What Element of a ride do you like the most?

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RCandrew
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I've never been on one yet but I think my favourite element would be a pretzel loop on a flyer, i want to ride one so bad :O [-o< :lol
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RCandrew wrote:I've never been on one yet but I think my favourite element would be a pretzel loop on a flyer, i want to ride one so bad :O [-o< :lol
Oooh yeah, those look epic! Especially at high speeds! ;)
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I'm going to agree with many on here and say the first drop on The Swarm. It's both terrifying and exhilarating and I love it. :)
Also, the indoor section on SAW and the zero-G bunny hop on The Smiler with all of the effects. It looks just as good as it feels aha.
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Might just add another one to my list and say the launch on Formula Rossa. Never been on it though, but one day when I have a bit more money... ;)
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The backwards section of Thirteen, it always makes me giggle- though that may just be the reaction of the people around me ;). It's just a little different.
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Saw's indoor drop.
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I really like the first inversion on The Smiler, smooth as silk and takes it with a fair amount of speed as well.
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I rather like the second airtime hill on The Smiler - always impresses me :)

Also, the helix on Nemesis - simply my favourite part of the ride :)
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Nemmy helix is awesome! Must also mention the airtime hill on SAW, unlike Smiler you actually notice it! :P
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For me not much beats the slow corner just before oblivions' drop
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I also have a soft spot for the skeleton with the electric switch on Duel and when you go through the tunnel on Oblivion :D
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Nemesiss first drop towards the queue line through the trees feels absolutely amazing when your at the front.......then that beast of a helix.
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tallicay2k wrote:Nemesiss first drop towards the queue line through the trees feels absolutely amazing when your at the front.......then that beast of a helix.
HELIX! :yes:

That first drop on Nemesis and how it sort of goes round before going straight down into that first inversion is pretty epic.
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I quite like the over banked curve as you come out of Oblivion's tunnel. I also like the the curved down hill bit on Air, just after you turn over
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I also find airs track switching into and out of the station fascinating. Ok not an adrenaline pumping huge drop lol but I think it's clever and enjoy watching it happen
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Not sure if it counts as an element, but the terrain hugging and near misses on Air or any flying coaster.
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The first drop on Nemesis for me.
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I think we've all missed the obvious here! The sharp corner and steep track entering the tunnel on the Runaway Mine Train. Always a joy!
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Nothing like a good vertical loop especially on an invert
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i live in the middle east (qatar) but am from england, and my fave elements would be the barrel rolls in colossus and formulla rossas launch. those who thought stealths launch was powerful, this one feels like your face will rip off!
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