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Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« on: March 03, 2008, 08:50:21 PM »
I rode Sheikra today at Busch Gardens in Tampa. That thing is AWESOME. Its tied with Goliath at 6 Flags over GA for tallest coaster in the southeast. It features:

-200 foot 47° lift hill
-200 foot 90° drop
-145 foot tall Immelmann
-138 foot 81° drop
-floorless with "stadium" seating so everyone gets a full view of the drop
-70mph top speed


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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2008, 08:55:47 PM »
im a fan but what is "Immelmann"
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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2008, 09:12:34 PM »
I had too look it up earlier, those stats are loosely copy-and-pasted from some coaster sites. Its the loop on the far right of that picture. Its a loop that turns into a twist about half way through.
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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2008, 01:49:13 AM »
I went on sheikra when it first opened the first drop is cool then just a normal coaster
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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2008, 08:59:06 PM »
Man, I love me some coaster action.  Regardless of whether or not Matt and his wife ends up going, I'll be at Six Flags sometime this year.  We're looking at May.  The girlyfriend is coming in from Colorado to visit and I'll have to show her a good time and make her realize what she's missing. 

200 ft. sounds high, but when you ride acriphobia you cover that FAST!!! 

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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2008, 01:21:36 PM »
I love roller coaster too.It's not a huge ride,but one of favorites is the Rockin' Roller Coaster @ MGM Studios.I really want to ride Kingda Ka.

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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2008, 01:30:41 PM »
Rockin' Roller Coaster @ MGM Studios.

x2. I hate most all rollercoaster but I loved that one for some reason

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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2008, 05:57:12 PM »
I think the SFX are awesome about that coaster. If it was outside it wouldnt be so cool. But I agree this is one of the cooler rides.
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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2008, 08:31:48 AM »
im a fan but what is "Immelmann"

The Immelamann I know is a fighter plane tactic (maneuver) developed in WW1. I bet the coaster twists and turns in the exact same manner as the maneuver.  If I am wrong please correct me.  I have a thing for WW1,WW2 planes, tanks and such. ;D 

I pulled a pic from wiki.

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Re: Any roller coaster fans? I rode a SWEET ride today
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2008, 08:42:00 AM »
I think you're correct Larry, the loop on the far right of the picture in my post looks just like that picture you posted.
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