coaster_junky Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 okay, i know that there are threads with king cobra pov's, but this one is different from all of those, plus it was released by Kings Island *clicking the video works the same as a link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjkjkj Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Maybe we really are getting a TOGO standup for 2011! First all this Downtown stuff, then a King Cobra POV?.... Interesting * NOTE the two winking emoticons and he laughing one. I am just joking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IslandAddict Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ^Exactly what I was thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 The timing is interesting, that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark6495 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 the only ride i ever almost passed out on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coaster_junky Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 i never got to ride it. the year i was finally tall enough to ride it was the year it was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I was fortunate enough to get to ride the Cobra once before it was demolished. I do not remember the ride very well however. The only thing I do remember is turning back after it was over and my uncle wasn't even touching the floor of the cart, his seat has locked in place at the highest point and him being a little short guy, probably about 5 foot 6 or somewhere close to that, was a hilarious sight to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtl2013 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ahh such great memories. I only got to ride it for 1 season before is was taken down, but it was great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIfan73 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 It was a fun ride. I'm glad I got to ride it a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback96 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Looks like King Cobra will never be able TOGO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Pepper Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 I just noticed that it's under a 'Rides that are no longer with us" section 100th Post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Looks like King Cobra will never be able TOGO. But....it already did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Interesting... Do you think they might have a POV of Phantom Theater, as well? And if they do, do you think it will ever be released to the general public? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyMan98 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Now THAT would be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Pepper Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 ^ They did say there was more to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I am lucky enough to have ridden King Cobra many times back in the late 90`s and up until its removal. I really enjoyed the ride. In fact, I enjoyed it much more than Mantis at Cedar Point. One downside that people don`t really appreciate unless they have ridden the similar TOGO rides at Kings Dominion or Canda`s Wonderland is the slow loading process, due to the unusual restraint system. It is not as efficient of a system as what the B&M stand ups use. There is a lap bar, and the shoulder bars rotate out. There is no bar that comes down over your head like on most steel coasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 And, after the incident at Kings Dominion, there was/is a small "seat" belt which connects between the two steel shoulder bars. Its only apparent purposes appear to be to ensure the shoulder bars close enough to restrain a rider and to require it be unfastened to exit the ride...something a rider is not to do while riding...and if s/he does, s/he has contributed to his/her own fate, and has been at best negligent, if not willfully subjecting oneself to quite possible harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondback96 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Looks like King Cobra will never be able TOGO. But....it already did. I meant from the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick52 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I was too young and short to ride King Cobra, but if I go to Kings Dominion, do you think Ill get a similar experience out of Shockwave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 For me, at least, it is a tamer, less fun version of King Cobra...and the lifthill is much, much slower! SkyRider at Canada's Wonderland is much closer to the King Cobra experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick52 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Sounds Good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Oh, it is not to be missed. I much prefer Shockwave to Mantis... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gturner94 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 That lift hill looks fast and I never go to ride so was it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick52 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I've ridden mantis before. but not shcokwave why would Mantis be better? (Just curious) What makes shockwave superior to Mantis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Shockwave doesn't cause my legs to hurt for the rest of the day. Shockwave did not have a trim brake installed on its first drop after the first season at the request of its manufacturer. Shockwave has much more comfortable trains. And Shockwave is fun. Mantis is...colorful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gturner94 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 In shockwave it seems a little more thrilling. I rode Mantis and for me it seemed pretty rough. anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gturner94 Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 O ok that makes me feel better I wasnt the only one beat up by Mantis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alluna Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Is it bad that I nearly cried when I watched this? I remember many summers in Jr. High of hitting up the line over and over on slow days. We must have ridden it at least 15 times in a day. Watching this video makes it seem like the ride was a lot longer than what it was. I forgot about that part after the lift where you rotated slowly around to enjoy the view and squeal at the big hill ahead, but I still remembered those three little hills at the end. Those were great times. RIP king cobra... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Sadly I never got to ride King Cobra either. I didn't get 48" until 2002. Which was when King Cobra was removed. If they would of kept it opened one more season I could of rode it though! I do remember waiting in line for it a few times, and I remember seeing it from Oktoberfest. I really wish it was still here, for some reason I could just imagine going to KI on a very busy day, and than walking into Action Zone and saying "Lets just go ride King Cobra since it's probably going to be a walkon" and just reride it a few times. The airtime looks pretty good on it, and the loop likes like it's as forceful as a Schwarzkopf. One last thing, do you think they will add any more POVs because the playlist is named "Rides that are no longer with us (POVs)" so maybe they will release more. Imagine if we got a Bat POV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_humor Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Never got a chance to ride it, but what a great looking ride. I like the little "lean" to the left towards the end of the cycle. Why was it taken out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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