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Gunkey Monkey
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| Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 5:41 pm Post subject: Carowinds Announces Intimidator |
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This has to be a first for CF. I've never seen them open two rides with the same name before (screw the 305 on KD's coaster).
http://www.intimidator.carowinds.com/
It's not a bad looking ride; much better looking than the Virginia coaster IMO. Seems to have a little bit of Nitro, Behemoth, and Diamondback mixed in. It has an unusual hammerhead turn at the far end. The seating will be similar to what's on Diamondback's trains.
Another red coaster but I like the gray supports better than the yellow.
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VGplay
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I actually really like the looks of it, definitely more than the other Intimidator.
If the second hill is anything like Nitro's, that will only be a good thing. Ravine Flyer does a similar maneuver up into its turnaround, and it creates unique airtime while throwing you to the side. And depending how hard the brakes are on, the angled helix could be pretty strong. |
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JR Villain
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| Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject: |
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^^Agree with you there GM about the grey supports. Much more to Dale's car color scheme than the stupid McDonalds colors over in KD.
Glad its just called "intimidator" rather than added the height of the lift hill or some other dumb thing to it.
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ffejie
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I like the design of the carrowinds better I think. Well at least cf is saving money on signs. I like how they say it is a record breaker. In the southeast. That really makes me giggle. I have the world's biggest yard tractor between the lodi line and my neighbor 2 doors down!! Anyone want to ride? |
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John Peck
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| Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2009 10:26 pm Post subject: |
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This really is a neat looking coaster. I like the different turn-around and the unique second hill. Should be a great ride for that park.
Like them or not, Cedar Fair has built some pretty amazing coasters lately. |
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