General Carowinds discussion

What is your initial reaction to the Intimidator announcement?

Perfect
47
87%
I like it, but have some concerns
5
9%
Neutral
No votes
0%
Not bad, but I was hoping for more
1
2%
Very disappointed
1
2%
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By flyer1965
#34434
there's a different pole on the KD fan site that is about which park is getting the better coaster. interesting how their own fan site has more people favoring the Carowinds coaster over the KD coaster.
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By Davidtmp
#34438
I've read some stuff other places and the same thing, CW is getting the nod. But that still doesn't take away from KD at all, just shows what the majority of people like, airtime hills and the B&M Hypers. Exciting times to be on the east coast for sure!!
By charlotteguy02
#34442
^I think it has more to do with the fact that Carowinds' hyper has several rides across the country that it can be compared to. With I305 we don't really have something similar to compare, outside of Millennium Force and even that is quite a bit different outside the first drop. I really don't think any of these polls mean diddly at this point, and I wouldn't at all be surprised if I305 is rated much higher than Intimidator at this time next year. But again, it's all conjecture.
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By coasterbruh
#34447
charlotteguy02 wrote:^I think it has more to do with the fact that Carowinds' hyper has several rides across the country that it can be compared to. With I305 we don't really have something similar to compare, outside of Millennium Force and even that is quite a bit different outside the first drop. I really don't think any of these polls mean diddly at this point, and I wouldn't at all be surprised if I305 is rated much higher than Intimidator at this time next year. But again, it's all conjecture.

We do have something to compare i305 to...a mine train! Is it just me but im not one for turns and such. I wanna feel like im on a roller coaster and not a flat ride!
By Hammer8
#34448
Mountain3307 wrote:Hit the ball waaaaaaayyyyyy out of the park with this one.... :mrgreen:


While I agree with the guy I quoted, I gave it the "4" vote. I can't give it the "5 star" vote until I ride it. From what I've seen in the images and animation up to this point, they really did hit a homer with this one.

Hopefully, I'll update this rating in early March. :D
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By swampfox43
#34451
I voted perfect, and for Carowinds, it is perfect. A few extra bunny hops to help burn off some energy before the final brake would have been nice but who can complain, really! I've been wanting a hyper coaster ever since I rode Magnum in 1990. It took 20 years from that day, and we not only got a hyper, but we got a damn good looking hyper.

This will be a destination coaster for enthusiasts all over the world. Attendance should see a big spike in 2010.

Thank you Cedar Fair!!
By PreferParamount
#34454
I don't know why anyone could have voted anything but perfect!!! Sure taller would be fun, but KD's giga is taller but I think our layout, and trains are better and this moves carowinds into a whole new park class.