Cyclone broke me today. The head banging needs a new category. Also- stuck and stair evacuated on Vortex yesterday. 3 no line rides on Fury today, so… not bad
NIghthawk is my favorite coaster in the world. I can't really fully explain the subtleties as to why, but it just gives me a childlike joy I haven't experienced on any other coaster. It is very likely the riding position and forward loops. Larger people tend to find it uncomfortable, but if you're small or light, do give it a shot. Sit in the center of the row for a smoother ride.
Hey Cody, this is a judgment free channel! That’s awesome you love this ride so much! Visually, it looks great! I haven’t been on it in about 3 years - so I should change that I guess! Haha Thank you for watching! - B
My son and I both really enjoy Nighthawk. It is unlike any other coaster at Carowinds. It feels "dysfunctional" and makes you think to yourself "why am I upside down and backwards. What in the world am I doing here?" That is the sensation we look for in a thrill ride. It is a unique experience at this park, and unique to even Busch Gardens Williamsburg which is a far superior park to Carowinds and has multiple thrill rides with unique experiences. But it has nothing like Nighthawk.
Alright. I’ve ridden 6 at the park and Jighthawk is my #4; above Copperhead. I just absolutely love the pacing and how every element has some good intensity. Also the loop!! Omg!!!
Fun video as always! My top 10 for Carowinds is currently 1. Fury 325 2. AfterBurn 3. Copperhead Strike 4. Intimidator 5. Carolina Cyclone 6. Flying Cobras 7. NightHawk 8. Ricochet 9. Carolina Goldrusher 10. Woodstock Express
While a few years back, I'd say Intimidator was #2, I'd have to agree that is #4 now because Afterburn has been killing it ever since Winterfest's debut. I was worried you'd have CS lower but glad you appreciate it's greatness.
The intimidator honestly felt really nice. I did it at night so the wind felt awesome and the views were great. The fury’s drop made my heart completely drop and it was a lot bigger than some people would expect. But the wind also felt nice on that.
I agree about Vortex. I rode it the first year it opened in California and LOVED it! It was my first rollercoaster outside of our local fair which features a classic wood coaster and a Wildcat. I rode it a couple of years ago at Carowinds and oh.my.gosh it was the worst thing ever. Gee, I wonder why there is never a line. I think it needs to be scrapped. I thought Talon and Silver Bullet were better than Afterburn and I love Intimidator and would switch those two, but otherwise agree with your rankings as far as the coasters I've been on. Will be back in August to ride the new Copperhead Strike! We are greatly lacking in rollercoasters out here in WA so I've been getting my fix when taking my kids to college on the east coast. Carowinds needs a dive coaster.
Grew up with Carowinds as my home park and always go when I visit home. Agree with most, but I’d rank Hurler lower. Also I second crossing your legs on Carolina Goldrusher, it works!
As a fellow enthusiast whose home park is Carowinds I agree with most of the list. Except one major albeit out there change. Vortex is my #5. Honestly your enjoyment will come from how you handle the restraints. My trick is to stand flat footed while getting into the restraints, then during the ride stand on the balls of your feet while keeping it like that for the entirety of the ride. Pair that with the front row and it's honestly an intense and fairly smooth ride. It's still short and not the most interesting layout, but that drop while standing up is something no other ride in the park can offer. I use to hate Vortex with a passion, but now if I see an empty que (usually the case) when walking from Fury to Intimidator I always hop on.
@@chadsmith1703 That's how I ride all the stand-ups, and now I like them all, even Vortex. I think stand-ups trains, ridden correctly, are far better than boring floorless trains. Any track issues won't be helped by putting a type of train on it that the track wasn't designed for.
Honestly, Carowinds is already a destination park with Fury and if we do end up getting a modern woodie PLUS the RMC conversion of Hurler like everybody is suggesting… that means SIX world-class coasters. I really can’t wait to see what the next few years have in store for my home park.
Honestly I don’t mind Hurler too much. When I rode I thought it was pretty fun. Very good airtime. Although I will say the last 2 turnarounds are brutal, especially the last one. However I waited like 50 minutes so that sucked cuz they had 1 train ops on the majority of their coasters. Off season operations man 🙄
@@inlinechris Yeah, I'm in my 60's, so it's a bit tougher on the older bones, but even though I love woodies, it really needs to be RMC'd. Took my wife on it and she was one and done, but she loves Intimidator.
Hey Brandon! I’d love if you’d make a video like this for all the major parks you’ve visited. And I agree, Copperhead is criminally underrated in the coaster world!!
Watching these videos is getting me hyped for my carowinds trip in a couple months. The afterburn was not only the first roller coaster at carowinds I rode, but the first coaster ever! For that I have such love it and it will always be my favorite.
I visited in August 2018, so I'm missing Copperhead Strike, and I still need that kiddie credit. I kind of liked Nighthawk, but maybe that's just because I was so happy to finally get on, after waiting 45 minutes in a line that should have taken 10. Vortex won't be much better as a floorless. The floorless trains didn't really help Firebird; that thing is so terrible. Hurler rode quite smooth for me; it just didn't have any airtime. I have a feeling that I might like Copperhead Strike more than Fury, as that is more my kind of ride. Gigas aren't as big a deal to me as they are to others. I appreciate more what rides like Copperhead Strike offer.
