Saturday, October 9, 2010

Sheikra, Busch Gardens Africa (Tampa, FL)

Sheikra is a great ride. Named the best ride in the state of Florida, I have no facts to say otherwise. Besides an addition of more loops, two directly vertical drops, one from 250ft, and Immleman Loop, and a max speed of over 75 mph, there is no reason this ride is not the best ride in Florida, up there for top ride in the country. One of my personal favorite aspects of this ride is the fact that the line for this ride is surprisingly quick. I have been fortunate enough to ride this coaster many times and have enjoyed each aspect of it.
The theme for this ride is an African hawk that dives for its prey. It does fit the theme for the park, but I don't think its out of the ordinary.
A cool part of this ride is the second vertical drop. The second drop goes straight into an old-looking tunnel and add a lot to the ride. That drop leads the car into a water splashing fly-by, where was is sprayed to spectators.
This ride is great. A must see for any Tampa visitors.
  1. Speed: 8.5 (very fast)
  2. Inversions:8 (could be more loops, only one Immelman loop)
  3. Thrill Factor: 10 (vertical drop is great)
  4. Scenery/Theme: 8.5 (Hawk idea is cool, fits the rest of the park. The second vertical drop tunnel/river is amazing.)
  5. Line Length: 10 (surprisingly quickly moving ride considering the popularity)
Total:  9 (must-see)

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