 Kings Island
NoGodForMe wrote:
> Flare wrote:
>> Sam Woodson wrote:
>>
>>> I didn't even like Firehawk when it was at Six Flags (GL) It looked
>>> like it would be a cool ride, but was a real disappointment, I think
>>> it was just too slow if I remember correctly. Afterwards it's just
>>> like "Oh that's all?"
>>
>> The entire concept of the "Flying" coaster has left me underwhelmed.
>> What seems a fun and exciting concept gets hung up (literally) on the
>> trains, and restraint system. Getting settled and secured in the
>> restraints (take your pick of manufacturers) feels really unnatural
>> for a ride that is supposed to make you feel like your flying.
>>
>> That said, I have yet to ride Tatspew, which might lend more to a more
>> fulfilling flying experience, thanks to a greater sense of elevation.
>> But overall, I don't see flying coasters as those I envision re-riding
>> a great deal.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
> Right, on the Vekoma version it's more like hanging. It is kinda slow
> and shaky. I can't believe people are waiting 2-2.5 hours just because
> the thing is "new."
> B&M made it much better, on that one you at least feel like you're
> flying and the pretzel roll is really something.
>
> I like inverteds the best. I wish they'd make a hyper inverted.
That's funny. Both my wife and I like
the Vekomas much better. X
Flight at GL was one of our favorites in
the park. We both find the
B&M boring.
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