Does it matter where you sit on a roller coaster?

The best seat on a coaster, then, is a matter of personal taste. If you love the feeling of weightlessness, head for the back. If you want the best view of the action, head for the front. The cars in the middle provide the weakest ride, but it's a good bet you'll still have a good time.



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The best place to sit on a roller coaster is the front row because it has both the greatest values of negative Z acceleration and the greatest time spent in free fall.

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Riders may experience weightlessness at the tops of hills (negative g-forces) and feel heavy at the bottoms of hills (positive g-forces). This feeling is caused by the change in direction of the roller coaster. At the top of a roller coaster, the car goes from moving upward to flat to moving downward.

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The same can be said for this phenomenon on roller coasters. “You feel very light at the top of loops, but heavier than usual at the bottom” (Boston University).

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In a typical coaster design, the riders in the front car get an unobstructed view of all these obstacles whipping past them. In a coaster that has seats facing backward, the rear car offers the best of both worlds -- you get a great view and the most intense ride.

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Keep your eyes open if you experience nausea. Some people will experience motion sickness while they are on a roller coaster. In order to combat this, you can keep your eyes open. This way you will be able to see what is coming and this will allow your body to predict the movements.

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Based on the research and medical-professional recommendations, eating a light meal before riding a roller coaster is not a bad idea.

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People with high blood pressure and/or heart conditions are warned not to ride roller coasters because of the way they tax the cardiovascular system. The adrenaline rush that roller coasters give you causes a rapid spike in your heart rate and blood pressure.

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A Standup Coaster, Iron Wolf at Six Flags Great America in Illinois (relocated in 2012 as Apocalypse to Six Flags America in Maryland), was the first they built in 1990. It's often difficult to spot if a standing coaster is Intamin or B&M, as both use the distinctive wide track and four across trains.

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The chain lift is one of the essential components of a roller coaster since it helps get the ride going. If a design incorporates more than one large hill, it may use multiple chain lifts. Block brakes: The ride has to stop at some point, and that's where brakes come in.

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According to clinical psychologist Judy Kurianski, high tempo rides expose us to “good fear.” Our brains perceive the drops and heart-stopping twists to be “safe” and “predictable,” so riding these thrill rides becomes therapeutic, especially as we scream out our anxieties.

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Since rollercoasters are all about speed, velocity, forces, and emulating the sensation of flying, raising your arms can really enhance the experience and increase the feeling that you're flying – but do you dare?

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Tip 1) Go with family or friends, as they will comfort you and make you feel less scared. Tip 2) Sit in the front, so you can see what's coming. Sitting in the middle is fine too, so you feel protection on both sides. Tip 3) Go on less scary rides first, and work your way up to the more intense ones.

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Roller coasters tend to be tall, with long drops, making them challenging for those with a fear of heights. Claustrophobia: By design, roller coaster seats are small and tight, and the restraints fit extremely snugly. This is necessary for safety but can trigger claustrophobia.

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Yukon Striker will plummet riders going 80 mph 245 feet down to an underwater tunnel!

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The truth is that most visits to the amusement park are full of thrills, fun and are statistically quite safe. However, some amusement park rides, and especially roller coasters, are a significant cause of neck and spine injuries. While these injuries don't make the nightly news, they can slow you down.

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