My first Griffin dive today

[GreatDane]

205 feet, straight down @ 70 mph, 4 G.

Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, Virginia.

That first drop was pretty good but the ride is short although I did wait only 15 minutes in line. I think the Alpengeist coaster is more exciting.

 

[SonicArmada]

That same ride is at the Busch Gardens here in Tampa. It's called Shei Kra, I think the drop might be a bit longer though. Also, The cars are "floorless".

 

[Seaside]

I thought you're talking about this.

But then... that's gripen, not griffin.

 

[GreatDane]

Yes, the Griffin is floorless...and that jet would be MUCH more fun.

 

[krmathis]

That rollercoaster looks awesome.
/me wish we had rollercoaster like that one in Norway.

 

[Rise To The Top]

I love vertical drop coasters. They rank up there with rides like the Big Shot in Vegas.

 

[luckybaer]

I'd sh!t myself...

 

[ken36]

[size=x-large]CONGRATS![/size]

 

[KYTGuy]

Much more fun in a Plane - then FUN till the fuel is gone, or your stomach says:"Enough"!!

 

[mrarroyo]

Back when I was in my teens and 20's I used to love rollercoasters. Granted a lot has happened in 20 years, now they are faster and taller and scarier.

However, as I have gotten older

I do not think I would fare well if I rode one of the new ones.

 

[snejk]

Another, more manual type of joyride I did a couple of years ago:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMwPLi4VASg

Not doing it again....

 

[darkninja67]

"insert video of Kingda Ka"

 

[velogreg]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seaside /img/forum/go_quote.gif I thought you're talking about this. But then... that's gripen, not griffin.

Kind of looks like a happy face on the fuselage underneath the pilot?

 

[Happy Camper]

Ever notice the smell of a dumpster as you get on the ride? That last row is not the place to be

. I have also retired from the dreaded coasters. The newer tube units are fast but the Beast (wooden) is still a wicked ride.

To all those still gutting it out, I salute you.