I've ridden a few like that for a "change"; most recently S:ROS and B:KF. I also rode some of my first coasters like that (Jet Scream @ SFoMA, Dragon Fyre @ PCWo). But now, I cant understand why one would want to ride with their eyes closed if they are scared. I've found the ride experience to be more intense with eyes closed, even though I knew the layout of S:ROS & B:KF pretty well.
Of course, if you ride The Legend or Raven at night, eyes open or eyes closed you still cant see ish!
lata,
jeremy
--who *STILL* doesnt know the exact layout of The Legend
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