Storm Runner has a couple of unique elements that people don’t generally find in other coasters. One of Storm Runner’s unique elements behind the trees Nevertheless, Storm Runner still packs a lot of action in its entirety, starting with the 0-72mph launch in a flat two seconds! With a top speed of 72 mph, the coaster pales in comparison to Intamin’s other launch coasters such as Kingda Ka (Six Flags Great Adventure) and Top Thrill Dragster. Storm Runner was widely known as one of the few Intamin launch coaster of its kind to feature inversions, 3 to be exact. Right after the pain of Skyrush, I decided to get away from The Hollow and go towards another roller coaster that excites me: Storm Runner! For a much calmer ride, go towards the front and take the middle seat. Nevertheless, it is a somewhat painful experience that you have to be ready for before getting on it. Skyrush is an intense coaster that many thrill riders would praise for its extreme airtime and true intensity. True to my expectation, I developed small bruises right away right by my knees. By the end of the ride, the restraints would be so tight on your thighs, you will probably feel a lot of pain. Nevertheless, Skyrush has a very uncomfortable restraint system. Right after Skyrush’s second airtime hill, the scariest part of the ride (in my opinion) If it wasn’t because of the tight restraints, I would’ve been dead somewhere by the lake… At one point, I even had my body almost thrown out of the seat. The extreme turns will also throw the riders from side to side. I felt as if I was thrown away from the seat!Īirtime hills are not the only thing so crazy about this coaster. The 2nd hill actually gave the rider an extreme -2.0 G’s. As the train swooshes at a top speed of 75 mph, the train then goes through the first airtime hill… no, can I say EJECTOR HILL? This is why Skyrush has two airtime hills that give the riders extreme airtime. That is a lot for a lift hill!įrom there, Skyrush, true to its name, is an ultimate rush! The drop will literally leave even the most hardcore thrill seekers hanging on their lap bars. It also does not help that the lift hill is measured at an extremely steep 45-degree angle. At a jaw-dropping 17 mph, this might as well be the scariest lift hill I have ever had. Never have I ever, in my life, experienced a lift hill as fast as that of Skyrush. The excitement of the roller coaster starts right away as the train leaves the station. Skyrush’s 45-degree lift hill takes the riders to the top of the 200′ first drop at 17 mph. I arrived at the roller coaster with a posted 10-minute wait so I hopped on right away. … I headed to the beast of the park right away, Skyrush! Going up and down, encircling the beautiful man-made lake, this Intamin beast has a sharp yellow track that would literally blind your eyes.

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