The Shock Wave, Steel roller coaster at Drayton Manor Park, United Kingdom
Description
The Shock Wave is a steel roller coaster at Drayton Manor Park in Staffordshire, England. The track winds through multiple inversions and tight turns across a compact footprint, keeping most of the ride at mid-level height.
History
The ride opened in 1994 and was the first stand-up roller coaster in the United Kingdom. This early introduction brought a then-novel ride concept to British theme parks.
Culture
The Shock Wave serves as a central attraction at Drayton Manor Park, attracting families and thrill-seekers from across the United Kingdom.
Practical
The ride lasts about two minutes and visitors must meet a minimum height requirement to participate. Loose items should be secured before boarding, as the inversions and speed can easily dislodge them.
Did you know?
Riders remain standing throughout the entire journey, creating a different sensation of gravity and movement than seated models. This position emphasizes the force of each inversion and directional change in a particular way.
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