Amusement Ride Safety Alert

 

Attraction: Kong

Status: Open...

ID #: 0824

Summary: The Kong roller coaster has issues stemming from the restraints used on this roller coaster. Riders always indicate that their ears hurt after
riding this ride. Headaches and discomfort with this ride were also mentioned.

Discomfort was mentioned to be aimed at the overall experience of the ride, which was made bad by the uncomfortable restraints -- issues seemed to generate from women 30 years of age and older.

Venue has been contacted and this safety alert is now open…

           Venue Information

Operating since 1968
Also Known As: Six Flags Marine World, Marine World, Marine World Africa USA
Phone: 707-644-4000
Web: Six Flags Discovery Kingdom site
Address: 2001 Marine World Parkway
Vallejo, CA 94589 USA


Attraction Information

Ride: Kong
Ride Type: Steel - Inverted
Built by: Vekoma Inc.
Max Speed: 49 mph
Inversions: 5
Restraints: Over-The-Shoulder


ASO's Six Flags Discovery Kingdom  Page.

Follow Up: Venue was contacted on 4/08/08 and did reply to Amusement Safety Organization indicating that they "would get back to us." We have not heard back from this venue within 5-business days.

Further follow-ups will be conducted and an anonymous visit is being worked out by Amusement Safety Organization. Updates coming as we see fit.

 

 

 

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