad times at parks. Oh and be very careful with soda on a hot day because it will flush more water out of your system than it will replace because of the caffeine. I know getting a lecture is lame and all but almost no one should get headaches just from riding coasters. Glad you had fun but enjoy your day carefully. You don't want to be dragged off to the first aid tent. I think I made too much of a deal of headaches: For Python, I hit my head on the harness on one of the corkscrews (vekoma coaster LOL) Anyways, the pain was over once I got off the ride. For gwazi, it was pretty rough and the headache was over by the time I got through the exit line. You know how your head hurts after riding a really rough ride? It wasn't exactly a headache. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cheat Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Actually Python is an arrow, not like it matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfie Posted May 2, 2006 Author Share Posted May 2, 2006 ...WHOOPS! lol sorry... there are so many track types that look similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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