Shockwave - King's Dominion - Doswell, VA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Team 57
N 37° 50.310 W 077° 26.675
18S E 284886 N 4190712
A standing (mostly) steel roller coaster in King's Dominion.
Waymark Code: WMKVQJ
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/01/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Infra-Blue
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According to Wikipedia, Shockwave opened in 1986, and has run continuously since.

Though popular around its opening, the attraction is seen by many as a rough, uncomfortable and even painful ride. Despite this, its unique stand-up design and oldest-in-operation status have earned it a fanbase and level of popularity at the park which it maintains to this day.

The minimum height restrictions include the requirement for riders to be able to straddle the seat with feet flat on the floor.
Maximum Height: 95.00

Construction Material: Steel

Train Type: Multi Car

Car Type: Cars Above Track

Number of Inversions?: 1

Length of Ride: 2,231.00

Duration of Ride (time): 2:00

Water?: No

Included in Admission?: Yes

Cost: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

Host Park Name: King's Dominion

Minimum Height Restriction?: Yes

Minimum Height Required: 54

Number of Riders: 24

Top Speed: 50

Manufacturer of Ride: TOGO

URL to Host Park: [Web Link]

Link to Ride Details: [Web Link]

"Express Pass" Available?: No
Visit Instructions:

Post a photo of yourself near the entrance of the coaster and try to capture some aspect of the ride. Be sure and describe your ride too!

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