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Classics like Vertigo or Zero Gravity just don’t do it for me anymore. Here are some of the more extreme rides I survived this year.
The Lane County Fair has dozens of carnival rides that unfortunately come with long lines. Are all of them worth the wait?
Well, I went on (almost) all of the non-kiddie rides — from the intimidating Zipper to the classic Ferris wheel. The carnival features many adrenaline-pumping options for first-time riders and amusement park veterans alike.
Here are five rides that are worth the wait.
Kamikaze
One of the most intense rides I experienced at the Lane County Fair this year. The ride consists of two pendulum-like appendages that swing back and forth with trailer-like compartments at the bottom of each. The ride goes completely full-circle like the hands of a clock, stopping briefly at the top, leaving riders, myself included, hanging upside-down.
I briefly lost consciousness while upside-down, but, hey, that’s part of the fun.
If you don’t like blood rushing to your head, heed this warning!
This was the longest ride I experienced in terms of duration, but unfortunately also had the longest line. If you’re a thrill-seeker, I recommend trying to beat the lines either early in the day, or late at night.
Zipper
Ron Burback, the owner of Funtastic Rides, which supplies rides to the fair, said the Zipper is one of Lane County’s favorites. I think it rightfully deserves that spot.
I still feel woozy from my time being locked in a cage that seemingly never stopped rotating. The ride consists of one oblong boom with cages attached to it, with two people seated in each cage. Not only do the cages never stop rotating, but the oblong boom doesn’t either!
Pro tip: Make sure to have all your valuables tightly stored away. The never-ending spinning causes items like cellphones and wallets to catapult out of pockets, turning them into projectiles bouncing around the cage.
I went on the Zipper shortly after the fair opened, so the line wasn’t too bad, but I’d recommend showing up early or staying late to beat the line.
Rock Star
Neighboring the Kamikaze, the Rockstar is equally intimidating and exhilarating, but the ride is much less extreme.
This ride is modeled after a guitar, swinging back and forth and eventually fully around. It’s like one of the pendulums on the Kamikaze, but your seat on the Rockstar is always stationary and level. No upside-down time or blood rushing to your head!
The line was much shorter than the Kamikaze, but the ride duration was also shorter as well.
Super Orbiter
This one is an all-time favorite. When I was too timid to ride the behemoths like the Kamikaze or the Zipper, I rode the Super Orbiter… and had an amazing time.
The Super Orbiter spins around a central axis while six arms rise and fall, each ending in a cluster of cars that spin the opposite direction. As the ride progresses, the speed increases and the angle at which you are positioned gets closer and closer to 90 degrees in the air.
There is just something about spinning in the opposite way that you are moving that really does something for my dopamine sensors. This is a must-ride.
Cliff Hanger
If you want to feel like Superman, this is your ride. The layout is similar to the Super Orbiter, but instead of seats that also spin, you’re lying down. Up and down and all around you go, briefly morphing into the fair’s local flying superhero.
The line was not too long, giving me instant gratification. This ride is a good stepping stone to get yourself ready for the other intense rides at the fair this year.
Finally, just make sure not to eat too much cotton candy or corn dogs before climbing aboard any of these stomach-turning rides.
