- January 12th, 2009, 5:39 pm
#26195
Saw this over on not-quite-dead-yet RRC:
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.roller-coaster/browse_thread/thread/356f7b8a0a2f535f#
And thought, hmmmm - which woodies are in NC that could be repaired? All are at Carowinds, and only 1.5 are technically in NC: Hurler, and T-Road is in both states. Scooby / FOCer is in SC - although many commonly consider everything in the park to be in Charlotte, NC, so I wouldn't take it too literally.
Hurler getting some love? That would be my first guess, since Scooby is small enough for the park to handle most anything on it, and seemed to be in fine shape last year. T-Road just had GCI spend nearly a year working on it, so I can't see it needing any major work. Hurler, although I personally like the ride, is the obvious choice for some work. It can, and should, be smoother than it has been the last several years.
While I want the 873 foot mega-giga-rocket coaster under the bridge as much as anyone else (note the sarcasm, kids) - I also like seeing the park take care of the rides it already has, especially the wood. It's a good sign that in an "off" year the park spent the time and $$ on T-Road, and if Hurler is getting some work this year when we are getting a "major" attraction that's an even better sign.
KenB
http://groups.google.com/group/rec.roller-coaster/browse_thread/thread/356f7b8a0a2f535f#
And thought, hmmmm - which woodies are in NC that could be repaired? All are at Carowinds, and only 1.5 are technically in NC: Hurler, and T-Road is in both states. Scooby / FOCer is in SC - although many commonly consider everything in the park to be in Charlotte, NC, so I wouldn't take it too literally.
Hurler getting some love? That would be my first guess, since Scooby is small enough for the park to handle most anything on it, and seemed to be in fine shape last year. T-Road just had GCI spend nearly a year working on it, so I can't see it needing any major work. Hurler, although I personally like the ride, is the obvious choice for some work. It can, and should, be smoother than it has been the last several years.
While I want the 873 foot mega-giga-rocket coaster under the bridge as much as anyone else (note the sarcasm, kids) - I also like seeing the park take care of the rides it already has, especially the wood. It's a good sign that in an "off" year the park spent the time and $$ on T-Road, and if Hurler is getting some work this year when we are getting a "major" attraction that's an even better sign.
KenB
