Defunct Roller Coaster Shockwave
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Ben said:
Pulled its weight this year, has about another five years worth of parts, and it is actually smooth compared to other rides in the park. Anaconda definitely is next, although it's unknown when the axe will fall...
I must have gone on a bad day. Then again, it was after Hurler and Rebel Yell so my head already hurt.
It depends on how you position the seat. I ride it smooth until the last turn into the bunny hops into the brakes. Then you MUST hold your head back as hard as you can. Other than that I still enjoy this ride. But yes B.Mac is correct this ride 1. has TONS of parts 2. Easy Maintenance 3. Doesn't break down much 4. Still brings a crowd. This ride imo should not leave until it 1. starts running out of parts or 2. crowds die down.
Hard to believe this ride will turn 27 this year....That's older than most of the people that ride it nowadays. Still a great ride. But yes I agree, if you're short & don't want your head banging between the restraints, HOLD YOUR HEAD BACK!!
Source: Been riding this ride since 1986. I was barely tall enough to ride it at first & learned the hard way.
Source: Been riding this ride since 1986. I was barely tall enough to ride it at first & learned the hard way.
Matthew said:
Bringing this discussion and post over from the Alengeist thread, where we were talking about the upkeep of harnesses at KD.
We all know Shockwave's harnesses
Could one of you people who have easy access to KD, or who are there today, confirm?
If they had a Christmas event, they should re-name it "The Nutcracker Suite". XD Ah, why do I like bad puns?
The only good thing I can think to say about Shockwave is that it isn't as painful as Mantis (Cedar Point's equivalent).
I've only ridden it once and my gosh I won't ever ride it again. 1: The seats literally lean forward because of how old and crappy they are. 2: Way to shaky 3: Standing up, it doesn't make a difference to me except that I come off the ride hurting and aching.
I call is the "B@!! Buster Breast Bruiser." The bicycle seat and the restraints create a lethal combination for everyone.
I've been lucky the last few times I rode it and got off relatively painless. The part that usually gets me is the bump before the final turnaround.
They need to take this coaster out and fill the space with ALL of the old flats! Just line'm up. Apple Turnover, Monster, Vertigo, and The Big Slide.