Rollercoaster seating preference.

tucker rocky · 12-21-2005, 10:30 PM

Which do you prefer?

Craptacular · 12-21-2005, 10:31 PM

Front row.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-21-2005, 10:32 PM

On the ground, watching from a safe distance.

oliegirl · 12-21-2005, 10:33 PM

Depends...there is a rollercoaster at Six Flags - GA...The Scream Machine, best seat is in the last car b/c when you go over the first hill, which is the biggest, you kind of fly out of your seat for a minute. But there is another one where it's best to be in the front for when you go upside down...

JeeberD · 12-21-2005, 10:34 PM

Front

tucker rocky · 12-21-2005, 10:38 PM

Myself, I like the back, try to see others reactions in front and around me.

AZSpeechCoach · 12-21-2005, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

On the ground, watching from a safe distance.

I hear that! A couple of years ago, some speech kids had me take them to 6 Flags over Georgia after our national tournament, and forced me to go on the Georgia Scorcher. They then had the nerve to make fun of the fact that I scream like a girl.

tucker rocky · 12-21-2005, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eaglesfan27

On the ground, watching from a safe distance.

That's no fun.

tucker rocky · 12-21-2005, 10:49 PM

A side note unrelated to topic.

I see the titles under our names have changed.

I'm now a "College Benchwarmer", instead of "Learning the ropes".

Honolulu_Blue · 12-21-2005, 10:50 PM

Front.

Blade6119 · 12-21-2005, 10:51 PM

Right in front, so no one can barf on me

Chubby · 12-21-2005, 10:51 PM

depends on the coaster, some are better front car rides than others. same for back car. I usually end up riding both when I go to a theme park.

tucker rocky · 12-21-2005, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blade6119

Right in front, so no one can barf on me

If you're in the back though, the chances are slimmer.

tucker rocky · 12-21-2005, 10:57 PM

Anybody like the "dangling" rides?

oliegirl · 12-21-2005, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucker rocky

A side note unrelated to topic.

I see the titles under our names have changed.

I'm now a "College Benchwarmer", instead of "Learning the ropes".

I'm still Head Cheerleader

Craptacular · 12-21-2005, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tucker rocky

Anybody like the "dangling" rides?

Yes, although I'll qualify that by saying the only one I've been on is Batman at Great America. Man, it's been too long since I've been there.

Eaglesfan27 · 12-21-2005, 11:04 PM

I hate dangling rides even more than roller coasters. I've been on a few roller coasters just to prove I can do it, but I'm very afraid of heights. It doesn't stop me from doing things I need to do (such as flying or driving over huge bridges) so I don't see it as a problem. Some phobias are protective.

JeeberD · 12-21-2005, 11:08 PM

Dangling coasters don't seem as scary as regular ones for some reason...

bbor · 12-21-2005, 11:09 PM

I prefer ther front so i can vomit straight up in the air and hit everyone.

tucker rocky · 12-21-2005, 11:23 PM

Water sports rides?
Meh, slow and boring.

Raiders Army · 12-22-2005, 06:05 AM

Front.

QuikSand · 12-22-2005, 06:10 AM

Serious steel coasters: front seat is usually worth the extra wait

Traditional wooden coasters: back seat, greater "toss" effect

Suspended coasters: front seat is the only way to ride, period

scooper · 12-22-2005, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSand

Serious steel coasters: front seat is usually worth the extra wait

Traditional wooden coasters: back seat, greater "toss" effect

Suspended coasters: front seat is the only way to ride, period

Bingo. In addition to the toss effect on the old woodies, you also get pulled over the top of the hill and begin your drop at speed, rather than being held back for a couple seconds in the front seat.

At Kings Island here near Cincinnati they used to have a stand up coaster called the King Cobra. I loved getting the front seat on that one because standing at the top of the hill there was literally nothing between you and the bottom but the shoulder harness. It was pretty thrilling to not have part of the car in front of you. Sadly, that ride is gone now.

MJ4H · 12-22-2005, 09:09 AM

Never been on a roller coaster.

12-21-2005, 10:32 PM	#3
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	On the ground, watching from a safe distance. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-21-2005, 10:34 PM	#5
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Front __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-21-2005, 10:38 PM	#6
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Myself, I like the back, try to see others reactions in front and around me. Last edited by tucker rocky : 12-21-2005 at 10:39 PM.

12-21-2005, 10:50 PM	#10
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Front. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

12-21-2005, 10:51 PM	#11
Blade6119 Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona	Right in front, so no one can barf on me __________________ *Underachievement* The tallest blade of grass is the first to be cut by the lawnmower. *Despair* It's always darkest just before it goes pitch black. *Demotivation* Sometimes the best solution to morale problems is just to fire all of the unhappy people. http://www.despair.com/viewall.html

12-21-2005, 10:31 PM	#2
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Front row.

12-21-2005, 10:49 PM	#9
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	A side note unrelated to topic. I see the titles under our names have changed. I'm now a "College Benchwarmer", instead of "Learning the ropes".

12-21-2005, 10:51 PM	#12
Chubby Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Syracuse, NY	depends on the coaster, some are better front car rides than others. same for back car. I usually end up riding both when I go to a theme park.

12-21-2005, 10:57 PM	#14
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Anybody like the "dangling" rides?

12-21-2005, 11:04 PM	#17
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I hate dangling rides even more than roller coasters. I've been on a few roller coasters just to prove I can do it, but I'm very afraid of heights. It doesn't stop me from doing things I need to do (such as flying or driving over huge bridges) so I don't see it as a problem. Some phobias are protective. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

12-21-2005, 11:08 PM	#18
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Dangling coasters don't seem as scary as regular ones for some reason... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-21-2005, 11:09 PM	#19
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	I prefer ther front so i can vomit straight up in the air and hit everyone. __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

12-21-2005, 11:23 PM	#20
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Water sports rides? Meh, slow and boring.

12-22-2005, 06:05 AM	#21
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Front.

12-22-2005, 06:10 AM	#22
QuikSand lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Annapolis, Md	Serious steel coasters: front seat is usually worth the extra wait Traditional wooden coasters: back seat, greater "toss" effect Suspended coasters: front seat is the only way to ride, period

12-22-2005, 09:09 AM	#24
MJ4H Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Hog Country	Never been on a roller coaster.

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