BrownStreak Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 This past Sunday at Cedar Point for the first time ever I rode on the far left side of Raptor- now on almost any ocaster I ride on the right side- just preference I guess- but Raptor felt like a completely different ride over there- it was still the back seat which is where I usually ride. Does anyone else notice a difference on rides in general switching from the left to right side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 For me, I just prefer right side on ANY B&M coaster. I notice more forces are pulled to that side. And I like it like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 OMG, yes. The difference is like night and day on Patriot, especially in the back. You really notice the difference in the zero-g roll. On the right side, you're pushed over - hard, but not hard enough for pain. On the left side, it's complete perfection - a split-second of being completely suspended in mid air. Bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knottslover77 Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Whatever side I rode when I first ride, it is the only way I ride it for the rest of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumboshrmp Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 OMG, yes. The difference is like night and day on Patriot, especially in the back. You really notice the difference in the zero-g roll. On the right side, you're pushed over - hard, but not hard enough for pain. On the left side, it's complete perfection - a split-second of being completely suspended in mid air. Bliss. Hmm... I'l have to experiment with this. I usually go for the right, just because I'm weird like that, but sometime I like the middle because I like seeing the track. Other times, i like being exposed on the outside. If zero g rolls really feel different on different sides... I will really have to expirement with this. Which direction does patrios flip you on the zero G? I need to know so I can try this on hulk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Of course differen sides feel different. of course it only feels different in twists and turns. Â On a roll that rolls you to the right, The left side is pushed up and around by your seat. On the right side you are pulled down and around by the harness. Â On Medusa went I like sitting on the right side because there is a nice pop on the turn after the MCBR. On the left you just fall into the turn. http://www.rcdb.com/ig617.htm?picture=7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumboshrmp Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 Of course differen sides feel different. of course it only feels different in twists and turns. On a roll that rolls you to the right, The left side is pushed up and around by your seat. On the right side you are pulled down and around by the harness.  On Medusa went I like sitting on the right side because there is a nice pop on the turn after the MCBR. On the left you just fall into the turn. http://www.rcdb.com/ig617.htm?picture=7 So then would't the best place for a zero G roll be the middle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted June 21, 2006 Share Posted June 21, 2006 basicly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I like 0-G rolls on the right because it kinda pushes you into your seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted June 22, 2006 Share Posted June 22, 2006 I used to always sit on the right side of coasters when I was younger, no particular reason, just did it automatically. Â There's some coasters where I prefer a certain side... like any Vekoma SLC, I like to have the staircase nearby in case we need to be evacuated, because I've been stuck on at least three different SLCs and one twice! never actually did get taken off though... Â On SRoS at SFNE I sit on the left to get the view of the CT River and not the railings to the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownStreak Posted June 23, 2006 Author Share Posted June 23, 2006 So for the most part- this is just a B&M difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark9 Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 Nemesis Inferno's Zero G-roll is best felt on the Left hand side seats. Its complete rubbish on the Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumboshrmp Posted June 23, 2006 Share Posted June 23, 2006 For some reason, I always like to ride on the right. Maybe just so I can move my hands, I don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbilly Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 usually where the coaster banks more i want to be on that side, if it's elements are highly banked towards the left i want the left, if right then right, always a thing i've had with all beemers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Usually I develop a preference to a certain side after riding a coaster multiple times... Â For B:TR(non-mirrored) and Raptor, I prefer the right becuase it is the outside of the first drop. Â On Voyage, I can't say either side is really preferable, there are so many twists and turns either way. Â The one ride where it REALLY makes a difference for me is Cornball Express, which I definitely prefer the right, because you are on the outside of the first and second drops, as well as along the lake on the third. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 I always sit on the left sideso I can get in and out of the car fast without having to wait for the slowpoke to get out. I always get in first and get out first because I am fast. As for ride experience, It doesn't matter for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesissoocool Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Nemesis Inferno's Zero G-roll is best felt on the Left hand side seats. Its complete rubbish on the Right. i think that to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 So for the most part- this is just a B&M difference? Â For the most part yeah, because B&M trains are wider than most. Â All other coasters are basicly like sitting in the two inner seats of a B&M where the rider is just off being in the middle of the train. Â I guess X is a ride that makes a difference what side you sit on though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumboshrmp Posted June 24, 2006 Share Posted June 24, 2006 Dive machines as well. I found SheiKra's immelmann to be much better on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKlockster Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 It all depends on the ride. Son of Beast is definately right. You'll get killed on the left. Most times I prefer to just sit on the Unload side - so I can hop right out. Â Raptor - my favorite seat is the back row, far right side. OMGZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-ELLO Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 I usually find that ductaping myself to the front of the train is the most intense and thrilling ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rock401 Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Someone did make a point about the differences in forces from right to left only in the 4-abreast B&M trains. That is simply due to the properties of rotational acceleration. The further from the axis (center), the stronger the rotational acceleration is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesaidboom Posted June 25, 2006 Share Posted June 25, 2006 Not an inverted, but on Chang I found that the left side of the train [at least in the back row] was a lot more intense than the right side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskater132 Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 right for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now