X2 • Six Flags Magic Mountain

First Drop Intensity Discomfort

X2 is really intense, and really fun. The flipping aspect really adds a lot, and even though it is pretty short, I enjoyed every second. The roughness can be a deal breaker for others, but I didn’t mind it too much. Especially with that amazing first drop.

Nice surprise! Fun Intensity

personally, this is my favorite ride at SFMM. sometimes people say that it's rough, but I have never had a bad ride on X2. (that's just me tho)

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity

Before you start the ride, in the queue it says ‘Are you type A, or type X’ and I am type X for X2 (that’s a good thing)! This ride is the most intense, crazy, thrilling ride I’ve ever done, and probably in the world! If you want to fully understand this ride, go to Six Flags Magic Mountain (great park btw) and ride it! 10/10 ride!

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Rattle

No where near as uncomfortable or dizzying as I feared. The design of this ride is just brilliant. First drop is absolute insanity, so is much of the rest of the layout. It does have something that could be described as "rattle", but is feels more like being rocked back and forth by the ride, in a way only a ride like X2 could accomplish. You don't really notice it outside of the non-intense moments though, so it didn't really affect my enjoyment. I was also sitting on the outside seat, which supposedly the less comfortable of the two. My favourite coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

First Drop Nice surprise! Intensity Too short Capacity Harness

Despite the Jerkiness, Short Duration, and Strange Harness, this is by far the best ride I've ever been in. The extreme intensity and forces pulled on this ride is insane, and throughout the entire ride I had no idea what was happening and it felt like I was travelling through space time, which all makes up for the cons of this ride.

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Headbanging Too short

Jesus Christ. There is so much that can be said about it. I was scared just by reading about this. Videos don’t do it justice. The most unique coaster I have ever been on. You will never find anything like this anywhere in the world. We went at a time with only a 30 minute wait, which made it even more worth it. There are also issues, like the head banging (I got a smack on the head towards the end that was unavoidable), and it feels a bit too short. But the scariness of this ride rivals any other ride in the world. The first drop into a fireball, oh my lord. Insane intensity, and every element was full of wows. Completely disorienting and one of the most fun things I have done. Even with its issues, the pros make it the best ride at the park. Ride once a visit, but the best roller coaster in the world from my point of view.

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Too short Dead spots

I can't think of a ride that scared me more than this. Maybe Falcon's Fury or waiting on the launch track for TTD or MaxxForce, but the long, long climb gave me much longer to think about my ride than either of those 3. Does it have issues? Oh, so many. It's bumpy as all hell, some of the elements give you whiplash, but the first drop, raven turn, backflip hill, and fire element are all incredible. The second turnaround is a bit boring and the elements are so big it doesn't feel like there's that many, but almost each one hits like a truck. Nothing like this ride in the US, a truly world class attraction. I prefer it over much more well-rounded rides, it's my favorite in the park by far and one of my favorites of all time.

First Drop Intensity Discomfort

When I rode this for the first time, I thought I was falling to my death on the first drop. However, it's gotten a bit rough over the years. Not as bad as Viper, though.

Layout Duration Rattle Discomfort Reliability

Arrow 4D, it was a fun ride but on the first Raven I pulled a muscle in my back and was just generally a rough ride, and has reliability issues

First Drop Pace Intensity Theming Discomfort

I rode this one opening week and it just makes me sad to see the music and the flamethrower not operating. For a walk on ride, we still waited upwards of 5minutes for dispatch. Definitely short staffed. I had a smooth experience but my friend got bruises from the harness.

First Drop Inversions Intensity Headbanging

I tend to rank coasters by how much I say "Woah!" I said it a lot on X2. My first ride (inside back) was flawless with perfect spins and smoothness. I was blown away. But my next three rides (front inside, back outside, middle inside) delivered annoying headbangs. There were also leg bangs, which I lessened by having my legs slightly curled up. The layout is awesome with just the right amount of spinning in just the right places. And that first drop? It's absolutely incredible and is my all-time favorite first drop. Top 20 coaster for me. Top 5 if they could fix the headbangs.

First Drop Fun Intensity Headbanging Harness Discomfort

It’s a great, intense, and fun ride with an amazing layout and awesome first drop. I loved that last raven turn. But holy moly does this ride hurt. My first time riding it in the inside seat was great! But on my second time around on the outside seat, I was just waiting for the ride to end. I almost got as beat up as I did on Viper. It’s a good ride, but seriously needs to be smoother.

