Kingda Ka reviews

Written by Joe Miller
Posted: June 18, 2010

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I find it impossible to not compare this to Top Thrill Dragster since SFGA simply wanted to beat that record. What may have been a smooth ride initially has deteriorated into something less than acceptable. I don't know if it's the extra speed, SF maintenance or something else, but I do know the last time I rode this (July 2010) I was wearing a Cedar Point glasses strap and a supervisor saw me as I was exiting and asked how it compares. I responded, "It's a little rough." Let's face it, the slightest shimmy as 128 MPH is not good. - Todd Houts

Yes, it's short, but I still love it. It's extremely intense. 0-128 in 4 seconds? I'm glad it's not longer than it is! - Jon Gibbons

A great start turns into a disapointment compared to Thrill Dragster. From the lunch to the end the ride is over in seconds. There is no pause at the top. Altogh the ride is smooth it just does not have an adrenulin rush. - Joe Schwartz

Woah what a rush! I've never yelled or screamed on a coaster til this 1. Although short, Kingda Ka I'm my opinion is one of the best coasters on the planet. 0-128 m.p.h up a 456 ft. Hill? Can you say amazing? - Jay Glenn

What a ride! The thrill starts as soon as you step in line as anticipation just rumbles through the veins of your blood vessels. When your strapped in, it's like "No turning back". The launch was just incredible and the height is unlike anything you'll ever experience on a roller coaster. Must-ride for any coaster fan. - Derrick O. Foreman

I would agree that the ride is overrated and to short, but other than that it is an excellent ride. - Ryan S

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