I really wanted to give SheiKra a 10 so bad after hearing about it, but it just falls too short b/c of its track length. It might also be b/c I was highly anticipating all week for it to be one of those rides which can never be beat. The wait for SheiKra was around 45 min., but the line was continuously moving along. I enjoyed the 45 degree lift hill to the top of the 200 ft. lift hill as Ive felt like I was almost lying down on my back. The holding brakes b/f the 200 ft. 90 degree plunge was truly a signature element as it was built to provide a highly anticipating moment for the 1st drop. After about 4-5 seconds, the train just cruised on right through the 1st drop. That drop had some great airtime coming down. If only I had my hands up on the 1st drop. Then came the 165 ft. immelman, which had some nice airtime coming out of it. The carousel turn after that was very intense. After the mid-course brakes, we went through the 138 ft. 81 degree plunge which had some great airtime on it too. As we went through the tunnel, some water dropped right into my eyes. After the last drop came another signature element, the water splash. Although you dont get wet on it, it was a nice touch of adding that extra theme for the ride. I didnt really see it all that well b/c of the water in my eyes. Finally the ride was over. Overall, SheiKra was a great experience & my 2nd coaster to stand at least 200 ft. Its definitely a better ride than the Steel Force. The 1st drop was amazing & its a great addition for BGTs already impressive steel coaster collection. If the ride had some more elements & the track length was longer, its more than worthy of a 10. Although its not better than Kumba & Montu in my opinion b/c of its lack of forces, dont even think about passing by SheiKra at BGT w/o riding it at least once to experience the USAs 1st & only B&M dive machine. You wont be disappointed.
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