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The Maxx Force Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

Half the way down the dive loop Maxx Force hits the brakes with magnetic brakes slowing the train as it twists under itself.

The Maxx Force Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

Right about here is where most riders brains catch up with what has just happened to them.

The Maxx Force Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

Standing there listening most of the reactions are stunned colorful metaphors that might not be the words you'd let pass your lips seated around the dinner table with Grandma.

The Maxx Force Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

What is said at the end of Maxx Force may not be the language for polite society but there is nothing polite about a coaster that subjects you to everything that this coaster does.  It may be Six Flags Great America's attempt at trying to keep their customers from heading to Sandusky, Ohio but good Lord it is a hell of a ride.

The Viper Roller Coaster at Six Flags Great America, Gurnee, Illinois

Speaking of a hell of a ride we had to stop off and take a ride on our seat (first car, third row) for some ejector seat airtime.



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