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?
Honestly the only way you can really truly accomplish this is to not be anxious but that’s kind of the point of roller coasters – they are designed to scare you and that’s what makes them fun. Many of us who have been riding coasters for a long time actually kind of wish we could get that back.
It’s an ongoing battle between your rational mind and your subconscious. I have been taking my niece and nephew on coasters for years now but I still have that fight in my own mind. My nephew is really small even though he’s reached the height… I logically know everything is safe but I still can’t help pushing his restraint down a little more and fighting the subconscious doubts but it gets easier the more we ride together.