McSalsa Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Well, I wasn't planning on throwing another one of these down for a few more days, but after viewing "What's Up On The Island Episode 4" I thought this would be a good time to throw down The Vortex poll. My Thoughts on Vortex? Good, Some Pain, Have Yet To Ride SOB for comparison... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I think it's a good ride, minor to some pain (depending), and I haven't rode SOB yet. I think Vortex is a pretty fun ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dvo Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I think Vortex is a very good ride. Not "phenomenal" but very good. And if you sit in the right seats it's not painful at all. SoB, however... there's a better chance of finding me on the surface of the moon than on that ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Since I ride Vortex in 5-1 exclusively these days, I cannot remember when last it boxed my ears! Well, I occasionally ride 1-1, but even there I am seldom touched by the OTSR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I haven't ridden Vortex since 2004 and I don't plan on it. Tennesse Tornado has to be the smoothest Arrow looper I have been on, it might be shorter and have three less inversions than Vortex but it has smoother transitions then Vortex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Vortex is my baby. Seat 7-1. If you lean into the turns you won't even box your ears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Im not sure what they did in the off season to this ride but its so much smoother. It even have a roar too it. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 ^ I agree. Vortex seems a lot better to me this year. The amount of pain that you recive on Vortex is based on where exactly you sit. As to SOB this is no smooth seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I have a problem with my sholders on The Vortex rubbing on the harness. Im 6'2 and the restraint almost doesnt buckle. Not because im fat but my sholders prevent it from going down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 i like Vortex and it has minor pain, but i think it's rougher than Son of Beast. (maybe it's just because my ears don't take pain well, but 5-1 is very enjoyable.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianBeatle Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I've never had any pain on Vortex. And, I have never hit my ears on the restraints. The only time that me ears have been hit is on Mantis the first time I rode it. I know now that you can't just relax on that one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I've ridden both of them, and have stopped ridding both of them. SOB does a nice number on my spine, and rib's. Vortex no leg room, no head rest extension, the jurky turn's are murder my neck, who ever bent the track did a horrible job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiko_coaster Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Two 6'0 + people in last row of Vortex... its hell. Theres absolutely NOOOO LEG ROOM and so your sitting sideways and then the shoulder rests go all the way down.. So the knees are dug into the seat and the shoulders hurt haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeLorean Rider Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Im not sure what they did in the off season to this ride but its so much smoother. It even have a roar too it. I love it. They painted the rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I remember working my nerve up and riding Vortex back in '92 or '93. To me, at the time, riding Vortex was probably the craziest thing I'd ever done. It seemed so completely massive. Overwhelming. However, I'd never noticed pain on it until the last couple years, even in the seats that aren't supposed to be painful. However, when I get there this season, I'm sure I'll try it out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback96 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Good, minor pain, SOB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTools Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Votex is great except the fact its sinking Edit: I am now a KIC Local Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trevor75 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have a problem with my sholders on The Vortex rubbing on the harness. Im 6'2 and the restraint almost doesnt buckle. Not because im fat but my sholders prevent it from going down. Really? I am 6'4" and i have never had a problem getting the restraints buckled down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have a problem with my sholders on The Vortex rubbing on the harness. Im 6'2 and the restraint almost doesnt buckle. Not because im fat but my sholders prevent it from going down. Really? I am 6'4" and i have never had a problem getting the restraints buckled down. Could their be a possibility flightoffear1996 has a taller torso? You could just have longer legs? HTCO, just sayin'... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Which one is rougher? I have to say Son of Beast. I think that Son of Beast is an enjoyable ride, but it beats the snot out of you. As for Vortex, I think it is a good ride. 5-1 is the ONLY seat on that ride that's any good IMO. Any other seat that is not in the front of a car has me in pain the entire time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrill_Biscuit Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 The Vortex is not sinking. It only beats me up when I don't get enough sleep the night before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Vortex is good, No pain, but It's more rough than Son of Beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan1980 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Good, no pain, SoB is rougher, but I also have to agree with riding in the correct seat on Vortex as I tried 5-1 on Sunday based on the reco's and loved it. As for the OTSR, like any ride, the restraints fit slightly different in each seat. Last ride in 2-2 was tight on the shoulders, Sunday in 5-1 had a good inch of room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Two 6'0 + people in last row of Vortex... its hell. Theres absolutely NOOOO LEG ROOM and so your sitting sideways and then the shoulder rests go all the way down.. So the knees are dug into the seat and the shoulders hurt haha. Same here, last time I rode it my knees dig into the back of the seat in front of me. And it always felt like the OTSR was a bar clamp on my shoulders. So its like my hole body would be in there tight, but my head is lose so on those rough snappy turns, it flopped around like a piece of meat! Then I would wake up with a sore neck in the morning. So I've retried from riding Vortex! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidewarrioR1993 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 i love Son of Beast but i think it gave me shaking baby syndrum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I think The Vortex is good, it is minor pain, but the inversions get my sinuses aggravated for I have allergies and it gives me a sinus headache. I ride it anyway, I love the first drop most of all on Vortex. I think SOB gives more pain no question, but it is a different pain. Vortex I think jerks you around more left to right, but SOB is constant vibrating up and down. I hope that makes sense. I can see where some people like or dislike one more than the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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