A popular surf simulator at Kings Island's Soak City is now closed , disappointing surfing lovers across the Midwest.
MASON, Oh. — One of the most popular attractions at Kings Island's Soak City water park is closed for good.
In a letter to the Tsunami Surf Club and other Midwestern surfing groups, the GM explained that"after 24 years, a decision was made to decommission Pipeline Paradise because it has reached the end of its service life." He told WCPO that"many Cincinnati surfers have purchased their own custom boogie boards to ride this wave. The Retro, the most challenging of the two rides, is unique, and is one of the last Retro flowriders in the world as other parks have removed it . Many families purchase boards and season passes at KI just for this one ride, and riders have flown to Cincinnati from Texas just to ride the Retro.
But he says reliability issues and maintenance costs forced them to decide to retire Pipeline Paradise.
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