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P. 417 - Fury back open now with 100% less crack!

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Even with all the tests I've seen on the webcams my anxiety is through the roof that this thing won't be ready on opening day for no real reason. I guess it's partly because I'm making a nine hour drive for it.

 

You don't win a prize for being first, so why not wait awhile if it's making you anxious? All of this seems completely unnecessary.

 

All indications are that everything will be fine though and if not you can just ride the giant, awesome giga that's (most likely) an infinitely better ride anyway.

 

Because living in Ohio you get coaster deprived real quick in this weather So the opportunity to go opening weekend is hard to pass up.

 

I know you're right though. And yes indeed Fury is there too so that definitely helps

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Even with all the tests I've seen on the webcams my anxiety is through the roof that this thing won't be ready on opening day for no real reason. I guess it's partly because I'm making a nine hour drive for it.

 

You don't win a prize for being first, so why not wait awhile if it's making you anxious? All of this seems completely unnecessary.

 

All indications are that everything will be fine though and if not you can just ride the giant, awesome giga that's (most likely) an infinitely better ride anyway.

 

Because living in Ohio you get coaster deprived real quick in this weather So the opportunity to go opening weekend is hard to pass up.

 

I know you're right though. And yes indeed Fury is there too so that definitely helps

True statement. I can't wait to visit SDC next week (about a 9 hour drive as well) to break my coaster drought. You'll still have fun at Carowinds though even if Copperhead isn't open! Expect that it won't be open and then if it is, you'll have a pleasant surprise.

 

My coaster motto: you can't be disappointed if you expect the worst.

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I enjoy my 4-5 month annual coaster drought. It takes away the monotony. It helps me build back up the enthusiasm that usually starts to taper off by the end of the season.

 

I think Copperhead Strike will be ready, but I also understand your anxiety. Just relax. It's all out of your control. Worst case scenario Fury and Afterburn will be more than enough to make up for Copperhead not being ready. Those two rides are worth the trip alone.

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I can't remember where, but I saw some off-ride testing videos posted today on Facebook. Copperhead looks really fun. Even I had to admit to myself that the POV's looked pretty slow, but you can tell from the off-ride videos that the speed looks just right. It doesn't look like it meanders around like it does in the POV's.

 

They also cycled one train right after another. I think Carowinds is really trying to run Copperhead through its paces in order to open it on time.

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They also posted a video walkthrough of the queue line which looks amazing. Heavily themed.

I hope this is putting you at ease. Seems like it should be up and running for your trip.

 

Yes it is Haha. I guess with any trip you're always gonna worry that the big new ride isnt gonna run but I dont think carowinds would be doing all this if they weren't pretty sure it will be all ready to go on Saturday

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I’m planning on visiting the 29th. The park is open 9am-8pm. Why are they even open? Is it a special day for schools? Any other event?

 

Seems like a great day for an empty park but they must have some reason to be open. I’d appreciate any insight!

 

Teachers work day for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Might not be as empty as you think.

Also for Fort Mill, SC schools.

 

It's also a Friday. They're open every Friday through the spring.

 

It's also an Education Day as well. There will be school field trips there that day as well. Have fun! They usually leave by mid afternoon though.

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They also posted a video walkthrough of the queue line which looks amazing. Heavily themed.

I hope this is putting you at ease. Seems like it should be up and running for your trip.

 

Yes it is Haha. I guess with any trip you're always gonna worry that the big new ride isnt gonna run but I dont think carowinds would be doing all this if they weren't pretty sure it will be all ready to go on Saturday

I know what you mean. I hope you didn't jinx yourself and now Fury is going to be down all day.

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It's also an Education Day as well. There will be school field trips there that day as well. Have fun! They usually leave by mid afternoon though.

Good thing I'm working a half-day and getting to the park around 1pm. Enough time to eat lunch, then get some rides in before the after-work crowd shows up.

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Here's a few pics and videos we posted to our Twitter.... I know that Dave & Jarvis will post full trip reports from the event later!

 

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Good morning from the #CopperheadStrike media event at @Carowinds!

 

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They’ve rolled out the red carpet for us here at @Carowinds!

 

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Copperhead Strike train waiting for its first riders! LIKE or RT if you wish you were riding!

 

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We loved hanging upside down on Copperhead Strike today! This new coaster at Carowinds opens Saturday!

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Today was media day for Copperhead Strike and they rolled out the red carpet for this grand event.

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One of the first things you notice upon entering the area is a new Ice cream shop.

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For some of you long time Carowinds visitors, you would think something seems familiar and from what I hear it is the return of the blue smurf ice cream, now what a granny twist.

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One of granny Byrd boys . . .

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As usual, the park's GM and others make comments and lets the world know how excited they are for the new addition.

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The park held a first riders fundraiser for Make-A-Wish foundation and they presented them with a check.

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Lets go check it out!

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I have to say, it seems the park wasn't kidding when they stated they were focusing more on the guest experience and making things immersive. Take a look at some of the elements in the queue.

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Didn't take any inside the station (there is a strict loose article policy) but here is a shot of the station.

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Now on to the coaster!

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Hands down this is will be a well photographed coaster as the midway wraps around it.

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They were only running 2 trains today as the crowds didn't really warranted the 3rd one.

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Soooo . . . my thoughts.

Overall it is a really good coaster. I have ridden Manta at Seaworld San Diego and this is like an amp'ed version of it. A totally different ride but still the same smoothness and comfortability of it. The jojo-roll will definitely remind people if they have loose articles and it is taking at a low, but comfortable pace. The launch barn is a highlight of the experience. For the regular park guest, they will be amazed and probably have never experienced anything of it's caliber. For those of you who have been on Mystic timbers I hear it's similar but better at carowinds. It's a lot going on that barn in a short period of time and you are bound to miss something. I recommend riding it in multiple rows to take in everything.

 

Now, the coaster. As expected the launch isn't the most powerful but it does the job. The loops on this coaster are pretty round so I was curious to see how they rode. You get some strong G's going into the first one and immediately some serious hangtime. Before you think you're about to fall out you rush back down and over a real sweet airtime hill that give some good jr. ejector airtime. The helix leading into the second launch was pretty strong, G wise, but the surprise element is the drop into the second launch section. No soon as you catch your breath from the drop, you enter a launched hill.

 

I have to say I was expecting a lot from this element as the thought of a launched airtime hill makes you think extreme airtime but you really don't even feel like you're being launched. Not a bad thing by no stretch, as you feel yourself accelerating but it felt more like an actual car ride vs a coaster. Then its up into the inverted top hat which also had some hangtime. The little turn into the second loop was like butter, forceful and smooth. The second loop didn't have much hangtime as the other elements but it was still fun. Now, here is where it gets wild. Once you enter the diving turn through the first loops the ride feel like it lets loose. The twisted hill after that was the surprise element of the coaster for me. Felt like an intamin coaster for a moment and the momentum didn't let up until the stretched out turn leading back to the station. Just as you're thinking it is over you drop down into a parting shot airtime filled drop then it's up into the brakes.

 

I have to say, Copperhead is a very fun family coaster and it seems it is what the park was missing. On to something as equally as exciting, the gliders!

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I can say they feel the same and not altered as far as ride length or ability to snap! I also really like the new ride base wrap.

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The whole area looks really nice and ties in with the theming.

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I can't wait to see what else the park has in store in the future . . .

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