X2 • Six Flags Magic Mountain

Fun Masterpiece Intensity Rattle Discomfort

My first ride on this back in 2012 blew my away, as Magic Mountain was my first park with big thrills, and even in that category this stands out as an insane coaster. The first drop is unparalleled, the inversions are crazy, and there are several very intense moments at the bottom of the elements. However, in the years following, I did not find myself enjoying the ride because of extreme rattling and in turn discomfort. During this time X2 ranked around 5th in the park for me, even behind Scream. However, I have found that you can have more comfortable rides if you sit in the front row (that which leaves the station first). The rattle is less (although still present) here and that makes the experience more enjoyable. I also tried the back row in my most recent visit, and I must say that is the most intense row, especially on the raven turns. I would still rank Twisted Colossus and Tatsu above this, 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 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

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Headbanging Discomfort

Inversions Intensity Discomfort

First Drop Intensity Rattle Headbanging Discomfort

First Drop Headbanging Capacity Disappointing!

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Rattle

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

First Drop Masterpiece Intensity Capacity

Nice surprise! Masterpiece Intensity Rattle Capacity Harness

First Drop Disappointing!

Nice surprise! Fun Capacity

First Drop Intensity Rattle Too short