I decided that the Canadian Forest wasn't as frightening as I'd first thought; indeed, it seemed to be a quaint, family-orientated area designed to delight and entertain. However, I was in search of more intense attractions, and knew where to find them. Having traipsed back to the abstract arches that led to the other areas, I chose the one marked 'Tech Valley' and strode towards bigger, wilder thrills. The sign heralding the entrance to this area was stationed high on the wall of a stark, futuristic building - the white and black stone walls were offset by flashes of multicoloured glass and bright yellow flowers. Sculptured bushes added an other-worldly feel to the area, and the roar of coasters surrounded me as I walked along the pathways. I could see the immense structure of a giga to my right, but decided to head left towards the gentle hum of what sounded like a beemer. I was right - 'Stealth' was a 4-inversion steel floorless, its silver track flowing around and over the various buildings of the area.

The lift hill was followed by a straight drop, leading into a large cobra roll. A severe brake run set the stage for a section of helixes and a scary, slatted tunnel over path, before the train rose upwards into the first of two interlocking corkscrews. A lot of beemers use this combination of elements, but Stealth's had a sneaky camel hump before the second corkscrew, knocking most of the breath out of me. Although smooth, the ride packed a big punch, and walking down the exit path I felt thoroughly prepared for anything the other attractions could throw at me.