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91 of 91 Ciao users found the following review helpful

thebigc1690

Come ride on the BIG one!
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05/10/2010

User recommends the product

Advantages An awesome sight and experience.
Disadvantages Not for the faint hearted.

Blackpool pleasure beach is a huge theme park situated at the south end of Blackpool`s long promenade, it has many a famous ride, some dating back to when the park was first built and some much more modern. Blackpool pleasure beach has a wide selection of roller coasters but the most famous is without doubt the Pepsi Max Big One. When this roller coaster first opened on the 28th of May 1994 it held the record for being the tallest, fastest and steepest roller coaster anywhere in the world, these records have largely been eclipsed over the years but only a very select few coasters anywhere can ... more
10 of 10 Ciao users found the following review helpful

MJA88

A legend in it's own right but past it's sell by date. 28/08/2009

User recommends the product

Advantages Huge, will test your head for heights. Quite a long ride. A world famous record breaker.
Disadvantages Very rough, too slow around the track after the first drop, Station announcement claims OLD record

Firstly some background. I am a 21 year old male who adores Rollercoasters. That being, I know loads about them such as manufacturers, the names of all the inversions and just general knowledge to do with names, locations, record breakers etc. I'm not a nerd in that sense and I do have a wonderful life, it's just always been my thing on the side. I have a fascination with Rollercoasters, the amazing engineering that goes into them and the feeling of flying and adventure you get from being on them. So it's a shame that I haven't yet been to America to experience their coasters but I still know ... more
75 of 75 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Mickie26

Member since 11/01/2003

Reviews written: 316

Don't Scream It's Only An Opinion! 03/02/2006

User recommends the product

Advantages Fun, exciting and a scream.
Disadvantages Frightening, Don't ride if you are scared of heights, not for those who have an illness.

The Pepsi Max Big One is a huge ride in Blackpool Pleasure Beach. When I say huge I mean huge. Look at these statistics: Length: 5497' Height: 213' Drop: 205' Inversions: 0 Speed: 74 mph Max Speed 85 mph Duration: 2 mins 30 secs Max Vertical Angle: 65 Degrees G-Force: 3.5 I think that gives you some idea that this ride is definitely not for those who are scared of heights like me! Saying this I have been on it twice now, but never again. Every time I ride this thing I turn a not so nice shade of green. I have bought a photograph of me on this ride and believe you me it wasn't a pretty sight ... more
63 of 63 Ciao users found the following review helpful

LJOne

Big One Big Ride 17/05/2007

User recommends the product

Advantages High Long Rollercoaster
Disadvantages Some height and medical restrictions

The Pepsi Max Big One on Blackpool Pleasure Beach was built by Arrow and opened in 1994 as the tallest and fastest ride in the world. It is claimed to be over 230 feet high, with over a mile of twisting and turning thrills, at speeds of up to 87mph. Other measurements put it at nearer 215 feet high as the Pleasure Beach is about 15 feet above nearby sea level. Some also claim that the top speed of 87mph is an over estimate. When it opened the Big one was the most talked about roller coaster in Europe. Recognised as one of the first Hyper Coasters in the world it's size has now been been ... more
7 of 14 Ciao users found the following review helpful

vador76

blackpool ( the pepsi max ) 05/05/2006

User recommends the product

Advantages fast, thrills, up's and downs, near to other rides,
Disadvantages long ques as its a popular ride

the pepsi max is huge never been on one see big when i went on this ride i was with my friends and the operator told me that wasnt tall enough to go on this ride but measured me again and let me on. but saying that the ride only lasts 2 min 30 seconds and the speed of 85 mph well from your head getting pushed back into your seat and you feeling the g- forces in the air. when you are sittting in the seat you feel strange like someone is pushing you into your seat except when you go up and round the corner you can see the sea and the sand it makes you feel like you are going to come out of your ... more