Tatsu at Six Flags Magic Mountain: Yes, It's Scary

Yes, Tatsu is widely considered terrifying. This flying coaster (riders suspended face-down) at Six Flags Magic Mountain (Valencia, CA) delivers intense thrills:

• Height: 52 m (170 ft)
• Speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
• Track Length: 1,097 m (3,600 ft)
• Inversions: 4 — including a unique pretzel loop (twisting 360° dive) and zero-G roll.
• Max G-force: ~4 G

Why It Scares

• Flying position: Face-down, legs dangling — extreme exposure, visual verticality.
• Pretzel loop: Dives into a twisting inversion, generating sustained positive Gs while inverted — intense head rush.
• Speed + height + proximity to terrain/structures.
• Restraint: Vest harness only — feels less secure than lap bars.

Ranked among the world's best/ scariest coasters. Not for the faint-hearted. Height requirement: 137 cm (54 in).