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Websters Dictionary defines a roller coaster as: "a small gravity railroad, especially in an amusement park, having a train with open cars that moves along a high, sharply winding trestle built with steep inclines". Well, Sheikra fulfills that to the T. This is an outstanding coaster. It provides one of the greatest drops in the world when you start out. There are brakes that hold you there for a few seconds and then, Good Lord! I have never felt wind in my face like that before. It sends you into an enormous Immelman and then around onto another hill and another drop. This one into a tunnel and then up and around over Zambia Smokehouse and into the water splash which doesnt get you wet; on the ride. However, if you have a desire to get soaked just stand in the splash zone as the train leaves the water splash and goes up towards the brakes. Plenty of water is splashed over a wall and into the walkway. People have complained that it is too short but I dont agree. I believe it is just right. It is 3188 long, while Ice & Fire are 3200; Montu is 3983; and Top Gun-The Jet Coaster is 2956. My point is, these coasters normally dont catch flak for being too short and Sheikra shouldnt either. While I am sure Diving Machines are capable of more, we will have to wait. In the meantime, this coaster is just amazing. Few rides can provide such a rush even once, this provides it twice. I got to sit in the front row. They didnt force people into specific lines unless a row was full. The trains have stadium seating so the third row is higher than the first and second which looks like it provies a great view and ride no matter where you sit. She has jumped to #4 on my list and I cant see much changing that. Be prepared for an impromptu facelift.
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