Fun Masterpiece Intensity Rattle Discomfort

It’s fun and intense

First Drop Inversions Rattle

Last turn is definitely hard to brace for in most rows, but the rest of the ride is highly enjoyable. That first drop never gets old to me, even as I do it about once a week. 100% a trump card most parks can't respond to.

Inversions Intensity Rattle Discomfort Dead spots

Not too sure about this one. What I am sure about though is that the seat rotation is NOT smooth at all and that this ride is criminally overrated. Its not as bad as the Zach Spins but it isnt good either with plenty of leg banging and some intensity but also dead spots. Mid tier ride for me

First Drop Intensity Rattle

Insanely intense ride with one of the greatest first drops ever. Final raven turn will shake you up a bit, if you are sensitive to roughness, would recommend riding the inside seat, as it is smoother than the outside seat.

First Drop Intensity Layout Headbanging Harness Discomfort

Don’t get me wrong I absolutely love this ride with it’s intense raven turn and that insane face down drop. However, I can never get over how on the outside seats how my head keeps on slamming and those restraints make me hurt after. I love this rides layout though and was a great concept (eejianiaka does it better)

First Drop Rattle Headbanging Capacity

Unbelievable bad capacity lead to 120 minutes wait times, rattly ride (especially on the outside seats), horrible head- and footbanging. Not sure why this ride is the only one which needs a locker in SFMM. The first drop is great though, but overall the ride is not that intense (but uncomfortable). Arrow seemed to have a problem stopping the seats from wildly swinging around, which caused the worst headbanging I ever had on any of the 900+ coasters I have ridden so far. I consider this a failed concept.

First Drop Nice surprise! Intensity Harness Discomfort

If the seats rotated smoothly this would be a 10/10 coaster. The first drop is insane, the backflip comes as a great surprise, the way that the seat rotations interact with the inversions is simply genius, and the whole experience just shows you how ballsy company officials were when they greenlit this. It's a shame this ride bankrupted Arrow and was such a pain to get running but I'm just so happy that this ride, flawed as it is, exists. The fire is a nice touch, as well.

Masterpiece Intensity Layout Capacity Discomfort

This ride is insane! One of the most intense roller coasters you will ever experience. The intensity makes this ride great and if you are looking for intense roller coasters this one is for you. The spinning seats puts the coaster on a whole different level. But, it is pretty rough at times. The raven turn at the end is brutal. If you sit on a seat closer to the track, your ride will be much smoother, but you will lose some intensity. The back outside seat is the most intense seat by far, but you will be thrashed around more. This ride has a limited capacity and the line takes forever, recommend riding on a Monday or Tuesday. Does break down occasionally.

First Drop Fun Intensity Rattle Discomfort

Two rides on 2022-03-27 - morning ride was my first ever, absolutely blew me away. The intensity, the unpredictability, the way it throws you around. I've never experienced anything like it. My afternoon ride was still super fun, but had some very rough times toward the end, where my legs were bouncing up and down. If it was my head bouncing like that, I'd have received whiplash and/or a concussion.

First Drop Intensity Discomfort

1/14/22 This ride is absolutely insane, but I found it a little overrated. Maybe I need to ride it in the back rather than the front, but it didn't seem as exciting to me as when I first rode it. Mostly just disorienting. I have a membership now, so I will definitely be riding it again soon, and I'll update this review then! 1/30/22 Rode again with a full train at sunset in the back, and holy fuck what an insane ride. The speakers were going this time as well, though unfortunately the flamethrowers were not on. I wish this ride was just a little smoother, it's age is definitely felt with some of the rocking that the seats do.

First Drop Intensity Intensity

This ride is incredibly intense, easily the most intense coaster I’ve been on. I loved it, but if you’re someone who is still getting into coasters, hold off on this one for now. It’s awesome and tons of fun, but you need to work up to it.

Fun Intensity

Wow! I just got a night ride on X2 and it was really dang good.

Intensity Disappointing! Discomfort

wtf is this lol!!! So crazy. I'd advise to get rerides cuz the first time you're like what's going on. Also, only coaster I have ever been "scared" on

First Drop Nice surprise! Intensity

- [x] X2 back left out side seat. This was my first ride of the morning and it had no wait at all. Walked out and sat down thinking I was in the front but had no clue you sit backwards! What an intense experience with that first drop. Multiple times I was very close to graying out. Was expecting it to be more rough which it had some spots but honestly with its elements and intensity all things considered it wasn’t an uncomfortable level of rough at all. Very happy to have gotten on this ride because it was the most different of all the rides there and I’ve never been on anything like this before. Fun exciting ride! 4/5 maybe 5/5 if you don’t mind true intensity!

