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CONTACT: Sherrie Bang or
MOUNTAIN NEWS Scott Piazza
(805) 255-4816
(818) 367-2271

SHOCK WAVE FACT SHEET

Description: A standup, looping roller coaster. Riders stand
instead of sit in trains as they are propelled over
a half-mile track of steep drops, tight curves and
360-degree vertical and horizontal loops.
Speed: 55 mph

Ride Time: 2 minutes

Track Length: 2,300 feet (nearly .half-mile)

Highest Drop: 90 feet (first hill)
Loops: Vertical
Riders are propelled upside down through a 66-foot
high, 360-degree vertical loop.
Horizontal
Following the vertical loop, a 360-degree
horizontal loop suspends riders nearly parallel to
the ground.

G Forces: Approximately 3.4 positive g forces entering the
vertical loop.

Train Capacity: Each of three 18,600-pound trains carry 24 riders
standing four across. The ride capacity is 1,200
guests per hour.

Engineering
Features: Braking System
Fail-safe air brakes on the track in three
locations, including the station, are able to stop
vehicles by squeezing a caliper rail under each
train. In addition, at each electronically
sensorized location, the computer signals drive
tires to correct for proper train speed, position
on the track and weather conditions.

Seating Comfort
A bicycle-shaped seat, controlled by a ratchet pawl
system, is adjusted to each standing rider. Riders
are then secured by padded, over-the-shoulder and
torso locking harnesses.

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P.O . BOX 5500 • VALENCIA , CALIFORNIA 91355 • (805) 255-4100