Shockwave at Kings Dominion Closing on August 9th

^ Did you feel like getting thrown out of a bike saddle on that hill? That must have been scary!

[Dirk_Ermen]

lol240 wrote:

^ Did you feel like getting thrown out of a bike saddle on that hill? That must have been scary!

Yes! And the worst thing is. I'm going to Italy to experience it all over again

pls saev shokwave so it won't hav to liv on in our hrts <3 sockwave is the best caster on the wurl at kings island nd itz closng august 99th pls support the cause
https://www.facebook.com/saveshockwave

^That is the best facebook page I've ever seen Once I saw that he was commenting on his own pictures I lost it

Also, seriously?

SaveShockwave wrote:

"The best coaster in the world is leaving August 99th at Kings Dominion."

^ It's a joke page that me and a friend run
1 liek iz 1 pnch in da faec 4 da pepple runing kings dominin

LOL I got a really good laugh out of the cover photo.

[Mikey]

In case anyone forgot, Kings Dominion holds the record for "Most Roller Coasters that Drop or Launch into a curve."

Volcano - Launches into a 180 turn, then is sometimes accelerated again to clear the tower. Actual results may very. See electricians for details.
I305 - Drops into a curve, had to be re-profiled because of being dropped into a curve and math is hard for some engineers.
Hurler - Probably were they stole the idea for first drop into a 180 turn for I305.
Shockwave - Designed in such a manner that riders in the first two cars are given generous levels of airtime after the loop, which is briefly followed by being slammed down and right into a 360.
Grizzly - First drop is not even remotely straight.
Dominator - Element after the loop, drop into a corner. Surprise!
Anaconda - You see riders were a lot tougher when this ride was built. They didn't whine so much after getting strapped into a washing machine and thrown down a mountain.
Avalance - Down and around after the lift. Nuff said.
Backlot Stunt Coaster - Launches into a wonderful corkscrew of wasted metal.
Richochet - Down off the lift, into a corner.


When I was there last year, Shockwave had welding scars and looked a little worse for wear. It wasn't the most comfortable and today's guests won't put up with rough or uncomfortable thrills.

You shouldn't cry over it, just be thankful that you can still reproduce after riding it.

Mikey wrote:

When I was there last year, Shockwave had welding scars and looked a little worse for wear. It was the most comfortable and today's guests won't put up with rough or uncomfortable thrills.

Uncomfortable thrills mean traditional ones, I think, which are like "Hey if you (can) deal with them, you will get satisfied with adventurous moments!"

So long, Shockwave.

[Paradox]

Good riddance

[Mikey]

Have they pulled it off life support yet?

I think it's funny how everyone lost their minds when Carowinds announced that Thunder Road was closing, but when KD closed Shockwave, no one really cared.

[Dirk_Ermen]

VF15 wrote:

I think it's funny how everyone lost their minds when Carowinds announced that Thunder Road was closing, but when KD closed Shockwave, no one really cared.

Because Thunder Road is a classic woodie. Wood needs to be saved

#SaveTheWood

VF15 wrote:

I think it's funny how everyone lost their minds when Carowinds announced that Thunder Road was closing, but when KD closed Shockwave, no one really cared.

I guess they seriously hate Togo, mainly because of a Knott's "defunct" Windjammer's case.

Anyone want to buy Shockwave?
http://www.italintl.com/detail_page.php?record_id=1945

^maybe the hole site can pitch in and buy it to make money off of it

[Paradox]

deere839 wrote:

make money off of it

This is a TOGO so even if we bought it, no one else would because it's so bad.

Coming to Dorney Park in 2016!

Paradox wrote:

[quote="deere839]make money off of it[/quote]
This is a TOGO so even if we bought it, no one else would because it's so bad.[/quote]

I would ride it a few times

Every member on the site would have to donate several thousand dollars to 'pitch in' for a togo. And even so, ITS A TOGO.

Honestly I would rather we pitch in to buy that Schwarzkoph looping star.

pitch it to do both maybe convert the togo to a sit down

[Paradox]

deere839 wrote:

pitch it to do both maybe convert the togo to a sit down

Do you not understand how this money thing works?

As a slightly obese person, I found Shockwave amazing. Granted, it is a TOGO, and having ridden the rough and jerky King Cobra, the transitions of Shockwave were incredible. Has anyone else seen the blueprints yet? It looks like a Zamperla Disk'O coaster.