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Park:   Kings Island (travel info)
Ride Type:   Steel Coaster
Status:   Operating since 4/11/1987
Category:   Looping Coaster
Builder:   Arrow Dynamics
Cost:   $4,000,000
Length:   3800'
Height:   148'
Drop Height:   138'
Drop Angle:   55°
Max Speed:   55 mph
Inversions:   6
Duration:   2:55
Capacity:   1600 pph
Arrangement:   Three 7-car trains that hold 28 riders/train.
Restraints:   Shoulder Harness
Visits:   536
Rating:   This Ride's Rating Is: 4


More About This Ride
Ride Restrictions:
Minimum height restriction:   48 in.

Features:
Inversions: Two Vertical Loops, Double Corkscrew, Batwing.

History:
Replaced the failed Arrow Dynamics designed The Bat. It utilizes the loading platform originally used for The Bat.

First roller coaster to feature six inversions.


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Reviews
Phil

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 9164

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This ride is actually very enjoyable. I was afraid it was going to rough and uncomfortable but I was pleasently suprised with a good ride.

8-4-04 22:18:35
RLLrCoastrLover

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1059

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I thought this ride was going to be rough, but it really wasn't that bad. I had a lot of air on the 1st drop in the back.

9-21-04 22:28:55
PKI-Vortex

Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 7

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This is an awsome ride. So sad it will be gone in seven years becuase of the steel. If you havent ridden it, come to PKI and make it the first on your list, after IJST.

11-27-04 22:16:32
GCoaster

Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 65

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Awsome ride, nice drop, cool inversions.

12-6-04 22:20:29
wickedtwist1

Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 51

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Best Arrow ride that i have been on. It wawsn't as rough as I thought it would be. This is one huge coaster and seems to be underrated by coaster fans. It is one of my top 5

1-28-05 22:41:16
RllrCoasterFan

Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 745

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This ride scared me in the back. I thought I was out of the car. Other than that, a great coaster. One of those coasters that are rough but make out for a great ride.

3-23-05 19:24:39
James

Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 10550

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I like Vortex. If you sit in the front its a good ride and very forcefull. I also like how the corkscrews are high off the ground.

6-19-05 14:20:00
PKI-knowitall

Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 12

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This ride to me is one of the best in the park!! the first time i rode it i was soo blown away i didnt know what to do...so i made it my favorite ride!...its not really that shaky unless u ride it by urself...sometimes...i think this ride is super awesome and dont let ANYBODY try to dicourage u from riding it...if u listen...its ur loss

7-8-05 18:50:11
pkiknowitall

Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 28

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Great ride lots of air on the first plunge loops fun but heed my warning : DO NOT RIDE THIS IN THE RAIN

6-27-06 13:17:28
coastrfreak2000

Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 797

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Great ejector air on the first drop at the back of the train. The best arrow looper I have ever riden.

8-22-06 15:00:44
Wookiee

Joined: May 2006
Posts: 55

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I love the setting for this ride. It is in a great location, has mature trees close by, is completely photogenic, and I love the fact that the coaster does not drop immediately into the loops. It is holding up surprisingly well for its 20th ANNIVERSARY! My favorite Arrow Looper. Must ride when visiting Kings Island.

4-29-07 15:30:26
Milkchan

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 122

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Surprisingly, one of the best looper's country.

5-11-07 23:03:17
CHILLERLC1

Joined: May 2001
Posts: 7042

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It is one of the country's best loopers. It is my favorite Arrow looper. Design-wise it has a nice edge above all the Arrow's that came after it. Having to do a turnaround hill before the first loop was cool. I also like how the corkscrews are high off the ground and then followed by a cool Batwing and helix to end the fun ride.

6-6-07 23:11:19
SFGAFan4

Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 926

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Amazing ride! I expected it to be another rough arrow looper, but it had great airtime, and some intense moments.

8-11-07 22:24:31
Freddie

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 170

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Vortex is pretty cool. The first drop has some cool airtime and the hang in the corks is fun. The train shuffled around a lot but it was smooth in the "Arrow seat" (7.1)

9-19-07 19:34:20
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