Random thread... rollercoasters

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  1. Kev b

    Kev b Well-Known Member

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    Do you like them and the best/scariest you've been on
     
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    Life is a rollercoaster, according to Ronan.
     
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    I do, suppose I've been on the same as the majority on here. All the big ones at Blackpool, Flamingo land etc etc.

    Went on a really good one at Phantasia land in Germany when I was at school. Forget what it was called but it had something to do with Michael Jackson in the name. It wasn't particularly scary or anything, just had very good scenario around it. You went through like a cave with flashing lights in, pretty good

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    Kev b Well-Known Member

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    I always think ones in the USA always look pretty cool
     
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    Nope. As I get older I like them less and less. I've never like the repetitive things, but now I hate long drops, or anything vertical. I can just about do a runaway train.
    Not very helpful in a family of 4 with 3 others wanting to go on.
     
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    Love em.

    Will be at Alton Towers this Summer with the missus and family.
     
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    Designated bag holder, photo taker.
     
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    Went on a few at Busch gardens one hung upside down they were cool
     
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    went on what I thought was a boring pirate ship at BG. Wish I'd watched it first. Full circle about 5 times really slow. worse than the coasters.
     
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    Went on a works do to Butlins and took one of my female work colleagues (who I fancied something the pants off :D)on one of the rides. After 2 pints of Guinness and not being very good on these things in the first place the inevitable happened ....she threw up everywhere :eek:


    25 years later we're still together but I haven't taken her on any rides (mechanical variety ;)) since :D
     
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    I used to love them but I hate them now, I don't know when or why I stopped enjoying them but these days I won't go anywhere near one.
     
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    Love em. Been on most in this country. Love most rides. Only thing I don't really like is the waltzers, make me feel a bit sick.
     
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    Air at Alton Towers is pretty good - but my favourite is probably Kraken at Sea World in Florida - I prefer to sit on top of the ride rather than hang below it feels a more thrilling ride.

    Don't really like the old wooden ones - they tend to be a bit jumpy although they're normally a bit faster.

    The worst theme park ride i've been on is the gyroscope mission to the moon ride - somewhere in florida - maybe Universal Studios.. Basically it spins you round like a washing machine - to represent the G forces of a Saturn 5 rocket launch. Felt physically sick and off balance for about 3 days after going on that.
     
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    Love Rollercoasters and themeparks, going to Salou next week for 2 weeks so will be going to Portaventura a few times!!
     
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