Removal of King Cobra Continues

Is King Cobra the same coaster as Shockwave at PKD?

Not identical, but very similar in layout. The total distances are a little different.

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ZepFoo,

Shockwave is very similar to King Cobra, but not an exact clone. The ending of Shockwave curves the other way around before the final bunny hops, and also seems to be a bit more rough during the first half of the ride.

The Skyrider at PCWo is pretty much an exact copy of King Cobra complete with the small trick-track section.

-Sean

On Friday all that was left was the station, lift, first turn, and bunny hill, not just lift and staion, I have pics if anybody wants them.

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MagunForce,

On Friday morning, half of the first drop remained. Looked pretty odd just ending lke it did. Later in the day, most of the first drop was gone. I also have some pics.

-Sean

Hey

Im not even sure king cobra was the 1st stand-up with an inversion (excluding the 2 temp ones mentioned above) i belive there were 3 in japan before King cobra and that one had a loop. im about to look into this further but the First stand-up was the Gotemba Family Land Stand-up.

Anyway as far as i know the only eveidence its going to terra mitica is that paramount own TM. The artical i read said a park in Spain and nothing else.

Edit: Got it. The Yomouri Land ƒXƒ^ƒ“ƒfƒBƒ“ƒOƒ‹[ƒvƒR[ƒXƒ^[ or Standing loop coaster in english was built in 1982. If im not mistaken KC was built in 84?
Anyway this will be europes 3rd stand-up but only the 2nd still running which is cool *** This post was edited by roomraider on 4/8/2002. ***

thats sad that they had to let king kobra go. that was such good ride there. And now they have to put in that stupid sling shot thing that i am really not interested in.

The sling shot thing is not where KC was, it is right along the path and takes up very little room.

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And dispite popular rumor.. the sling-shot is NOT an S&S Fungie ride.

Yes all the parts are being sent back to the graveyard. I took video of both this weekend and will post them when I get the chance..

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June 11th, 2001 - Gemini 100
VertiGo Rides - 82 - Farewell my good friend..

I only wish i would have known last year was the rides last, it was the ride that meant you were a big kid growning up. I wish i could have gotten in one more ride

KC enjoyed a long run, and was a developed legacy in the development of standups to come. The first of its kind, KC may not have been as exciting as today’s steel skyscrapers, but its significance will not be easily forgotten. As a young and inexperienced rider, I was lucky enough to have it be among the first coasters I ever rode. This was during its final operating season. It was a wonderful finish to my great day at Kings Island, hopefully one of many more to come. KC must be respected, if not for its thrills, than for its historical and social impact on us all.

-SD

14 yrs. Old

----Also, I will be heavily disappointed if it was torn down, to not be replaced with another coaster. TR was an unbelievable disappointment to me.

Hey there friends & foes of the coaster world. If you got 1.1 million US you can still have King Cobra for your own enjoyment in your backyard! I just found this earlier this morning & recognized it.

http://www.usedrides.com/viewpictureHTML32.asp?expire=90&type=1&owner=0&search=1&off=0&page=1&ref=8147&sessionint=True

It is beeing brokered by ITAL Intl, (which is a mixed blessing but, at least it isn't getting scrapped out). It is listed @ their site as "stand up coaster" (5th row down 1st column, here is the URL:
http://WWW.italintl.com/coaster/index.htm

It is NOT going to pack & ship to Terra Mitica, that was a thought for a few weeks & written off as a great loss for them on the books.

But think about having the *1st stand up* coaster. Only 1.1 mil (shipping not included)... ;-)