Saturday, May 17th 2008




Scorpion
Busch Gardens Africa, Tampa Bay, Florida, USA

Kumba | Montu | Gwazi | Sheikra | Python | Scorpion | Stanley Falls | Congo River Rapids
Tanganyika Tidal Wave | Rhino Rally | Pirates! 4-D | Cheetah Chase

  
          
A classic Schwarzkopf Looping Star model, Scorpion provides the intense and high-G entertainment that is expected of Schwarzkopf, with the added novelty of a lapbars-only ride.
 
It is BGA's oldest running coaster.
     


 

Type: Silverarrow
Manufacturer: Schwarzkopf
Height: 65ft
Length: 1805ft
Speed: 50mph

Opened: 1980

 
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Force Factor

Average Member Rating Out of Ten


Actual Rating: 6.448

Members Who Have Been on and Rated Scorpion: (29)
Ratings in Brackets


CoasterKing(10), HowieP(9), JamesCameron1(9), CK(8), CedarPoint6(8), MsIsly(8), 
six flags 1(7), Ben(7), bradleyhart(7), tarion896(7), kumba830(7), Boomerang201004(7), SnooSnoo(7), 
jayjay(7), R92CP(7), jordan1471(7), valleyfair!(6), blako(6), Cernuschi(6), Ultimate Coaster(6), 
PLCP(6), stevo(6), Drinki(6), Ian(5), bezzzzzer(4), alecelmboy(4), theRock-steel(4), 
andyc123(3), ThemeParkLover(3), 


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bradleyhart


Posts: 20
Location: 
QUIET RAF BUT GOOD RIDE . SHORT NO THEMING 7
Boomerang201004


Posts: 20
Location: 
this was great for such a small footprint. The loop was intense, as was the final helix.
theRock-steel


Posts: 110
Location: Florida
I can hardly get in the seat. Now how am I going to get out ?! Ride again, no ! Not bad for a small one though.
ashleyB2961


Posts: 1
Location: 
what the hell are headchoppers
ashleyB2961


Posts: 1
Location: 
it goes upside down without shoulder
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lazytownollie


Posts: 1
Location: Near Camelot, UK
Looked a bit messy, but the lap bars made me sh*t myself!
southend_marc


Posts: 979
Location: southend
Clasic coaster loved it. It was so fast round some corners you could feel the force. Was the only coaster open for 2
hours so lots of re rides :)
veggie-table


Posts: 0
Location: Hamilton, Scotland
Really did shit myself on this one when i seen it was only lap bars but it adds to the intensity, it's a very special
coaster
Echoes


Posts: 868
Location: Maryland
My first Schwarzkopf, very fun and intense, but nothing amazing.
Higgsy


Posts: 25
Location: Reading, UK
Great little coaster, if a little short. Though it may not look like much, Scorpion is really quite intense thanks to
it's more compact nature and the resulting sharp turns.
JamesCameron1


Posts: 28
Location: Sarnia, Ontario, Canada
One of the only coasters I've been on that I was dizzy at the end. It was a little short for my liking.
the mean bean


Posts: 48
Location: a chair
This ride looks tame but it's surprisingly intense! It feels really fast and there is a lot of Gs when you go through
the loop. The breaking at them end almost broke my nose though, shoulder harness's would prevent this.
ThemeParkLover


Posts: 8
Location: 
lol... wth 3!
clecktown


Posts: 61
Location: Bradford, UK
It pulled a few nice Gs, but I didn't enjoy it because I had no leg room.
ArronC813


Posts: 1
Location: 
A small wonder, packs a punch. Wish it were longer.
six flags 1


Posts: 60
Location: FL
A fun ride and packs a punch for its size. Really good because the wait is so short
Jazz


Posts: 4
Location: 
this was my first ever inverted coaster. on my second visit i missed and decided to que for the bigger attractions.
valleyfair!


