Shock Wave
Nothing can withstand the Shock Wave. Back-to-back vertical loops that seem to reach the stratosphere make Shock Wave one of Six Flags Over Texas's most popular attractions, year after year. The tallest coaster on earth when it opened, this steel monster is guaranteed to deliver a maximum thrill load.
Shock Wave by the numbers
| Height Restrictions |
min. 42" |
| Ride Category |
Thrill (More like this) |
| Flash Pass |
No |
| Top Speed |
60 mph |
| Elevation |
close to 12-story tall |
| Length |
3,500 feet |
| Duration |
1 minute 58 seconds |
| Introduced |
1978 |
| Manufacturer |
Intamin AG |
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