X
is a revolutionary roller
coaster - the world's
first Fourth
Dimension. The ride,
designed by Arrow
Dynamics, features
prototype vehicles that
can spin independently
360-degrees forwards or
backwards on a separate
axis.
X
stands 215-feet in the air
and reaches a maximum
speed of 76 MPH. The
3,610-foot long layout
features six inversions
including an amazing
sky-dive, two raven turns,
one back-flip, and a
twisting front flip.
X's
intimidating structure
towers over you as you
drive up Magic Mountain
Parkway. It is
recommended that you
arrive early and run to
the ride as soon as the
gates open in order to
avoid Xtremely long lines
later in the day.
Although
the ride has received
mostly rave reviews from
enthusiasts and is a huge
hit among the general
public, X is not flawless.
Due
to design flaws -
particularly with the
trains - the ride's
opening (originally
schedule for summer of
2001) was delayed until
January of 2002. In
June, the ride closed for
several months in order to
modify the trains.
In August of 2002, the
ride re-opened and has
been running smoothly ever
since.
X
is an amazing, unique
roller coaster that offers
sensations you will not be
able to experience
anywhere else in the
world.
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