Matt N Posted March 13 Report Share Posted March 13 Hi guys. In recent weeks, the construction of Hyperia at Thorpe Park has been turning a fair few heads. In particular, the first drop for the ride seems to have garnered a lot of attention, with its sharp vertical profiling and twisting gaining plaudits. That drop certainly looks unique, and I've heard some say that they think it could be one of their favourite first drops in the world! This got me thinking about some of my favourite coaster drops in the UK, so today I ask; what is your current favourite coaster drop in the UK? Personally, I'd have to go for either the first drop of Oblivion at Alton Towers or the first drop of Megafobia at Oakwood. I love the drop on Oblivion because I just love the phenomenal sustained airtime it gives, as well as the sense of speed you get rushing through the tunnel! Oblivion's first drop has you flying out of your seat for what feels like ages, and I absolutely love that! And when you get to the bottom, I do love the raw sense of speed that the tunnel gives; I know that Oblivion isn't the fastest coaster I've ridden, but the sensation of speed in that tunnel would definitely have me believing that it was in contention for the title if I didn't know any better! Finally, the other thing I love about it is that it is huge. We don't have that many big coasters in this country, and we have even fewer big, straight first drops. As such, I do love that Oblivion has a properly sizeable first drop that's able to provide a real sustained sensation! As for Megafobia; that ride's first drop in the back row needs to be ridden to be believed, in my view! On the back, you get absolutely hurled out of the seat by the most ridiculous moment of ejector airtime! I've ridden over 100 coasters now, and few other coasters I've done have an ejector-filled first drop quite like Megafobia's. Certainly, no other British coaster has an ejector-filled first drop quite like Megafobia's, in my view. It isn't overly tall, though, and last time I did it, it was tarnished by quite a rough landing at the bottom (although the retrack has hopefully fixed this problem... I'll see for myself in May!). It also only properly hits in the back, from my experience, so it does lose a couple of points for consistency. Nonetheless, that back row ejector airtime is quite something! I have a tough time deciding between the two. If I had to pick, I'd probably choose Oblivion because I do love the sustained airtime, speed and raw size of it, and it is also consistent. Although as said, that back row ejector on Megafobia is quite something, in my view! But I'd be keen to know; what is your current favourite coaster drop in the UK? And as an aside; do you think that Hyperia's first drop could possibly clinch the title for you whenever that ride opens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Oblivions first drop is my favorite in the UK, and Kondaa outside of UK Definitely think Hyperias has the potential to clinch the title for me 😃 Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted March 14 Report Share Posted March 14 Swarm for me I think. Dive drops are just lovely Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Either The Swarm or Dragons Fury for me Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Doyle Posted March 15 Report Share Posted March 15 Big One by some distance. Though Hyperia should have something to say about that!! Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuntman707 Posted March 24 Report Share Posted March 24 The Big One by far. The way it whips round to the right is always a bit terrifying. But Hyperia could take the best first drop. Matt N 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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