Skyrush- Review

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Skyrush is an Intamin Hyper Coaster located at Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. This ride is INTENSE! Standing 212 feet tall, this ride has some serious speed and some insane airtime! In this review, I will be going through different categories and rating the ride on a 1-10 scale.
Theming and Scenery
Skyrush doesn't really have a theme, but the scenery surrounding the ride is amazing! The majority of the ride is located over water, and the bright yellow track stands out while still looking quite natural! The ride and its surrounding area look very nice!
Theming and Scenery: 8/10
Trains
Skyrush runs two trains, each holding 32 riders. The unique aspect of these trains are the "Winged Seats" This means the two riders will sit above the track, as they would a traditional roller coaster, while two other guests will ride on the wing, with nothing above or below them. I believe that the "Winged Seats" really add to the experience! The downside to the trains on Skyrush is the restraints. The restraints keep locking during the ride, causing them to become very tight on the riders thighs, this being the reason for the nickname "ThighCrush". Once the train hits the final brakes, the restraints do pop up a little, which really does help!
Trains: 6/10
Smoothness
Skyrush is very smooth. There is no roughness whatsoever. Towards the back of the ride, there is a little bit of a rattle, but nothing that detracts from the ride experience in even the slightest.
Smoothness: 10/10
Speed and Pacing
Skyrush is very fast; from dispatch to the brakes, it is non-stop action! The ride begins with a 17mph Cable Lift hill, then riders drop down the first drop hitting speeds of 75mph. The ride just blows through its course and it's over before you know it! Never once do you feel like you're just meandering through elements. The pacing is very fast, and very thrilling.
Speed and Pacing: 9/10
Airtime
If you're looking for ejector Airtime, Skyrush has it. In fact, Skyrush has the most intense airtime I've ever experienced. The airtime on this ride feels like it's trying to throw you off, almost like a mechanical bull. From the first drop to the brakes, every element on Skyrush provides some type of airtime, and it is EXTREME!
Airtime:10/10

In conclusion, Skyrush is a great ride located inside a very "sweet" park! This coaster is most certainly one of the best that I have ever ridden!

Skyrush will be getting an overall score of 8/10!

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