That’s great! Come back! Copperhead is the most FUN ride at @Carowinds!!! Fury is the better ride, but you’ll be smiling the whole time riding Copperhead!
Me and my niece went yesterday. Been going there with season passes since I was a kid. I'm in my 30s now. It was my first time on Fury 325. I wasn't ready lololol. We did front and back rows. We were blessed with Fast Lane passes and we rode it like 10x.
The best thing about Vortex is that it looks cool from a distance, like when your on the highway between the states. Also I love Rollercoasters, but also fear them so much I cannot ride it myself! X,D Also Afterburn running underneath the southern gate is always a blast specially when your walking by at the right time.
This park has been in my radar for over 2 years now. The coaster collection (even if a bit dull in spots) looks good compared to others I’ve been on. I’m hoping their next coaster will give Fury a run for its money.
I live an hour away and have been going to Carowinds all my life. I was in middle school when Vortex opened and I remember the ad campaign with commercials all summer long. Being the first stand up coaster in the South it was kind of a big deal and it was an incredible ride when I was thirteen. It has definitely been outclassed and is frankly reached the end of its cycle. I was thrilled when Cedar Fair bought the park because I had heard of Cedar Point and how it was Coaster Mecca and I hoped they would build new rides and I'm glad they did.
The Carolina cyclone was fun, my first ever adult coaster. I was scared at first, but then I felt nothing after the drop, instead after the drop, the loops were awesome. The air felt so good, and the coaster wasn't as bad as I thought.
I went to carowinds ever since I was a kid, and I remember it was mainly known for intimidator, along with a couple others like afterburn and nighthawk. Ever since fury, it's been so much more popular lol
I haven't been to Carowinds since they took out Thunder Road. I grew up going to Carowinds all the time, used to live about 10 minutes from there, but just can't forgive them for removing Thunder Road, Rip Roarin Rapids, Powder Keg Flume, and Whitewater Falls.
I got myself a season pass back in 2015 and went once a week for the entire summer. Through all those visits, I only rode Nighthawk once, and it was the most uncomfortable coaster ride I've ever taken. Those restraints were absolute torture on the uh, men's crotch area... Afterburn however, I had to have ridden at least 50-100 times that summer. Favorite coaster I've ever been on by a mile, I want to go to other parks and ride more B&M inverts!
You’re brave for riding Night hawk. I’ve been going to Carowinds since I was 8, in August I was going to finally ride it but then I heard it was hard to breathe with the restraints. To this day I still refuse to ride nighthawk. I said it when I was 8 and I’ll say it till I’m 108.
Yes,you're right the weather (hot vs.cold) does have a lot to do with ride speed and comfort. The morning trains are slower and tighter. In the afternoon they are faster and more likely to break down...LOL. Fury is always the fastest when the weight is just right...6300-6400 pounds! Thanks Elite Team for the insider info!
Carowinds has always been a destination for thrill seekers even before it became a cedar fair park. A lot of their coasters have been there before 2006 when they bought Carowinds! I've been going to Carowinds all my life and I've been plenty of times before 2006 and most of their coasters were already built.
I think I would agree with most of these. I like nemesis more than icon so I’m wondering whether I would like afterburn or copperhead more. Also I like how u put in a few sneaky predictions and things u wish for the future in there
My top 4 list at Carowinds goes: intimidator, top gun, fury then nighthawk. Fury is higher and faster than indimidator, but idk why I find intimidator just more fun. Rode fury back to back about 4 times and after the third I was kinda over it. However when I ride intimidator I could just keep riding it over n over again. Night hawk is such a cool experience being suspended like your flying, it's rough but fun as heck. But the over all funnest ride is top gun. I could ride it all day long if they let me.
Also, agree on Afterburn. That was my favorite invert until I rode Montu, and even then I'm not sure since I havent ridden it in over a decade while my BGT trip was a few years ago...
Waiting the year Fury opened was such a wild experience. It was my senor year of high school with the school band and we were all so excited to try out the newest coaster. Afterburn will always be my favorite personally but Fury is defiantly up there.
I mostly agree with your list (shocking, I know), but I would switch Copperhead and Afterburn- they’re pretty much tied for me, but I gotta give the edge to Afterburn! ☺️ Great video!
Best list I've seen online for ranking coasters at Carowinds. The reasons sound like they were pulled from my own head. Ex: Montu gets praised, yet it simply copied Afterburn's layout and added a loop and mid course brake run. I never knew MCBRs were so popular. Maybe move Woodstock Express up and Hurler down...both just behind Ricochet. Personally, I prefer B&M hypers over inverts due to re-rideability. Another wooden coaster is low on my wish list. Unless the future wood coaster is an El Toro or Voyage rather than another weak GCI that will get rough in 5 years, save the money and the headaches. Just RMC Hurler and get trains with more leg room for Woodstock. Better options for less.
I’m usually scared of roller coasters but decided to go to carowinds anyway. I rode the cobra strike, and it was the the scariest thing I ever rode on. I’m 50 50 on if I ever want to go on a roller coaster ever again.
I was at Carowinds this past Wednesday. Had a great time! I was blown away at how great Ricochet was! And Fury 325 is definitely the best Giga I've ever ridden! I never got to ride the first 3 mentioned on the list. I do agree that the Top 4 are the only ones worth reriding.
I think Cedar Fair should move Vortex to either Michigan's Adventure or Valleyfair and give it a floorless conversion. Having been to MA I can say it would almost certainly be the second best coaster at that park.
