RNRC vs M:S? (Yes, yet *another* M:S question ;) )

[Rajah]

I love RNRC. The only part I don't like is the launch, but since that's over so fast and I've learned to relax into it instead of tensing up, it's not bad. I've heard some people say the M:S takeoff is as bad as RNRC, others say it's nowhere near as bad, others say it's worse. Everyone agrees it's longer. That takeoff is the only part of M:S that concerns me.

So, three questions:

1) How do you think the M:S takeoff compares to the RNRC launch?
2) In RNRC, you go from 0 to full speed in what, 2 seconds? How long does it take you to reach that same intensity in M:S? Is it near-instantaneous like it is in RNRC, or does it build up until you've reached the same level of intensity.
3) How long is the takeoff? I know you're taking off longer than you do in RNRC, but is it just twice as long? A full 10 or 20 seconds? Does it just *feel* like 20 seconds?

(Anyone know how many G's you pull on the launch on RNRC?)

 

[Ursula]

Bump. I'd like to know this too.

 

[HamHam]

If I were you I wouldn't analyze this so much; if you really want to ride MS, go for it. We just returned and rode MS for the first (and last) time and we far prefer RNRC. Both take offs are a "blast" and neither are long enough to make you sick. MS is totally simulated and you're so busy concentrating on a plasma screen video that the ride is over before you know it. By the way, my family loved it but I, however, was nauseated for two hours afterwards - never again for me!!

 

[wdwguide]

They are difficult to compare because they don't have any technology in common whatsoever. So, to answer your questions:

1) It doesn't. They feel completely different and exert very different forces on your body.
2) I guess about 5-10 seconds or so, roughly. It builds up as the centrifuges accelerate.
3) I would guess between 20 and 30 seconds

Rock n Roller Coaster pulls about 4 g's, Mission: SPACE about 2.5 from what I've heard.