First Drop Nice surprise! Intensity

I honestly haven’t experienced fear on a roller coaster in decades. I can ride the tallest and fastest coasters with only fun in mind. I really thought I’d aged out of being afraid on a roller coaster. I wasn’t afraid on X-2 either, until the first drop, and then it was sheer terror for the rest of the ride, and I loved every second of it. It is by far the most intense coaster I’ve ever ridden. I also love the location in the park. X-2 mostly hides out at Magic Mountain, and I really couldn’t see much of it until I was riding it. This is my new favorite coaster, mostly because it managed to genuinely scare me, something a coaster hasn’t done to me in a loooooong time.

Fun Intensity Layout

This coaster is stupid in all kinds of ways. Who thought of this and why do I love it so friggin much? Definitely one of my favs of the park! This unique ride is a must ride. If you don't get the chance to go to Japan (which I haven't yet) but do go by LA. You really need to go to Magic Mountain, if not for the amazing lineup of coasters they already have, then go for this unique experience.

Masterpiece Intensity Layout

What a twisted masterpiece this is. Absolutely unreal that this ride exists. The first drop is nuts. Being dropped face down from 200 feet is an amazing experience. The Immelmann is ridiculous. At the top you get insane airtime the whole way down. The little hill where you flip gives good positives and the turn around is a janky fun moment. The next inversion flips you so you get laterals and positives and then the Raven turn gives amazing positives the whole way. The ride is fantastic. Such a different ride from anything else I’ve ever done and I love it. Is it super comfortable? No. Is it the smoothest? No. But I still love it. It’s janky arrow fun turned up to 100. Amazing coaster and I’m glad I made it my 300.

Inversions Masterpiece Intensity Headbanging Discomfort Airtimes

Some people love it and some hate it and I love it. There is almost no grey area. For me it is the best Ride in Magic Mountain. I think this Coaster has clear weaknesses and strengths. When you can overlook the weaknesses, you will have an incredible ride. by the way. Back row inner Seat: this is where the magic happens

I've only ridden it in the front row so I haven't experienced it at its peak intensity, but I've also avoided its peak roughness. Despite this it's still incredible, unique, and incredibly intense. I need to ride it in the back, and I have no doubt that when I do it will go up to 5 stars.

First Drop Rattle

OMFG IT WAS AMAZING!

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity

NO WORDS.

Fun Masterpiece Intensity Rattle Discomfort

My first ride on X2 back in 2012 blew me away. The first drop is unparalleled, the inversions are crazy, and there are several very intense moments at the bottom of the elements. This ride has some mixed reviews, and even I didn't like it so much in the past, as it can be very rough depending on where you sit. From my experience, I have found that you can have more comfortable rides if you sit in the front row (that which leaves the station first), as it rattles less than other rows. In contrast, the back row has more shakiness but it is the most intense ride you will get, especially on the raven turns. I would only rank X2 third in the park, but it still deserves to be appreciated as a revolutionary coaster with forces and feelings you can't get on any other model.

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity

Even though many wouldn't agree with me, I think this ride was ahead of its time and an engineering masterpiece. The ride anticipates as you climb up the lift hill backwards not knowing when it goes down, in the background you hear Enter Sandman - Metallica. Then suddenly you arrive on top and the seats rotate so you face the ground as you drop down. The vertical controlled rotation of the seats was amazing, also on one spot flames come out. It has nice intense inversions, not rattly or uncomfortable. One of the most amazing coaster experiences I ever had! Thrill: 4.75/5

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Discomfort

This isn't the smoothest coaster out there, but that adds to this ride's overall intensity. The ascent is probably one of the greatest of all time with the view of the park and Enter Sandman playing (when it works that is), the first drop is also one of the most spine-tingling out there facing straight down two hundred and sixteen feet. The bottom of the first drop and raven turn are sure to provide you with high G-forces and I'm pretty sure I blacked out everytime on the bottom of the raven turn drop.

First Drop Inversions Intensity Headbanging Dead spots

This ride is absolutely mental. It's a rough ride but if you sit on an inner seat you should be fine. Also, the final raven turn in the back feels like it's trying to kill you in the best way possible.

