A gem of a ride, pity it's so short. The acceleration in the launch is insane and pulls some serious g's I still cannot believe the incredible airtime on that top-hat! Making the complete 180 so high in the air like that further exaggerates this feeling. The rest of the ride is a rush through nearby terrain. The highlight of course is the legendary "flying snake dive," which is by far the most disorienting inversion I have ever experienced. The ride falls just short of true brilliance for two reasons. First, the restraints, while not terrible, still feel a little tight on the shoulders during the inversions. Second, it's just too short. A drop into the ravine followed by a turnaround would've been enough to push it among the very best out there. Still, this ride is a classic and the setting, sheer thrills, and airtime make it one of my favorites.
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