[Cephas]

Same manufacturer?

[Dukeis#1]

Yea, Schwarzkoph (The King of Coasters) built them both, like you said.

[Trev32]

They are both Weight Drop models. The only real differance between the two is Viper was built later than White Lightnin, so the supports and equipment used on it is more advanced.

<a href='http://www.rcdb.com/installationgallery39.htm?Picture=2' target='_blank'>Tidal Wave/Viper's Loop</a>

<a href='http://www.rcdb.com/installationgallery667.htm?Picture=3' target='_blank'>White Lightnin's/Golden Loop's Loop</a>

Same expiereince in a different location.

the loop on viper dosen't look as round or as short as white lightnin's is(was)

[Cephas]

Thats why I asked if they were built by the same manufacturer.

[Trev32]

Oh.i also think that shrwartzkoph(is that how you spell it?) is the king of coasters(besides B&M)

[CarowindsZone]

I think White Lightnin and King Kobra were prototype, all of them were built the same year.

[Dukeis#1]

Yea, King Kobra and White Lightnin were built in '77 if thats what you mean, but most of the Schw. Shuttle Loops were built between 1978 and 1981, except for the ones at Great America CA., Kings Dominion, and Carowinds.

[Trev32]

Is there a paramuont parks that hasn't actually gotten rid of they're shuttle loop?

[CarowindsZone]

Nope, they are all gone.

[Trev32]

that's stupid....we should protest to carowinds to bring they'res back! bring white lightnin back! bring white lightnin back! lol

[CarowindsZone]

The task wouldn't be worth it.

[Cephas]

Then lets get an shuttle like Wicked Twister at Cedar Point!

[Trev32]

that would be so cool! and launch it at 80 mph and make it like 250 ft tall

[Cephas]

90mph and 300ft.

[CarowindsZone]

Why does Carowinds need a big coaster, it would only take up space. Intamin coasters are over-rated.