Is Rita worth it?

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JoyfulSin
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Rita+ Hail= Amazing.

Apart from that one exception, I really don't enjoy this ride. The launch is fine, but after that it is somewhat boring to ride. Doesn't help that it's over in about 10 seconds either.

Put it this way, I wouldn't queue for more than 10 mins (and even that's a push) for Rita.
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JoyfulSin wrote: Rita+ Hail= Amazing.
:? I take it you enjoy pain? :lol:
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Bit off topic but has anyone been on The swarm with hail? Its soo painful
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Boz wrote:
JoyfulSin wrote: Rita+ Hail= Amazing.
:? I take it you enjoy pain? :lol:
Well, you know...the less said about that the better  :P

It takes away the pain of the constant head bashing at least. Although, it did mean I had to walk around with a frozen face for the rest of the day.  :D
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Stealth is worse in heavy rain/hail :-)
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Hell yeah! I love rita it is a must ride! DO IT!
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I really like Rita. It's not the best coaster, but I enjoy it. Fair enough, I think I may like it more with a little storyline, but it is a lot of fun. It's a good way to start the day as it really gets your adrenaline pumping and it can make for some hilarious photos. The very best I've had was with me and my younger brother; I had intense Jedward hair and his cheeks were rolling back!
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Love Rita. My first launch coaster. Just as good as Stealth in my opinion, and I actually find the launch a little scarier. Have waited an hour for it. I think that is the max you should wait really.
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I would prefer Rita without the lights.

Anticipation for the launch makes it so much more exciting.
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I've never had a massive amount of grief from this ride, however my ex, and my current, both bloody hate the thing.

Come off with bruises, it looks like I'm a women beater for god sake!!
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lol sweed.

My answer: It depends. If you are in a fantastic mood you'll come of beaming but if you feel pessimisticly realist you might just say it was short.

It also depends what you compare it too. Compared it to a childrens slide its amazing. Not trolling here just being creative to show bottom lines.
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