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At the bottom of Phantom's first drop there is this wonderful flat stretch that lets riders just enjoy speed.



After that straight track is where Arrow's design moves from being just another coaster into being a world class coaster.



As you head up into Phantom's second hill you are given a wonderful moment to look around and just take in the view of the park and the Monongahela River valley off to your right.



The Phantom's star element is the second drop that plunges you through the Thunderbolt's structure and down the hillside towards the river.



This drop is really one of the best drops on the planet.  If I had to pick out one favorite element on any of Arrow's designs at the very least this one would be in the top five.

The problem is after Steel Phantom's record breaking two hundred and twenty-five foot drop into the ravine the ride was followed up with Arrow's standard sized vertical loop, a boomerang, and a corkscrew that were all taken at extremely high speed.  The first half of Steel Phantom was absolute perfection while the second half was full of high g forces, Arrow's awkward transitions, and a ton of head banging against the rides over the shoulder restraints.  Everyone loved the first half while Steel Phantom's violent second half left a lot to be desired. 




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