Of course Bond and I spent many hours walking into Outlaw Run's station, being directed by the ride ops to our seat (They got that we were coaster enthusiasts after our tenth lap in the back seat and started directing us to it as we entered the station), being whipped, inverted, ejected and thrown all around 2,937 feet of track before walking around and getting on the next train for more.



Sunny skies, warm weather, fast coasters and plenty of empty seats was just what we ordered.



Those of you who haven't made the pilgrimage to Silver Dollar City this year might take all of the talk about how mind blowing Outlaw Run is as hype.  Trust me it is not.  Outlaw Run has to be the most aggressively designed coaster since Harry Traver built his legendary Crystal Beach Cyclone back in 1926.  When I say "aggressively designed" I don't mean rough or painful (well a few taller folks have complained about the shin restraint hurting but I'd look for a modified design next year that should fix this complaint) but as a ride it really pushes your body to the limit with a layout that has no dead spots nor a dull moment not even for a nanosecond. 



When you leave the lift all the way through the upwards double heart line roll finale (which is one of the best coaster endings ever) you are not given any sort of a break to catch your breath...



...until you speed into the brakes.  Only then you can breathe and your brain can start processing everything that just happened to you.  Just go and watch people as the train sits in the brake run and you'll see many people with a "deer in the headlights" look to them because the ride just blew them away.

 There are many coasters that I love but Outlaw Run is an addiction.



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