Stealth: n. Avoiding
detection by moving carefully.
In
Short:
Stealth
is Thorpe Park's big icon ride - an 80mph+ launched 'Coaster
to over 200ft.
Statistics:
Opened: 2006 Manufacturer: Intamin Area: Amity Cove Ride Type: Rocket ' Coaster On Ride Photo: Yes Official Rating: Extreme Thrills
Cost: £12
million Max
Height: 205ft (62.5m) Max Speed: 84mph (135km/h) Track Length: 1,640ft (500m) Max G. Force: 4.5 Throughput: 1000 people/hour
Ride Duration: 24 seconds
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Review:
Stealth.
If there was one word to describe this 'Coaster, Stealth would
not be it. Why Thorpe Park took the decision to go ahead with
this name, nobody will ever know. However, it did come after
a series of alleged failed names, such as "The Edge" and "Johnny
Rocket", so maybe it was a last resort... This 'Coaster
is massive, at over 200ft tall, it's noisy, using a hydraulic
launching system and it's speedy, at over 80mph. Hardly "Stealth",
then.
The
other critism comes in the design of this 'Coaster. Riders are
launched from 0 to 80 in just 2.3 seconds, are catapualted up
a 200ft near vertical incline, and drop down the same height
again the other side. They experience one final "bunny hop" before
returning to the station. Now, there are 'Coasters that use a
launch system to provide an intial thrill and then follow it
up with a great Roller Coaster ride in it's own right. Stealth
provides that initial boost, but doesn't really follow it up
with everything. It's all over in 15 seconds!
OK,
enough moaning. Aside from these two issues, Stealth is fantastic.
Thorpe Park wanted an "icon"
'Coaster - and this is truely it. It towers over everything else
in the Park and really dominates the skyline. The rush of being
thrown from 0 to 80mph in such a small space of time is indescribable,
too. The acceleration is stunning - it never falters. Just as you
think the train won't go any faster down the launch track it keeps
speeding up relentlessly, and doesn't let up until you're cresting
over the top of the Top Hat.
The
ride is comfortable, despite the high speeds the train is going
through and is very reridable. The best rides can be had sitting
in the Front Row with your hands firmly in the air!
Stealth
really hits the spot. Perhaps the most adrenaline fuelled ride
in Park, it has and will continue to bring in the visitors and
has most definitely secured Thorpe Park's place in the UK tourism
industry. Make it a "must" in your next visit.
Positives:
The
biggest adrenaline rush that Thorpe Park provides.
Stunning
visuals at the crest of the Top Hat.
Minimalistic
ride design heightens the feeling of vulnerability.
Certainly iconic.
Amazing
ride in the front row.
Negatives:
A
one-trick pony.
The
huge space which the ride takes up feels wasted.
Rediculous
name.
10/10
Your
Reviews:
"Here
are the words to describe it: amazing, incredible, supreme,
extreme, thrilling, fun, fast... and HIGH!" Ashley, Winchester, UK.
"You
must ride this if not once, hundreds of times! The only downside
is the duration of the ride, just wished it turned in to a rollercoaster
after the drop." Andrew, London, UK.
"Stealth
is top of my list with Saw - The Ride! It's the fastest coaster
and at the top of the tower, I get an awesome view of Thorpe
Park!" Tommy Murray, Bracknell, UK.
"I
think it's very good. It is over in ten seconds, but it makes
you very nervous and excited, and gives you a rush as
well!" William Phillips, Shorham, UK.
"This
ride really blows your head off! I went on with my Dad at the
front, and it was awesome. I then went on again 3 more times
that day; plus it was an achievement - I had ridden the fastest
and highest launch coaster in Europe!" Chris Jones, Hampshire, UK.
"I
like Stealth, it's thrilling - wow!" Hayley, London, UK.
"Action
packed thrill ride. Worth the wait. If it was like Storm Runner
at Hershey Park, it would be much better - if it had a longer
track and went around more. Other than that it was great." Robert, Hertford, UK.
"I
sat in the seat, pulled down the over head bar, and held on so
tight my knuckles turned blue. 3..2..1 AHHH! I screamed so
loud, I lost my voice half way up... to sum this up, BEST
RIDE EVER!" Beverly, London, UK.
"Stealth
is not a ridiculous name, it's quite good. The downer is
that it's short, not the name!!!" Ross, Dundee, UK.
"I
sat in the seat, but didn't know how fast the ride was. The countdown
went off... it was the fastest thing I had ever been on! Best
ride in the world." James, UK.
"Awesome
ride! I only ever ride it once per visit though - it's never
worth the queue!" Matt, UK.
"Very good ride but all over a little too quickly and not worth queuing more than half an hour for. But the launch is incredible with the intense G-Force and then the massive rise and fall. 8/10." Adam, UK.
"Stealth is amazing! I split up with my group to go on the single rider entrance and skip the queue. It's better the second time round when you know what to expect. 10/10" Katherine, UK.
"One of those rides that leaves you buzzing for ages afterwards. The acceleration has to be experienced to be believed, and the vertical freefall as you pass the top of the arch is absolutely fantastic. A great experience, just a shame it's all over so quickly." Dan, UK.
"Thrills are what you get for sure. The best ride ever!" Jibran, UK.
"I hate heights but that was a thrill I want to go on FOREVER!" Ange, UK.