Nemesis' helix vs. Rita's launch
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Nemesis Inferno
Strata Poster
The Helix of course...
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FaceYourNemesis
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Another vote for Nemster's helix. It's the most intense ride element in this country!
Uh, the launch, obviously.
The helix is a great helix, but, a helix isn't better than a launch.
What a random thread, and people are obviously voting for the ride instead of actually comparing the elements, cause you can't vote for Rita for anything just in case it turns you into a girl or something <//3
The helix is a great helix, but, a helix isn't better than a launch.
What a random thread, and people are obviously voting for the ride instead of actually comparing the elements, cause you can't vote for Rita for anything just in case it turns you into a girl or something <//3
FaceYourNemesis
Hyper Poster
Ben said:
Lol, what?
A helix is just a helix, but the one on Nemmy is particularly forceful, even more so on the back right seat. Nothing beats it...not even Rita's launch, which by launch coaster standards is probably considered inferior.
FaceYourNemesis
Hyper Poster
Ben said:
We do? :wink:
In all fairness, I haven't done many coasters with a helix (probably five at best), so don't have much to compare.
Dar
Hyper Poster
I've gone for Nemesis' helix because I find the sustained forces better than the launch. For me personally, the anticipation of the launch and the split second that you actually start the launch are the only bits that I really like! And I actually enjoy Rita.
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A-Kid
Giga Poster
That helix probally makes Nemesis. The G's arn't THAT strong, but its substained like a wheel of misfortune (Enterprise), so it feels stronger. That combined with passing rocks, footchopping fence, waterfalls makes it visually intense. Its unique. That makes it pretty awesome.
Rita's launch is just a... standard launch... Nothing special. Blink and you won't notice it.
Rita's launch is just a... standard launch... Nothing special. Blink and you won't notice it.
Thekingin64
Strata Poster
Tougher than it sounds this. Both are amazing. Gonna have to say the helix though.
Kebab
Giga Poster
Must admit, one of the more stupid comparisons I've come across.
But I'll have to say Rita's launch, it's the only thing good about the ride (apart from the 2-3 pops of air-time). But Nemesis completely kills Rita in comparison, the whole thing is good from the moment you enter the queue until you puke from re-riding it far too much.
But I'll have to say Rita's launch, it's the only thing good about the ride (apart from the 2-3 pops of air-time). But Nemesis completely kills Rita in comparison, the whole thing is good from the moment you enter the queue until you puke from re-riding it far too much.
MouseAT
Hyper Poster
It's a tough call. Taken as a while I prefer Nemesis to Rita by a very small margin, but when it comes down to those specific elements, it's a different story.
The helix on Nemesis is incredibly forceful. Unlike most other rides which sustain fewer positive Gs over a longer period, the Nemesis helix just grabs you and rams you down into the seat. It's amazing, but then again it's got the rest of the ride to back it up and round out the experience. Without the wingover before or the dip and zero G afterwards would it still be as amazing? Tough to say.
Rita on the other hand still has the best launch of any accelerator I've ridden. It's a bit too short, but it's incredibly powerful and packs a real punch. The bigger accelerators may sustain the force for longer, but they feel weak by comparison. And I'm definitely a sucker for accelerator coasters.
I think Rita's launch just wins out here.
The helix on Nemesis is incredibly forceful. Unlike most other rides which sustain fewer positive Gs over a longer period, the Nemesis helix just grabs you and rams you down into the seat. It's amazing, but then again it's got the rest of the ride to back it up and round out the experience. Without the wingover before or the dip and zero G afterwards would it still be as amazing? Tough to say.
Rita on the other hand still has the best launch of any accelerator I've ridden. It's a bit too short, but it's incredibly powerful and packs a real punch. The bigger accelerators may sustain the force for longer, but they feel weak by comparison. And I'm definitely a sucker for accelerator coasters.
I think Rita's launch just wins out here.
Mysterious Sue
Strata Poster
On its own, a launch is preferable to a helix, but that's not the question being asked!
Comparing these elements on these two specific rides, means that the rest of the ride does indeed matter. The force that you feel at Nemesis's helix is a result of the forces built up throughout the whole ride.
For me, Stealth's launch is far superior to Rita's, making it nothing particularly special, whereas Nemesis takes the helix and smashes it! No competition!
Comparing these elements on these two specific rides, means that the rest of the ride does indeed matter. The force that you feel at Nemesis's helix is a result of the forces built up throughout the whole ride.
For me, Stealth's launch is far superior to Rita's, making it nothing particularly special, whereas Nemesis takes the helix and smashes it! No competition!