• Kennywood’s 2010 Coaster Dubbed Sky Rocket

  Written by The Coaster Critic 9 Comments
  Last Updated: December 9, 2009

  Sky Rocket to Blast Off from Kennywood in 2010
  Rumors about the name of Kennywood’s 2010 roller coaster have been confirmed as today the park announced that it will be called Sky Rocket. To recap, the new roller coaster was designed by launch coaster pioneers Premier Rides. They’re responsible for coasters like Flight of Fear, the Italian Job Stunt Coasters, and the insanely popular Revenge of the Mummy coasters. With that kind of track record, the new ride should be strong.

  My Take on the Name: Sky Rocket
  It’s not a bad name, but not too original either. The name does reflect that it’s a launch coaster as it will boast a 0 to 50 mph launch in 3 seconds. And, Sky Rocket is not a common name, at least not these days. Nine “sky rockets” are in the Roller Coaster Database, but they’re all from many decades ago.

  Watch the POV/off-ride video.

  What’s Your Take?
  What do you think of the name Sky Rocket for Kennywood’s new coaster? Leave a comment below.

  

  Related Posts:

  1. Sky Rocket Construction Photos & Kennywood in the Snow
  2. Sky Rocket Test Video
  3. Kennywood Announces New Launch Coaster for 2010

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9 Comments

1. #1 Austin says:
   December 9th, 2009 at 11:47 pm

   This looks really cool. What adds sweet icing to the cake is that there won’t be over the shoulder harnesses, only lap bars! As for the name, it does kind of fit in with the old fashioned style of Kennywood. When I think of the name “Sky Rocket,” I think old….

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2. #2 Quil says:
   December 10th, 2009 at 7:51 am

   i like the name, has a nice ring to it.

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3. #3 Judy P in Pgh says:
   December 10th, 2009 at 9:20 pm

   A friend of mine had submitted the name, “Pittfire.” I kept my fingers crossed for him, but it was not to be. If I’m down that way this weekend, I’ll try to snap some photos.

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4. #4 Prof. BAM says:
   January 11th, 2010 at 8:32 pm

   Sky Rocket. Sounds more lika a name that would be given to an Intamin Strata-coaster.

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5. #5 Tom says:
   February 13th, 2010 at 1:09 pm

   Looks awesome. Does anyone know the exact date it opens instead of ’spring 2010′?

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6. #6 Judy_P_in_Pgh says:
   February 13th, 2010 at 4:23 pm

   Kennywood’s opening day is May 8, so it won’t be BEFORE that. Things were progressing quickly until we got hit last weekend with over 2 feet of snow. It’s still snowing now, so who knows when things will thaw enough for them to continue working on Sky Rocket.

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   • #7 Quil says:
     February 14th, 2010 at 7:03 am

     that can`t be good.

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7. #8 mstoney says:
   May 28th, 2010 at 12:02 pm

   So is the construction finished now or not? just wondering we r ging to go in a week and I really want to ride the “Sky Rocket”

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8. #9 Danielle says:
   July 1st, 2010 at 5:00 pm

   Looks pretty cool.

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