thedonal

OK- it wasn't the AR, but I went to Thorpe Park on Saturday.

My first time on rollercoasters for about 15-20 years. Last one was Spacestation Zero at Thorpe Park (remember that?!)

Went on Saw first- once I was on, I thought "Mmmm- I'm not too sure about this". What a ride! It's really intense. The 100 degree drop is stomach churning! Very, very good- long wait though (over 1 hour). Was shaking a bit when I got off!

Colossus was next- I laughed like a maniac all the way round and for about a minute after getting off- my favourite by far.

Then we went on X:\ No Way Out.

It goes backwards.

In pitch darkness.

Didn't enjoy it at all- I get motion sickness in cars if I try and read a book or send a text- this was the same, as I had no visual frame of reference to the sense of motion. Urrgh. It's quite a short ride, but long enough for me- though some people I'm sure think it's well tame. Never again!

Had a quick break then went on Nemesis: Inferno. I think the effects of X were still with me, as I was getting motion sick again- a shame as it's a great ride that I probably would have enjoyed more if I'd not been on X. Had a bit of trouble walking in a straight line after that!

Rumba Rapids was a nice gentle antidote to the manic coasters- though again I did start tripping out on the rotating platform- I think I'm going soft!

Last one was Stealth though- no loops or corkscrews, so I though S*d it- give it a go (I did er abit after coming off Nemesis- the 205ft peak looked a touch daunting). What a blast- my stomach was pinned to my spine when it launched (0-80 in 3.2 secs- the SV can't manage that!). The 200ft drop was a blast too (now that I had the hang of freefall!)- a great ride, if a little short.

I reckon the average of 30 minutes wait was just long enough to put yourself together after the last ride.

We had lunch, then some of the crowd went on Detonator- I think I'd rather taste a burger king meal just once..!

Well recommended- I'll definitely go there again. Not for 35 squids though- we had 2 for 1 vouchers, which made it easier!