Tanna Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 When I began to experience grey outs, it was during times at the park where we would go from coaster to coaster without a break, walk right on without waiting in line. Later found out the problem was caused by low blood sugar, plus the fact that going onto so many rides in rapid succession didn't help. It might help to eat once in a while during park visits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBOB Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Apparently, as of a few regular doctor visits ago, I've actually got slightly low blood pressure, which isn't necessarilly a bad thing, but I tend to black out somewhat easily if I haven't had anything solid to eat for a few hours prior to riding rides. The most notorious for me is the helix on BLSC. Funny thing is, I never black out on Diamondback or any other tall rides, it just seems to happen with centrifugal force. Regardless, I still enjoy all the rides I can get throughout the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCrypt Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 ^The reason you black out on Backlot Stunt Coaster's helix is because of the intense positive G'a it pulls at the bottom of the helix. It's one of the most intense elements in the park. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 Backlot is the only coaster I grey out on - every time I ride it. Invertigo makes me dizzy, but I don't grey out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonofbeast2.0 Posted August 5, 2012 Share Posted August 5, 2012 In school we watched a show about pilots and how they withstand strong G's and avoid blackouts. The trick is to tense up your body and it will make it a lot harder to blackout. So far (knock on wood) I have never blacked out on a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joncars05 Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 ^The reason you black out on Backlot Stunt Coaster's helix is because of the intense positive G'a it pulls at the bottom of the helix. It's one of the most intense elements in the park. I told ohiocolts and dudecoasterman this. I really think it is one of (if not the) toughest elements in the park as well. I struggle with it every time. Back to the topic: I finally experienced my first gray out ever on my night ride on Vortex Saturday. I had been in the park since 11 am and it was about 9pm. I rode a lot (31 rides during the day) and during the second loop I grayed out. I was looking at the lights on WindSeeker and they almost disappeared as I was looking at them... After the loop I was okay. Pretty scary/weird experience. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexHunter1997 Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 I Blackedout today on the Invertigo.... i was so worried of i was okay it was only for a few seconds and i dont think there is anything wrong with me im only 16... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I grey out occasionally but only when I haven't eaten. If I start to and it gets uncomfortable, I'll grab a Snickers. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiocolts Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I grey out sometimes after Vortex's 2nd loop. And it sometimes seems as if I will grey out on Backlot's helix, yet it usually never happens. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 May have your iron levels checked. Greying/blacking out while not heavily intoxicated on rides made for the general public would make me concerned. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 With all due respect, graying out on the second hill of Millennium Force is about the most exciting part of that ride. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoChickens Posted August 25, 2013 Share Posted August 25, 2013 I've only greyed out on Invertigo, and Diamondback. Diamondback.. after the surprise of greying out, I considered my body position. I was tired, and it was my alone day, I had my head down. Invertigo on the other hand, I've only rode it a few times. I could probably tighten up and avoid it, but the ride doesn't interest me to the point I feel like the bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markr Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I Blackedout today on the Invertigo.... i was so worried of i was okay it was only for a few seconds and i dont think there is anything wrong with me im only 16... Invertigo does 5 g's which is pretty intense-I won't ride it any more because I have come pretty close several times to fainting on that ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I grey out on Silver Bullet mostly and occasionally on Vortex either during or just after the corkscrews.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I have greyed out 2 times, both from my recollection were on Backlot. I hate greying/blacking out on any ride, because it just doesn't seem right and it shouldn't, usually if i do grey out, I take a small break and just relax with my favorite Coca-Cola product, then ride it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 May have your iron levels checked. Greying/blacking out while not heavily intoxicated on rides made for the general public would make me concerned. Bro, there's alot more to it than that...Postural hypotension, cardiac EF, hypovolemia, ect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Well.. glad to see I'm not the only one! I've had it on basically every coaster that has been mentioned at KI except Flight Deck. Invertigo, Back lot Stunt Coaster, Diamondback, and Vortex. I typically will see it worsen if I've a headache during the day and I still ride (not painful but just causes me to get tunnel vision very near to complete black out.) And now I have Justin Timberlake stuck in my head, since I've said that term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarvestmanMan Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Does the fast launch of BLSC contribute to greying out as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Cars will go from from 0-45mph in 6-7 seconds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Only greying out I have ever experienced was on Titan at SFoT in the upward helix before the brake run (the centerfuge). Still one of the best Hypers in my opinion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 The only time I've ever greyed out on was Tennessee Tornado, cresting the first loop. Of course, this was the last leg of an east coast tour of 5 parks, one per day, in the middle of summer....I was exhausted when we got to the park (first time to go there). Most likely it was dehydration that caused it to happen to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cedar Point Gal Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I've only grayed out once, and that was on Millennium Force. I was sitting in the very last seat and started to gray out about halfway through the ride. I don't know if it was because I had worked an eight hour shift before going to Cedar Point, or if it was because it was the first ride I went on, but it freaked me out a bit because it had never happened to me before. The funny thing is, it hasn't happened to me since, not even after I rode it 10 times in a row last year at Boo Buzz.(I'll never ride it 10 times in a row again, it made me feel a bit dizzy when I was done.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I grayed out on Vortex on Sunday. Right at the start of the second loop till about half way through about 3 seconds. I usually do not grey out, except once in a while right there on Vortex, but not that much. It was quite warm out and was getting sun burned at that point, so I am not sure if that was a contributing factor, or it could be I was is a bad position? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I grayed out on Vortex on Sunday. Right at the start of the second loop till about half way through about 3 seconds. Ok I remember greying out there as well >_> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Do what fighter pilots do to combat the G forces: Squeeze your butt cheeks constantly and take rapid deep breaths. While pilots wear G suits to keep the blood flow to their upper body, they also use this technique. The pilots for the air force Thunderbirds do not wear G suits and use this technique while flying their jets in their shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I wish I could find a ride intense enough to gray out on. It would be awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I could put ya in an F-16 for an incentive flight...you'll do more than just grey out 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 ^ That would be awsome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI-ORIG-EMP Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 You can just ask to ride in a centrifuge that WPAF base has to train pilots. You will black out from the G forces that it places upon you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungStud Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I could handle at least 10 g's for a long duration IMO. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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