DropZone99 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I was reading th topic "King Cobra returns" and it was getting off topic about blacking out. I made this thread so people won't have to get off topic on that one. Ive blacked out on Millennium Force's first overbanked turn, and Goliath's helix turn around. I have also blacked out on both Huss Giant Frisbee's in the US (MaXair and Delirium.) Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 The two coasters you have mentioned (I assume you mean Goliath at Magic Mountain, NOT Six Flags Over Georgia and I'd add its Texas Twin, Titan, and Laser at Dorney Park, but only on a very hot day.... Quote
DropZone99 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 The two coasters you have mentioned (I assume you mean Goliath at Magic Mountain, NOT Six Flags Over Georgia and I'd add its Texas Twin, Titan, and Laser at Dorney Park, but only on a very hot day.... Actually i do mean the Goliath at SFOG. I have never been to SFMM or SFOT. And i haven't been on Laser yet... i might be going to Dorny Park this summer though... Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Be aware that Dorney's Laser is for sale. Don't miss it! It's a great little ride! Quote
DropZone99 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Be aware that Dorney's Laser is for sale. Don't miss it! It's a great little ride! It does look like a great ride! Much like a more intense Mind Bender..? Quote
TOPGUN1993 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 MF (Bottom of first drop and overbanked turn) Vortex (the uphill section right after the 2 loops) Troika (Sometimes during the startup spins) Face/off (During some part on the ride) IJST (Helix) Raptor (Sometimes Final Helix) TTD (Launch) Dominator (Final twists after corkscrews) So yeah it happens to me alot, esp. when I sometimes get up real fast. Quote
TH13TEEN Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I black out on Backlot Stunt Coaster during the helix. Also this may be because I have a hearing problem so I get dizzy a lot. Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Be aware that Dorney's Laser is for sale. Don't miss it! It's a great little ride! It does look like a great ride! Much like a more intense Mind Bender..? Yep, though much shorter....and, unfortunately, you are not allowed to pick your seat. Sometimes, if you are very, very nice to the ride operator, they will let you wait on the next train...but that's very rare...the problem is the station is very narrow and has almost no room.... Quote
DropZone99 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Be aware that Dorney's Laser is for sale. Don't miss it! It's a great little ride! It does look like a great ride! Much like a more intense Mind Bender..? Yep, though much shorter....and, unfortunately, you are not allowed to pick your seat. Sometimes, if you are very, very nice to the ride operator, they will let you wait on the next train...but that's very rare...the problem is the station is very narrow and has almost no room.... Laser looks like it would be at a very nice Oktoberfest or County Fair. Quote
ZukoGirl Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I've actually blacked out for a couple seconds on Vortex at the bottom of the first hill. Quote
Guest kwindshawne Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I've never blacked out-just can't breathe on the first hill of Vortex and all of Invertigo. Quote
cassie_KY Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Flight of Fear right after the launch when it goes into dark and does the first turn. Especially in the morning! Doesn't stop me from riding though. Quote
DropZone99 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Flight of Fear right after the launch when it goes into dark and does the first turn. Especially in the morning! Doesn't stop me from riding though. What do you mean by the first turn? Are you talking about the cobra-roll? Quote
cassie_KY Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Pardon the non-tech talk. What I meant is, there is the launch and the ride shoots straight into the dark. Then, a hard turn up and to the left. Right there. Don't know what element that starts. I think it is the lauch from a lighted place straight into the dark and the brain can't keep up. That make any sense? Quote
Rollercoast19 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I have never blacked out on a coaster. The only time I get close to blacking out is on the helix on BLSC. Quote
derek9312 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Invertigo is the only ride i black out on but that is only if i sit in a certain seat Quote
dare-to-fly Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I don't black out, but I do get little red stars that come over my eyes. Phantom's Revenge at Kennywood at the bottom of the second drop usually does that to me. I think that's the only one not on the list that I'd add to it. Quote
Monroe Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 The only coaster I have blacked out on is the coaster of life...Coming of age in the 60's does that to you. Quote
Texas Giant Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Shockwave (SFOT) has some serious G's and if you're ever going to black out on a roller coaster it will be at the base of the first loop during a heat wave! As mentioned, Titan also packs a punch and is known for blackouts. Surprisingly, Fahrenheit produced a pretty significant "grey-out" moment for me as well. KI's coasters have never been a problem for me as far as blackouts go...Invertigo may be an exception there. Quote
dare-to-fly Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 KI's coasters have never been a problem for me as far as blackouts go...Invertigo may be an exception there. Of course. They don't let any of them go fast enough. Rant ended. Quote
Cody Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 The Beastie right in the tunnel, i get soo scared! Quote
Delirium13 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Coasters I have blacked out on: BLST - the helix gets me everytime Invertigo - in the cobra roll(?) Definately not my favorite coaster at Kings Island. And also Shockwave and Titan at SFOT, I don't remember the specific spot, but they are both great rides. Quote
The Interpreter Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 The Beastie right in the tunnel, i get soo scared! So, they took the tunnel off! Quote
Cody Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 The Beastie right in the tunnel, i get soo scared! So, they took the tunnel off! That hill stills scares me tho!!! O and those weird color trains! I feel like im on the boat in willy wonka and the chocolate factory! Quote
Coasterkidman Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I've never blacked-out, I've never tunnel-visioned, I've never greyed-out! And Yes, I have rode Invertigo, BLSC, TTD, and Millennium Force. Only the last 2 have I even come close to greying out. TTD just pins me to the seat, and MF causes me to, for some reason, throw my hands in the air and enjoy the ride of my life Quote
Tomkatt7 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I was ridding King Cobra for the first time, came out of the helix, and when we "snapped" upright, I got real dizzy, and tunnel vision. I was almost passed out, not really hanging on, or even knowing where I was for that matter, and then that dip to the side hit! My head slammed over and hit either my shoulder, or the restraint. Not sure which one. It busted my mouth something terrible. My teeth actually cut into my bottom lip!!!!! I was still dazed and confused when we rolled into the staion. My girlfriend was screaming, I looked like I just went 10 rounds with Mike Tyson, blood all over my face and shirt. People in the station started screaming, the workers came running over to help me out. I was stepping in post holes just trying to walk. Needless to say, that was my ONLY ride on King Cobra, but hey, I got a free shirt out of the deal!!! Quote
Coasterkidman Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 Sounds like you had fun! Reminds me of what my dad says every time I get off of SoB: You people get on a ride, get hurt, and come off the ride hunched over, and you do that for fun? Jeesus The hell with trying to figure out you Coaster Freaks. Quote
DropZone99 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Sounds like you had fun! Reminds me of what my dad says every time I get off of SoB: You people get on a ride, get hurt, and come off the ride hunched over, and you do that for fun? Jeesus The hell with trying to figure out you Coaster Freaks. The only rides that hurts me is Ninja (SFOG), Maverick, and Mean Streak. How can SOB hurt anyone?... i love that ride! And also, even though Maverick gave me a head ache, i stayed on about 5 more times! Quote
Thrill_Biscuit Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I've never blacked out on a ride. However, "Black Out" would make a great "Scorpions" themed coaster. Scorpions Blackout Quote
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