I went on the Copperhead strike sooo many times. I agree about most of the ratings, but me being a 10 year old that likes it is stunning. I loved all of the details, and the upside downs. In the first part even, when it slowly rolls over, I saw a phone. It was HALARIOUS. In my opinion the ratings would go like this. 1. Copperhead strike 2. Fury 3. After burn 4. Vortex. I have not been on the intimidator or the nighthawk, but I agree with most of your ratings. Overall Carowinds was the best theme park I have ever gone to. I can’t wait to go back!
Hmm. Making my first trip to Carowinds next week and planned on riding everything, but maybe I'll just marathon Copperhead and Fury and Thunder Striker haha.
Can't wait to get down to Carowinds to throw back a few beers and ride some rails with ya!!! Great video! Copperhead strike looks super underwhelming from the POV video but, if you say it's great, I'll give it a chance. WHO DEY
Went to carowinds for the first time ever today and I went on fury 4 times it was awesome and I agree with night hawk it wasn’t the best I felt like I was gonna fall out
Fury front row for that drop thrill for me Edit: Now that I have ridden it more, back seat far right for most intense negative G's and feeling floatier on the cleff, and left seat for more intense negative g's on the cleff as well as on all the other twists before it.
The issue with Vortex is definitely the headbanging, but it's also the fact that you're on your tiptoes the entire time. Nighthawk is my favorite, though! The line is always so long. I freaking hate Richochet, though. It's so annoying.
@@TP_Recommendations I'd say so! It's hard to explain, but Nighthawk just makes you feel different. I suppose it has something to do with dangling so much during the ride and being on your back during the beginning. I've just always loved it. :)
I love the family photos! Just wait until your kid can go on big rides. I took my oldest daughter on New Texas Giant when she was 8 and 9 for my youngest. Had to trick my middle daughter last Christmas at age 13 to ride Poltergeist at SFFT has she ‘said’ she disliked launch coasters. Needless to say that is one of her favorites now along with Mr. Freeze at our home park SFOT.
@@TP_Recommendations Moved to Dallas 10 years ago from South Georgia. My girls have grown up with SFOT as their testing grounds. I wish when I was younger we lived closer to SFOG but 4 hours was as close as we got. My dad wasn’t into coasters either so I was kinda a late bloomer getting into rides. I’m glad my girls love rides and I’ve got a 2 1/2 year old boy who is almost tall enough to ride Wiley Coyote so many years of coaster fun is in store!
@@TP_Recommendations Excellent! Of all the rides that you’ve ridden, your most favorite ones will be seeing the joy on your kid’s face as they share your passion.
I went to carowinds 2 weeks ago I rode everything except fury I’m only 14 and I’m kinda scared of the drop do you think if I sit in the middle I wouldn’t be scared on the way down?
As someone who tries to go every year I say It's worth going as a one time thing if your in the area especially. ( also this is just my opinion but the water park is not worth going to)
I have never been on Wilderness Run but I will rank the other 13: 1. Fury 325- Best by a wide margin #2-4 are very close in my overall rankings 2. Intimidator- If you get a minimum trim ride this is a really good hyper. If not it could fall to #4. 3. Afterburn- My current favorite Invert although I should be riding Montu later this year 4. Copperhead Strike- Good hang Time and air time A pretty big drop after the big 4: 5. Nighthawk- This coaster doesn't bother me as much as most. I think middle seats are more comfortable. #6-8 are pretty close in my rankings 6. Hurler 7. Carolina Cyclone 8. Ricochet- Actually decent air time for what it is 9. Flying Cobras 10. Woodstock Express 11. Carolina GoldRusher 12. Vortex- Worst B&M coaster I've been on. (If this was a floorless it would be like #6 or 7) 13. Kiddie Hawk- One of the worst coasters I've been on.
I’m not gonna lie, I have Vortex in dead last. For us tall people, that is a torture chamber lol. But I love this park (ESPECIALLY Fury, Afterburn & Copperhead) and can’t wait to be back there Labor Day weekend!
I’m going this weekend when they open up ! I’ve been scared to ride the Fury for years and never rode it , but I think I will try it now that I’ve watched your video !!
I must say, your videos have been increasing in quality a lot more, but If I had to suggest 1, it seems like you are screaming into your mic, so you might want to lower the sound of that and 2, i recommend maybe putting music or some sort of audio in the background. Great video tho!
carolina cyclone is probably my least favorite. every single time i’ve been at carowinds and gone on carolina cyclone the head banging is the worst for some reason. i actually really like nighthawk 😋 the line is always so long tho 😪🙏
B&M Giga's must really vary in ride experiences. Millennium Force, for instance, felt like it ran slow for a month straight, now it's hauling again. Perhaps it's something they're doing with updated maintenance that temporarily slows it down?
Nighthawk is one of my favorites besides fury obviously I'm not sure why but it makes me feel like superman and when I was younger I always wanted to fly so
To me I don’t get headaches and it’s smooth it was also my first coaster ever. But it will be better if it was longer but yeah.I will explain better tomorrow because I’m tired.
Went to cedar point yesterday live an hour away ill be at Carowinds the 31st for the first time got the fast pass. Guess ill start with riding fury 3 times
Today in 2021, I heard carowinds might take out vortex or nighthawk which is sad news to me....... maybe they won’t 🤔 And by the way, that transition was amazing for Hurler and that Hybrid coaster. Was that supposed to be there?
