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When I first rode Kumba, it was probably only my 10th steel coaster. With more than 10 times that under my belt now, I wondered how the first traditional looper from B&M would hold up. Well, Im sticking with a 9 so it must have done quite well! The ride has an array of elements that flow together well. The loop is threaded by the lift and provides a cool effect, and the dive loop just starts the fun. Riding in the back yesterday, there were some great forces through the corkscrews and cobra roll as well as the sweetness of the zero-G roll. The ride was fast and diving through the trenches and ditches it provides awesome speed sensations. Even in the back row the ride was pretty darn smooth, which is something the (themepark) critically acclaimed Hulk cant say. Overall, it was a fantastic looper that still hovers in my personal top 20 and it was so good that many other rides have adapted its elements within the new designs (interlocking corkscrews, dive loop etc). This was probably my favorite ride from yesterday.
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