Austin Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Am I the only one that almost completely blacks out during those helixes on Back Lot Stunt Coaster (I call all the rides by their original names. - Italian Job)? They last for a while, and I can't swallow, then I start to see black. Has this ever happened to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoeter Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Nope. Never has happened to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 That actually happens to me on Invertigo, so I know what you mean, but never on BLSC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 It happens to me along with the uphill section of track after the 2nd loop on Vortex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 During Coaster Mania 2008 I rode Millennium Force 18 Times during morning ERT, and every time, I'd somewhat blackout for a second on the first Overbanked Turn after the lift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPointer Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 During my first time on the ride, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 A little more than halfway through the helices I start to 'black out,' only I start seeing color and whiteness. Then, just before the drop I can see clearly again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCryptRaider Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Yeah. I black out, it's still a fun ride, its just scary sometimes because one time I couldn't move until we got past the Police part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06jds377 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I do on Invertigo, which is why I've only ridden it twice...its a shame, such a fun ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandsUp Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 The 1st time I rode it was after lunch and a few beers in the lot. I figured it would be an amped up kiddie ride, and had no knowledge of the track layout...then BAM.. I didn't quite black out, but I definitely see stars and have a bit of tunnel vision. Same goes for the first banked turn of MF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 That's weird. The one time I did ride MF, I didn't black out at all. Maybe it's the constant force. I hope I'll be okay for the Air Force! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverick2007 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I agree with AngryBeaver. I went CoasterMania 2009 and rode Millie 5 times and did blackout for a few seconds during and after the first overbanked turn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianapolisman Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I agree with AngryBeaver. I went CoasterMania 2009 and rode Millie 5 times and did blackout for a few seconds during and after the first overbanked turn. Same thing happened to me for the first time last Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlightofFear123 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 haha i know what you're talking about. those are pretty intense but i love them haha they make me feel like I'm being squished down. lol fun ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZukoGirl Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Once on Vortex but I snapped out of it. It happened after the first drop. Talk about weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
violakat03 Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I've only discovered 3 places that I consistently get 'coaster blackout' so far. 1. The opening helix of Backlot. 2. The bottom of the first hill and into the first overbank on Millie. 3. Bottom of the first hill and into the loop on Raptor, only in the back 2 rows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I thought I was the only one who did that, why is it that I only do that on this ride (BLSC)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Because the helix on BLSC has some very extreme forces not really found on other coasters. Also, it has to do with how the forces are applied to your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTCO Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 No your not the only one. I actually sorta blacked out today riding it. I started getting all light headed and dizzy and that ended my day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 Hmm it didn't end my day, I felt fine before I even got to the MCBR... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Theater Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I rode it once cuz my friend really wanted to,but when we were in th helix,I started to black out,but then we dropped and I felt fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Easy way to alleviate this is to squeeze your butt cheeks and tens up the muscles in your legs, that will help send and keep blood in your head. Make sure you continue to do this for a couple of seconds after the G's. Old pilot trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback FOF Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 What happens if you don't continue that trick until a couple of seconds after the G's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I notice that when you are tired and you have been drinking sodas all day that you are most likely to black out. I have never blacked out at KI but I have plenty of times at other parks. I suggest when you black out go and sit down in a cool area and drink a free cup of ice water. Trust me it makes it all better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monroe Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 ^^You have a better chance of brown or black out. The whole idea is to keep oxygen going to your head, that is what a "G Suit" is for, it squeezes your legs and lower body to force blood into your head. You are doing the same thing when you tens up your legs and squeeze your butt cheeks but in a smaller scale. ^High sugar levels tend to speed up the blood flow not allowing the oxygen to transfer to needed organs. Try running a mile after drinking a pop, your time will be slower than if you just drank water and you will be breathing heaver. Also a high protein diet low in saturated fats will help with proper blood flow.......Now you have me talking like my doctor, she will be so proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnrealNightmare Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I agree with AngryBeaver. I went CoasterMania 2009 and rode Millie 5 times and did blackout for a few seconds during and after the first overbanked turn. Same thing happened to me for the first time last Saturday. This also happened to me on Millie on Saturday morning. But every time I ride backlot my eyes start to haze in the helix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erosarrow05 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Monroe... You're totally on the right track... My chemotherapy, aside from ravaging my body, dramatically effects my blood counts ... (shocker right?) In any event, I too used to be prone to the brown out on IJ's helix, however, one of the millions of pills I take to combat the negative effects of the chemo, is ferrous sulfate (iron) and this helps boost my hemoglobin (which carries oxygen through your blood). I have found that with the added iron and increased hbg levels, my dizziness / brown out have dramatically decreased almost to the point of never happening... (to put things in perspective, I would almost pass out going from a sitting to standing position) Just some food for thought... Iron supplements are easy enough to come by... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Man Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Has never happened to me.But I do get a headache from rides once in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom76257 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I have troubles with BLSC's helixes too. If I lean my head forward then it and the upper half of my body will continue to go forward as well. After 3 laps during ERT on Ride Warriors Weekend I'd had enough and had to sit a lap out. The only ride that I remember seeing black dots on was two Fridays ago on Invertigo. I was on the return trip in the loop and got my first experience of what it's like to almost experience blacking out. I wasn't the only one on the ride that had that happen to me though. I said that I almost blacked out and the kid across from me said that he did too. I'm now a little bit weary about riding Invertigo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast79 Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I don't have this problem but the old man I was paired up with today got a little fuzzy, when we made it up to the helicopter I looked over to make a smart remark about the hot flames on such a hot day and he was just confused on what just happend and he said that everything went a little grey. You really do hit some g's on that helix plus I felt that I was going to puke up my rib cage when I slammed into the restraint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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