kelel01 1 #1 December 15, 2005 Just wanted to see how we, as a generally thrill-seeking population, feel about amusement park rides. Personally, I have to go with "a little scared". There's this freefall ride (oh, the irony) at Six Flags Over GA that I refuse to ride. Of course it's not like freefall at all, but rather being pushed towards the ground, which is why I don't like the idea of it. And I always get a little nervous before riding anything - meaning an amusement park ride, you freakin' sickos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #2 December 15, 2005 I have this trend... if something scares me I'll go do it and then fall in love. A little messed up wouldn't ya say But as a kid I was terrified of the big roller coasters. I finally got on the Greased Lighting, and was immediately hooked. Must have run back in line 10 more times in a row to do it again and again. So goes the story of my life. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 December 15, 2005 I LOVE rollercoasters! My current favorite is the Titan at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, TX (the original six flags). It has this turn and dive halfway through the ride that feels just like (and looks very similar to) a LOW hook turn. The first time I rode it I was with a group of jumpers (too cloudy to jump) and we all panick-flared going around that turn, all in all it was pretty funny.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #4 December 15, 2005 Oooh, I wanna try that one. Then I can see what digging out feels like, with no consequence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 December 15, 2005 The G-load on the bottom end was similar too...all in all fairly realistic feeling, as freaky as that is. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
highfly 0 #6 December 15, 2005 I used to be right into rollercoasters. A few months ago I went to Rainbows end which is I belive NZ's only amusement park. The rides are ok. I used to get a load of butterflies in my stomach but now nothing. Even when I rode the Hulk ride at Islands of Adventure in Florida I wasnt getting butterflies at all. I posted the link for the dragster a few weeks ago. Its the only ride I could see that would "get me off" as to say. www.myspace.com/durtymac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lolie 0 #7 December 15, 2005 I actually had never been on a roller coaster until after a couple years of skydiving, simply because the oppurtunity never arose. Once my roommates finally convinced me to go, I was jaded by all the jumping, and was pretty unimpressed. I'll still go when I have the chance, though. My favorite is to go with people who are deathly afraid, and scream the entire time. Very entertaining. -Miranda you shall above all things be glad and young / For if you're young,whatever life you wear it will become you;and if you are glad / whatever's living will yourself become. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 December 15, 2005 Love em.....except Ferris Wheels. Hate those. They scare me.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greybeard 0 #9 December 15, 2005 I watched my first two be born and delivered the third one myself, been diagnosed with cancer and given 24 months (1975), watched Nixon get reelected and pardoned, .......... Roller coasters, no! Oh yeah, read a bunch of the "I'm Christian and proud of it thread" scarry shit there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcneill79 0 #10 December 15, 2005 QuoteLove em.....except Ferris Wheels. Hate those. They scare me.Awww poor baby... do you need someone to hold your hand. I love roller coasters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #11 December 15, 2005 I dont ride roller coasters that much, but ever since I was a kid and got scared of this one that did loopty loops, then I rode it and loved it, I never get scared!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #12 December 15, 2005 QuoteLove em.....except Ferris Wheels. Hate those. They scare me. Yeah, they creep me out a little, too."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #14 December 15, 2005 Roller coasters I love - I rarely ever ride, though, because I can't stand the parks. If I could go and ride the coasters without standing in line with a bunch of rude, sweaty people for 45 minutes, I'd be fine. So I don't ride many of the new cool-ass coasters. I would LOVE to, though! Actually, I tend to avoid situations like that. I get very grumpy, sort of feel claustrophobic, and I'm no fun to be around. I just don't get off on the heat, the rude people, and being crowded. Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #15 December 15, 2005 Carnies scare me you know small hands smell like cabbages But seriously, did you see the pikies setting up the carnival ride at skydive atlanta..Now they were scaryhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintonradloff 0 #16 December 15, 2005 i dont know. i gotta admit im little scared of the ferris wheel back in August. anyways im over that now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evelyn 0 #17 December 15, 2005 I love all roller coasters and thrill park rides, but the X ride at six flags Valencia was a little scarey. But I would definitely do it again . Life is either a daring adventure or nothing ~ Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #18 December 15, 2005 I love amusement park rides, but I sometimes get motion sick anymore. I've never been air sick or sea sick, but I almost puked on "The Paratrooper" ride at Enchanted Village, not a very wild ride at that. Ahh, the irony. I love the "Extreme Scream" with the nice, weightless freefall. It's just like a cutaway without having to get your reserve out. Very relaxing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #19 December 15, 2005 Well, I am not a thrill-seeker, so can I still answer your poll??? I am a fun-seeker though. Anyway, I think for the most parts amusement parks are kinda lame. I once went to Oktober Fest with some skydivers and had a great time on the rides, but that's only because one of the guys was drunk and I was watching to see if he would puke. Plus, we went on that zipper-ride thing, where you try and get the cage you're in to flip over while the cages are moving. I cracked up laughing as me and the drunk guy tried getting it to flip over-- Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #20 December 15, 2005 I voted "Hell, No," although there has been one exception to that. I went to an amusement park in Helsinki a few years back. There was a teenager in the back of the train running the engine, giving it more juice to get us up the hills and such. I much prefer the mechanically run rides. On a different topic, the idea of bungee jumping scares the shit out of me!!!! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tippiea 0 #21 December 15, 2005 I agree most amusement parks in the U.S. are kinda lame. But as for the ones in Europe! Totally different, definetly for the thrill-seakers! But to this day the best roller coaster... Backseat of a F/A-18 fighter jet. Wow! talk about pulling G's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #22 December 15, 2005 QuoteCarnies scare me you know small hands smell like cabbages But seriously, did you see the pikies setting up the carnival ride at skydive atlanta..Now they were scary Made me laugh !! Good one Lee!!! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #23 December 15, 2005 I love Roller Coasters. The more badass the better. My favorite is Superman at Six Flags New England. However, since my head injury, I'm not supposed to ride them anymore. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #24 December 15, 2005 <---LOVES all roller-coasters! I don't, however, enjoy those pirate ship things that go all the way around, but kinda go back/forth, back/forth and then almost goes all the way over but you end up hanging upside down for minute and then going back the way you came. That drives me insane and makes me dizzyPaint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #25 December 15, 2005 <<<<<<<My sister and bro in law love them sooooo much they belong to ACE (American Coaster Enthusiast). They plan a least two week long vacations around what new coaster is opening up in the States and what old ones they want to ride again. They have season passes to Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ and go every chance they get. BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
