Shockwave - CoasterBuzz

i thought, now you guyz may be thinking that i'm just joking here, but i actually did hear this; that the first half of shockwave was going to another park, and the second half destroyed. i think the first half was going to a smaller park, which couldn't afford the whole ride, does anyone have any info to back this up or perhaps if possibly have the wrong coaster?

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Colossus [1]
Nemesis: Inferno [6]

Wow! That spike on that v2 is cool b/c it actually flips riders upside down!

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Shock-Six Flags Belgium
Wave-Walibi Wavre

Either that, or Six Flags will combine Wave with SFOG's Viper to create ViperWave and send it to SFAW.

Thought we would never see that (awful) joke come up again, huh? ;)

I agree, common sense is a wonderful thing.

That would be very kool if they actually did that!

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Though I don't firmly believe this, SF DOES tear rides down to construct them. It's never been major, but it works as a ploy. Goliath Jr. was at SFMM (with a different name), torn down, put in storage, then rebuilt at SFMM as Goliath Jr. Rebuilding Shockwave *could* attract guests.

Ya...that would be cool..if they gave it a new name and repainted it and got new trains!

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Uk Nemsis, do you have any common sense? Think about it for a min. No wait, i did hear that rumor! And magnum is sinking so cedar point will sell that, and SFNO will get shock-num and SFMW will get mag-wave

Maybe they will send it to SFWoA and build it over the lake. That way all the SFWoA will get the new coaster almost 200 ft. tall they had been expecting for the 2003 season!

We already know that New Orleans is sinking, so why not build Shockwave down their and let it sink too?!!

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Lake Compounce-So Fresh and So Clean Clean

What do you mean it is sinking?
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ABC News: New Orleans is Sinking

Some say New Orleans may be among the first major casualties. The city, which sits 8 feet (2.5 meters) below sea level at the mouth of the Mississippi, is protected by a system of manufactured levies and natural barrier islands. But many of the tiny islands are expected to disappear by 2050. Meanwhile, New Orleans is sinking, in a process called subsidence, at a rate of 3 feet (1 meter) per century.

Responding to the threat, the director of the U.S. Geological Survey, Chip Groat, issued a blunt warning in 2000: "With the projected rate of subsidence, wetland loss and sea-level rise, New Orleans will likely be on the verge of extinction by this time next century."

There are plenty of science articles on the sinking of New Orleans, but you'll have to do the research.
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Lake Compounce-So Fresh and So Clean Clean

*** This post was edited by Vertigo 4/13/2003 8:47:53 PM ***

Wow! Thats scary!!
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Well I heard thet SF. ST. Louis might just be getting this ride. And get this some major clearing has already started in the park for a new attraction next year. This is what I've heard at least.

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THE SCARIEST PART OF THE RIDE IS THE LIFT HILL!

That would kind of be ironic if Shockwave went from Orleans Place to SFNO. What a coincidence.

I have a better idea for Shockwave. SFGAm could build a B&M floorless coaster in 2005 called "Aftershock." For all the old Shockwve fans, it could have all the same elements as Shockwave had, only a much smoother B&M version. Then SF could do the unthinkable and give it great theming. The que line could go through the old Shockwave station with a train just sitting there. Then there could be scattered pieces of track laying around all throughout the ride. They could paint it the same colors, and have cool signs during the que that have random Shockwave facts. It could be a memorial to Shockwave.

I know there is a lack of space and Six Flags' terrible theming history, but wouldn't this be awesome.

In our dreams young friend

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If you haven't rode Raging Bull in the back row you haven't lived. The feeling on that first drop cannot be explained in words!

Okay, people, before this is closed, I'd like to make a statement: We've already had several threads on this, and it was determined that Shock Wave was slated for SFAW. However, after SFAW management rode GASM at Great Adventure, they begged not to be saddled with such a ride. I have yet to see a convincing argument for the feasability of its installation at another Six Flags park, and I can not see any other park/chain buying the ride, due to considerations of size, cost, and quality.

Those are the facts, and a few opinions. Only time will tell for sure, but I think Shock Wave's fate is pretty obvious (unfortunately).

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I hear America screaming...

Thats a good idea about aftershock!!

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BackSeatBuller, that was the point, only a dream. And don't call me young when you don't know my age.

How many of these threads do we need?

Mil. force freak i know you're new, but search for info before you clog up the forums.

Thanks.

~me

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peace, love, coasters

peanut butter said:
BackSeatBuller, that was the point, only a dream. And don't call me young when you don't know my age.

Well, considering your birthdate is clearly listed in your profile, I'd say he probably does know your age.

-Nate (where's the common sense today??)