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Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, Galveston, Texas
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It has crazy ejector airtime but it isn’t sustained for a super long time because it’s only 100 feet tall.
Dylan
Like most Eurofighters, it delivers strong ejector airtime.
Canobie Coaster
With Iron Shark in March 2021, the back row was perfectly smooth, but the front row was very rough in a couple valleys.
@OklahomaCoasterFan
This ride is super rough, my neck hurt pretty bad afterwards.
@monchoman
Then the pullout from the first drop has crushing positive Gs.
Dylan
That is contrasted by the crushing positive Gs on the pullout.
Canobie Coaster
The layout isn’t very intense but fun, and the vertical lift hill and drop are always fun on Euro-fighters.
Arrow Die-Namics
After riding tons of other coasters, this one has begun to feel less wild.
OutlawRun Glazer
I live nearby and every time this ride has been a walk on for me.
@HYDRAdude
The capacity is pretty low, but thankfully, it was a slow day when I went.
Your Coaster Friend
After the park gets busier, it can build a pretty considerable line.
Bifflesaurus
that straight up and down drop is a beast....super fast and lots of twists, turns and loops.
@MrJdub316
This ride was soo scary at the beginning my hart was like beating fast but the ride also felt fast but it was fun st the end if shows you your face when you drop down in the beginning
@roachesonly3072
Always follow the rules, warnings and restrictions posted by the park.
The layout isn’t very intense but fun, and the vertical lift hill and drop are always fun on Euro-fighters.
Arrow Die-Namics, Captain Coaster reviewThis is my first Eurofighter experience and - I gotta say - if it wasn’t for the great location and “vibe” of the Galveston Pleasure Pier, Iron Shark doesn’t offer much for serious enthusiasts.
Bifflesaurus, Captain Coaster reviewNo seatbelts or over the shoulder restraints which is one thing I love about the ride.
Dylan, Captain Coaster reviewIt’s a super short ride, but it packs quite a bit of fun into that short time.
Your Coaster Friend, Captain Coaster reviewThe Iron Shark was very short (but pretty fun ^_^) and the "historic" part of the pier’s title doesn’t match what kind of roller coaster the Iron Shark is.
@cassidyedwards01, reviewI went on that but o was so scared and then once it dropped I was like woooo it is really fun
@shyannmedina9057, reviewA euro-fighter, built by Gerstlauer.
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