Tatsu... Fun, Intense, Scary, what?

Question

Six Flags Magic Mountain's flying coaster is getting me nervous. I enjoy roller coasters, but not REAL Extreme ones like X2 or Goliath. I've never done a flying coaster. Is it really scary, or really fun?

Help, I'm going to SFMM in a few weeks,

Matt from CA

Answer 1

I think Tatsu is really fun... I wouldn't consider it scary or intense. I think the worst part of that ride is the lift, because you're face down, and I don't like heights a WHOLE lot. After that it's smooth sailing though :) You'll like it

Answer 2

I really wouldn't consider Tatsu as being very intense. I've been on it many times and true only very intense part is the huge pretzel loop. That part is intense enough to make me black out for a couple of seconds. It just feels as your being pushed into your seat. A flying coaster is not anywhere near the intensity of other rides. Oh, it really is scary going up the lift and knowing that only a harness is holding you in.t. That's the only scary part. But it is very unique and fun. Just ride it cause after you'll love it.

Answer 3

It's fun, but if you don't like Goliath, you probably won't like Tatsu, because when you're at the top about to start flying, you're 170 feet in the air staring straight at the ground.  That was the only thing that freaked me out when I first rode it.  Not to be negative, but if you don't plan on going on X2 or Goliath, you might find Tatsu a little too much.  I hope you do ride it though because it is my favorite ride next to Goliath.