King Cobra (ride)
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| King Cobra | |
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| Hurricane Harbor: New Jersey | |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | July 24, 2012 [1] |
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| Model | King Cobra |
| Height | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Drop | 25 ft (7.6 m) |
| Length | 256 ft (78 m) |
| Speed | 32 mph (51 km/h) |
| Max vertical angle | 50° |
| Capacity | 480 riders per hour |
| Height restriction | 48 in (122 cm) |
| Manufacturer | Polin |
 Flash Pass Available |
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King Cobra is a water slide currently operating at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, adjacent to Six Flags Great Adventure, in Jackson, New Jersey. The ride is manufactured by Turkish manufacturer, Polin.[2][3][4]
History
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American Coaster Enthusiasts announced on February 10, 2012, that Six Flags Great Adventure's Hurricane Harbor had a big announcement for the 2012 season on February 13.[5] On the morning of February 13, 2012, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor: New Jersey announced King Cobra for the 2012 season.[2] King Cobra is marketed as the first ride of its kind in the United States, when the water ride opened on July 24, 2012.[1][3] King Cobra was built instead of the drop boxes originally proposed to be added to the park's existing water slides at The Falls.[2][4]
Ride
King Cobra features two dueling slides. The ride begins with a figure eight before dropping down a 25-foot (7.6 m) drop at speeds of up to 32 miles per hour (51 km/h). The drop is the entry point into a Sidewinder element that looks like a cobra head. Within this element riders oscillate back and forth before coming to a stop in the middle.[2][6] King Cobra has an orange bold, black and red scales to resemble a massive cobra on both the interior and exterior of the slide.[2] The slide was built in the middle of Hurricane Harbor and took place of the existing, sandy volleyball pit.[3]
See also
References
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