Hey! I hope they remove both Nighthawk and Vortex and replace it with a massive new (smooth) coaster haha... and yes - that transition was supposed to have been there :) haha Thank you for watching - B
I was caught by surprise at first to see your ranking of the Intimidator but Fury 325 defiantly sounds and looks amazing. I sadly have not been back home to NC since I moved in 2011 so I’m curious to know, where did they place Fury 325?
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Cyclone broke me today. The head banging needs a new category. Also- stuck and stair evacuated on Vortex yesterday. 3 no line rides on Fury today, so… not bad
Oh evac! Fun! Haha glad you had a nice day!
Thank you for watching! I apprecaite it! - B
NIghthawk is my favorite coaster in the world. I can't really fully explain the subtleties as to why, but it just gives me a childlike joy I haven't experienced on any other coaster. It is very likely the riding position and forward loops. Larger people tend to find it uncomfortable, but if you're small or light, do give it a shot. Sit in the center of the row for a smoother ride.
Hey Cody, this is a judgment free channel! That’s awesome you love this ride so much! Visually, it looks great! I haven’t been on it in about 3 years - so I should change that I guess! Haha
Thank you for watching! - B
@@TP_Recommendations While riding Fury we spotted what appeared to be a new Nighthawk train on the ground. They may be updating their trains?
That’s the old kings island firehawk train I believe
My son and I both really enjoy Nighthawk. It is unlike any other coaster at Carowinds. It feels "dysfunctional" and makes you think to yourself "why am I upside down and backwards. What in the world am I doing here?" That is the sensation we look for in a thrill ride. It is a unique experience at this park, and unique to even Busch Gardens Williamsburg which is a far superior park to Carowinds and has multiple thrill rides with unique experiences. But it has nothing like Nighthawk.
Alright. I’ve ridden 6 at the park and Jighthawk is my #4; above Copperhead. I just absolutely love the pacing and how every element has some good intensity. Also the loop!! Omg!!!
Rankings aside, The Flying Cobras is the greatest name for a coaster ever.
right and it’s pretty fun
Especially for a boomerang
Best looking Boomerang as well, IMO
I was gonna try that but the line was too long
okay well if you want to go with cus and
Fun video as always!
My top 10 for Carowinds is currently
1. Fury 325
2. AfterBurn
3. Copperhead Strike
4. Intimidator
5. Carolina Cyclone
6. Flying Cobras
7. NightHawk
8. Ricochet
9. Carolina Goldrusher
10. Woodstock Express
I agree with your top 4. Afterburn is literally buttery smooth. It just glides through through the track. It’s so underrated.
Wow. Carowinds has really changed over the years. Haven't been since '98. Glad to see the Goldrusher is still hanging in there.
As a hurler fan it could never be replaced in my books
One thing is my mom went on it and had to go to a chiropractor for her neck.
@@theaccentrix4634 wow well a year later it is now a lot more rough
I'm going to carowinds tomorrow and I'm really excited to ride fury! Thanks for the informative video.
You're more than welcome! Thank you for watching :) And enjoy!
While a few years back, I'd say Intimidator was #2, I'd have to agree that is #4 now because Afterburn has been killing it ever since Winterfest's debut. I was worried you'd have CS lower but glad you appreciate it's greatness.
I agree that Afterburn has been running amazing since Winterfest!!
Fax
Afterburn is the best b&m invert to ever exist.
It’s literally one of my favorites. It still rides buttery smooth after all those years!
The intimidator honestly felt really nice. I did it at night so the wind felt awesome and the views were great. The fury’s drop made my heart completely drop and it was a lot bigger than some people would expect. But the wind also felt nice on that.
I agree about Vortex. I rode it the first year it opened in California and LOVED it! It was my first rollercoaster outside of our local fair which features a classic wood coaster and a Wildcat. I rode it a couple of years ago at Carowinds and oh.my.gosh it was the worst thing ever. Gee, I wonder why there is never a line. I think it needs to be scrapped. I thought Talon and Silver Bullet were better than Afterburn and I love Intimidator and would switch those two, but otherwise agree with your rankings as far as the coasters I've been on. Will be back in August to ride the new Copperhead Strike! We are greatly lacking in rollercoasters out here in WA so I've been getting my fix when taking my kids to college on the east coast. Carowinds needs a dive coaster.
Grew up with Carowinds as my home park and always go when I visit home. Agree with most, but I’d rank Hurler lower. Also I second crossing your legs on Carolina Goldrusher, it works!
Hi Tony! Glad you’re still able to visit the park!!
Hurler has good and bad days (manly bad) lol
Thanks for watching! - B
I cannot wait to go to this park someday! It looks so incredible!! 🤩
Carowinds is my home park as well!
That’s great to hear! We’re neighbors! Haha
same
@@TP_Recommendations that’s a great home park to have!
As a fellow enthusiast whose home park is Carowinds I agree with most of the list. Except one major albeit out there change. Vortex is my #5. Honestly your enjoyment will come from how you handle the restraints. My trick is to stand flat footed while getting into the restraints, then during the ride stand on the balls of your feet while keeping it like that for the entirety of the ride. Pair that with the front row and it's honestly an intense and fairly smooth ride. It's still short and not the most interesting layout, but that drop while standing up is something no other ride in the park can offer. I use to hate Vortex with a passion, but now if I see an empty que (usually the case) when walking from Fury to Intimidator I always hop on.
