Are you able to physically relax your body when you go on rides?

3 years ago by sunaurus to c/rollercoasters

I'm not a huge roller coaster guy, so I actually hadn't gone on any rides during all of my adult life until I recently visited Linnanmäki while travelling in Finland.

I tried all the rides, but I was seriously scared for my life during a few of them, especially Ukko (someone else's POV video).

Rationally I realize that these rides must be designed in such a way that it's impossible to fall out even when hanging upside down, but I clearly remember feeling that if I relax my body and stop holding on for dear life, I will definitely fall out.

For people who go on rides more often, do you manage to overcome this feeling and actually relax your muscles while you're on a ride?

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choquel 2 points 3 years ago

Orion, Nitro, and Diamondback are three rollercoasters I find so relaxing I actually could fall asleep in them if they were longer. What these rides have in common is that they are steel, with long undulating non-inverting layouts, and are made by Bollinger & Mabillard. The rocking motion instantly relaxes my body and makes me drowsy. Some might even say these rides are Boring & Mild :)

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bobkmertz 2 points 3 years ago

You shut your mouth about Nitro :)

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choquel 2 points 3 years ago

to clarify - I enjoy a relaxing ride! Especially Nitro. It’s almost euphoric.

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