X2 • Six Flags Magic Mountain

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.

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.

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

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

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Rattle Headbanging Reliability

Fun Masterpiece Intensity Capacity Harness

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

First Drop Fun Reliability

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