Carowinds Connection

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105275

By Rosko97 - February 22nd, 2019, 11:46 am

- February 22nd, 2019, 11:46 am #105275

The train is still sitting in the barn, correct?

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105280

By hikernut79 - February 22nd, 2019, 3:54 pm

- February 22nd, 2019, 3:54 pm #105280

Rosko97 wrote:The train is still sitting in the barn, correct?

I was wondering the same thing. I don't think we know for sure. I would think if it made a circuit Carowinds would have put something on social media.

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105283

By Kineticmind - February 22nd, 2019, 5:03 pm

- February 22nd, 2019, 5:03 pm #105283

Won't they be doing some form of a pull through before testing the launches?

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105288

By Rosko97 - February 22nd, 2019, 6:08 pm

- February 22nd, 2019, 6:08 pm #105288

Someone on here already pointed out that Intamin is really the only manufacturer who does that. So I assume right now they are testing the effects inside the barn and then on Monday (when the weather should be clear based on today’s forecast) maybe they will be able to start testing the first lauch. I would be shocked if we don’t see the train fail to clear the first loop a few times as they work all of that out...

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105289

By coasterbruh - February 22nd, 2019, 6:55 pm

- February 22nd, 2019, 6:55 pm #105289

It's gonna be some preliminary testing to tweak the launch sequence. I wouldn't except a full complete circuit run right now.

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Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105290

By Kineticmind - February 22nd, 2019, 6:58 pm

- February 22nd, 2019, 6:58 pm #105290

When they do test the launch, don't they pretty much have to test both launches at the same time that first go around? I mean, if they only test the first one without testing the second, won't that cause it to valley prior to the top hat?

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105291

By Rabidfrog - February 22nd, 2019, 8:34 pm

- February 22nd, 2019, 8:34 pm #105291

I like the seats for charity thing, that is pretty neat (and good PR).

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105297

By dirkdiggler1992 - February 23rd, 2019, 2:08 pm

- February 23rd, 2019, 2:08 pm #105297

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Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105302

By Chris - February 23rd, 2019, 2:51 pm

- February 23rd, 2019, 2:51 pm #105302

Dirk, I wish I would have seen you to tell you in person how much I appreciate your pictures. Amazing quality, as usual.

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105303

By gabed - February 23rd, 2019, 2:57 pm

- February 23rd, 2019, 2:57 pm #105303

Was great getting to see several of you again and even meeting some for the first time!

The coaster looks fantastic and what little theming we were able to see looked incredible, cannot wait to see the finished product. 1 more month to go!

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Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105305

By dirkdiggler1992 - February 23rd, 2019, 3:15 pm

- February 23rd, 2019, 3:15 pm #105305

Chris wrote:Dirk, I wish I would have seen you to tell you in person how much I appreciate your pictures. Amazing quality, as usual.

Thanks man, I’ll definitely catch you in about four weeks. Great meeting Gabe and many others!

Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105307

By RiDeWaRrIoR - February 23rd, 2019, 6:04 pm

- February 23rd, 2019, 6:04 pm #105307

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Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105308

By RiDeWaRrIoR - February 23rd, 2019, 6:08 pm

- February 23rd, 2019, 6:08 pm #105308

gabed wrote:Was great getting to see several of you again and even meeting some for the first time!

The coaster looks fantastic and what little theming we were able to see looked incredible, cannot wait to see the finished product. 1 more month to go!

Great to see you and some others today as well! Glad the rain held off for the most part! Great day and I am liking my new camera so far

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Re: Copperhead Strike to debut at Carowinds in 2019. #105313

By mdsmith98 - February 23rd, 2019, 8:08 pm

- February 23rd, 2019, 8:08 pm #105313

I was in attendance at WWU today. The area as a whole looks fantastic, and I am very grateful the park allowed us a construction tour even when the weather wasn't the best. Anyways, here are a few of the many pictures I took today from the construction tour.