Posts: 1133
Location: Minnesota
Way too short of a ride and just is not that thrilling
Tigger_boxing


Posts: 0
Location: 
Im telling you this ride is unsafe lol you only have a lapbar. i had my hands up over the loop and i sliped a mile lol.
Busch gardens have made one dodgey ride her.
CedarPoint6


Posts: 4424
Location: Georgia
It's a Schwarzkopf. It's hard not to like it. Fun and intense. It's a bit short, but that's how the model is. They're
just great little rides.
jayjay


Posts: 1166
Location: Somewhere near Crewe
Very surprisingly smooth. Great coaster if you have some time to kill.
HowieP


Posts: 26
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
This little coaster was insane! The loop is real forceful and fast! Can't beat a Schwarzkopf coaster.
blako


Posts: 268
Location: Brooklyn, New York
This ride is fun and forceful.
jetra2


Posts: 2
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
I love this coaster. It was one of the first that I rode. The head-choppers in the helix get me almost every time. Be
sure to brace yourself for the brakes at the end! Back row is the smoothest, front row is the most intense!
MontuLover62


Posts: 7
Location: 
Been on it 5 times, twice in the back, once in the front, and twice somewhere in the middle. The helix is good for a
small ride, and I love how you get jerked into the loop.
CK


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
Head Choppers Rule!!!
LawofInertia


Posts: 360
Location: In a white room, with black curtains, near the station
I was more scared of riding this than Kumba. Probally because of the headchopers...
007tyler


Posts: 360
Location: In a white room, with black curtains, near the station
WHATS WITH THIS RIDE AND HEAD CHOPPERS
CoasterArtist


Posts: 360
Location: In a white room, with black curtains, near the station
looks a bit naff at first glance but actually delivers quite a smooth ride for an oldie, also going round the loop with
only lap bars feels weird, but is a great highlight of the ride, get on if the queues aren't too big.
thrillsbeyondfear


Posts: 64
Location: Wales, UK
if you skipped this and python you would'nt be missing anything trust me
lukeairtime


Posts: 64
Location: Wales, UK
good bulid up for great rides like kumba and montu, a great compact ride
flacutie


Posts: 64
Location: Wales, UK
Good for a short wait between the better coasters and a good starter coaster for the younger riders.
coasterfanatic


Posts: 1
Location: 
This was actually a really great ride. Even though it only has one loop and then just a lot of turns, it makes it really
fun and enjoyable. The phrase that says to feel the sting of the scorpion is a little cheesy if you ask me.
sheikrafanatic2006


Posts: 1
Location: 
smoother then i expected and it was kinda FUN!
outrunner66


Posts: 34
Location: Swansea, S Wales
This ride is OK, gee my daughter rose it when she was 6 !!!, it is worth a look but a bit cheesey when you are leaving
the boarding station and it says quote "Prepare to feel the sting ssssss of the scorpion" lol lol
Ultimate Coaster


Posts: 11757
Location: Connecticut, USA
Fun little ride, filled with the intensity and wild ride you would expect from Schwarzkopf! Worth a ride or two.
smoggie1


Posts: 9
Location: 
good ride
rnrdude76


Posts: 21
Location: Houston, TX
short thrill....not worth a wait over 10 minutes though7 out of 10
PhewBo


Posts: 21
Location: Houston, TX
lovely little looper. seen people killed on these before. Shoulder harnesses would be sensible. i enjoyed it tho
shawnoc


Posts: 70
Location: Sunny Brighton (yeah right)
Not a bad ride quite fast and some good g's on the helixes.
Az


Posts: 2556
Location: Cyberspace
To be honest, I wasn't expecting much when I first rode this, but boy did it deliver! Great layout and a smooth ride
overall!
mrswellsisafatslut


Posts: 2556
Location: Cyberspace
I thought this ride was going to be rough and slow like a Pinfari Zyklon loop.
Homer


Posts: 1694
Location: Florida- Old People and MILFs...
Your typical Anton, I could ride this all day too. It has the forceful loop and the numerous headchoppers (especially on
the helix). Glad this still operates with lapbars, its a really kickass Schwarzkopf! Easily a 7 in my book, a pleasure
to ride!
Jumboshrmp


Posts: 1694
Location: Florida- Old People and MILFs...
Excellent coaster, the circular loop has high G's and there are several headchoppers.
CK


Posts: 154
Location: Connecticut
This ride was pretty cool, but you can't have your hands up on the loop without hurting yourself.










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