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Bone breaking roller coaster in Japan
Saw this article and it made me want to ride this thing! Can't imagine accelerating to 112mph in 1.56 seconds
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles...0m/0na/004000c Amusement park's website: https://www.fujiq.jp/en/attraction/dododonpa.html |
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Yeah I saw that. They closed it down for good however because apparently four people either broke their necks or back, LOL.
I keep thinking of that Top Gear episode where Clarkson broke his neck cornering in the GTR. |
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Damn. Years ago, i went on a launchpad type coaster that went 0-70 in something like 2.5 seconds. Could not even imagine 112 in 1.5, that sounds equal parts insane and awesome. Makes the Tesla Roadster look tame
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Since the thread is a couple of years old, I'm curious if you ever got the chance to take that ride? I bet it's a lifetime experience that's hard to match.
Speaking of roller coasters, have you ever considered a tour of the best amusement parks in the U.S.? For instance, Cedar Point in Ohio is often referred to as the "Roller Coaster Capital of the World." Dollywood in Tennessee is another standout, not just for the rides but also for its Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Given you're in ATL, you're not too far from Six Flags Over Georgia, which also made it onto the list. Might be worth a visit if you haven't been already. Last edited by jadynshay; 11-06-2023 at 02:22 AM.. |
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I was at Fuji-Q last year, Do-dodonpa is still closed. I did ride the other coasters and they are physically challenging. And I consider myself a rollercoaster fan. One of them gave me neck strain due to the g-forces and being whipped around so many times. Those Fuji-Q rides earn their records. Highly recommended!
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I’d love to have a medical professional chime in here with a comment on the physical effects on the body of 112 mph acceleration in 1.56 seconds in the given environment. It sounds unsafe to me and like something where you’d need to be packing in like an astronaut.
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I'll just watch.
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Interesting. I’ve never heard that. I used to ride roller coasters pretty regularly and I am severely myopic/nearsighted. Without my glasses the big E on the chart is just a black blob.
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Screw that, haven't you guys watched enough Final Destination movies? Heck, there were many real-life stories where something horrible and freaky happened on amusement rides. It would be really stupid to have that on one's tombstone. D'oh! Hellz to the noes.
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