On Thursday May 31st Jeff Howe and I were given the opportunity to preview Cedar Point’s newest and record-setting 17th roller coaster, Maverick, and let me tell you it did not disappoint.The ride takes you up a 105 ft. hill at record speed and drops you 100ft at a 95 degree angle, (A 90 degree angle is straight down so this took you down and in at the same time.) A series of loops and barrel rolls followed, and then we went into a tunnel where the train slowed only to launch us out at 70mph.It was completely awesome!!!!
It was after the ride that I realized that I am not as young as I used to be.When I was a kid I loved (and still do) roller coasters.The Beast at Kings Island is my all-time favorite.There is nothing like the sound of “click-clack, click-clack” and the smell of chain grease as you climb a hill only to have your breath taken away by that first drop.Anyway, after getting off of the Maverick, I felt something I had never felt after riding coasters before…a little nauseous.But as the day went on and I rode some more it happened after each ride…the Raptor…nauseous…the Millenium Force…nauseous…(by the way that was my first ride on the Millenium Force and it was worth it.)
Jeff tried to get me on Top Thrill Dragster but I knew my limits. Maybe next time.I guess my wife is right I AM a 10 year old trapped in a 35 year old body that is falling apart.But that’s o.k. because I bought a whole box of Dramamine (motion sickness medication) and SpiritSong Fest at Kings Island is 1 month away so bring it on.
Putting the barf in barf bag
Rob Kelly 35 going on 11
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