We did 2 of the 3 rides at the top. The X-Scream straps you into a horizontal open air rocket then propels you head first 27 feet over the edge of the Stratosphere Tower. Then after several seconds extended out the full 27 feet, just as your feeling some what comfortable the front of the whole ride drops to about a 45 degree. Your then pulled back and shot out again. Nancy was screeming so load.... and she honestly tried to climb out of the ride while we were hanging over the edge. GREAT ride.