I’m not a huge roller coaster guy, so I actually hadn’t gone on any rides during all of my adult life until I recently visited Linnanmäki while travelling in Finland.
I tried all the rides, but I was seriously scared for my life during a few of them, especially Ukko (someone else’s POV video).
Rationally I realize that these rides must be designed in such a way that it’s impossible to fall out even when hanging upside down, but I clearly remember feeling that if I relax my body and stop holding on for dear life, I will definitely fall out.
For people who go on rides more often, do you manage to overcome this feeling and actually relax your muscles while you’re on a ride?
Personally, I found that getting comfortable with coasters came with time as I rode more coasters. The more coasters you ride, the better you’re able to anticipate what a new coaster will feel like even before you’ve ridden it, this takes away the fear of the unknown making it easier to relax and enjoy the ride.
Another tip I’d give (especially if you’re feeling nervous about the safety aspect) is to research how coasters are made and all of the engineering and testing that goes into every rollercoaster.