Was "Slammer" at Thorpe Park Scary?

Slammer (a Sky Swatter ride, 2005–2017) was widely regarded as intensely frightening for several reasons:

• Extreme Motion: Two gondolas swung on a 105-ft arm, flipping riders upside down at 3.5 Gs, with sudden directional changes.
• Psychological Factors: Restraints only (no floor), high visibility of height, anticipation of the "drop" and flip.
• Sensory Overload: Loud mechanical noise, wind rush, disorienting rotations.
• Helplessness: No control; cycles automated.

It developed a cult following among thrill-seekers but was removed after recurring mechanical issues and downtime. Many consider it one of the scariest flat rides ever built in the UK.