The Shock Wave, Steel roller coaster at Drayton Manor Park, United Kingdom
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.
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.
The Shock Wave serves as a central attraction at Drayton Manor Park, attracting families and thrill-seekers from across the United Kingdom.
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.
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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