Thrill Seekers....

Alright, so I have this addiction to adrenaline rushes. I love thrill rides and will go on just about anything....check out a few of my favorites :)

The following link will connect you to a video that I found of X-Scream, a ride at the top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. This is a great angle of the ride....talk about INTENSE!!

Some ride facts :

Height: 866 feet (from the ground); the ride height of the track above the tower base is a maximum of 45 feet.

Drop: The ride travels about 29 feet over the edge of the tower.

Max Speed: 30 mph

Capacity: 8 passengers

(pay attention to where the woman is sitting, that's the EXACT seat I was in)

X-Scream

Also, check out the Big Shot, also on top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas. This thing shoots you straight up the needle...HOLD ON!!!

Some ride facts:

• Max Height: 1,087 feet (including the height of the tower)
• Biggest Drop: 160 feet
• Max Speed: 45 mph
• Ride Duration: About 1 minute
• Capacity: 16 riders per launch
• Designer: S&S Original Amusements, Logan, Utah
• Special Features: Traveling 160 feet up the top Stratosphere Tower mast in 2 seconds is a unique experience. Riders experience 4 Gs of force from the thrust.

Check out the video below:

Big Shot

What is your favorite thrill ride? Or, are you too scared to try? ;)

Oh, and did I mention that I am deathly afraid of heights??? LOL