I actually agree with Diogo, yes, i've been on the Smiler, but, out of all the rides in Alton, and all the years i've been visiting, its the only one I have never felt 101% safe on, and I said before the accident that I just had this feeling that there would be an accident on that ride. Don't know why, maybe due to the problems they had when it was built with the track coming apart, or supports needing to be moved, then the issues with guide wheels falling off etc, dunno, just had that feeling....
Whereas everytime I get on Nemmie or Blivvy, or Air, or anything else for that matter I feel totally safe. I would ride it again yes - but, only the once, my head can only stand so much banging around!!!