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SheiKra
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SheiKra's logo (top), Part of Sheikra's layout (bottom)
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Location Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Park section Stanleyville
Coordinates 28°02′12″N 82°25′28″W / 28.03667°N 82.42444°W / 28.03667; -82.42444
Status Open
Opening date May 21, 2005
Cost US$13,500,000
($20.2 million in 2022 dollars )
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Type Steel – Dive Coaster
Manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard
Model Dive Coaster - SheiKra
Track layout Twister
Lift/launch system Chain lift hill
Height 200 ft (61 m)
Length 3,188 ft (972 m)
Speed 70 mph (110 km/h)
Inversions 1
Duration 2:20
Max vertical angle 90°
G-force 4
Height restriction 54 in (137 cm)
Trains 5 trains with 3 cars. Riders are arranged 8 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
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SheiKra at RCDB

SheiKra is an exciting roller coaster found at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. It's a special type of coaster called a Dive Coaster. This means you'll feel like you're falling freely for a moment!

SheiKra was the very first Dive Coaster ever built. It's unique because it has no floor, and it drops straight down at a 90-degree angle!

What Makes SheiKra Special?

SheiKra is a huge steel roller coaster. It stands 200 feet tall, which is like a 20-story building! When you ride it, you'll reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. That's super fast!

One of the most thrilling parts is the 90-degree drop. This means the track goes straight down, making you feel like you're diving headfirst. It was also the first Dive Coaster to have a floorless design. This means your feet dangle in the air as you ride!

Thrilling Features

SheiKra has some cool features that make it extra fun. After the big drop, the coaster goes through a loop, turning you upside down! This is called an inversion.

It also has a unique "splashdown" effect. As the train rushes by, scoops at the back spray water high into the air. It looks amazing and adds to the excitement! This was the first time a Dive Coaster used this kind of water feature.

History of SheiKra

SheiKra opened on May 21, 2005, at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. It was built by a company called Bolliger & Mabillard, who are famous for making big, exciting roller coasters. SheiKra was a groundbreaking ride because it introduced many new features for Dive Coasters.

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