This was my first major rollercoaster ride back in 1974 with my grandfather. Ive ridden it every opening day as an adult since its my home coaster.
You have to truly appreciate the design of this coaster given its age and consistently high rankings against newer, more attractive designs. The ride up this coasters lift hill is one of the most anxious experiences in history.
The first drop is sheer with a slight twist before heading back up into a side slamming lateral. The ride never lets up and leaves the rider breathless. There are bigger, longer and faster coasters - but this ride is ferocious. It is always used as the ride against which all others are compared.
Ive ridden it hundred of times. I prefer the front. To get the front seat, get on the ride in any seat and when you come back in the station - move up when they ask if you want to reride. Thats the best bet and you can keep that seat as long as you keep feeding money top the operators for rerides ($4.00 each).
The back seat is notorious. It is well padded abnd a lot of fun, but I want men in particluar to protect their proviates because each drop after the first will slam the family jewels - perhaps giving you more of a souvenir than you wished for. For a good back of the train ride, go to the third seat from the back.
When you walk onto the platform and see those VERY overstuffed seats, you can bet you are in for the ride of your life!!
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