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I only put 3 stars because it wasn't long enough and not the ride I originally went for.
Went on a Sunday afternoon, about 70 degrees, gust of wind blue sky. Parked in the airport parking looking thing, and made our way to the base of the tower inside. *note* don't follow signs near the main parking lot-go through the casino, otherwise you have to make a small trek that takes you unnecessarily through all the upper shops. Seriously.
Stratosphere was pretty chilled and laid back atmosphere compared to how it is usually brimming with people, and convention types..but still had your standard college and "weekend warrior" crowd running around.
Had a 2-for-1 ticket from the Las Vegas Locals 2012 Entertainment book I had sitting in my house I hadn't barely used. Normally $23 a person- so we got 50% off -Sweeeet! No Big Shot or Insanity because its gusting?!?! LAME! at least put it on the website! When you purchase ride tickets, your ride up to the deck is complimentary. Be prepared for a small TSA-like experience right before you get in the elevator to go up.
Inside we were greeted by a cute, funny little old Filipino man who was spitting out the normal spiel he's probably said a million times about the Elevators speed or something, but couldn't quite make it out through the broken English. Dropped off on the floor with the Level 107 Air Bar, and made an unnecessary circuit around and stopped and took a picture. Realized we had walked right past the second elevator on our way-tucked purposely in the gift shop. Waited for another elevator and went up a few more floors.
Got to the rides and there was no one in line and proceeded right to outside and the view is pretty spectacular! The Big Shot looked awesome but ah well, take the next best thing.
The attendant strapped us in (front seats YES!) and there were two other couples sitting behind us. My companion was already clenching the tiny hand guard on the seat. The gate lowers, and the guide tilts 20+ feet over the edge and you feel weightless for a split second, and at the last minute, air brakes kick in and bump you against the rails. A surge of adrenaline rush hits you and as it resides they lure you into a false sense of security and pivot the guide an additional tilt. Niiice.....Ride resets and then does it a second time.
By the third time you want to not hold the rail and put you hands in the air...but alas...no more ride-two times and that's it. I felt a little bit gypped and feel as though 3 go's should be the standard-not 2. Ride was almost over quicker then it started.
But...all in all a pretty fun experience feeling like your gonna go over the edge for a split second in your brain...and the adrenaline rush as you cling on to dear life!
Definitely sit in the front seats, otherwise it's a waste, and I would go midday so you can take some great shots of the surrounding area while your waiting in line.
Definitely worth 2-for-1, don't know if I'd pay $23 for a single ride. Check some cabs and magazines for discounts for the rides-don't drop full price anywhere in Vegas if you can help it.
Be prepared to shell out $20-$60 bucks on picks of you screaming and right before you launch, which I got cause I'm a sucker for pictures and the girl I was with. I was thinking about the key chain-maybe next time. I can't remember if it was one elevator or two going back down, so be sure to get your pics and hit the observation deck on the way up on the way-otherwise you might miss out.
Hope you liked my review!
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