Busch Gardens Tampa announces SheiKra, a B&M dive machine

Cool, the second coaster that features a 90 degree vertical drop with a African theme. I think its good for them to add this in Florida, the tallest coaster in the south, and isn't it the tallest coaster to feature a inversion? I agree they could've came up with a better color scheme.

Hey Volleyguy, did ya lose a few hairs when that one went over your head?

Ive been to BGT. Its good with montu kumba and the old ones but this is what they need. One for the ages. Yes BGT has enough family rides with all the water ones and the animal things.

I have a friend in tampa I might need to pay him a visit to you know see whats happening in his life.

I wonder what SheiKra means anyways.

VOLLEYGUY what the heck are you smoking. That was so random.

What does Spring mean? ...and don't get all Volleyguy on me ;)I know the true calendar meaning of it, but the sooner it opens, the better. I finished the hotel research yesterday (no procrastinating here), and now that the coaster is official, I want to set some possible dates. It just looks like going to BGT for the new coaster on Valentine's Day is not a possible gift this time around. Maybe April?

~marci~

kpjb sed: "For crap's sake, volleyguy, the Shakira thing is a joke. We're not morons."

Speak fer yerself...LOL!

bill, prowed mo-ron...;)

Shakira...sheiking when she rides this thing (or one of us) while on a trip to New York, which some people claim is or isn't part of New England, after stopping off at Kingda Ka, which some people think is too close of a name to SheiKra, but nobody cares because Shakira's hot.

I think I've summed up the entire thread fairly well ;)

Looks incredible, gives me more of an incentive to return to FL. With this and Expedition Everest, curious to see what IOA will come out with!

Anyone know if the Immelman will take the record from SR for the tallest inversion?

And a climbing carousel would be.............?

Seriously though, what is that? Im I really really shelled up? Ive never heard of that before.

Anyways, this looks incredible. I was very surprised by the whole immelman and second vertical drop thing, sounds awesome. The only thing that worries me is- Is the water element going to be some dinky water cannons shot off near the track when the train goes by, (I.e. Anaconda) or is it actually going to....god help me....make a splash? (immature and totally un-humorous joke).

Regardless, this looks cool, I guess I will try to get down to florida next summer!

Josh

SOB is 218ft tall and has a inversion. So that isn't a record and I don't think SOB holds it anymore.

Chuck

I'm assuming the carousel will be something similar to what Superman: Krypton Coaster has. http://www.coastergallery.com/2001/FT27.html

I think the splash will be similar to the one on Hulk.

This made the long wait for a coaster at BGT worth it. This is one of the most original coasters in the country, and the layout is jaw dropping. I'm so glad BGT got this coaster. I can't wait to visit in the spring.

What an excellent season it will be, with this, Kingda Ka, Hydra, Silver Bullet, Hades, and Italian Job.

*** This post was edited by BullGuy 10/27/2004 7:12:30 PM ***

Looks like a great ride. Here's a site where you can see some photos of the Media Event and some of the CGI video.

http://www.bgtguide.com/index.php

Ooooh....They named that an element?

Weird.

Just an opinion

Josh

They just posted a video on the offical site! It looks pretty sweet that immelean is HUGE. I really think that B&M is trying to get back into the industry BIG.

Wow i just saw the trailer. I cant wait to go back to my friends house in tampa. :) That friend is now moved up to roomate. Looked like 3! count them three went vertical and that water splashy thing looked cool. Great ride. When will it ever be finished building is the question. I say use the peeps who helped built hydra that thing is going up fast. Yes i know hydra is a diff kind of coaster. I mean use the same mexicans.

Is it just me....or does that animation extremely suck. Two words for you.... 3D VIP!

The animation is too cartoonish and looks like something out of RCT3.*** This post was edited by Halo 10/27/2004 9:17:28 PM ***

So what?

It gives some idea of what the ride will be like. Not everybody is a tech-geek.*** This post was edited by DWeaver 10/27/2004 9:35:34 PM ***

Heh heh..........SO many cool new coasters..........so LITTLE time!

Another incentive to get down to Florida (besides Panama City) next year!

-Tina

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What does Spring mean?

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According to the video, it will be May 2005.

I've booked a trip to Florida for the first time since 2001 -- it's going to be four months too soon. Bummer. Revenge of the Mummy better be worth it.

What a great layout for a dive coaster. Very original. Kudos to Busch Gardens. Can't wait to see what Willamsburg has up their sleeve. Man, 2005 is going to be the year of quality, original coasters.