First Drop Inversions Intensity Headbanging Harness Discomfort

If you love an out of control crazy ride, you’ll love X2. However depending on where you sit. It can be rough

Theming Headbanging Harness Discomfort

I don't remember this ride being enjoyable. It banged my head and legs around, the transitions were jarring, and the sound wasn't working. But at least the flame effects and the station music was cool.

First Drop Nice surprise! Intensity Headbanging Discomfort

Just fucking... SILLY completely batshit insane violent otherworldy experience, drop whip on the back row is filthy, it tries to cook you with fire, blasts rock music into your ears and gives a spectacular overview of the park from the lifthill. getting unenjoyably rough is some places now.

First Drop Intensity Discomfort Dead spots

Very weird but very fun. Had to ride it twice to figure out what was going on.

First Drop Intensity Layout Discomfort

X2 is extremely aggressive. The inversions are aggressive. The train's spin is aggressive. The first drop is aggressive. It is an absolute beast. The spin is a little clunky and uncomfortable, but it's easy to overlook that because everything about this ride is absolutely outstanding!

First Drop Theming Masterpiece Too short

This ride is a work of art. It was fun and extremely intense, just a bit too short in my opinion.

Fun Masterpiece Intensity Discomfort

Arrow dynamics swansong, and a flawed masterpiece. This isn't a rollercoaster, it's an experience that happens to be a rollercoaster. If it didn't have the un-necessary wobble and calf-slapping trains it'd be perfection.

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity

The last gift that Arrow gave us before moving beyond this mortal plane; believe the hype.

Theming Layout Discomfort Intensity

It was scary, but I still liked it. X2 is the scariest roller coaster I went on. I would go on it again.

First Drop Fun Smoothness Too short Dead spots

X2 is unique. I had myself hyped up, but it was not that intense. Very fun and smooth, but wish they did more with the layout and elements. Overrated, but it's still a must to experience.

First Drop Inversions Intensity Discomfort

What an insane ride. The queue just gets you pumped as the music and the 'X2... X2..." plays. Hopefully, you selected inside seat, and get ready for your ride! And after the metal music on the lifthill comes the greatest drop in the world as you fall 200 feet vertically, spinning all the way. The raven turn is cool as we soar across, looking at the line of cars waiting to get in. This funky bit called the "fly to die" element or something is neat where you dont invert but kinda just get hangtime and this weird feeling as you go over it. After that the ride is pretty much over and you've witnessed one of the best in the world. Don't listen to Coaster Studios when he gives it a 5/10. This an insane ride if you're riding inside seat. If you're riding outside it's more like a 4/5. X2 is just insane and you really need to check it out.

First Drop Inversions Rattle Headbanging Discomfort

Ouch

Intensity Headbanging Discomfort

Masterpiece Intensity Layout Discomfort

First Drop Inversions Fun Discomfort

First Drop Pace Intensity Headbanging Disappointing!

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Too short Discomfort

First Drop Disappointing! Discomfort Reliability

Intensity Rattle

Intensity Rattle Headbanging Discomfort

First Drop Disappointing!

Nice surprise! Masterpiece Intensity Reliability

First Drop Fun Reliability

Fun Masterpiece Intensity Capacity Harness

Intensity Discomfort

Theming Capacity Discomfort Intensity

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Rattle Headbanging Reliability

First Drop Location Intensity Rattle Harness Disappointing!

Headbanging Disappointing! Discomfort

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Dead spots

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Too short

First Drop Intensity Layout Headbanging Discomfort

First Drop Fun Masterpiece Rattle

Inversions Intensity Discomfort

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity

First Drop Intensity Rattle Headbanging Discomfort

First Drop Headbanging Capacity Disappointing!

First Drop Pace Intensity

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Rattle Discomfort

Fun Layout Rattle Discomfort

Rattle Disappointing! Discomfort

Fun Intensity Layout Headbanging Discomfort

Nice surprise! Masterpiece Harness

Fun Intensity Duration Headbanging

Nice surprise! Masterpiece Discomfort

Nice surprise! Pace Capacity Discomfort

First Drop Headbanging Harness Discomfort

Nice surprise! Capacity Harness Discomfort

Fun Intensity Layout Headbanging Discomfort

Nice surprise! Masterpiece Intensity Rattle Capacity Harness

First Drop Disappointing!

Nice surprise! Fun Capacity

First Drop Intensity Rattle Too short