It is, but it is one drop a banked turn and a brake run.
Alton Towers have a strict limit on height, nothing above tree level. Hence the hole it dives into, just like dropping onto Oblivion.
Is the dive about the same height as Sheikra's second?
Is the dive about the same height as Sheikra's second?
Sheikra's second drop is 138 feet, whereas Oblivion's is about 196ft (with just under 100ft being underground), so we have a higher drop than your 2nd drop. However, Sheikra has 90 degree drops. Back in 1998 (when Oblivion first opened), spring-loaded wheels hadn't been designed or patented so we have a 88.8 degree drop, not much difference but it was still seen as the world first verticle drop coaster.
Sheikra's second drop is 138 feet, whereas Oblivion's is about 196ft (with just under 100ft being underground), so we have a higher drop than your 2nd drop. However, Sheikra has 90 degree drops. Back in 1998 (when Oblivion first opened), spring-loaded wheels hadn't been designed or patented so we have a 88.8 degree drop, not much difference but it was still seen as the world first verticle drop coaster.
Sheikra's second drop is 138 feet, whereas Oblivion's is about 196ft (with just under 100ft being underground), so we have a higher drop than your 2nd drop. However, Sheikra has 90 degree drops. Back in 1998 (when Oblivion first opened), spring-loaded wheels hadn't been designed or patented so we have a 88.8 degree drop, not much difference but it was still seen as the world first verticle drop coaster.
Thanks! Hard to believe its already 15yrs old.
Sheikra's drop feels so much bigger than oblivions, and going straight into the loop is awesome.
Seems like we always only ever get half a coaster over in the UK.
It's because of all those homeowners who complain about anything they can to keep the noise down.
Sheikra's drop feels so much bigger than oblivions, and going straight into the loop is awesome.
Seems like we always only ever get half a coaster over in the UK.
Im down in essex and havnt managed to get up to Alton towers since just before 13 opened.
Try to get down to Thorpe park as much as I can thoug, riding Saw and Swarm are the closest im going to get to a thrill ride any time soon
I think the tried to put Saw intoo small a footprint, it feels cramped.I actually really like swarm and will be down that way in April to try it backwards. Not so keen on Saw though as I find it a rough uncomfortable ride, worrying as this is the same company (Gerstlaur) and style (Eurofighter) that The Smiler is based on. Time will tell. Nemesis Inferno, Stealth and Colossus are all worth a spin down at Thorpe too.
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