Jeff, why do you have such strong opinions about trims? It's not really a big deal. They bother some people, and others don't really care. I think you're a little sweeping in your classification of anybody who hates trims as a "coaster snob." Personally, my favorite part of any roller coaster is that "out of control, flying to my death" feeling, and nothing kills this feeling more than the safety of a brake applied in the middle of the ride. Yes, I agree the effect is totally psychological, but it still is an effect, nonetheless. I completely understand the structural reasons why parks add trims, but I can complain about the effect they have on the ride even if I can't and won't do anything about it. Now I don't hate it enough to make me get out of line and buy a cheese on a stick, but I still think it takes away a few of my favorite parts of any ride, "out-of-controllness" and sheer blinding speed. Does feeling this way make me a coaster snob? I don't think so. At least I don't diss the opinions of others on this board.
No disrespect or ingratitude meant here...I'm just trying to support my opinions, here, plus I just finished typing a massive paper and am not in the best of moods now.
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*** This post was edited by MooreOn on 2/8/2001. ***