Shockwave
Height
170 ft
Speed
65 mph
Length
3,900 ft
Shockwave utilized a traditional chain lift hill to carry trains to its peak before dropping into a series of large vertical loops. The layout featured several high-speed inversions including a sea serpent roll and back-to-back corkscrews positioned above the midway. The ride was characterized by the distinct lattice structure of its tubular steel track and the mechanical sound of its pneumatic braking system. Passengers experienced significant vertical G-forces as the trains navigated the tight transitions between the multiple inversion elements.
Technical Specifications
| Status | Defunct |
|---|---|
| Type | Sit-Down |
| Propulsion | Chain Lift |
| Opened | 1988 |
| Defunct | 2002 |
| Manufacturer | Arrow Dynamics |
| Designer | Ron Toomer |
| Height | 170 ft |
| Drop | 155 ft |
| Max Speed | 65 mph |
| Length | 3,900 ft |
| Inversions | 7 |
| Duration | 2 minutes 20 seconds |
| Capacity | 2,000 riders per hour |