Shockwave probably shouldve been scrapped long ago. Its got a decent first half, but I dont think park-goers would shed any tears if it was removed. The restraints are stiff and uncomfortable. Riders should make sure that theyre in a good position before they lock you in. Loading always goes pretty slow, hence the line always spilling out onto the walkway. The climb and the view of the park are nice. As is the drop and the vertical loop. The helix is pretty fun if you like gs.
From there on the ride is terrible. Those bunny hops are jerky and mechanical. Someone should give Togo a lesson on shaping hills or something. The uncomfortable restraints dont help as your thrown into them on those hills. I dont even know why theyre there. Does bunny hills on a ride where youre in a standing position really make much sense? I almost gave Shockwave a 4, because the first half is kind of fun, but the load time, uncomfortable restraints, and horrendous finale bring it down a notch. Its also pretty short. Final Rating - 3.5 (Bad Approaching Below Average)
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