As you look at the queue line, you think to yourself, "Wow, this thing is going to take a while..." but it doesnt. Its one of the fastest moving lines Ive ever seen. It was a full queue and it took around 30 minutes to get to the ride itself. I was really pumped when i got into the seat, since it was my first rocket coaster. The station is really nice (they have pigeon spikes all over; makes me feel bad for them), and its a double station, so it moves really fast. I have a little rant though. The restraints are so uncomfortable. Your elbows are pushed out of the car itself and theres no padding for them. I still have bruises on my triceps from these restraints. Hopefully theyll change them. Anyways, back to the ride. They staple (and I mean staple) you in, and then youre off. You creep over a little turn, and then youre on the launch pad. My heart was beating so fast right now it was hurting. They gave you the rules, and then a few moments of silence. Finally, theres the moment of truth: "Now get ready, here we go!" Wow, this is just incredible. The forces this puts on your body are just amazing. My face stretched out on that launch, right in front of my Science teacher. In 2 seconds, youre shot up a 150 foot top hat. The brief view from the top is amazing, and then for my favorite part. Straight down, 180 feet. Put your hands up, spread your legs out, and fly down it. Its nothing short of amazing. Then comes a G-filled cobra loop. I cant really describe it, since its so disorienting, but its so great. Then, a HUGE dose of airtime on the entrance to the zero-g-roll. Sweet zero-g too. Up next: the flying snake dive (cheesy name). Twisting, dropping, then leveling off hasnt been more complicated. Then, theres two turns that just hurt. They should just take them out. BRAKES. Whew, all of that packed into 17 seconds.
This ride is truly amazing. Id give it a 9 out of 10.
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