sikkinixx99 Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 I really don't understand why the King Cobra was taken down I truly loved riding that!! I miss that ride so much!! Thanks Love the site!!
calakapepe Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 More of a statement but haha.I can't answer the question of: Why was King Cobra taken down?
BB1 Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 It was torn down due to that the park found it necessary to do so. It was, to some, too "voracious" and was almost like SOB to a few. BB1, who knows too much, and greets often. Welcome to the KIC, land of BB memories and mass amounts of enthusiasts.
The Interpreter Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 No. The search will tell you. King Cobra was a prototype and was constructed with inferior Japanese steel. It was removed. The similar SkyRider in Canada operates to this day. And Shockwave at Kings Dominion, from the same maker, TOGO, also operates. Welcome to KIC! 8
JTW Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 I thought part of the reason was that TOGO closed shop in the USA and our ride was scrapped in order to provide some parts for the others.
The Interpreter Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 The ride was offered for sale, but only overseas. Obviously, this is consistent with some versions of why and not others. Also, the ride was repainted shortly before its removal. Terp, wording things with care.
BlondyRidesOn Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 The King Cobra ran into problems when the Japanese company, TOGO, closed its American offices, making it difficult for (Paramount's) Kings Island to purchase replacement parts for the ride. The ride was dismantled around when the park opened for the 2002 season. The track for the ride is still located in the ride graveyard, behind where Son of Beast sat. The trains for the ride were shipped to Kings Dominion for Shockwave, since there was no hope for the ride being sold.
PKIVortex Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 Nope sorry, King Cobra track is no longer on property. It was Scrapped shortly after Cedar Fair purchased the park! 4
BlondyRidesOn Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 Sorry, my mistake. Didn't know that. I always thought they were still there.
The Interpreter Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 December 2006 the track was scrapped.
fanofFirehawk Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 I really don't understand why the King Cobra was taken down I truly loved riding that!! I miss that ride so much!! Thanks Love the site!! Fix it… A fan who can't stand the "the". It is kind of a pet peeve of his. But Welcome to Kings Island Central! 1
TheCrypt Posted October 20, 2013 Posted October 20, 2013 ^May I redirect you to this thread? http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/27148-pet-peeves/ 1
sikkinixx99 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Sorry to fanofFirehawk there will be no more posts like that. Thanks TheCrypt for pet peeves post. I seen video on youtube of King Cobra's trains sitting inside Flight of Fear. Have those been removed? Thanks to all who welcomed me! First visit to Kings Island 1979 was just there yesterday. Huge fan of park from Columbus,IN. Thanks for all replies. 2
The Interpreter Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Yes, as I said earlier, the trains have now been sent to Kings Dominion. 1
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