I always bend at the knees when loading then stand straight up after it locks. You definitely don't want to sit straight down on that ride.
@@chadsmith1703 That's how I ride all the stand-ups, and now I like them all, even Vortex. I think stand-ups trains, ridden correctly, are far better than boring floorless trains. Any track issues won't be helped by putting a type of train on it that the track wasn't designed for.
Honestly, Carowinds is already a destination park with Fury and if we do end up getting a modern woodie PLUS the RMC conversion of Hurler like everybody is suggesting… that means SIX world-class coasters. I really can’t wait to see what the next few years have in store for my home park.
Honestly I don’t mind Hurler too much. When I rode I thought it was pretty fun. Very good airtime. Although I will say the last 2 turnarounds are brutal, especially the last one. However I waited like 50 minutes so that sucked cuz they had 1 train ops on the majority of their coasters. Off season operations man 🙄
@@dibble1331bro what? Hurler is literally the roughest coaster I’ve ever ridden.
@@inlinechris each to their own
@@inlinechris Yeah, I'm in my 60's, so it's a bit tougher on the older bones, but even though I love woodies, it really needs to be RMC'd. Took my wife on it and she was one and done, but she loves Intimidator.
I love nighthawk. That lay down loop is incredible. 4th best in park
Yea same. It’s sad that I might be gone in 1-2 years
Hey Brandon! I’d love if you’d make a video like this for all the major parks you’ve visited. And I agree, Copperhead is criminally underrated in the coaster world!!
Watching these videos is getting me hyped for my carowinds trip in a couple months. The afterburn was not only the first roller coaster at carowinds I rode, but the first coaster ever! For that I have such love it and it will always be my favorite.
I visited in August 2018, so I'm missing Copperhead Strike, and I still need that kiddie credit. I kind of liked Nighthawk, but maybe that's just because I was so happy to finally get on, after waiting 45 minutes in a line that should have taken 10. Vortex won't be much better as a floorless. The floorless trains didn't really help Firebird; that thing is so terrible. Hurler rode quite smooth for me; it just didn't have any airtime. I have a feeling that I might like Copperhead Strike more than Fury, as that is more my kind of ride. Gigas aren't as big a deal to me as they are to others. I appreciate more what rides like Copperhead Strike offer.
That’s great! Come back!
Copperhead is the most FUN ride at @Carowinds!!! Fury is the better ride, but you’ll be smiling the whole time riding Copperhead!
I blacked out on Hurler and couldn’t see for a few seconds. I still like it.
Me and my niece went yesterday. Been going there with season passes since I was a kid. I'm in my 30s now. It was my first time on Fury 325. I wasn't ready lololol. We did front and back rows. We were blessed with Fast Lane passes and we rode it like 10x.
That's awesome! It's a great coaster and I am glad you were able to ride it so much :) Thank you for watching! - Brandon
“I’ll rent you my kid,” made me laugh
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I haven’t been to carowinds in at least 15 years. Used to go there all the time when I was younger. I miss the days when it was paramount themed
I love it when you upload about carowinds
It’s my home park and you know so much about it
The best thing about Vortex is that it looks cool from a distance, like when your on the highway between the states.
Also I love Rollercoasters, but also fear them so much I cannot ride it myself! X,D
Also Afterburn running underneath the southern gate is always a blast specially when your walking by at the right time.
Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching!
This park has been in my radar for over 2 years now. The coaster collection (even if a bit dull in spots) looks good compared to others I’ve been on.
I’m hoping their next coaster will give Fury a run for its money.
They can RMC nighthawk
RMC hurler hopefully
I live an hour away and have been going to Carowinds all my life. I was in middle school when Vortex opened and I remember the ad campaign with commercials all summer long. Being the first stand up coaster in the South it was kind of a big deal and it was an incredible ride when I was thirteen. It has definitely been outclassed and is frankly reached the end of its cycle. I was thrilled when Cedar Fair bought the park because I had heard of Cedar Point and how it was Coaster Mecca and I hoped they would build new rides and I'm glad they did.
The Carolina cyclone was fun, my first ever adult coaster. I was scared at first, but then I felt nothing after the drop, instead after the drop, the loops were awesome. The air felt so good, and the coaster wasn't as bad as I thought.
Yeah it’s not horrible! Could be worse! Haha
@@TP_Recommendations it was pretty rough yesterday on my head
does it not bang your head?
@@danna5048 for me, it kinda did.
I rode Vortex once, I would have to be paid to get back on it. I liked Nighthawk better than Manta or Superman clones.
I went to carowinds ever since I was a kid, and I remember it was mainly known for intimidator, along with a couple others like afterburn and nighthawk. Ever since fury, it's been so much more popular lol
I love Nighthawk and I’ll die on that (lift) hill. I was crushed that it was down this week.
Yeah :( it’s been down the whole season so far.
I haven't been to Carowinds since they took out Thunder Road. I grew up going to Carowinds all the time, used to live about 10 minutes from there, but just can't forgive them for removing Thunder Road, Rip Roarin Rapids, Powder Keg Flume, and Whitewater Falls.
Still needs those water rides. It is the SOUTH, what the heck...
