Reptilian (ride)
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| Reptilian | |
|---|---|
| Previously known as Avalanche(1988-2019) | |
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| Kings Dominion | |
| Location | Kings Dominion |
| Park section | Jungle X-Pedition |
| Coordinates | 37°50′24.47″N 77°26′26.51″W / 37.8401306°N 77.4406972°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | March 26, 1988 |
| General statistics | |
| Type | Steel – Bobsled |
| Manufacturer | Mack Rides |
| Model | Bobsled |
| Lift/launch system | Chain lift hill |
| Height | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Drop | 12 ft (3.7 m) |
| Length | 3,200 ft (980 m) |
| Speed | 41 mph (66 km/h) |
| Inversions | 0 |
| Duration | 1:30 |
| G-force | 3.4 |
| Height restriction | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Trains | 3 trains with 7 cars. Riders are arranged 1 across in 2 rows for a total of 14 riders per train. |
 Fast Lane available | |
| Reptilian at RCDB | |
Reptilian is a bobsled roller coaster located at Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia. Manufactured by Mack Rides, Reptilian opened to the public in 1988. It is located in the Jungle X-Pedition section of the park. Formerly known as Avalanche(1988-2019). There are seven cars per train and the cars are themed after crocodiles.
History
In late 1987, Kings Dominion announced that a bobsled roller coaster named Avalanche at the time would be added for the 1988 season.[1]
Reptilian would officially open to the general public on March 26, 1988.[2]
Formerly themed after Olympic bobsleds that represent five countries. The countries included France, the United States, Germany, Switzerland and Canada. Each car had its country specific Winter Olympic decals.[3]
Reptilian did not operate for the 2020 season due to the park being closed for the COVID-19 pandemic. The coaster also remained closed for the 2021 season due to the nearby construction of Tumbili.
During the 2021-2022 off-season, Reptilian was repainted brown.[4]
Features
Reptilian features chutes or half pipes without any fixed tracks like most other roller coasters. Having no tracks allows the bobsled cars to move freely.[3]
Cars
Each car in Reptilian seats two riders. One rider sits in between the legs of the first rider. It is a very close fit between the two straddling riders. Many people ride alone because it is such a tight squeeze.[3]
References
- ^ Pryweller, Joseph (November 8, 1987). "Attendance slides at state parks". Daily Press. Staff Writer. Retrieved May 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Kalina, Mike (March 25, 1988). "New hotels ready for vacationers". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Post-Gazette Staff Writer. Retrieved May 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c "Avalanche @ Kings Dominion". Coaster Reviews. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
- ^ "Jungle X-Pedition Construction Updates". Kings Dominion.
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