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  1. xxEmzJanexx's Avatar
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    Rollercosters
    I'm off to Blackpool with my bf but afraid of rollercosters how do i get over and have the confidence to go on them.
    Also we'er going blackpool dungons and i'm worried about the drop rides any ideas or thoughts on what they are like.
  2. Add!ction's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    Just go on the smaller ones to begin with. There's no shame in riding the teacups! Or get absolutely wasted and go on the biggest one you can find, that way all the others will seem easy.
  3. AspiringGenius's Avatar
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    :hugs: I feel your pain. if I'm being pressured into going on a rollercoaster by my friends, I normally just think of how safe they are- they have been ridden by innumerate people etc. This way you know there's nothing really to fear.
  4. Bibs_x's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    I'm also terrified of roller coasters. I even missed a trip to Thorpe Park that 3 of my close friends and one of their boyfriends planned and went on together - because I didn't want to ride any rollercoasters. I know it probably sounds really stupid, but I would never set foot on rides like the 13 ride at Thorpe Park. The thought of riding something like that petrifies me. I've visited a theme park in Spain on school trips - where both times I've ridden on the same rollercoaster and thrown up afterwards
    Last edited by Bibs_x; 05-06-2012 at 20:25.
  5. xxEmzJanexx's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    i've been on the twister at light water vally and what was the rat race one that was in the dark both times with my dad i guess cos i felt safe but now he's gone i'm not as sure its not that i dont think i'll feel safe with my bf i do but he's not my dad. i've been on the little dipper at blackpool so i guess i should go next one up but what do i do about the big one THE PESPIS MAX !!
  6. Picnic1's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    Just go on the Wild Mouse at the Pleasure Beach. That's a tame looking ride. (ha ha ha ha he rubs his hands with maniacal glee).
  7. xxEmzJanexx's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    think i'll try my luck on big dipper b4 i go and do pespi max well i've done the little dipper y not got one up
  8. xxEmzJanexx's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    well i've been on big dipper and grand national and i hated them both so its a defo fear of rollercosters ah well at least i gave it a go
  9. College_Dropout's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    I went to Thorpe Park with my cousin, although i HATED them. Got on one, and loved the buzz you get from them now. Although i didnt have the balls to go on Stealth
    From what i can remember, its goes from 0-80 in 1.9 seconds :eek:
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  10. mikeyd85's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    (Original post by College_Dropout)
    From what i can remember, its goes from 0-80 in 1.9 seconds :eek:
    I'd love to try that. Closest I'll ever get to feeling the acceleration of an F1 car.
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    (Original post by Add!ction)
    Just go on the smaller ones to begin with. There's no shame in riding the teacups! Or get absolutely wasted and go on the biggest one you can find, that way all the others will seem easy.
    I will go on any roller coaster but I stay the hell away from the teacups, that **** is serious.
  12. Mrx123's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    (Original post by scotttb)
    I will go on any roller coaster but I stay the hell away from the teacups, that **** is serious.
    i know what ya man, those things scare hell out of me lol
  13. xxEmzJanexx's Avatar
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    Re: Rollercosters
    omg how can they lil kids go on em lol
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