Great coasters at the top. Blah in the middle. Yet I love how many family/kids coasters they have.
I got myself a season pass back in 2015 and went once a week for the entire summer. Through all those visits, I only rode Nighthawk once, and it was the most uncomfortable coaster ride I've ever taken. Those restraints were absolute torture on the uh, men's crotch area...
Afterburn however, I had to have ridden at least 50-100 times that summer. Favorite coaster I've ever been on by a mile, I want to go to other parks and ride more B&M inverts!
You’re brave for riding Night hawk. I’ve been going to Carowinds since I was 8, in August I was going to finally ride it but then I heard it was hard to breathe with the restraints. To this day I still refuse to ride nighthawk. I said it when I was 8 and I’ll say it till I’m 108.
Yes,you're right the weather (hot vs.cold) does have a lot to do with ride speed and comfort. The morning trains are slower and tighter. In the afternoon they are faster and more likely to break down...LOL. Fury is always the fastest when the weight is just right...6300-6400 pounds! Thanks Elite Team for the insider info!
5.Copperhead Strike 4.Afterburn 3.Nighthawk 2.Intimidator 1.Fury
3:51 *Very little head banging while riding this coaster is always a positive*
Carowinds has always been a destination for thrill seekers even before it became a cedar fair park. A lot of their coasters have been there before 2006 when they bought Carowinds! I've been going to Carowinds all my life and I've been plenty of times before 2006 and most of their coasters were already built.
True, but Afterburn which was built in 1999, was the only -real good coaster at Carowinds - until Intimidator was added in 2010...
I think I would agree with most of these. I like nemesis more than icon so I’m wondering whether I would like afterburn or copperhead more. Also I like how u put in a few sneaky predictions and things u wish for the future in there
It is the hardest decision other than if Copperhead is better than Hagrids Motherbike Adventure.
@@graceownby5128 oooooo yeah tru
My top 4 list at Carowinds goes: intimidator, top gun, fury then nighthawk. Fury is higher and faster than indimidator, but idk why I find intimidator just more fun. Rode fury back to back about 4 times and after the third I was kinda over it. However when I ride intimidator I could just keep riding it over n over again.
Night hawk is such a cool experience being suspended like your flying, it's rough but fun as heck.
But the over all funnest ride is top gun. I could ride it all day long if they let me.
I'll be going down to the park on June 6 as part of a small roadtrip. Can't WAIT to get back, my last visit was when Nighthawk was still new....
Also, agree on Afterburn. That was my favorite invert until I rode Montu, and even then I'm not sure since I havent ridden it in over a decade while my BGT trip was a few years ago...
Waiting the year Fury opened was such a wild experience. It was my senor year of high school with the school band and we were all so excited to try out the newest coaster. Afterburn will always be my favorite personally but Fury is defiantly up there.
I know someone who’s favorite carowinds coaster was nighthawk.
They were assassinated soon after making that remark
I mostly agree with your list (shocking, I know), but I would switch Copperhead and Afterburn- they’re pretty much tied for me, but I gotta give the edge to Afterburn! ☺️ Great video!
Thank you 🙏🏻
I’ll be going there tomorrow for my birthday
Happy birthday! Hope you have a great day!!
Best list I've seen online for ranking coasters at Carowinds. The reasons sound like they were pulled from my own head. Ex: Montu gets praised, yet it simply copied Afterburn's layout and added a loop and mid course brake run. I never knew MCBRs were so popular. Maybe move Woodstock Express up and Hurler down...both just behind Ricochet.
Personally, I prefer B&M hypers over inverts due to re-rideability. Another wooden coaster is low on my wish list. Unless the future wood coaster is an El Toro or Voyage rather than another weak GCI that will get rough in 5 years, save the money and the headaches. Just RMC Hurler and get trains with more leg room for Woodstock. Better options for less.
I’m usually scared of roller coasters but decided to go to carowinds anyway. I rode the cobra strike, and it was the the scariest thing I ever rode on. I’m 50 50 on if I ever want to go on a roller coaster ever again.
Well, I have a new video coming out soon, that I think you will like :)
I 90% agree I think Cyclone should be higher and I agree with the Night Hawk, Intimidator, and Vortex.
I just got to go to Carowinds for the first time and fury was amazing! Top 2 coaster all time for me! (got my 100th credit on my visit as well!)
Congrats on the 100 credits!! Woohoo!!
Glad you enjoyed Fury! It’s a great ride!!!
Thank you for watching! I apprecaite it! - B
I was at Carowinds this past Wednesday. Had a great time! I was blown away at how great Ricochet was! And Fury 325 is definitely the best Giga I've ever ridden! I never got to ride the first 3 mentioned on the list. I do agree that the Top 4 are the only ones worth reriding.
Yes, Carowinds is so top heavy! Hey, thank you for watching :)
@@TP_Recommendations No problem at all. Top Heavy is no doubt the best way to describe Carowinds.
I think Cedar Fair should move Vortex to either Michigan's Adventure or Valleyfair and give it a floorless conversion. Having been to MA I can say it would almost certainly be the second best coaster at that park.
