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SheiKra is one of those rides that you either love and you think it is one of the best rides in the world or you hate it and you think it should be burnt to the freaking ground. I used to be one of those haters, I used to hate SheiKra. If I would have reviewed the day after I have ridden it, I would have probably given it a 4...obviously a below average rating. But the more times I rode SheiKra, I Realized that there was more to it then what I was seeing. SheiKra is one of those attractions that really builds up the Intensity. Now I know all other rides do that, but SheiKra really pumps you up with Suspense. Slowly climbing up that steep lift hill, slowly going around that curve with that incredible view of Tampa and the rest of the park, and of course the topping on the cake, the five second pause the just dangles you over that 90 degree drop. The suspense that builds up inside of you while your at that part of the ride is one of the major parts of the attraction. Besides the actual drop, the part of going up the lift hill and hanging there for a good five second, is the most thrilling part of the ride..and I love because it is unique and different. Its sad because the people that say it sucks doesnt seem to get that part of the attraction. Another good example of an attraction that builds suspense, is the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Disney Parks. Going through the hotel and getting to the main drop is the same exact thing SheiKra does..slowly get to the main event while building suspense and that intensity that you feel inside of you. The only thing that is different is, TOT has amazing theming to add with it, but anyways back to SheiKra. The 90 degree drop is amazing, best drop Ive experienced so far. The Immelman, great air time in the back, nice edition to the track lay out of the ride. But after the Immelman...there is nothing really else to offer. The Thrill and fun is over and this is the part that people criticizes about and this is the part Im going to criticize about. The Second half of this ride absolutely F**** sucks. It reminds me of the Hulk. Amazing first half, boring second half. They could have done better then just a water splash down and a tunnel. Im not saying there bad elements, but they could have done something better for the finale of this ride. If they could have added an extra 20 seconds to the ride with some more interesting coaster elements, then SheiKra would have gotten a perfect 10. Montu and Kumba, doesnt really have a certain element that stands out except for the ride itself, but they both Stay Entertaining the ENTIRE ride. SheiKra doesnt do that. A great first half but a boring second half. If only they made SheiKra with a great first half with a great second half..THEN would SheiKra get a 10 in everybodys book.
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