pic: top thrill dragster

[Greg Ross]

Originally Posted by CourtneyB

I also think its the ultimate speed that give you the thrill.

In truth, I think Yan is right, and I knew that when I made my previous statement. I just felt like I needed to deflate JosephM a little.

The initial straight-line acceleration of this type of coaster really doesn't do too much for me. The twists and turns are the whole reason for roller coasters' existence.

[sanddrag]

I really want to go on X at Six Flags Magic Mountain but after I read an article of somebody falling out of Superman and dying, I'm not so sure I want to ride these things any more. There are always things in the news about roller coaster malfunctions leading to injuries and deaths. Also, someone I know who used to work there was telling me about all the problems that they would have that never even reach the press. Last, one time on Ghostrider at Knotts Berry Farm they almost set the train off for a run when my lap bar wasn't even latched in; it wouldn't go. I had to yell at them to wait and they literally got on the wlkie talkie to radio the operator just before his finger was going to push the start button.

I don't know about some of these theme parks. It just seems like too many accidents happen too often. Don't get me wrong, they are great fun and I love it but it seems like there is an unneccesary amount of risk. Even Disneyland is bad - they try to conceal everything that happens.