I certainly had better rides on it earlier on the year when it was pretty cold. Able to re-ride quite happily. Then went on once a couple of weeks ago when it was warmer and headaches straight away. Surprised Swarm closed because of the cold, above 5c and it's usually the wind or the parks current bank balance that closes it.

Getting stuck that early into the ride would have been embarrassing for Thorpe and Gerstlauer!

I think Merlin lawyers come out and personally push the train to the block brakes!

But it's been in operation long enough that it should be impossible for it to get stuck there with guests onboard within operating conditions.

Clearly the least bubbly ride at the park.

I like the theme and atmosphere of the ride, and the indoor section is pleasant enough. That for me is where the enjoyment ends, as the outside section is pure pain.

Having ridden Mystery Mine in it's opening year, and again last year, it seems as if this particular model of Eurofighter with the OTSR's just don't age well.

The lap bars on the newer versions make the world of difference.

I don't think Saw is particularly rough - but almost too fast for its own good. From the horrible bump at the bottom of the first drop, to the jolty final turn - it just hurts my head.

Maybe Merlin could retrofit Saw with the lap bar trains - but unlikely considering their approach to safety after certain events, and the fact they just don't invest significant amounts of cash on existing rides without 'relaunching' them.

Best ride in the world.


Jokes aside, I do really adore this ride. It was the first ride I followed construction for (Th13teen being the main coaster i followed) and I just have a big soft spot for it. It is getting rougher and it can have some really horrible rides on it, but I would much rather take a ride up on this than Colossus. I just adore it to bits. If it had some work done and modifications done to it to make the experience less rough, it would certainly be a bigger fan favourite than it is at the moment.