I feel like we need to give Carolina Gold rusher a little bit more respect for being the first roller coaster
I went on the Copperhead strike sooo many times. I agree about most of the ratings, but me being a 10 year old that likes it is stunning. I loved all of the details, and the upside downs. In the first part even, when it slowly rolls over, I saw a phone. It was HALARIOUS. In my opinion the ratings would go like this. 1. Copperhead strike 2. Fury 3. After burn 4. Vortex. I have not been on the intimidator or the nighthawk, but I agree with most of your ratings. Overall Carowinds was the best theme park I have ever gone to. I can’t wait to go back!
Hmm. Making my first trip to Carowinds next week and planned on riding everything, but maybe I'll just marathon Copperhead and Fury and Thunder Striker haha.
I love night hawk ngl
Can't wait to get down to Carowinds to throw back a few beers and ride some rails with ya!!! Great video! Copperhead strike looks super underwhelming from the POV video but, if you say it's great, I'll give it a chance. WHO DEY
It’s just a “fun” coaster!
Don’t let the height or speed fool you 😂
Why is Fury 325 bug themed? There has to be a story behind that choice.
Also I WANT TO RIDE IT SO MUCH!!!
In the Revolutionary way, British General Cornwallis called this area a "hornet's nest of rebellion." Great coaster...
Cant wait to visit Carowinds next week!
Enjoy! You’ll have a great time!
“You can rent my kid for $50” hahahahaha
Fair price I think lol 😂
Theme park worldwide might take you up on that
@@jaya1000 that’s kinda dark ngl
@@shardark8229 did you google it?
@@jaya1000 nah but the dude’s a creep
Copperhead Strike is SO GOOD.
I totally agree!!!
I went on all of thosee!! There so funnnnn especially the Fury
I’m so excited for the pass holder preview this weekend at carowinds but the hours are terrible 😭
I'm going tomorrow. Wish me luck. I hope to ride most of the ride.
You can do it! Have a great time!
Went to carowinds for the first time ever today and I went on fury 4 times it was awesome and I agree with night hawk it wasn’t the best I felt like I was gonna fall out
That’s great! I was there for a few hours this evening but I was there to eat at the food tents and camp snoopy with my son lol
@@TP_Recommendations well I hope you and you’re son had a great time
Carowinds is my home park too
Here is my top 5 at Carowinds:
1. Fury 325
2. Afterburn
3. Copperhead Strike
4. Flying Cobras
5. Carolina Cyclone
i like nighthawk i dont know why but i like it
my friend though did not want to step foot on it because he cant lay down
Fury front row for that drop thrill for me
Edit: Now that I have ridden it more, back seat far right for most intense negative G's and feeling floatier on the cleff, and left seat for more intense negative g's on the cleff as well as on all the other twists before it.
Been waiting for so long for this!
Hope it was worth the wait? :-)
@@TP_Recommendations I almost died at the fury 325 number 5 joke
Hahahahahaahaha
The issue with Vortex is definitely the headbanging, but it's also the fact that you're on your tiptoes the entire time. Nighthawk is my favorite, though! The line is always so long. I freaking hate Richochet, though. It's so annoying.
Nighthawk over Fury? Really? :)
@@TP_Recommendations I'd say so! It's hard to explain, but Nighthawk just makes you feel different. I suppose it has something to do with dangling so much during the ride and being on your back during the beginning. I've just always loved it. :)
Richochet sucked I know right
I love the family photos! Just wait until your kid can go on big rides. I took my oldest daughter on New Texas Giant when she was 8 and 9 for my youngest. Had to trick my middle daughter last Christmas at age 13 to ride Poltergeist at SFFT has she ‘said’ she disliked launch coasters. Needless to say that is one of her favorites now along with Mr. Freeze at our home park SFOT.
That’s awesome Mathhew! Intense coasters too lol I take it you live in Texas?
@@TP_Recommendations Moved to Dallas 10 years ago from South Georgia. My girls have grown up with SFOT as their testing grounds. I wish when I was younger we lived closer to SFOG but 4 hours was as close as we got. My dad wasn’t into coasters either so I was kinda a late bloomer getting into rides. I’m glad my girls love rides and I’ve got a 2 1/2 year old boy who is almost tall enough to ride Wiley Coyote so many years of coaster fun is in store!
Oh wow! That’s great! Yeah our kid is almost 2.5 so he is just over 36 inches! Woohoo!!! We will be spending a lot of time st the park this year!!
@@TP_Recommendations Excellent! Of all the rides that you’ve ridden, your most favorite ones will be seeing the joy on your kid’s face as they share your passion.
I can’t wait for that moment! Hell, I’ll probably be in tears hahah
When I was riding the Carolina cyclone the sets wouldn't latch and they also forgot to make sure everyone's seat was latched 2
I went to carowinds 2 weeks ago I rode everything except fury I’m only 14 and I’m kinda scared of the drop do you think if I sit in the middle I wouldn’t be scared on the way down?
Oh you would - that drop is legit! But it’s so worth it! You’ll love it - I guarantee it :)
@@TP_Recommendations thank you I’m going again in 2 weeks it will be the first thing that I ride
As someone who tries to go every year I say It's worth going as a one time thing if your in the area especially. ( also this is just my opinion but the water park is not worth going to)
the thing is that enthusiasts would actually pay $50 for that credit
I can't wait for carowinds to open. Just bought my season pass and haven't been in 15 years.
