I'm just gonna add my two cents in for the heck of it.
I am fifteen years old. I am 6'4" 200 pounds. Now this is what I do everytime I visit the park. I always ride Son of Beast at least once a day. Then if it gives a bad ride I don't ride it again that visit. I have realized that SOB gives off a different ride everytime I ride it, so I at least give it a chance. Also I have figured out (from my own experiences) the colder it is, the smoother it has been for me. For example, Opening Day 2002; around 45* outside and Son of Beast was smooth as glass. I rode it about 3 times that day. If the ride gives a bad ride, sure I get off limping and cussing and moaning; then of course I come here and complain, but it's not all that bad.