Riding this thing, late in the day, in the pouring rain is by far my favourite memory on any coaster. While it whips through the course in the morning...
Riding this thing, late in the day, in the pouring rain is by far my favourite memory on any coaster. While it whips through the course in the morning, there are some weak elements/dead spots at the end of each launch block. Towards the end of the day, it flies through the layout a couple of the switchbacks can provide some powerful ejector. Klugheim itself is phenomenal, and the way it interacts with the ride makes it such a unique experience.
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...
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!
