With the Black Hole going the way of the Thunder Looper, the Alton Mouse and the Alton Beast this is now the oldest operating roller coaster at Alton Towers, and the last of the old guard from pre Nemesis days. It feels slightly ironic to see it share an area with Rita, one of the parks most modern coasters.

It does show it's age a little. It does feel a little rough and shaky as you go round it. Personally I don't think it's too bad, unless for some reason I haven't thought of you wanted to do a large number of repeat rides on this the roughness isn't to unpleasant, and I think it helps give the ride a good bit of character, without spoiling the experience too much.

It is quite a big indication of how rides have moved on, comparing today's standards to the days when some of the top attractions were boomerangs and coasters like this. However this coaster still provides a good thrilling ride as it maintains a good pace round the track. It's one I'd want to have a go on when passing, as long as the queue didn't get too long.