I managed to get 5 rides on this during my recent trip to Phantasialand and I have to say, what an experience. I must say, however, I got off my first ride with a lot of discomfort in my legs, due to ...
I managed to get 5 rides on this during my recent trip to Phantasialand and I have to say, what an experience. I must say, however, I got off my first ride with a lot of discomfort in my legs, due to the feeling they were slipping out of the restraints, and fighting the G's to keep them in a natural position. Letting my legs relax on subsequent rides felt so much better and properly allowed me to enjoy the experience of soaring over Rookburgh.
After having 1 ride in the front, and 3 in the very back, I am in two minds about which experience was better. The front gives you the best flying sensation on any coaster (I've ridden Tatsu, Flying Dinosaur, and Superman) and has amazing visuals. The second launch also feels more forceful in the front.
The back completely whips you around each corner and found myself greying out a couple of times, especially after the launches. It's much more of a whippy/intense experience that I found to be the perfect compliment after riding in the front.
Currently in my top 3!