Theme Park bloke Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I tell ya the one thing that annoys me with Saw and that is the fact that people who have been on lots of other rollercoasters get to the top of Saw's tower and scream their head off before going down. OK, so it's more vertical and there are worser drops. Like Stealth perhaps?On my very first Saw ride I got to the top, glanced down, and thought "OK, whatever, bothered, that's nothing" and then went down the drop. It really didn't scare me. It really was nothing new for me even though Oblivion is the closest I've come to a drop that steep before now. It was as if I had ridden a drop like Saw's before my very first Saw ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthtp Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I tell ya the one thing that annoys me with Saw and that is the fact that people who have been on lots of other rollercoasters get to the top of Saw's tower and scream their head off before going down. OK, so it's more vertical and there are worser drops. Like Stealth perhaps?On my very first Saw ride I got to the top, glanced down, and thought "OK, whatever, bothered, that's nothing" and then went down the drop. It really didn't scare me. It really was nothing new for me even though Oblivion is the closest I've come to a drop that steep before now. It was as if I had ridden a drop like Saw's before my very first Saw ride.Really?!I found it to be and look quite steep, from the top, and although I didn't scream I can see why people would/do, with the blades and everything!Plus screaming/shouting is all the fun of it, not really screaming because it's scary!I found going up far worse however, the weirdest thing I’ve ever experienced on a roller coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 To people that have been on Oblivion at Alton Towers.I did not want to go on Oblivion last time I was at Alton Towers but I really want to go on SAW: The Ride at THORPE PARK.Do you think if people can go on SAW: The Ride, you can cope with Oblivion at Alton Towers?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordcutter6 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 To people that have been on Oblivion at Alton Towers.I did not want to go on Oblivion last time I was at Alton Towers but I really want to go on SAW: The Ride at THORPE PARK.Do you think if people can go on SAW: The Ride, you can cope with Oblivion at Alton Towers?Thanks! I ain't been alton or Oblivion, but I sure would like too I think if you can deal with Saw then it wouldn't be bad at all, it just different for it holds you at the top. Go on them both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I ain't been alton or Oblivion, but I sure would like too I think if you can deal with Saw then it wouldn't be bad at all, it just different for it holds you at the top. Go on them both To be fair Lordcutter, If you don't know what Oblivion is like. It don't answer my question! Thanks anyway though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordcutter6 Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 To be fair Lordcutter, If you don't know what Oblivion is like. It don't answer my question! Thanks anyway though! Oh yeah, fair enough Tbh I would think it will be the same though, have fun trying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew H Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 To answer your question themeparkmad, just go on it. :lol:It dosen't matter what you have or haven't done, once you get used to thrill rides you can take on anything. Thats my advice anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 Thanks Lordcutter6 and Professor X.I might Just go on them next time and scream like a girl! feels weird being called themeparkmad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake C Posted June 6, 2009 Report Share Posted June 6, 2009 I been on sheikra at bush gardens and saw at thorpe park but never oblivion, tbh I find vertical rides alot more forcefull then more then vertical rides. but yeh you should defo go on oblivion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 To people that have been on Oblivion at Alton Towers.I did not want to go on Oblivion last time I was at Alton Towers but I really want to go on SAW: The Ride at THORPE PARK.Do you think if people can go on SAW: The Ride, you can cope with Oblivion at Alton Towers?Thanks! Honestly, if you can cope with SAW, you'll be fine with Oblivion. Oblivion's drop is much smoother and longer, as well as being more fun. Therefore, you'll cope fine.As for the whole screaming thing, I do believe that for quite a lot of people, screaming is a way of releasing the adrenaline that is made when you're on such thrill rides. I know many people who scream on rides after they've been on it many times, for fun, or as a way to release the adrenaline. While I find the drop and the blades rather bland and more for show, some people may find screaming helps (that, or they are just generally scared). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Personally I think Oblivion's drop is more forceful and fun than any other's I've been on (including Sheikra) which makes it my favourite drop ever. I agree with others saying about saws drop being for show and that if you can do saw you can do Oblivion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossafc Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 yeah I agree, oblivions drop is more forcefull than saw's. its good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Ok guys,Thanks for your help! Josh C4 - said "screaming on rides been on tone before"I can definately relate to that as I do it all the time even on the Flying Fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 To people that have been on Oblivion at Alton Towers.I did not want to go on Oblivion last time I was at Alton Towers but I really want to go on SAW: The Ride at THORPE PARK.Do you think if people can go on SAW: The Ride, you can cope with Oblivion at Alton Towers?Thanks!Oblivion is much better and funner you will enjoy it more than SAW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korikon Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 As for the whole screaming thing, I do believe that for quite a lot of people, screaming is a way of releasing the adrenaline that is made when you're on such thrill rides. I know many people who scream on rides after they've been on it many times, for fun, or as a way to release the adrenaline. While I find the drop and the blades rather bland and more for show, some people may find screaming helps (that, or they are just generally scared).Haha this is definitely true. I've generally found when it comes to adrenaline-provoking rides, I tend to break out in hysterical laughter o.O Especially on Samurai and Stealth, Saw was more.. going up the lift hill = stream fo expletives. But I don't see why anyone should complain about the noise of people screaming, it's a theme park after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 When I was in the queue for SAW today alfonso was closing part of the queue as it was so small. when he closed the gate I am pretty sure he broke the gate, I took a pic of it:http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss204/c...pg?t=1244398490 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 When I was in the queue for SAW today alfonso was closing part of the queue as it was so small. when he closed the gate I am pretty sure he broke the gate, I took a pic of it:http://i576.photobucket.com/albums/ss204/c...pg?t=1244398490 just put the bill on jigsaw.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpe park22 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 just put the bill on jigsaw..omg I was there today he was soo safe he did break it the que after 4 was 5 mins it was sooo cool cant wait for next week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phyciodes Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Bloody hell looks like I'm gonna have to start going sundays again instead of weekdays if thats what the queues are like! And excuse me no one use Alfonso's name in vein! I'm sure if he broke the gate it wasn't his fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Bloody hell looks like I'm gonna have to start going sundays again instead of weekdays if thats what the queues are like!And excuse me no one use Alfonso's name in vein! I'm sure if he broke the gate it wasn't his fault tongue.gifYeah, today was great, the queues were tiny, the weather was great apart from a few showers and the staff were very funny today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake C Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I cant remeber his name but whilst queueing for saw today a member of staff was walking up and down the stairs on the fastrack side fo the gate scaring people it was very funny. also when I queued for saw today the queue was 45 mins on the board but it felt like 1hour. got on stealth seven times though, 6 times at the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordcutter6 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Bloody hell looks like I'm gonna have to start going sundays again instead of weekdays if thats what the queues are like! And excuse me no one use Alfonso's name in vein! I'm sure if he broke the gate it wasn't his fault Well I got into the que at 3 and got off at 4 and the que was still 30-45 mins, I think that a bit short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpe park22 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Well I got into the que at 3 and got off at 4 and the que was still 30-45 mins, I think that a bit short.omg the que went down to 5 mins at one point around 4 ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todge Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Anyone else joined the "Alfonso is a legend" facebook group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Anyone else joined the "Alfonso is a legend" facebook group? You mean there is one Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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