I have never been on Wilderness Run but I will rank the other 13:
1. Fury 325- Best by a wide margin
#2-4 are very close in my overall rankings
2. Intimidator- If you get a minimum trim ride this is a really good hyper. If not it could fall to #4.
3. Afterburn- My current favorite Invert although I should be riding Montu later this year
4. Copperhead Strike- Good hang Time and air time
A pretty big drop after the big 4:
5. Nighthawk- This coaster doesn't bother me as much as most. I think middle seats are more comfortable.
#6-8 are pretty close in my rankings
6. Hurler
7. Carolina Cyclone
8. Ricochet- Actually decent air time for what it is
9. Flying Cobras
10. Woodstock Express
11. Carolina GoldRusher
12. Vortex- Worst B&M coaster I've been on. (If this was a floorless it would be like #6 or 7)
13. Kiddie Hawk- One of the worst coasters I've been on.
Great rankings Alan! Thanks for always watching and commenting on my videos!!$!
Yay another Carowinds video!!
I agree with you 100%, except I would have hated on hurler more.
I love Carowinds!
Me too!!
i love the carowinds related videos 😁maybe it’s because it’s my home park
We share home parks - cool!!’
I’m not gonna lie, I have Vortex in dead last. For us tall people, that is a torture chamber lol.
But I love this park (ESPECIALLY Fury, Afterburn & Copperhead) and can’t wait to be back there Labor Day weekend!
My top 5:
1. Copperhead strike
2. Fury
3. Afterburn
4. Intimidator
5. Nighthawk
Talk about a surprise haha
I think copperhead is the most FUN coaster in the park!
Yay! I love it! My visit was in 2018, so I haven't yet ridden Copperhead Strike. I'm thinking I'll like it more than Fury.
Like the video!!!
BUT THERE IS NO WAY YOU DIDNT talk about how cyclone bangs your head for the while and is so uncomfortable
I love to call the Carolina gold-rusher, Fury 32.5
I’m going this weekend when they open up ! I’ve been scared to ride the Fury for years and never rode it , but I think I will try it now that I’ve watched your video !!
You better Montrell! And you better let me know your thoughts on it!
Carowinds is such a great park not home to roller coasters, but with flat rides!
I really love the thumbnail
Thank you 🙏🏻
I must say, your videos have been increasing in quality a lot more, but If I had to suggest 1, it seems like you are screaming into your mic, so you might want to lower the sound of that and 2, i recommend maybe putting music or some sort of audio in the background. Great video tho!
I have music - can you not hear it?
I’ve always been a loud talker - so I will look into this! Thanks 🙏🏻
there is music in the background
@@TP_Recommendations Yea there is music I didn't realize lol
carolina cyclone is probably my least favorite. every single time i’ve been at carowinds and gone on carolina cyclone the head banging is the worst for some reason. i actually really like nighthawk 😋 the line is always so long tho 😪🙏
My head on vortex: ⬆️↗️🔽↘️⬇️▶️↖️⏩🔼↙️⬆️↗️🔽◀️⬆️
Yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes! 😂😂🎢
Thanks for watching!
B&M Giga's must really vary in ride experiences. Millennium Force, for instance, felt like it ran slow for a month straight, now it's hauling again. Perhaps it's something they're doing with updated maintenance that temporarily slows it down?
Nighthawk is one of my favorites besides fury obviously I'm not sure why but it makes me feel like superman and when I was younger I always wanted to fly so
going next weekend
Enjoy! I hope you have a great time...
I hate heights but vortex and copperhead strikes are my favorite
I love Copperhead!
Thanks for watching!
My top 5 are. 1st furry
2nd vortex 3rd copperhead strike 4th nighthawk 5th Afterburn
Vortex that high? I must ask why? :)
To me I don’t get headaches and it’s smooth it was also my first coaster ever. But it will be better if it was longer but yeah.I will explain better tomorrow because I’m tired.
That’s cool! Enjoy!
i almost fell out of the car when i rode ricochet💀
So true lol
No you didnt
@@Tessa.bessaofc only thing that kept me in was the lap bar and seatbelt
Having nighthawk at 10 is outrageous
Wow I have very different opinions to you, but great video!
Haha! I’m sure a lot of people do! Care to share your rankings?
Thanks for watching! - B
@@TP_Recommendations my list is
14. Wilderness run
13. Kiddy hawk
12. Hurler
11. Woodstock express
10. Carolina Goldrusher
9. Carolina cyclone
8. Ricochet
7. Vortex
6. Flying Cobras
5. Nighthawk
4. Afterburn
3. Intimidator
2. Copperhead strike
1. Fury 325
Nothing wrong with that! Great list
@@TP_Recommendations thank you haha! I think your list is very understandable too and you explained why you ranked everything where you do, very well!
Thanks!!!
Went to cedar point yesterday live an hour away ill be at Carowinds the 31st for the first time got the fast pass. Guess ill start with riding fury 3 times
You’ll love Fury!!!
Today in 2021, I heard carowinds might take out vortex or nighthawk which is sad news to me....... maybe they won’t 🤔
And by the way, that transition was amazing for Hurler and that Hybrid coaster. Was that supposed to be there?
Hey! I hope they remove both Nighthawk and Vortex and replace it with a massive new (smooth) coaster haha... and yes - that transition was supposed to have been there :) haha Thank you for watching - B
I was caught by surprise at first to see your ranking of the Intimidator but Fury 325 defiantly sounds and looks amazing. I sadly have not been back home to NC since I moved in 2011 so I’m curious to know, where did they place Fury 325?